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New crash lab will be a smashing hit for WSU aviation research

The crash dummies of 麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 National Institute for Aviation Research have called the NIAR headquarters home for more than 25 years, but will soon pack their cotton stretch tees and size 11 loafers and move to the new Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing Labs (AVET).

AVET, which is expected to open in early 2020, will house labs that are currently located in the Institute鈥檚 headquarters on Mid-Campus Drive.

The new space and equipment for the labs will enable the Institute to expand its work volume, hire more employees and provide more precise testing for its clients.

Read the complete story on the new crash lab.

FUN series at Ulrich Museum kicks off Friday with presentations from four captivating WSU researchers

The Ulrich Museum of Art on the 麻豆破解版 State University campus invites you to join us from 4-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, for the first installment of the FUN series for this new academic year.

FUN is a PechaKucha style presentation of campus-wide research on three Fridays, four presentations, seven minutes each. This program is an extension of the museum's "Solving for X" series, sharing research across campus with the community. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the presentations.

The four presenters for Sept. 27 are:

Neal Allen, associate professor and Department Chair of Political Science, whose talk is titled "The Transactional Politics of Public Art: White Supremacy Never Dies."

Nils Hakansson, associate professor of Biomedical Engineering, whose presentation is titled "Biomechanics: Quantifying the Art of Movement."

Ehsan Salari, assistant professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, whose presentation is titled "Optimizing Radiation Therapy for Cancer Patients."

Aleksander Sternfeld-Dunn, director, School of Music, associate professor of Music Composition, Technology, whose presentation is titled "The Art of Failure."

You're invited: Sip and See 2019!

Come "Sip and See" 麻豆破解版 State's newly renamed John Bardo Center on the Innovation Campus during Open House Weekend from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.

We have a 麻豆破解版/WSU trivia contest, cornhole tournament by 麻豆破解版 State University Campus Recreation, performance by the Shocker Sound Machine and more on schedule for the evening. Bring your lawn chairs and Shocker Pride and hang out with us!

This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration for trivia and cornhole is required.

麻豆破解版 State Family Weekend coming soon

Shockers! Invite your families to campus for a fun-filled weekend at 麻豆破解版 State, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5. There are events and activities planned for Shockers of all ages. Your registration includes exclusive access to the Family Weekend opening event, BBQ with WU, and special events and programs throughout the weekend. Check out the full schedule and register online at .

Learn about trademark basics in upcoming workshop

University Libraries is holding the workshop 鈥淭rademark Basics: Protect Your Business Name鈥� from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in 217 Ablah Library. Discover the difference between a trademark, service mark, and registered mark. Then, learn how to search for existing marks and logos and walk through the online trademark application process.

This workshop is one in the Entrepreneurship Research Series happening throughout the semester. The workshops in this series are open to the public.

For more information about this workshop and others in the series, contact Sara Butts at 978-5017. Seats are limited, so sign up today!

Registration is now open for Creative Hustle Community Workshops

Have ideas for creative projects in the community but don鈥檛 know where to start? Want to make an impact using your artistic talents? Join Harvester Arts for the Creative Hustle Community Workshops & get your creative hustle going! This series of four workshops will give attendees a foundation in placemaking and event planning they can use to move forward with creating projects in their community.

Creative Hustle Community Workshops will focus on four central topics:

Oct. 1: The Big Picture: Best Practices in Creative Placemaking & Socially-Engaged Art, Goal Setting, and Outlining Your Vision

Oct. 15: Taking Action: Logistics, Budgets, Fundraising

Oct. 29: Telling Your Story: Marketing, Outreach, and Messaging

Nov. 12: Measuring Success: Outcomes, Evaluations, and Documentation

WSU selected to host NCAA College Basketball Academy

麻豆破解版 State University has been selected to serve as one of four hosts for the second annual NCAA College Basketball Academies, the NCAA announced Friday.

The event takes place July 20-26, 2020. WSU will be joined by the University of Connecticut, which served as one of the hosts at the inaugural event two months ago, the University of Utah and Winthrop University as the sites for 2020.

Created as a result of recommendations made by the Commission on College Basketball, the College Basketball Academies are intended to give prospective student-athletes a glimpse into the college basketball experience while allowing college coaches from across the country to evaluate players from the high school classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Join WSU鈥檚 biggest volunteer opportunity!

Are you looking for a way to make a big impact in your community and have fun? Sign up for WSU鈥檚 biggest volunteer event, Wu鈥檚 Big Event from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

Join the Community Service Board and 250 of your fellow classmates and community members for a morning of volunteering with local nonprofits. T-shirt, lunch and transportation to volunteer sites provided.

For questions, email CSB@wichita.edu.

Learn how to avoid plagiarism and compare Citation Management Software in upcoming workshops

University Libraries will hold two Savvy Researcher workshops next week.

The first workshop, 鈥淎voiding Plagiarism," will be from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in 217 Ablah Library. Learn to identify unintentional plagiarism and identify strategies to avoid plagiarism; co-taught with the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

The second workshop, 鈥淐omparing Citation Management Software," will be from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in 217 Ablah Library. Save time and get better results in your research using techniques like proximity searching, setting filters and limits, and using thesauri and wildcards.

For more information, call Angie Paul at 978-5084.

In case you missed it

At last Thursday's Weekly Briefing, a university update included information on KBOR new, Sheree Utash attending the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting, a WSU / WSU Police partnership, and a WSU / K-State RN-to-BSN satellite program.

Read the university update

KBOR update

We鈥檇 like to start today鈥檚 briefing with a Kansas Board of Regents update. On Wednesday, the Regents approved 麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 fiscal year 2020 city-county mill levy budget request.

KBOR approval of this year鈥檚 nearly $8.5 million budget came after an extensive reviewal and approval process involving the WSU Board of Trustees, 麻豆破解版 City Council and Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners.

These funds will mostly be spent on student scholarships and capital improvements in addition to programs and initiatives that benefit campus and the broader community. We want to thank every stakeholder for their continued belief in, and support of, the university and its vision and mission through the mill levy.

A detailed breakdown of the budget is available at .

Also, on Wednesday, KBOR approved an honorary doctorate degree, on behalf of the university, for WSU alumnus Mark Parkinson in recognition of his work for the benefit of all Kansans鈥攁nd for his generous support of 麻豆破解版 State students.

We congratulate Mr. Parkinson for embodying Shocker excellence in his many successes in business, health care, philanthropy, civic engagement鈥攁nd as a role model for our students.

Dr. Sheree Utash attends American Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting

On Wednesday, Dr. Sheree Utash, president of WSU Tech and vice president of Workforce Development at WSU, attended the third meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board in Washington, D.C. This prestigious board is made up of 25 members including the CEOs of Apple, Walmart, Lockheed Martin and other leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Wednesday鈥檚 meeting included discussions on the progress made toward the goals it set at its inaugural meeting in March, which include:

Developing a Campaign to Promote Multiple Pathways to Career Success
Increasing Data Transparency to Better Match American Workers with American Jobs
Modernizing Candidate Recruitment and Training Practices
Measuring and Encourage Employer-led Training Investments

To stay up-to-date with Dr. Utash鈥檚 involvement on this national board, visit: .

WSU / 麻豆破解版 Police partnership

麻豆破解版 State and the 麻豆破解版 Police Department recently announced an additional partnership made possible thanks to a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The grant will be used to house a certified firearms examiner, and software and technology to identify ballistics at WSU鈥檚 Law Enforcement Training Center.

This technology, known as a National Integrated Ballistic Information Network鈥攐r NIBIN鈥攎achine will allow Criminal Justice faculty, and our partners in area law enforcement, to analyze shell casings by tapping into a national database. This is the only NIBIN machine in the area, and its location at WSU will help law enforcement link gun crimes in an expedited manner.

In addition, criminal justice and forensic science students will have the opportunity to observe this analysis鈥攇iving them a valuable firsthand look at processes and technology they may use in their future careers.

We鈥檙e pleased by this additional partnership and the benefits it will bring to law enforcement, our students and our community鈥檚 safety.

WSU / K-State RN-to-BSN satellite program

To combat an increasing national shortage for qualified nurses, 麻豆破解版 State and Kansas State University have recently joined forces.

The universities have started the planning phase of a program that will give students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences at K-State and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from WSU鈥檚 College of Health Professions.

Students will enroll in K-State's College of Health and Human Sciences for the first three years, and, if accepted into WSU鈥檚 nursing program, will be WSU students on the K-State campus for the following two years.

A memorandum of understanding was signed by administrators of each university on Aug. 30, to officially initiate the planning phase, which will culminate in an application to the Kansas State Board of Nursing for the satellite program.

Going forward, we鈥檙e excited to work with our K-State partners in growing the number of nursing professionals necessary to meet the health care needs of communities across Kansas.

For more details about this partnership, check out the Sept. 17 story at .

麻豆破解版 State Esports and the Greater 麻豆破解版 YMCA come together for a night full of gaming and community engagement

The Greater 麻豆破解版 YMCA put on a great event recently on Saturday, Sept. 14. More than 450 麻豆破解版 area high school students came out to the late-night event.

麻豆破解版 State University Esports came out in full support during the event, playing on the mainstage, and coaching students on how to play games throughout the night.

Thank you so much to 麻豆破解版 State TV for coming out and giving us a great recap of the night.

Ceramics experts to share thoughts on Ulrich Museum's 'Clay Currents' exhibitions this week

Two highly-regarded ceramics experts will be on campus this week to share their insights on the fascinating new exhibition at the Ulrich Museum of Art, "Clay Currents: The 麻豆破解版 National Ceramics Invitational."

Dallas-based potter Louise Rosenfield and Curator Garth Johnson will give the talk, "Curious Vessels: Navigating Clay Currents," beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Ulrich Museum. The program begins at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Pictured above: Louise Rosenfield (left) and Garth Johnson (right). Image courtesy of the Ulrich Museum.

Sale at Starbucks for National Coffee Day

National Coffee Day is just around the corner on Sunday, Sept. 29, so we're celebrating all week long at Starbucks with 30% off one-pound bags of coffee now through Sept. 28, at the RSC Starbucks location only.

Women of WSU Fall Festival event

Women of WSU's next event is a Fall Festival at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, Goerings Christmas Tree Farm in Derby Kansas.

The cost is only $5, and you provide a covered dish, salad or dessert. Details on our Website.

Go online now and sign up at .

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Women of WSU Membership Drive

The Women of 麻豆破解版 State University Membership Drive is only $12 for a year.

This organization includes all female staff and administrators, female faculty, and faculty wives. We are a social group, and we raise funds for scholarships.

You can find our membership form on our website along with the events scheduled for this year. Payment of dues is online at .

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8th Annual #DTTW: 24 Hour Film Race + Sunday Night Showcase

Join us for the 8th annual Down to the Wire鈩� (DTTW) 24 HR Film Race! Registered teams must write, shoot, edit a five-minute short film, and submit it in just 24 hours. Films are scored on the best use of the required elements and must have wholly original content.

Twelve hours later, teams are unaware of which films are chosen for the Top 15 until they are screened that night at the Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater on Sunday, Sept. 29th. Doors open at 6 p.m., and Showcase starts at 7 p.m.

Admission is $15 for the Sunday Night Showcase; $12 for grade school students through college.

More information on DTTW

Co-Hosts: Meghan Welch & Byron J. Love

VIP JUDGE/HOST: (LA): Savannah Rodgers

VIP JUDGE (Atlanta): Lacy Barnes

VIP JUDGE (NYC): Alan Calpe

Down to the Wire鈩� is a renowned filmmaking competition in the state and one of 麻豆破解版鈥檚 most high-profile cinematic events. DTTW is supported by ICT S.O.S., mamafilm, The Arts Council, 360麻豆破解版.com, Douglas Production Group, Hotel at Old Town, Hutch CC Media Production, Vortex Souvenir, and Little Lion Cafe.

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Official hashtag: #DTTW #DTTW2019

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Garba Night 2019 on Oct. 5 in RSC Shirley Beggs Ballroom

Come, dance the Indian way from 7-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in the RSC third floor Shirley Beggs Ballroom. Admission is free.

Flashes of vivid colors, sounds of wooden sticks hitting each other rhythmically, laughter, dancers whirling around keeping pace with the energetic music, this is what you will experience.

AHINSA brings you 鈥淕arba Night,鈥� an interactive, participatory Indian folk dance festival. The event is free, all are welcome and no experience is needed. Introductory lessons will be provided.

What is Garba? Garba or Dandiya Raas (with sticks), is a fun, high-energy folk dance for both men and women that originated in the state of Gujarat, India. This event will have a DJ playing traditional music with a Bollywood (modern) twist 鈥� strong, rhythmic beats gradually increasing in pace and intensity, challenging us to dance.

Adidas sale at the Shocker Store

This week at the Shocker Store, take 25% off Adidas merchandise (apparel, socks and headwear). Sale is at RSC location only.

Special ticket price for Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2019

麻豆破解版 State has been offered a special rate of $25 for general admission tickets to the Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2019, on Friday, Oct. 4.This special price is available to students, faculty, staff, and campus partners with a valid WSU ID. Tickets can be purchased in Student Involvement, 216 RSC. Cash only will be accepted. All sales are final, no refunds will be given. The show will happen rain or shine.

For more information contact Student Involvement at 978-3022 or getinvovled@wichita.edu. For more information about the concert visit, lukebryan.com/farm-tour.

Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2019 will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Flying B Ranch (20000 SW Santa Fe Lake Rd., Douglass, Kansas. Parking opens at 2 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Show line-up: Cole Swindell, Peach Pickers, DJ Rock, Mitchell Tenpenny and Luke Bryan