WSU News

Campus Connection: Dec. 18, 2018

New technology protecting wind turbines from lightning underway through WSU, Westar partnership
Stephenson inducted into Hall of Fame
RH: Stephenson's game starts with a shake
Holiday sale at the Shocker Store Braeburn Square location
Weekly Briefing recap
WSUAA announces 64th class of Wichita State Alumni Award honorees
'Houses, forts, boats': kids build creations with WSU student's new product, Dinkum
WSU Tech awarded $100,000 for new Metallica Scholars Initiative
Concussions: Lack of 'Return to Learn' training a problem in Kansas
Game Day dining hours today (Wednesday, Dec. 19)
RSC closing early on Thursday, Dec. 20 – Winter Break hours
Professor Ray Hull coauthors new book 'The Art of Influence'
Quilt of Valor presented to member of staff, other heroes
Campus Post Office to provide limited hours during the holiday closedown
Wishing you a safe and happy holidays!

WSU Today: Dec. 17, 2018

Foundation year-end gift receipt information for 2018 tax credit
Irvin named Equal Opportunity Coordinator
HR has early deadline to post positions and make job offers
New Ulrich Museum initiatives
How much do you know about the WSU Faculty / Staff Holiday Card Scholarship?
WSU Tech awarded $100,000 for new Metallica Scholars Initiative
Kansas Kids @ GEAR Up receive ‘The Good Apple’ award
Facilities Services after-hours emergency response
WSUAA announces 64th class of Wichita State Alumni Award honorees
Free WSU Bear with $75 purchase at the Shocker Store
Shocker Dollars at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Faculty and staff news, winter 2018 / 2019

Dec. 14, 2018 -- Academe is a compilation of Wichita State University faculty and staff news, published quarterly.

WSU Today: Dec. 14, 2018

Weekly Briefing recap
Financial processing deadlines for December
RH: Stephenson's game starts with a shake
Faculty training opportunities
HR has early deadline to post positions and make job offers
Wichita State University to hold 2018 fall commencement ceremony Dec. 16
How much do you know about the WSU Faculty / Staff Holiday Card Scholarship?
FUN / Future Now at the Ulrich
Billingham’s research is referenced in ‘The Atlantic’
The 6th Annual Puppy Paddle is tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 15)
Heskett Center winter break hours now to Thursday, Dec. 20
Encourage students to participate in Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Game Day Sale at the Shocker Store tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 15)
Spirit Squad is selling Wichita State shirts

Shocker Blast: Dec. 14, 2018

Wichita State University to hold 2018 fall commencement ceremony Dec. 16
Student Advocate is here to help
Participate in Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Call for Fiscal Year 2020 Educational Opportunity and Student Fee funding requests
Weekly Briefing recap
Starbucks sale Dec. 14-16
Holiday sale at the Shocker Store Braeburn Square location
The 6th Annual Puppy Paddle is tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 15)
Hit the books and the beach
Applications are open for the John A. See Innovation Award
Quilt of Valor presented to member of staff, other heroes
Heskett Center winter break hours now to Thursday, Dec. 20
Mortar Board looking to add new individuals
Game Day Sale at the Shocker Store tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 15)
Spirit Squad is selling Wichita State shirts
Save the date and call for submissions for 3rd Annual DiverseCity
Campus Post Office to provide limited hours during the holiday closedown
FirePoint at Wichita State University has job opening for web development
Best wishes for safe and happy holidays!

WSU Today: Dec. 13, 2018

HR has early deadline to post positions and make job offers
How much do you know about the WSU Faculty / Staff Holiday Card Scholarship?
Professor Ray Hull coauthors new book 'The Art of Influence'
Change to policy 3.06
Registrar’s Office to close for a portion of Friday, Dec. 14
Telecommunications to adjust hours for staff development
Quilt of Valor presented to member of staff, other heroes
Save the date and call for submissions for 3rd Annual DiverseCity
Campus Post Office to provide limited hours during the holiday closedown
Hayley Fields wins Shocker Speakout competition
Textbook buyback and rental return
Diploma frames 15 percent off
USS and UP Fall General Meeting rescheduled for January
Starbucks sale Dec. 14-16

WSU Today: Dec. 12, 2018

New technology protecting wind turbines from lightning underway through WSU, Westar partnership
Phishing email safety tips
University mourns the passing of two Wichita State students
Applications are open for the John A. See Innovation Award
New policy regarding HVAC Systems Standards for all university buildings
Notice of Revisions to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects
Student teams move on to next round of Koch Innovation Challenge
Keep Calm & Breathe On today (Wednesday, Dec. 12)
Enroll in a Badge course today!
Call for Fiscal Year 2020 Educational Opportunity and Student Fee funding requests
Encourage students to participate in Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
ODI Computer Lab temporarily closing starting Dec. 14
RH: Shovels on deck at Eck Stadium
Game Day specials all day today (Wednesday, Dec. 12)

Shocker Blast: Dec. 12, 2018

University mourns the passing of two Wichita State students
Student teams move on to next round of Koch Innovation Challenge
Six WSU students named new University Innovation Fellows
FirePoint at Wichita State University has job opening for web development
Hayley Fields wins Shocker Speakout competition
Keep Calm & Breathe On today (Wednesday, Dec. 12)
Student Advocate is here to help
Participate in Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
New technology protecting wind turbines from lightning underway through WSU, Westar partnership
ODI Computer Lab temporarily closing starting Dec. 14
Textbook buyback and rental return
Diploma frames 15 percent off
Game Day specials all day today (Wednesday, Dec. 12)
Game Day Sale at the Shocker Store
RH: Shovels on deck at Eck Stadium
Town Hall on value of liberal arts and sciences to be shown on KPTS
Save the date and call for submissions for 3rd Annual DiverseCity

WSU Today: Dec. 11, 2018

Wudolph the Red-Nosed Rep
New Ulrich Museum initiatives
Space is available in Employment Relationship Training class on Wednesday, Dec. 12
Shared Governance Discussion Groups
Town Hall on value of liberal arts and sciences to be shown on KPTS
NASA Kansas Space Grant Consortium celebrates NASA’s 60th and 50th anniversaries
Financial processing deadlines for December
Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 12)
Heskett Center announces winter break hours now to Thursday, Dec. 20
Six WSU students named new University Innovation Fellows
The 6th Annual Puppy Paddle is coming Saturday, Dec. 15
Game Day Sale at the Shocker Store
Send a letter from Santa
Shocker Blast wraps up fall schedule on Friday, Dec. 14

Campus Connection: Dec. 11, 2018

Wichita State University to hold 2018 fall commencement ceremony Dec. 16
Town Hall on value of liberal arts and sciences to be shown on KPTS
Wudolph the Red-Nosed Rep
Enroll in a Badge course today!
Weekly Briefing recap
Wichita State considering degree emphasis in facilities management
Nursing instructor changed forever by hurricane relief work
Shocker Ad Lab pitches in to work with
League 42 on fund-raising campaign
Six WSU students named new University Innovation Fellows
The 6th Annual Puppy Paddle is coming Saturday, Dec. 15
Heskett Center announces winter break hours now to Thursday, Dec. 20
Game Day Sale at the Shocker Store
Game Day specials all day tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 12)
Facilities Services after-hours emergency response
Ulrich names new curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
A look back when President George H.W. Bush honored the WSU baseball team
Coming soon: Aqua Shock Swim School spring swim lessons

Game Day specials all day tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 12)

Six WSU students named new University Innovation Fellows

Dec 10, 2018 -- Six Wichita State students have been named University Innovation Fellows by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design.

WSU Today: Dec. 10, 2018

Wichita State University to hold 2018 fall commencement ceremony Dec. 16
Commencement volunteers needed
Locker clearout deadline is today (Monday, Dec. 10)
Shared Governance Discussion Groups
Faculty Senate to meet today (Monday, Dec. 10) in RSC
Key training for classroom media boxes
Space is available in Employment Relationship Training class on Wednesday, Dec. 12
FUN / Future Now at the Ulrich
Getting to know MSC Software
Holiday photos available for digital download
Parking update
‘Democracy on Tap: The Fate of Century II'
Financial Operations announces change in hours on Wednesday, Dec. 12
Wichita State considering degree emphasis in facilities management
Shocker Ad Lab pitches in to work with League 42 on fund-raising campaign
Next steps in selecting the 2019 Gore Scholars
Wu Bucks at the Shocker Store

Shocker Blast: Dec. 10, 2018

Wichita State University to hold 2018 fall commencement ceremony Dec. 16
December grads invited to ‘The Toast’
Wudolph the Red-Nosed Rep
Locker clearout deadline is today (Monday, Dec. 10)
Parking update
Heskett Center announces winter break hours from Dec. 10-20
‘Democracy on Tap: The Fate of Century II'
Wichita State considering degree emphasis in facilities management
Shocker Ad Lab pitches in to work with League 42 on fund-raising campaign
Shocker Philosophy Conference call for papers
Wu Bucks at the Shocker Store
Seeking participants for a paid study about computer monitor resolution
Coming soon: Aqua Shock Swim School spring swim lessons
Send a letter from Santa
Student tour guide job opportunity
Shocker Blast wraps up fall schedule on Friday, Dec. 14

Billy Martin outside working on a wind turbine

New technology created to protect wind turbines from lightning

Dec. 10, 2018 -- An ongoing partnership between Wichita State University and Westar Energy recently resulted in the implementation of a new technology aimed at protecting wind turbine blades from lightning strikes.

Shocker Blast: Dec. 7, 2018

Weekly Briefing recap
Veteran students to be honored at special WSU graduation recognition ceremony
12 Days of Christmas Sale continues today (Friday, Dec. 7)
December grads invited to ‘The Toast’
Shocker Sound Machine to make debut at women’s basketball game
Nursing instructor changed forever by hurricane relief work
Facilities Services after-hours emergency response
Applications are open for the John A. See Innovation Award
International Education announces change in hours today (Friday, Dec. 7)
Grad students at the Ulrich event today (Friday, Dec. 7)
Game Day specials all day Saturday, Dec. 8
Coming soon: The 6th Annual Puppy Paddle
Call for Fiscal Year 2020 Educational Opportunity and Student Fee funding requests
LAS Scholarships for 2019/20
Mortar Board looking to add new individuals

Grad students at the Ulrich event today (Friday, Dec. 7)

WSU Today: Dec. 7, 2018

Weekly Briefing recap
Space is available in Employment Relationship Training class on Wednesday, Dec. 12
Financial processing deadlines for December
Come to the Holiday Reception today (Friday, Dec. 7)
Veteran students to be honored at special WSU graduation recognition ceremony
Facilities Services after-hours emergency response
Information on GiveCampus Crowdfunding Platform
Shocker Sound Machine to make debut at women’s basketball game
Call for Fiscal Year 2020 Educational Opportunity and Student Fee funding requests
Enroll in a Badge course today!
Nursing instructor changed forever by hurricane relief work
Distinguished Scholarship Invitational recap
12 Days of Christmas Sale continues today (Friday, Dec. 7)

Student athlete gains experience through KMUW internship

Dec. 6, 2018 -- Trudy Martin is a fifth-year senior at WSU studying electronic media and is an intern at KMUW.

Students inventing new traditions at WSU through JUMP!STAR

Dec. 6, 2018 -- During the fall semester, WSU first-year seminar students had the opportunity to enroll in Beal’s six-credit-hour JUMP!STAR class, co-taught by Ferrandi.