Shocker Blast: Aug.14, 2020

 

 

FEATURED STORIES

鶹ƽ Transit

鶹ƽ Transit takes over Shocker bus routes

The city of 鶹ƽ’s transit department will be assuming operations of the Shocker bus service beginning Aug. 17. There will be a total of four 鶹ƽ State University routes, tentatively set to begin Aug. 17.


WSU dining fall 2020

WSU dining, services adjust to safety guidelines for fall semester

With new cleaning schedules and modifications to support social distancing, WSU Dining and other campus services are ready for the start of the semester! .


Fall 2020 Welcomefest events

Check out the Fall 2020 Welcomefest events!

Welcomefest takes place during the beginning of each semester and features dozens of activities. Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn campus and find ways to connect with the community. Visit  for a complete list of events! 

NEWS

鶹ƽ State engineering students create all-terrain wheelchair for family in need

  • All-terrain vehicle

     

    Sutton, a 6-year-old with cerebral palsy, loves to explore the outdoors, but was unable to do so because he didn't have a wheelchair that could accommodate his needs on rough terrain. 
  • A 鶹ƽ State student team, through their ENGR 302 class, chose to use their skills to help Sutton. They modified a jogging wheelchair so it could accommodate someone with cerebral palsy on rough terrain.
  • ENGR 302 is part of 鶹ƽ State’s Assistive Technology and Accessible Design program and is designed for students wanting to create innovations that improve the lives of people with disabilities.

Read complete story.


Office of Diversity and Inclusion changes for fall semester

As classes are in a hybrid format for the fall 2020 semester, programs and services are still available for students through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. While your experience may be different now, we hope you choose to embrace the change and continue to work hard to be successful.

We are currently in phase three of the Shockers United plan at 鶹ƽ State University and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is taking many sensible steps as we can protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors and our surrounding communities, while continuing to provide value of diversity, equity and inclusion that is part of 鶹ƽ State University's strategic plan.

Read our Fall 2020 Update


Shockers Vote

Shockers Vote at 鶹ƽ State University

In April 2020, a campuswide coalition of students, faculty, and staff assembled to create Shockers Vote! This is 鶹ƽ State University's plan to increase civic learning, political engagement and voting rates in our campus community. The coalition's efforts are streamlined for 鶹ƽ State University to become a Voter Friendly Campus!

Join us this fall semester during several virtual round tables, voter registrations, events and more, as we prepare for Election Day 2020 and create the joy in voting!

Like, share and engage with us via Facebook @shockersvoteWSU. We are excited to kick off our efforts to show that #ShockersVote! For questions or to learn more, please contact gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu.


Ten Women exhibition at Ulrich

Ulrich Museum's online exhibition celebrating women artists is excellent resource for teachers and students

If you are looking for an excellent resource, look no further than the Ulrich Museum of Art's online exhibition, "10 X 10: Ten Women / Ten Prints."

The museum is currently hosting the online exhibition on its website in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, which, on Aug. 26, 1920, gave American women the right to vote. The web-based exhibition showcases a portfolio of the same name, featuring ten prints by 10 different women artists. The portfolio was printed in 1995 by Jos Sances, founder of Alliance Graphics, and published by the Berkeley Art Center to commemorate the 1995 International Women’s Day and the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th amendment. The portfolio came to the Ulrich as a gift from the WSU Center for Women’s Studies in 1996.

More information

The virtual exhibition is accompanied by curricular content available to college faculty anywhere for use in the classroom, including a writing assignment. Furthermore, participating WSU students, who complete the online form, will be entered in to a contest to win a prize. The exhibition will also include links to other resources and events in the 鶹ƽ area that celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.

Twenty-five years later, these prints are still a poignant testament to the experiences and struggles, both public and private, that women continue to face. The 10 featured artists represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the United States, and the prints included in the portfolio tackle a variety of issues relevant to women in American society today.

With this online exhibition, the Ulrich is proud to contribute to the efforts of the national Feminist Art Coalition [https://feministartcoalition.org/], which has united under one umbrella numerous exhibitions of feminist art in U.S. museums in 2020-2021.

This exhibition was curated by Nellie Elliott, the Ulrich’s 2019-20 Mary Joan Waid curatorial intern, with guidance from Ulrich curator Ksenya Gurshtein.

EVENTS

Monster University

Outdoor Movie: ‘Monsters University’

Start your semester off with a movie, snacks, and prizes! Plan to attend the Outdoor Movie at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, outside at the Duerksen Amphitheatre (rain location CAC Theater).

Watch “Monsters University” under the stars on campus. Free popcorn, trivia and prizes before the movie begins. Participants are to wear masks and adhere to social distancing.

View more Welcomefest events at .

APPLIED LEARNING

Applied Learning Ambassadors

Join the Applied Learning Student Ambassador Program

The Office of Applied and Experiential Learning is looking for 'shocker-spirited' individuals who are passionate about professional development and interpersonal growth to join our new ambassador program. We are excited to create this group with the hopes to provide students with an opportunity to increase their professional development, while still interacting with their peers and promoting on-campus involvement.

Applied Learning Ambassadors will serve to promote student growth, as well as creating and retaining a talent pool to support our on-campus and industry partners. They will also learn the importance of soft skills, networking, and being a young professional through the Shocker Career Accelerator. Through their efforts to actively participate on campus and in their personal development – Applied Learning Ambassadors will gain the skills needed for the workforce upon graduation.

If interested, please fill out our . 

UNIVERSITY LIFE

Pre-K openings at Child Development Center

Child Development Center has Pre-K openings

The WSU Child Development Center has current Pre-K openings! This would be for children who will be entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021 only. 

Please call 316-978-3109 for more information. This spot will be available after Labor Day. 


Leadership Program Applications NOW OPEN

Applications now open for Emerging and Evolving Leaders!

Emerging Leaders: ATTN First Year Students -- This is a great opportunity to continue or start your leadership journey here at 鶹ƽ State. This program is interactive and an awesome introduction to leadership opportunities on campus. Apply and get more info at .

Evolving Leaders: Learn about your leadership styles, behaviors, and skill sets. Through this program, students complete inventories such as CliftonStrengths, Myers-Briggs, and others. These inventories typically range is $15-$40 per person, and we offer them for FREE! Apply and get more info at .

Apply now. Applications are due on Sunday, Sept. 6.


Tuesday Talk Aug. 3, 2020

Tuesday Talk Part 2 of "New Healthy Shockers: Grad Students" is posted

The Tuesday Talk on Aug. 3 discussed what graduate students need to know about staying healthy at 鶹ƽ State with Nurse Heather, Aaron Coffey, and graduate students Rachit Rajput and Austin Nordyke.


Student Health hoursStudent Health closed 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Aug. 21 

Student Health will be closed 8 a.m.-1 p.m. each day now through Friday, Aug. 21. The office will reopen 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday to meet student needs during this time period. For questions or other services, please use the myShockerHealth portal at .

JOB OPENINGS

Hiring grad assistant

Graduate student position open at University Libraries

University Libraries has an opening for a Research and Instructional Services Graduate Assistant! To apply and/or see the full job description, visit the .

Questions? Contact us at librarystaff@wichita.edu


Lifeguards needed

Experienced lifeguards needed!

Want to work on campus? Campus Recreation is looking to hire experienced guards. Email beth.albers@wichita.edu for more information.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Startup Shiver Solutions

Startup Shiver Solutions is looking for an electrical engineering student. Come join the team!

Shiver Solutions is a startup in early stages developing a device to remove ice from windshields and other applications. The idea of Shiver was first conceptualized for WSU’s Invent for the Planet (IFTP) competition. The Shiver team came up with the idea through problem-solving exercises in the IFTP competition. The team then took their idea further by exploring competitions and funding opportunities, such as the Shocker New Venture Competition, E-Launch, Shocker I-Corps Program and the most recent E-Teams summer program from VentureWell.

The team of two graduate students in mechanical engineering, which are the co-founders of Shiver Solutions, is now looking for someone with an electrical engineering background. They are looking for current students from the EE department that have at least 10 hours per week to dedicate to the development of a novel technology in the piezoelectric field. They look for someone proactive, who would be willing to study and develop with them the technology.

If you are looking for a dynamic environment, likes to innovate and have experience on piezoelectric technologies, please reach out to us at shiver.solutions@gmail.com.


Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Do you want to win free tacos for a year?

Fuzzy's Taco Shop (On Campus)

Do you want to win free tacos for the year? Join us on Sunday, Aug. 16 for a scavenger hunt, where our first-prize winner will receive tacos on the house for the fall 2020 semester.

We are so happy to have you all back at school! We would like to welcome all students back to school on Monday, Aug. 17 with a student lunch special - two tacos and a fountain drink for $6.


Win a free T-shirt

Win a free shirt from Intramural Sports

Win a free retired Intramural Sports T-shirt at the new student kick-offs! To win a shirt, download the IMLeagues or Fitdegree app, follow Campus Recreation and WSU Sport Clubs accounts on Instagram, and tag us in a photo on your story!


Dell special

Dell Back to School Special

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 . Email shockerstore@wichita.edu for additional details.


Back to School Sale

Back to School Sale at the Shocker Store

Looking to find some Shocker gear for the start of school? The Shocker Store is having a Back to School Sale from now to Saturday, Aug. 15 in the RSC store and at . It features select products at awesome prices! May not be combined with other discounts.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer ICT

Have you ever thought about volunteering?

Are you looking for a way to get involved? volunteerICT provides 鶹ƽ State students, staff, and faculty with volunteer opportunities throughout 鶹ƽ both virtually and in-person. Log in today to to find out more!


Election Poll workers

Be an Election Poll worker

Shockers Vote! at 鶹ƽ State University Campus Coalition encourages you to play an active and important role in your community and earn extra money in the process! The Sedgwick County Government Election Office is currently recruiting election workers for upcoming general elections. Election workers are a critical part of the election process. What a great opportunity to serve your community!

For more information, . If you have any questions, contact Gabriel Fonseca via email at gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu.