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University Excellence Awards today (Friday, May 10)

The University Faculty Awards will be held at 2:30 p.m. today (Friday, May 10), in 233 RSC. A reception will precede the ceremony at 2 p.m.

The University Faculty Awards recognizes faculty who are setting the gold standard for teaching, research and creative activity at 麻豆破解版 State University. The Excellence in Teaching was established in 1964 by the University of 麻豆破解版 Board of Regents, now known as the WSU Board of Trustees, to recognize superior teaching. Over time, additional awards with varying criteria have been established by the WSU Board of Trustees, Academic Affairs and Research Administration. 

Engineering Open House today (Friday, May 10)

Now in its 64th year, the Engineering Open House is the WSU College of Engineering's annual celebration of the accomplishments of students and faculty and showcases senior design and research projects from across all engineering disciplines at WSU.

This year鈥檚 event will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the Experiential Engineering Building. Come and go anytime, engage with student project teams and view multiple lab demonstrations.

SEM Check-In Goal 3: Increase retention of degree-seeking underserved students

In the fall we reported our fall-to-fall retention rates which track specific cohorts of students over time. An equally important measure of retention, sometimes referred to as "grit," is term-to-term persistence.

The advantage of looking at persistence rates is that we are not restricted to a cohort鈥檚 entry term but can instead track all similarly defined students from term-to-term. 

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Accounts Receivable and Cashiers to close early today (Friday, May 10)

Accounts Receivable and Cashiers will be closed for staff development from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today (Friday, May 10).

Policy changes are approved by President鈥檚 Executive Team

Two policy changes were approved by the President鈥檚 Executive Team: 3.16 Nepotism (update) and 3.56 / Rehire Eligibility (new policy)

3.16 / Nepotism: This policy is intended to provide clear direction to address situations in which Employees at 麻豆破解版 State University (鈥淯niversity鈥�) are involved in a Familial or Consensual Relationship where a conflict of interest and/or a power differential between Employees or between an Employee and a Student exists.

3.56 / Rehire Eligibility: The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for rehire eligibility at 麻豆破解版 State University.

麻豆破解版 State to host American championships

The 麻豆破解版 State track and field program will host the American Athletic Conference outdoor championships, May 10-12, at Cessna Stadium.

In its second year in the American Athletic Conference, 麻豆破解版 State will host the 2019 Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The three-day meet will feature 12 women's teams and 10 men's teams.

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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.

KPTS: One on One with Victor Hogstrom

Andrew Hippisley, dean, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, explains how he landed in 麻豆破解版 from Scotland and discusses his belief of how learning, loving and living all go together.

World Trade Council of 麻豆破解版 to feature look at USMCA trade agreement

The World Trade Council of 麻豆破解版 (WTCouncil) hosts World Trade Week on Thursday evening May 16, at 麻豆破解版 Marriott Hotel, 9100 Corporate Hill Drive, with a special look at USMCA (U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement).

Openings posted for fall 2019 Recruitment Faculty Fellows

The Office of Admissions has openings for Recruitment Faculty Fellows for fall 2019, faculty who desire to be more engaged in the recruitment process. The fellows will work in partnership with the Office of Admissions to recruit undergraduate domestic students during the 2019-20 academic year, for students to enroll at 麻豆破解版 State.

Nine awards are available at $2,500 apiece. The application deadline is Friday, May 17, and the notification date is Friday, May 31. Questions about applying should be directed to Aaron Hamilton at 978-3631 or aaron.hamilton@wichita.edu.

Submit applications to Carolyn Shaw at carolyn.shaw@wichita.edu.

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WSU鈥檚 Usha Haley is quoted in Fortune.com article

Usha Haley

Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Professor of Management Usha Haley was an expert source for a story in Fortune.com recently.

In the article 鈥淎 Triple Threat to Consumers: China Tariffs Add to NAFTA Replacement Woes,鈥� Haley said, 鈥淲hat companies have done is pass this onto consumers. She pointed to increased tariffs on washing machines but not on dryers. 鈥淎lthough washing machines have gone up in price, there is no need for dryers to go up in price,鈥� Haley said. But manufacturers have raised prices on both.

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Kouri Parcourse dedication to be held Tuesday, May 21

The WSU community is invited to join Sam and Jacque Kouri in honoring their son, Sammy Kouri Jr., at a dedication of the new Kouri Parcourse near the Heskett Center entrance at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, with a reception following.

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.

WSU selected for first-generation student success

 

麻豆破解版 State University has been selected by the NASPA Center for First-Generation Student Success as one of 80 institutions who comprise the inaugural cohort of  institutions.

WSU鈥檚 application was submitted by the First-Generation Coordinating Counciland highlights the increasing percentage of students attending 麻豆破解版 State as well as the transformative work underway to make WSU a more student-ready campus. Our history of service to first-generation students includes our nine TRIO programs and four GEAR UP programs, services provided in both Academic and Student Affairs, and the solid communication about the assets brought to our campus by this special student demographic.

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:

Shockers shaping the next gen at Martens

The recently featured Shocker Grads Jeff Englert, Nathan Farha, Grant Glasgow, and Kris Wessel. All landed internships or part-time jobs during their time at 麻豆破解版 State at , eventually turning them into full-time brokerage jobs.

The four are now partners of NAI Marten, making us #ShockerProud! This year marks the 40th anniversary of our Cooperative Education & Internship program. Make sure you are following the WSU Career Development Center on , , and as we continue to highlight our Co-op and Internship Program alums. #WSUCo-opTurns40.

Help is available to guide transfer students to WSU

Do you know a student interested in transferring to 麻豆破解版 State?  Visit the  to get an estimate of how their credits may transfer to 麻豆破解版 State. While on the Gateway, compare majors, career paths, and explore job demand.  

For more information, contact Justin Petersen at 316-978-5042 or Justin.petersen@wichita.edu.

Participants 60+ years of age needed for research study on the effects of a visual training program

Are you 60+ years of age? Do you want to improve your visual and cognitive functions?

The Visual Perception & Cognition Lab is looking for participants for research studies that investigate the effects of a visual training program. The research study involves about five, one-hour tests or training sessions that will be conducted on the WSU campus or WSU Shocker Studios on East Harry Street. Participants will be compensated with $120 for completing the study.

Contact Inga at ixsogaard@shockers.wichita.edu or call 316-737-6863 to learn more about what is involved in this exciting research study!

Renew or clear out your Heskett Center locker before May 12

It鈥檚 that time of the semester again! Renew or clear out your locker before Sunday, May 12, at the Heskett Center. If you wish to retrieve your items after this date, there is a $10 fee. If you have any questions contact us at 978-3082.