Learn more about study abroad programs
A virtual online study abroad information session is now available on our website! The information session is an overview on study abroad programs, including details on when and how to apply, scholarships, and student experiences abroad.
Our study abroad information session video will replace all of the in-person summer sessions that had been planned. It’s never too early to start planning, and we recommend students interested in programs for next year start the process now.
Visit our new webpage to learn more and watch our study abroad info session video.
ZOOM appointments with the Office of Financial Aid
Have financial aid concerns but are unable to get to the office? You may now schedule a ZOOM appointment with a financial aid advisor in the Office of Financial Aid. Once you complete the web form, an advisor will contact you within 1-2 business days.
Dell Back to School Special at the Shocker Store
Take advantage of Dell’s Back to School Special at the Shocker Store! Now through Oct. 31, purchase an in-stock Dell or customized unit from the Shocker Store with a value of $499 or greater and receive $100 cash back. Purchase in-store only. Submit proof of purchase to www.identit-e.com/dellpromo2020. Email shockerstore@wichita.edu for additional details.
The College of Applied Studies stands with those affected by injustice
The College of Applied Studies has recently taken new actions as it stands with those affected by injustice. The college released a statement June 2 affirming its support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The college also hosted a forum Friday, June 5 in which students, faculty and staff shared thoughts, feelings and ideas in a safe space.
An immediate result of last week’s dialogue is the college is expanding student membership on its Diversity Committee. This week’s Diversity Committee meeting will debrief from the dialogue to identify additional specific follow up actions to include a series of college-level commitments relating to social justice. Please follow the college on Twitter and Facebook for updates.
See the college statement below.
Standing in Solidarity
The College of Applied Studies stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and other struggles to end the dehumanization of people of color while promoting equitable and humane treatment for all people.
As a college, we are committed to continuing the work our Diversity Committee started many years ago by emphasizing the entire spectrum of diversity and ensuring our students, faculty, staff, practitioner partners, and the greater Wichita community feel included, heard, seen, and acknowledged as we seek to bring about change.
In alignment with Wichita State University’s commitment to inclusive excellence, we, as a college, will provide safe spaces for all people to have crucial conversations; support our staff, faculty, students, and communities to address social injustices; and continue to keep the Black Lives Matter movement and other efforts promoting the equitable treatment for people of color as vital voices in our actions moving forward.
Wichita State professor, health care professional reflects on COVID-19 changes
As businesses begin to reopen and more people venture outside their homes, health care workers continue to stay vigilant against the threat of COVID-19.
Ashley Purdum, an associate clinical professor at Wichita State University, works as an acute care speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Wesley Medical Center. As a SLP, Ashley evaluates and treats patients of all ages in the areas of speech, swallowing, language and cognitive deficits and voice disorders. She typically sees patients dealing with a stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurogenic disease or general debilitation.
Right now, Wesley has one SLP dedicated to helping patients with COVID-19 and those suspected to have the virus. This helps to reduce patient exposure and excessive use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Even though Ashley does not directly interact with the COVID-19 patients, she still takes the use of her PPE seriously to protect herself and her patients.
University Libraries provides online checkouts
To check out library materials, place a hold using the Libraries’ online catalog at https://libcat.wichita.edu/
Instructions:
You may place requests for materials at any time and they will be paged every two hours during our hours of operation. We will notify you via email when your holds are ready. Please note that holds placed for items at the McKinley Chemistry Library and Thurlow Lieurance Music Library will take longer to retrieve.
To pick up your holds, please stop at the Circulation Desk in Ablah Library. Your materials will be held in a locker adjacent to the desk. Upon showing your Shocker ID card, Libraries staff will provide you the information needed to retrieve your materials. The process in place is designed to provide contactless checkout of your materials.
The Heskett Center is open!
Time to take a dip in the pool. The Heskett Center is open for your workout needs.
Hours are 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday–Friday, and 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Wiedemann Natatorium hours
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 4-7:30 p.m. Monday–Friday and 1:30-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Share your story
Share your story and help prevent suicide with #WSUWeSupportU. If you've struggled with suicidal ideation, past attempts or experienced a loss to suicide and want to help others who are struggling, the lived experiences of survivors are important to sharing hope and healing.
Reach out the #WeSupportU program by emailing us at marci.young@wichita.edu to learn more about being a part of a video or written series to share the message of hope and recovery.
Announcing the next Common Read book!
First-Year Programs in Student Success is pleased to announce the 2020-21 Common Read book, “Some Were Paupers, Some Were Kings: Dispatches from Kansas,” by Mark E. McCormick.
We are excited to welcome a new class of students using the themes of this book throughout the year! If you have a program, student organization or course that may be interested in using the book, or have any questions, contact First-Year Programs at 978-5420 or Tahrima Musa at tahrima.musa@wichita.edu. See wichita.edu/commonread for more information.
Ulrich Summer 2020 exhibition preview
Summer is here and the Ulrich Museum of Art has a couple of exciting exhibitions to share with you! Beginning Wednesday, July 1, we'll unveil the online exhibition, 10 x 10: Ten Women / Ten Prints and Alice Aycock In the Studio, in the Museum's Grafly Gallery, and by appointment only. Click below to learn more about both exhibitions.
Pictured above: (From left to right): Faith Ringgold's Jo Baker's Birthday, 1995, featured in the 10 x 10: Ten Women / Ten Prints online exhibition; and a conceptual illustration by artist Alice Aycock.
10 x 10: Ten Women / Ten Prints Online Exhibition
This online exhibition presents the portfolio 10 x 10: Ten Women / Ten Prints, which was published by the Berkeley Art Center in 1995 to commemorate that year’s
International Women’s Day (March 8) and the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the
19th Amendment, which gave women in the US the right to vote.
Each of the portfolio’s 10 prints was created by a different artist. All are women,
and as a group, they represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the United States.
A number of the artists are also social justice activists. Their prints tackle both
the public and private struggles that women from different backgrounds and walks of
life still strive to overcome in our culture. The portfolio was printed by Jos Sances,
founder of Alliance Graphics, which has long supported social justice organizations
in the Bay Area.
Alice Aycock in the Studio - By Appointment Only
In August, the Ulrich Museum of Art will install Alice Aycock’s commissioned sculpture Twister Grande as part of the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection and the Museum’s first
contribution to Wichita State’s evolving East Innovation Campus. In advance of the
sculpture’s unveiling, Alice Aycock in the Studio will look at the sources of inspiration, creative experiments, research, and technical
ingenuity that have gone into the making of this piece and other recent works in the
same series that are now found around the globe.
Ulrich app is perfect for self-guided tours
Click here to download the app from the Apple Store.
Click here to download the app from Google Play
Father's Day Sale in the Shocker Store
Looking to find some great gifts for the Shocker dads in your life? The Shocker Store is having a Father’s Day Sale from now to Saturday, June 20 in the RSC store and online at shockerstore.com.
Items included are Shocker Dad tees for $12, a coaster/pint set for $6, utility gloves for $4.99, and 20% off hats. May not be combined with other discounts or promotions.
Wanted: Volunteers to help with 2020 bicycle and pedestrian count event
Volunteers are needed to help manually count bicycle and pedestrian activity across 35 sites in the Wichita Metro area. The annual event, sponsored by the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will be held Sept. 24 and 26.
This important event relies heavily on the commitment of community volunteers to gather data about how our network of paths and lanes are being used.
According to Tricia Thomas, WAMPO Communication’s Manager:
“One of the greatest challenges facing the bicycle and pedestrian field is the lack of documentation on usage and demand. Without accurate and consistent demand and usage figures, it is difficult to measure the positive benefits of bicycle and pedestrian investments, especially when compared to the other transportation modes such as the private automobile.”
As such, this event is the only source for regional-scale bicycle and pedestrian data. The results of this data are then used to guide investments throughout the regional transportation system.
So please consider volunteering! This annual event is a real opportunity for local residents to become involved in a piece of the regional transportation planning process. As we know, bicycle and pedestrian investments stimulate the economy, public health, and the overall quality of life in a variety of ways. Communities that invest in these facilities inherently attract people and businesses so it’s good for everyone! Register to volunteer here!