Campus Connection: Jan. 14, 2020

 

MLK events Jan. 2020

麻豆破解版 State University honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

麻豆破解版 State University will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a series of events on campus and throughout 麻豆破解版.

This celebration begins Friday, Jan. 17 and will last until Wednesday, Jan. 22 through citywide collaboration with organizations like Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., The Kansas African American Museum, and the Greater 麻豆破解版 Ministerial League.

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the university will participate in the citywide Martin Luther King Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. The celebration continues on Monday, Jan. 20.  麻豆破解版 State will cosponsor with the Greater 麻豆破解版 Ministerial League to host the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Worship Celebration at noon in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

Later that week, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host its 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Rhatigan Student Center Shirley Beggs Ballroom.

A majority of events are free and open to the public. A compiled guide of celebrations for this year鈥檚 Martin Luther King Jr. Day can be accessed at .

For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or diversity@wichita.edu.


MLK Parade Jan. 18, 2020

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the citywide MLK Parade

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the Citywide MLK Breakfast and Parade on Saturday, Jan. 18. Bring a nonperishable item to be donated to help with hunger in the community. Wear your WSU gear. Line up is at 9:30 a.m. at the Christian Faith Centre, 1130 S. Broadway. The citywide parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Christian Faith Centre and head to Chester I. Lewis Reflection Square Park, 205 E. Douglas Ave.

For more information on MLK events, go to or contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034.


Chances of SBIR / STTR Success Webinar on Feb. 4

You'll spend many hours writing your SBIR or STTR proposal, so you鈥檒l want to give yourself every chance of winning the prize. The proposal review is a critical determinant of success, so give yourself every advantage by writing to those reviewers.

In this webinar from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 4, learn about how the various federal agencies review SBIR/STTR proposals, what reviewers look for in a proposal, and how to write to 鈥渟ell鈥 your technology. The webinar will also provide formatting tips to make the reviewers鈥 job easier, who makes up a review team, the criteria they use to evaluate proposals, scoring and review and award timing.


Badges spring 2020

Enroll in a Badge course today!

Enrollment is now open for the spring semester! You can enroll from now until April 13. Courses start Tuesday, Jan. 21. All coursework must be completed by May 7.

Please note: Scholarships are not available for spring 2020.

Badges are academic short courses of one credit hour or less that are designed for working, non-degree seeking professionals. They are online and self-paced. Badges allow students to demonstrate to employers their knowledge, skills and competencies in a subject area.

Students who successfully complete a badge will receive a digital recognition of their accomplishment that they can share on social media and link to a digital resume.

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


Innovation awards Jan. 23, 2020

University community invited to attend Innovation Awards on Jan. 23

The university community is invited to attend the fifth annual WSU Innovation Awards at 3 p.m. Thursday Jan. 23, in Shirley Beggs Ballroom. The Innovation Awards, hosted by WSU Ventures and WSU Strategic Initiatives, recognize students, faculty, staff and partners who execute programs and initiatives that greatly impact achievement of the university mission and vision. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP at Innovation Awards.

Recipients of the 2019 WSU Innovation Awards

President鈥檚 Innovation Award: School of Digital Arts

Visionary: Senator Jerry Moran

Innovation Partner: Textron Aviation

Community Partner: 麻豆破解版 Police Dept. & Sedgwick County Sheriff鈥檚 Dept.

Philanthropy: Woolsey Family

Ambassador: Tom Aldag, Director of R&D, National Institute for Aviation Research, WSU

Catalyst: FirePoint Innovations Center, WSU

Creative Works: Darren DeFrain, Associate Professor/Director of Writing Program, WSU

First Dollar: Rapid Setting Composite Article

Patents:

  • Protective antigen complexes with increased stability and uses thereof, James Bann, associate professor of chemistry, WSU; Masaru Miyagi, Case Western Reserve University
  • Rapid setting composite article, John Tomblin, Tom Aldag, Kim Reuter, WSU-NIAR; Andrea Meyer, Spirit AeroSystems; Will McCarvill, Commercial Chemistries
  • Non-invasive biofeedback system, Jibo He, associate professor of psychology; Jeremy Patterson, dean, Institute of Interdisciplinary Innovation, WSU

Shocker Innovation Corps Fellows: Sue Abdinnour, professor of Business, WSU; Jason Flanders, Scene Shop Manager, School of Performing Arts, WSU; Barry Badgett, associate professor of Fine Arts, WSU; Richard Sack, Engineering Technology Lab Manager, WSU; Enksaikhan Boldsaikhan, assistant professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, WSU

Shocker Innovation Corps Breakout: Tammy Dorsey, CEO Prenatal Hope

SBIR Award: Waruna Seneviratne, Director, Advanced Laboratory for Aerospace Structures (ATLAS), National Institute for Aviation Research, WSU

Newsmaker: NIAR ATLAS

Trailblazer: Tyler Levesque, WSU ESports

Bright Future: Aliyah Funschelle, Abby Warkentine, additional awardees TBD


Student Wellness Center

New Student Wellness Center open on campus

As of Jan. 6, 麻豆破解版 State students have access to physical and mental health services all in one place. Located in the new  building at Mike Oatman Drive and Mid-Campus Drive, Student Health Services and Counseling and Prevention Services will now share an office known as the Student Wellness Center. 

Both SHS and CAPS are open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and offer discounted services for currently enrolled students. Students can call 316-978-4SWC (4792) with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Student Health Services provides low-cost, confidential services ranging from routine and preventative care to managing acute illnesses and minor injuries. Detailed information about all services provided can be found at .

Read more about the new Student Wellness Center


Faculty recital Jan. 26, 2020

Voice faculty member Castaldi to perform recital on Jan. 26

Voice faculty member Cristina Castaldi, soprano, and her pianist-husband, Gene Philley, will perform in recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, in Wiedemann Recital Hall.

The program will feature the works of Erich Korngold, Claude Debussy and Richard Strauss. Admission is free.


Shocker Legacy Day Jan. 18, 2020

Faculty, staff and alumni invited to attend Shocker Legacy Day

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Office of Admissions invites high school and transfer student children of university staff and faculty to Shocker Legacy Day. The event, intended to grow our Shocker Family from within the ranks of our employees and alumni, provides lunch, a campus tour and two tickets to the Shocker men鈥檚 basketball game that afternoon.

To RSVP, go to  and click on 鈥淎dmissions Events.鈥 For questions, contact Ellen Nikkel at ellen.nikkel@wichita.edu or 978-3168.


Journey East Asian Grill

Asian fusion restaurant now open in Braeburn Square

The Shocker and 麻豆破解版 community now have a new dining option with the recent opening of Journey East in Braeburn Square.

Journey East is located on the south end of the south building in Braeburn, next to Meritrust Credit Union. The restaurant serves Asian fusion cuisine and was created by the same people who own the popular Malaysia Cafe.

Journey East is open 10:30a.m.-10 p.m. every day.

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Ten dollars off of 50 dollar purchase

Save $10 off $50 at the Shocker Store Braeburn Square

The Shocker Store is having a sale to celebrate the women鈥檚 basketball team taking on Tulsa! On Wednesday, Jan. 15, take $10 off a $50 (subtotal) purchase all day at the Braeburn Square location. Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.


Clearance Sale at Shocker Store in RSC

Extra discount on clearance merchandise

Now through Saturday, Jan. 25, take an extra 10% off already marked-down clearance merchandise at the Shocker Store! Sale is valid at RSC location only.


T-shirt sale in Shocker Store

$10 Tee at the Shocker Store

Now through Saturday, Jan. 25, or while supplies last, you can grab the pictured T-shirt at the Shocker Store for just $10 to celebrate the new semester. RSC location only, not valid with other discounts or promotions.