WSU Today: July 27, 2020

 

 

FEATURED STORIES

Virtual Town Hall July 30, 2020

Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on July 30

A live YouTube virtual staff and faculty town hall will be held from 9-10 a.m. Thursday, July 30. This is an opportunity to hear and interact with President Jay Golden and Provost Rick Muma. The event will be moderated by presidents of the UP, USS and Faculty Senates.

Faculty and staff wanting to participate are encouraged to do so during the live YouTube stream. If you don鈥檛 currently have a YouTube account,  for more information on how to create one. Creating an account will help facilitate questions in the live chat section of the Virtual Town Hall. 

The town hall is an opportunity to hear university updates and ask questions.

You can watch the town hall live and recorded after the event at . 


Shocker Profile Headshots fall 2020

Shocker Profile Headshots to resume with new format

The Office of Strategic Communications offers headshots for WSU faculty and staff at no charge. For the remainder of 2020, headshot events are scheduled once a month over two days in the Rhatigan Student Center. Due to social distancing, you must reserve your spot with an appointment.

Shocker Profile Headshots will be offered in 142 Rhatigan Student Center from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, and 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.

Visit  to learn more and schedule your individual appointment. 


Rising to the Challenge Workshop

Join the Community Engagement Institute (CEI) in our Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop Series

In recent months, everyone has been challenged to approach work and life with new priorities, tools, and energy.

CEI invites you to join us for a series of interactive, virtual workshops centered on navigating challenges with resilience and intention. These complimentary, 60-minute sessions are open to everyone. Join us over the lunch hour (noon-1 p.m.) to discover practical frameworks and techniques to help you rise to the challenges you are facing today!

for this week's workshop.


Power User

WSU Microsoft Office Power User Credential: Remote sessions available!

Did you know you can become a WSU Microsoft Office Power User without leaving your own desk? ITS Applications Training is offering all Microsoft Office training sessions in an online format!

Now is the perfect time to finish up your Power User requirements and show off a new digital credential 鈥 or just take a session or two to brush up on your Microsoft Office Skills. Sign up for sessions in myTraining; link in the Employee Training channel in myWSU.

Read more about the Power User program, requirements, and see a list of 150 of your friends and colleagues who have obtained this credential at wichita.edu/poweruser.

Questions? Contact Ali Levine: ali.levine@wichita.edu.

NEWS

Student Health will be closed July 29

On Wednesday, July 29, Student Health Services will be closed for professional development. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 30.


CHP Information Sessions

College of Health Professions hosts interactive virtual information sessions

The College of Health Professions (CHP) hosts live virtual information sessions twice per week - Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays Live at 5 p.m. on the CHP Facebook page. Each session covers a different topic for students interested in health professions.

Led by students and CHP academic advisors, these sessions feature program information, student experiences, degree requirements, application processes and more. These sessions are interactive and questions are encouraged!

Visit for the full list and to view past info sessions.

CHP Information Sessions


Submit Fall Welcomefest events

Submit your WelcomeFest events

Welcomefest takes place during the beginning of classes each semester and features dozens of activities. You can submit your department or organization events to be included in the Welcomefest marketing, including an online guidebook, web listing and more. The deadline to submit events for inclusion in all Welcomefest marketing is noon Monday, Aug. 3.

Please note, Student Involvement reserves the right to deny or terminate any events that are not planned completely or are deemed inappropriate for Welcomefest and/or the people in attendance.

To register your event, go to . If you have questions, contact Student Involvement at 316-978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu.

EVENTS

Robert Weems

Weems to give talk on book about Anthony Overton

Robert E. Weems, Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History, is the featured guest for a virtual book talk hosted by Watermark Books at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.

Weems鈥 book, 鈥淭he Merchant Prince of Black Chicago: Anthony Overton and the Building of a Financial Empire,鈥 outlines the trajectory of Overton鈥檚 business decisions and career path, and focuses specifically on Overton鈥檚 role as an African American entrepreneur.

The book talk will be accessible online via Zoom and Facebook Live. For more information and to register for this free event, .


Ulrich virtual graphicRegistration required for two exciting virtual artist talks hosted by Ulrich Museum this week

Enjoy in-depth talks with two amazing artists this week -- all from the comfort of your own home! The Ulrich Museum of Art has two exciting virtual programs scheduled this week with artists Alice Aycock and Patrick Duegaw.

Sculptor Alice Aycock, whose Twister Grande (tall) will be installed on the Innovation Campus in early August, will give the virtual talk, "Alice Aycock: A Brief History," at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.


At 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, the Ulrich will host the virtual event, "In the Studio with Patrick Duegaw." Duegaw is a 麻豆破解版-based artist featured in our Ulrich + Artists + You Community Billboard Project; his billboard is at 1219 E. Douglas Ave.

Both virtual events are free and open to the public, but you do have to register in advance in order to get the Zoom link (a simple process of sharing your name and email). You can register for these -- and all Ulrich Virtual events -- at .


Tuesday Talks July 28, 2020

July 28 Tuesday Talk with SHS will accept parent questions about health management on campus

For new Shockers this fall, join Nurse Heather and WSU students to discuss what parents need to know about staying healthy at 麻豆破解版 State. Tune into Facebook Live at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, and ask any questions you have about students managing their health on campus!

HR, BENEFITS AND TRAINING

New Employee Orientation

Updates to New Employee Orientation

As Human Resources continue to transition our processes in response to COVID-19, we are pleased to announce a change to New Employee Orientation (NEO) for new benefit-eligible hires when they begin working at 麻豆破解版 State. As a new hire, NEO gives them the opportunity to interact with a cohort group while receiving vital information about being a new member of 麻豆破解版 State.

During the fall semester, benefit-eligible new employees will participate in a hybrid NEO format. The hybrid NEO includes the virtual live portion via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each pay period**. This will provide an opportunity for the hiring department to complete a specific department orientation on the employee鈥檚 first day to acclimate them to the department and set-up their new workspace.

Following the live virtual NEO welcome on Tuesday, new employees will have additional online modules to complete. The modules provide information including policies, procedures and emergency preparedness, institutional equity and compliance, leave administration, and benefits. New employees will be able to view these modules at their own pace, and go back to review the information at any time by going to .

There will also be a virtual Q&A meeting time on the Wednesday following NEO that will be optional for new employees to attend if they have questions.

**New faculty starting the fall semester will participate in the live virtual NEO on their first day of employment, Monday, Aug. 10.

View the revised 2020 NEO schedule and find more information about 麻豆破解版 State University New Employee Orientation at 

JOB OPENINGS

Library jobs for students

Student and graduate assistant positions open at University Libraries

University Libraries has two positions open! WSU students can apply for  and . Questions? Send us a message at librarystaff@wichita.edu.

SPECIAL OFFERS

WuShock Bobbleheads

WuShock bobbleheads now available at the Shocker Store

The Shocker Store is now carrying new WuShock bobbleheads! Available in the RSC store. 

UNIVERSITY LIFE

Boats and Bikes Summer 2020

Join us this summer at Boats & Bikes!

Enjoy the summer at Boats & Bikes this summer! We are open from 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. every day. We have kayaks, stand up paddleboards, pedal boats, and trikke available for rental. For more information visit  or call us at 316-265-9359. Follow us on social media for any updates.