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Experiential Engineering Building will be renamed John Bardo Center

麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 original Innovation Campus building will be renamed for the university鈥檚 recently deceased president, John Bardo. The Kansas Board of Regents Wednesday (June 19) approved the name change, recommended by WSU Interim President Andy Tompkins.

鈥淧resident Bardo had an amazing vision for WSU that transformed the university and the campus,鈥� Tompkins told the Regents. 鈥淭he Experiential Engineering building, with its 25 engineering laboratories and community makerspace, was a reflection of his vision of applied learning that helped launch the Innovation Campus expansion.鈥�

Presidential search profile gets KBOR approval

The Kansas Board of Regents approved the presidential search profile for 麻豆破解版 State last week.

To see the profile, go to .

More information is available at .

麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 request for no tuition increase approved for 2019-20

麻豆破解版 State University has modified its tuition request to the Kansas Board of Regents, asking to hold all tuition rates flat for the 2019-20 academic year 鈥� a 0.0% increase for undergraduate / graduate and resident / non-resident students. The Kansas Board of Regents approved the tuition proposal yesterday (Wednesday, June 19).

This represents the lowest change in tuition rates since at least 1989. 

Seventeen key fees remained unchanged in WSU鈥檚 proposal. These include fees charged by colleges and special programs, those involving laboratory fees and the fee to support student health and wellness programs.

Scholarships are now available for WSU badge courses!

 

Enrollment is now open for the fall semester. Apply, be admitted and enroll in a badge course by Monday, Sept. 9, to be eligible for a scholarship for one Badge course (fall semester only).

You can begin badge courses between Aug. 19-Nov. 19. All badge coursework must be completed by Dec. 5.

To enroll and view the badge course catalog, visit . For questions, please contact workforce@wichita.edu or 978-7579.

WSU Summer Choir and Summer Orchestra to present concert of American music

The combined forces of the WSU Summer Choir and Summer Orchestra will present a concert of American music at 7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, June 25), in Miller Concert Hall. The program, featuring music by Bernstein, Copland, and Grofe, will be led by Tom Wine and Mark Laycock.

Tickets are $12 for general admission, with discounts available. Admission is free for students with a current WSU ID. Tickets may be purchased through the Fine Arts Box Office at 978-3233 or .

Traveling aviation-themed art exhibition at WSU Haysville; coming to WSU South

An exciting, free traveling aviation-themed art exhibition is coming to WSU Haysville now to Friday, June 28, and WSU South from Monday, July 8 to Thursday, July 18. The exhibit will feature 14 adult artists and selected Valley Center Middle School artists.

Please chick the link below for days and times, and meet the artists at WSU South鈥檚 artist reception from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, July 18.

Aviation-themed art exhibition

A SculpTour Affair 鈥� The biennial benefit event for the Ulrich Museum of Art

鈥淎 SculpTour Affair鈥� celebrates the renowned Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection, considered to be one of the top 10 collections on university campuses across the United States. This year鈥檚 gala event from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at the Ulrich Museum of Art will feature three new acquisitions by nationally and internationally recognized artists: 鈥淭he Celestial Mechanic鈥� by Randy Regier; 鈥淔ont鈥� by Elyn Zimmerman; and 鈥淪hockers鈥� by Tom Otterness.

Join us for a late-afternoon stroll with friends and art lovers, cocktails, delicious food, music, and a bit of the unexpected at our next 鈥淎 SculpTour Affair鈥� this June.

To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, call 978-3664 or purchase online at .

For more information, contact Carolyn Copple at Carolyn.copple@wichita.edu or call 978-6646.

Work on new shuttle stop has begun; traffic reduced to one lane

Bauer and Sons began saw-cutting yesterday (Monday, June 24) in preparation for relocating the shuttle stop currently in lot 15 to the west side of Mid-Campus Drive just east of Wilkins Stadium.  The west side, south-bound lane will be closed and traffic will be reduced to one lane with flaggers stationed to direct traffic. See above.

The lane closures will be sporadic throughout the course of the project, which is scheduled to be completed Aug. 8.

Parking lots to be resurfaced east of Grace Wilkie and MRC

Parking lots 15 and 13 east of Grace Wilkie Hall and the Media Resources Center will be resurfaced this summer. Construction will begin around July 1. The estimated completion date is Aug. 8.

During this time, both lots will be closed, with the exception to delivery trucks that may make periodic stops to unload / load equipment.

Cleaning out your closet?

Are you cleaning out your closet this summer? The Career Development Center is always accepting donations for our professional clothing closet. Professional dress items include suits, dress pants, professional shirts or blouses, professional skirts, belts, neckties, briefcases, shoes, cuff links, tie clips, and more. 

Bring your items to Brennan III, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F (closed Tuesday mornings). For questions, contact Kim Kufahl at 978-6981 or kim.kufahl@wichita.edu.

Starbucks Happy Hour in RSC on Thursday, June 27

Buy one, get one free grande or larger handcrafted iced beverages (excluding Frappucinos) from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the RSC Starbucks location.

Shockers unveil 2019 volleyball schedule

麻豆破解版 State University head volleyball coach Chris Lamb announced the 2019 volleyball schedule, which includes 12 home matches and 12 non-conference matches. WSU will play 16 American Athletic Conference matches and nine contests against teams that qualified for the NCAA tournament last year, including home, non-conference tilts with 2018 national semifinalist BYU Sept. 12 and top-five ranked Texas Sept. 14.

Plan to attend the AfterShocks Tourney Tip-Off event!

The Shocker Store is hosting the official public AfterShocks event to kick off TBT week -- the AfterShocks Tourney Tip-Off! Join us from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Shocker Store in Braeburn Square. Get autographs from AfterShocks players, shop for AfterShocks merchandise, get discounts on Shocker gear, enjoy refreshments from our grill or bar area, and play some yard games. Plus, enter to win tickets to TBT to watch the AfterShocks play!

One autographed item per person. The first 250 people in the door receive a free photo to be autographed, in addition to their own item. Photographs are permitted during autograph session, but players will not pose for pictures.

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Join us in supporting these Shocker basketball alumni in their quest for TBT domination.

Volleyball Dinner and Auction set for Aug. 24

麻豆破解版 State University volleyball will host its 11th-annual Volleyball Dinner and Auction presented by Rotek Services on Saturday, Aug. 24.
 
The dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Aetna Multi-Purpose Facility in Charles Koch Arena.

Individual tickets are $40 and may be purchased by contacting the WSU ticket office at 978-FANS (3267).

WSU graduate empowers girls through clothing brand

2010 WSU graduate, entrepreneur, and mother, Emilee Palomino is empowering girls all over the world through her brand, Smarty Girl. This brand makes STEM designed leggings for girls, such as airplanes, robots, chemistry, dinosaurs, and more. Emilee鈥檚 inspiration came after she had her daughter, Sofie. She realized STEM related clothing was only marketed to boys when she was not able to find what she was looking for while shopping for Sofie.  

Emilee believes growing as a student at WSU allowed her to grow as a business professional. She says entrepreneurship is at the core of 麻豆破解版 State University.

Emilee collects orders via  and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @smartygirlbrand.

Patriotic Shocker shirt available at Shocker Store in RSC

For the upcoming Independence Day holiday, make sure to grab the new patriotic shirt from the Shocker Store in the Rhatigan Student Center! It鈥檚 $29.99, and available in sizes small-2XL.