A series of events honoring the life of late 麻豆破解版 State President John Bardo will be held May 6-10 on campus. Dr. Bardo, the 13th president of WSU, died March 12 after a long illness.
The feature event will be the public Celebration of Life from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in the Rhatigan Student Center鈥檚 Shirley Beggs Ballroom (third floor).
If you plan to attend, go to .
Bardo exhibit opens in Cadman Art Gallery today (Monday, May 6)
A life display of late President John Bardo is on display now through Friday, May 10, in Cadman Art Gallery, first floor, RSC.
Pictured above is the gallery as images and materials were being prepared for the display.
Sen. Moran, Secretary of the Navy discuss 麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 contributions to the Navy
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) 鈥� member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense 鈥� on Wednesday discussed 麻豆破解版 and 麻豆破解版 State University鈥檚 contributions to the U.S. Navy and to the nation鈥檚 defense with Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer during a subcommittee hearing to examine the U.S. Navy鈥檚 Fiscal Year 2020 budget request.
鈥淪ecretary, we are an aerospace manufacturing capital and engineering expertise abounds in 麻豆破解版, Kansas, known as the Air Capital of the World,鈥� said Sen. Moran. 鈥淵ou and I have had several conversations about the talent, particularly at 麻豆破解版 State University, to support Fleet Readiness in the Navy and the Marine Corps. The University is the number one industry funded university for aerospace research and development in the country . . . I would ask you, Mr. Secretary, can you describe the partnership with 麻豆破解版 State University and how will the Navy and Marine Corps benefit from this private sector assistance?鈥�
鈥淪enator, it鈥檚 interesting you bring that up because I actually use 麻豆破解版 State University as a venue to really present how we are doing things differently in Navy,鈥� responded Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer.
Remarks as delivered:
Sen. Moran: 鈥淐hairman Shelby, thank you. General Neller and Admiral Richardson, first, I want to join my colleagues in thanking you both for your service 鈥� tremendous, impeccable service 鈥� to our country. Extend my congratulations and best wishes to you and your family upon your retirements.
鈥淕eneral Neller, you have an impressive 44 years of service to our nation 鈥� I think that sets a record for the Marine Corps. I again wish you well and the first time we met you spent a lot of time talking about your tomatoes, and I hope they now get your attention in this stage of your life.
鈥淎dmiral Richardson, you and I were together on a forum panel at the Reagan Defense Forum several years ago, and I want to remind you and thank you for assisting me in calling a young Kansan, Dawson Podlena, from Topeka, and we congratulated him on his nomination by me and his acceptance by the Naval Academy. It was great. I鈥檓 not sure he knew what 鈥楾he Chief鈥� was at the time, but I assume he now knows the significance of your notifying him of his acceptance to the Naval Academy. I鈥檓 proud of those folks we get to nominate and I know they will serve the country well.
鈥淢r. Secretary, you gave me a great honor. The opportunity to be in Florida and to help dedicate, to preside over the commissioning of the USS 麻豆破解版 in January. I was reluctant, not knowing what I might say. It was a great ceremony and instilled in me, reminded me, of the great patriotism and service to our country of you and those who serve in the Navy. And, it was a great day to recognize 麻豆破解版, Kansas, the 鈥楰eeper of the Plains,鈥� and the Navy honored the USS 麻豆破解版 鈥� now the 鈥楰eeper of the Seas鈥� and again, thank you for that great opportunity.
鈥淪peaking of 麻豆破解版, Mr. Secretary, we are an aerospace manufacturing capital, and engineering expertise abounds in 麻豆破解版, Kansas 鈥� known as the Air Capital of the World. You and I have had several conversations about the talent particularly at 麻豆破解版 State University to support Fleet Readiness in the Navy and the Marine Corps. The University is the number one industry funded university for aerospace research and development of the country.
鈥淵our F-18 fleet has been characterized as the 鈥榖ackbone of the Navy.鈥� You鈥檝e taken steps to address unacceptably low readiness rates and maintenance of that fleet. This time last year, I think 74% of the Marine Corps F-18鈥檚 were not ready for combat, but I understand that mission-capable rates have improved and maintenance remains a top priority. I鈥檓 pleased that one way the Marine Corps is tackling this issue is partnering with 麻豆破解版 State. I would ask you, Mr. Secretary, can you describe the partnership with 麻豆破解版 State University but how will the Navy and Marine Corps benefit from this private sector assistance?鈥�
Sec. Richard Spencer: 鈥淪enator, it鈥檚 interesting you bring that up because I actually use 麻豆破解版 State University as a venue to really present how we are doing things differently in Navy.
鈥淭hrough the DoD Strategic Capabilities Office, which we call the SCO office, Marine Corps is working with 麻豆破解版 State in a program called Paladin. Where it is primarily that the front-runner is data analytics, to do predictive analytics. And, what I mean by that is studying the wear the tear of parts so we can predetermine through data analysis what parts will be needed and we have them ready in the bin, and it sounds simple, it really is cutting-edge technology.
鈥淭hey鈥檙e also working with the University on the whole concept of a 鈥榙igital twin鈥� for the F-18. This is a model where we don鈥檛 have to physically destruct anything anymore. We create the actual airframe in a digital environment, putting stresses on it. With the algorithms we know from past histories, we can test out and find out where the limits are in certain areas of the plane. And then, the automatic robotic scanning and drilling. At the end of the day we still assemble aircraft. It is still science but a lot of art. And the ability to but the hole in the right place to put it simply is very important. So, three areas that we鈥檙e working with 麻豆破解版 State on 鈥� ten years ago probably not traditional 鈥� now this is the way we want to think and work with our academic institutions.鈥�
Sen. Moran: 鈥淭hank you, Mr. Secretary, for that. A couple years ago I would not of understood much of what you just said and now I do, and it is the future. It is the way that we can sustain and improve our readiness.鈥�
Click to watch Sen. Moran鈥檚 full questioning.
Got summer plans?
You have almost completed the semester! Are you ready for summer break? While we hope you take time to relax and take care of yourself, remember that summer can be a great opportunity to gain some ground toward graduation. Use your summer wisely by considering enrolling in a summer course or two, researching what applied learning experiences you could complete, creating next year鈥檚 academic, financial and student experience plans and setting goals for next year.
We wish you the best during finals! If you are graduating, congratulations! We look forward to seeing the rest of you this summer and next fall!
Airbus opens employee training to WSU community and more
Airbus is opening their employee training to WSU community and other local companies. Airbus held a meeting with 30 faculty and industry partners to measure interest in data analytics and also get input into planning on Tuesday, May 14. There was tremendous interest from all parties, and lots of talk about how this event should be the first of many data analytics days that feature different companies, different software solutions, etc.
The agenda includes three tracks of training on Tableau software 鈥�. There will also be several case studies and speakers from different companies sharing how they use data analytics in their company. Several companies sponsoring the event in addition to Airbus, are Cargill, NetApp, Tableau, Altryx, Snowflake, Informatica, and Interworks.
Shocker Alert System adds instant National Weather Service tornado warnings
麻豆破解版 State University鈥檚 Shocker Alert System has been upgraded with instant National Weather Service tornado warnings. When the agency issues a tornado warning for Sedgwick County, the alert will be automatically triggered, sending text, email, RSS feed, Alertus, Facebook and Guardian App alerts. The content of the alert will typically have the timestamp of when the tornado warning will expire. Tornado warnings were previously issued manually, so the new system will likely shave minutes off the notification time.
Here's more information about the .
Stressed out? Pet-A-Pup on Wednesday, May 8
Stressed out from studying for finals? Come take a moment to relax by getting your paws on a pup provided by Love on a Leash from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, on the RSC north patio. It will be a time filled with cuddles, kisses, and lots of wet noses.
Parking lot closures for May 9-12
Thursday, May 9: John W. Bardo Celebration of Life: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a Great Day to be a Shocker鈥�
No parking lots are specifically blocked for this day, but we are expecting a lot of visitors on campus. Parking Services will be out and about to help direct visitors attending the public Celebration of Life event at 3 p.m. to available parking, which will include the parking garage.
Friday, May 10: All of lot 18 outside Brennan Hall III will be blocked off for the Appreciation Day for our Veterans event.
Thursday-Sunday, May 9-12: All of lot 3 between Devlin Hall and Cessna Stadium, and the east half of lot 5 (Green lot east of Corbin Education Center), will be blocked for the AAC track meet. These lots will be blocked off early Wednesday night, to get them cleared and set up for the event.
Pay your parking citations through Food For Fines
Start your summer off right by paying off up to five parking citations through Food For Fines from today (Monday, May 6) to Friday, May10. Donations can be dropped off in 219 RSC with a completed donation form and proof of parking quiz completion. The form and more information are available at Food For Fines.
Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week
Celebrated the first week of May, (PSRW) is a national week-long celebration to honor those who serve our communities as federal, state, county and local government employees.
As part of PSRW, WSU鈥檚 Public Policy & Management Center invites you to a free event at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, May 7), at the , as we explore ways to build, grow and enhance talent retention, advancement and diversity. The evening will feature recognition of outstanding public servants, networking opportunities, the chance to connect with professional organizations, and a panel discussion with local public and private sector leaders. For more information, go to .
Free donuts at Ablah Library for "'Donut' Stress Out @ your Library" event today (Monday, May 6)
Do not stress over finals! Stop by Ablah Library foyer starting at 10 a.m. today (Monday, May 6), for a free donut and coffee while supplies last! Also come inside to enjoy our De-Stress @ your Library tables that include Play-Doh, coloring books, puzzles, and more.
For more information, go to .
Finals Frenzy event to feature DIY succulents
Couldn鈥檛 have a pet all year, but still want a little friend to take care of? Nothing is easier to keep alive than your own mini succulent! From 10:30 a.m. today (Monday, May 6), on the RSC east patio, while supplies last, SAC will provide you with a mini cactus or Aloe Vera plant with decorations for your pot and other tips to keep it alive and healthy.
For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to or contact sac@wichita.edu.
Free HIV testing available tomorrow (Tuesday, May 7)
Confidential and free HIV testing and Syphilis testing on request from 1-4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, May 7), in 209 Ahlberg Hall. The testing is being offered by Student Health Services, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Housing & Residence Life and Positive Directions KS.
Upcoming events at University Libraries
Upcoming events at the University Libraries include 鈥淒e-stress @ your Library,鈥� 鈥溾�橠onut鈥� Stress Out @ your Library,鈥� 鈥淢onday Technology Workshops: Big Data Analytics,鈥� and 鈥淭ech Tuesdays: Amazon Alexa and Google Home.鈥�
鈥淒e-stress @ your Library鈥� during all library hours now to Friday, May 10, on all levels of Ablah Library. Take a break from studying for finals in Ablah Library with play-doh, origami, coloring books, Sudoku, jigsaw puzzles and other activities. .
鈥溾�橠onut鈥� Stress Out @ your Library鈥� starting at 10 a.m. today (Monday, May 6) in the foyer of Ablah Library. Grab a free donut and coffee while supplies last! .
鈥淢onday Technology Workshops: Big Data Analytics鈥� from 1-2 p.m. today (Monday, May 6), in C-Space, Ablah Library. .
鈥淭ech Tuesdays: Amazon Alexa and Google Home鈥� from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 in C-Space, Ablah Library. .
For more information and event registration, go to . Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
Help with financial aid verification requirements available
Join our expert staff to complete your 2019-20 verification requirements. Stop by from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, May 10, in 203 Jardine Hall, with your photo ID, and receive assistance with your missing requirements. Grab a free donut when you are done!
Why complete verification early?
Avoid the August rush! The faster you complete this process, the faster you can receive a financial aid award offer for fall 2019 and spring 2020.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
Find your missing requirements in your , under the myFinances tab, under Financial Aid Requirements.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? WE鈥橰E HERE TO HELP:
finaid@wichita.edu
316-978-3430
203 Jardine Hall
8 a.m.-6 p.m. (M-T), 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (W-F)
Youth mentoring opportunity for three credit hours
The INSPYRE research lab (directed by Samantha Gregus) is currently recruiting undergraduate mentors for a three-hour course in the fall 2019 semester. Mentors eat lunch with an elementary school student twice each week. In return, mentors receive three hours of course credit and many great experiences.
Mentors are required to undergo background checks, have reliable transportation to and from the elementary school, and should have availability from noon-2 p.m. at least twice a week.
We do not meet regularly like a traditional class (time mentoring takes the place of class time). We do, however, have a course syllabus, class readings, and paper assignments. Mentors will receive training at the beginning of the course and a grade at the end based on attendance and completion of assignments. We are interested in recruiting mentors from any college and major. For more information, contact Elissa Failes at elissa.failes@wichita.edu ASAP.
Student Assistant position available with Center for Management Development
The Center for Management Development has an opening for a 20-hour per week student assistant for summer and fall 2019. Duties would include, but not limited to, typing and data input (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), filing, copying, running errands, answering the phone, moving tables and chairs, cleaning a classroom, interacting with customers, lifting boxes up to 30 pounds, and working an evening shift when needed. Working autonomously and using sound judgement skills is necessary. Send your resume and cover letter to CMD@wichita.edu.
Sign up for group interviews at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Want to work in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes? We are hiring for multiple student positions for the fall 2019 semester and are hosting a group interview event on Tuesday, May 14. Registration is required and limited to the first 48 people. For more information or to sign up, visit .
Child Development Center is hiring teaching assistants
The 麻豆破解版 State Child Development Center is currently hiring teacher assistants. We also are hiring for our substitute list.
If you are interested in a job that is close, fun and flexible, contact us at 978-3109 or stop by and fill out an application. We work around your current class schedule, we鈥檙e fun, and it鈥檚 a great atmosphere in which to work. Come see us soon!
WSU Reads announcement for 2019-20
The Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs is announcing the 2019-20 WSU Reads common read book, 鈥淒esigning Your Life,鈥� by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans.
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 978-3453 or Caitlin Putnal at caitlin.putnal@wichita.edu. See for more information.
Help wanted for Language and Comic Study
Are you interested in participating in an in-person psychological / linguistic study about comics and language? You have the opportunity to earn $10 after completing the study. We will schedule an appointment to meet in the library and administer a computer-based study that takes less than an hour.
To be eligible to participate, you must:
- Be an undergraduate student
- Have no formal musical training.
- Speak only American English (not bilingual)
- Have no learning or reading disabilities.
If you are interested in participating, please email Drew Colcher at dccolcher@shockers.wichita.edu.
Graduate School -- GRASP 2019
The 15th Annual Graduate Research and Scholarly Project (GRASP) Symposium was an awesome graduate student research fest!
Congratulations to all 116 graduate student presenters of 68 research posters who represented departments and programs from across the university and whose research covered wide-ranging topics. The event was a huge success. A special shout-out to GRASP award winners:
- 1st place: Jamie Wooley-Snider, Department of Sociology. Advisor: Dr. Jodie Hertzog. Topic: Sexual Minority Youth and Teen Dating Violence: Predicting Emotional Distress.
- 2nd place: Heather Forster, Department of Biological Sciences. Advisor: Dr. Bin Shuai. Topic: Innovative Genetic Approach May Give Crops Resistance to Charcoal Rot Disease.
- 3rd place, Alisha Prince, Department of Biological Sciences. Advisor: Dr. David McDonald. Topic: Antimicrobial Synergy Between Cranberry and Manuka Honey Against Dental Caries Bacteria.
- Tied 4th place, Ramanan Sritharan, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Advisor: Dr. Davood Askari. Topic: Mechanical Properties Improvement of Polymeric Nanocomposites Reinforced with Chemically Functionalized Helical Carbon Nanotubes: Influence of Processing Time and Molarities of Acids.
- Tied 4th place, Caleb Gimar, Department of Physics. Advisor: Nickolas Solomey. Topic: Monte Carlo Simulations of a Near-Solar Orbit Neutrino Detector.
And last, but not least,
- People's Choice, Paige Feikert, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Advisor: Dr. Bin Li. Topic: Linear Viscoelastic Properties of Soy Protein/Polyethylene Oxide Composites.
Thank you graduate students for pursuing and sharing your work, faculty research advisors and judges for your commitment, and all other student and Graduate School staff event assistants.
To view abstracts from the event, click on .
International Admissions T-shirt Design Contest submissions deadline is May17
International Admissions is looking for a fresh T-shirt design! From now until May 17, our office will accept design submissions for our T-shirt Design Contest. Your design should reflect / convey the international and cultural diversity of WSU. This contest is open to all WSU students. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Send your submissions to international@wichita.edu or drop off a copy of the design at the Garvey International Center. Don鈥檛 forget to include your name, WSU ID and email. The winner of the contest will be selected by our marketing team, and announced by May 31.
Celebrate the dedication of 鈥楽hockers,鈥� a new sculpture by Tom Otterness
Join us in celebrating the dedication of 鈥淪hockers,鈥� a new sculpture by Tom Otterness to its renowned Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection. The sculpture is one of three new pieces entering the collection in the spring of 2019. Reveal and remarks start at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the south lawn of Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Reception to follow.
WSU salutes student-athlete achievements at 2019 GCA Banquet
麻豆破解版 State recently held its sixth-annual Gold Carpet Awards banquet on Monday
night, recognizing student-athletes from all 15 varsity sports teams for their outstanding
achievements on the playing field and in the classroom over the past 12 months.
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Finals Frenzy 1-2-3 Deals
Head down to the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes today (Monday, May 6) to Friday, May 10, and enjoy these great deals as you prepare for finals:
$1 Bowling Games ($2 Shoe Rental Applies)
$2 Hot Dogs
$3 WuShock Wheat Cans
1-2-3 Deals are open to everyone, not just students, so plan to stop by!
Sale on alumni and grad merchandise
Looking for a graduation gift for a graduating Shocker? Now through Saturday, May 18, take 20% off alumni and grad specific gifts in the Shocker Store! Sale is valid in both the RSC store and Braeburn Square store.
Sale on diploma frames
Are you graduating this month or looking for a gift for a graduate? The Shocker Store is having a sale on select diploma frames. Select frames are labeled with $20-$30 off their original price. Sale is in RSC store or online at .
Mother鈥檚 Day Sale at Shocker Store
This week in the Shocker Store, take 20% off all Shocker mom merchandise, just in time for Mother鈥檚 Day! Sale is valid in both the RSC store and Braeburn Square store.
Collecting children鈥檚 paperback books for students in Paraguay
The South American Travel Seminar class is collecting children鈥檚 books to be taken with them for students in Paraguay. They request the books be at or under a 7th-8th grade reading level, be in English and preferably paperback. The collection of new or good condition paperback children鈥檚 books is happening now to Friday, May 10.
Active Minds advocacy student group is searching for a new executive team
Do you want to be an advocate for mental health on campus? Active Minds is a mental health advocacy student group at WSU searching for a new executive team -- president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Serving as a leader in this organization is a great way to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and advocate for mental health awareness!
For more information, please visit our .
To be considered for an executive team position or if you have any questions, please send an email to activemindswichitastate@gmail.com.