Grand opening to be held today (Tuesday, Sept. 18) at WSU South
成人头条, WSU Tech and WSU Shocker Studios invite you to the grand opening of WSU South, 3805 E. Harry St., today (Tuesday, Sept. 18). Remarks and ribbon cutting will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a reception and campus tours at 4:30 p.m.
成人头条 State offers general education classes, most classes in the elementary education completion program, and psychology classes for psychology degree completion at WSU South. Most of the classes are in the late afternoon and early evenings for the convenience of students.
During the fall and spring semesters, fun, noncredit classes are available for anyone to attend.
成人头条 State also partners with WSU Tech and Shocker Studios at WSU South to offer general education classes and technical programs and Media Arts BAA degrees. There's also a psychology research laboratory on human factors and virtual reality.
Students can train like a professional in the 35,000 square feet Shocker Studios production facility, and get the skills they need for a dream career in video game, film or recording industry.
WSU Tech programs found at WSU South include veterinary technician, police science, EMT, interior design, pre-health courses for nursing, surgical technician and dental assistant and general education courses, including the Shocker Pathway.
Q&A with Samantha Stinson of Airbus
Samantha Stinson grew up in an aviation family and didn't see herself working in that field. Her family moved six times 鈥� including Tucson, Denver and China - before she landed in 成人头条 at age 12.
Her applied learning experience at Airbus convinced her that aviation can be a career path. Find out more at Q&A with Samantha Stinson of Airbus
WSU receives grant to assist small businesses in gaining SBIR/STTR funding
For the fifth consecutive year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted 成人头条 $125,000 to assist businesses in qualifying for the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program.
FAST provides one-year funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposals; increase the number of SBIR/STTR awards; and better prepare SBIR/STTR awardees for commercialization success.
FAST is designed to stimulate economic development with outreach, training, mentoring, financial support, and business / technical assistance to R&D focused small businesses, with a particular emphasis on fostering participation from women-owned, rural-based, and socially/economically disadvantaged firms to help them compete in SBIR/STTR programs.
Academic Convocation to feature Bryan Stevenson
Academic Convocation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in Wilner Auditorium. We are excited to welcome Bryan Stevenson, author of this year's WSU Reads book, 鈥淛ust Mercy,鈥� for the book signing and speaker during convocation. The book signing and lite breakfast will be from 8-9:15 a.m. in the Ulrich Museum.
Wilner Auditorium seating will be reserved for WSU students, faculty and staff. 成人头条 community members are encouraged to remain in the Ulrich Museum or go to the commons in Wilner to watch the streamed event at .
For more information, call The Office of First-Year Programs at 978-5420 or email Caitlin Putnal at caitlin.putnal@wichita.edu.
Because of the convocation, there will not be a WSU Weekly Briefing this Thursday, Sept. 20.
Constitution Day returns to WSU on Thursday, Sept. 20
The Kansas Court of Appeals will return to campus on Thursday, Sept. 20, in recognition of Constitution Day. A three-judge panel of the state appellate court will hear oral arguments in appeals for five cases from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, in the CAC Theater. Cases will be heard consecutively beginning at 9 a.m. After a recess for lunch, the court will reconvene at 1:30 p.m.
In 2014, West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd made an amendment to the Omnibus Spending Bill requiring all government-funded schools and federal agencies to provide educational programming on the United States Constitution.
Here are the case summaries to be heard at WSU.
Site being prepared for sculpture installation
Site construction between Duerksen Fine Arts Center and McKinley Hall began last week in preparation for a new sculpture installation coming to campus in spring 2019. Information about the sculpture and artist is available here.
$7 T-shirts today (Tuesday) while supplies last
The Shocker Store's first one-day-only sale of the school year is today (Tuesday, Sept. 18), where you'll find two T-shirts available for $7 each, while supplies last. Shocker Store opens at 8 a.m., and they will sell out, so hurry in that day! Limit three per customer. Sale is in-store only. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions, and all sales are final. To keep up-to-date on the sale, visit the .
Physical Therapy students seek volunteers for neck pain study
Do you have neck pain? See if you qualify for a free neck massage! We are conducting a research study to determine the effects of traditional massage vs traditional massage augmented by paraffin heat pack on neck pain. As part of this study, we will collect data about cervical strength, pain, range of motion and disability score based on the Neck Disability Index scale.
The study will take place at the WSU Old Town Center and participation will require about one hour of your time. We will then need you to return two to three days later to take final measurements, which will take approximately 20 minutes. If you are interested in participating or learning more about this study, go to .
WSU Symphony Concert to feature faculty soloist Andrea Banke
Faculty artist Andrea Banke will appear as soloist with the WSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The concert, featuring music by Dmitri Shostakovich, Morton Gould, and Eugene Goossens, will be conducted by Mark Laycock.
Andrea Banke
Principal oboe of the 成人头条 Symphony Orchestra, Banke performs Goossens' 鈥淐oncerto in One Movement.鈥� Goossens, a prominent English composer and conductor active in the first half of the twentieth century, penned the concerto in 1929 for his brother Leon.
Banke currently serves as assistant professor of oboe at 成人头条 State, principal oboe with the 成人头条 Symphony Orchestra and solo oboe with the Lieurance Woodwind Quintet.
Tickets, $12 for general admission with discounts available, may be purchased through the Fine Arts Box Office at 978-3233 or Fine Arts Box Office.
Have an idea? E-Launch is for you
E-Launch has been developed to foster entrepreneurial activity that will lead to the commercialization of technology-based ideas. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 28, E-Launch sessions will be offered on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and on Fridays from 1-4 p.m.
Through an interactive process, participants will learn to clearly conceptualize how the product or service can provide real value to customers. Participants will be shown how to validate their value proposition with customers and other stakeholders. In addition, the program will assist in the development of a business model that will deliver the value proposition to customers and provide a framework and methodology to create a viable startup company.
Go to E-Launch for more information or to apply.
Board of Trustees, Innovation Alliance Board to meet Friday, Sept. 21
The WSU Board of Trustees (BOT) and the 成人头条 State Innovation Alliance (WSIA) board meetings will be held on Friday, Sept. 21.
The BOT will meet at 8 a.m. and WSIA will meet at 11 a.m. in 164 Experiential Engineering Building. These meetings are open to the public.
Campus street and parking update near McKnight Art Center
A McKnight Art Center sloped window and tucking pointing project will begin today (Monday, Sept. 17). Snodgrass Construction is in need of a construction staging area located in parking lot 16S, north of McKnight Art Center, denoted in the image above.
The parking lot will have 20 parking stalls, which face south, blocked for construction staging now through Jan. 12. The four accessible stalls will not be affected.
In addition, one lane of traffic, the north lane next to McKnight, will be closed today (Monday, Sept. 17) through Friday, Sept. 21. This is so a lift can be placed in the traffic lane to reach the highest points of the building on the south side.
Enjoy delicious food at Plaza Primo today (Tuesday, Sept. 18)
Plaza Primo is the first event hosted by Shocker STAT (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 18) at the WSU Food Truck Plaza.
Plaza Primo is a food truck rally featuring some of the ICT's best food trucks with delicious menu items available for purchase, and activities, prizes and music provided free. The event is intended to bring Shocker Nation together over things we all love: food, friends and fun!
For more information and updates for the event, take a look at the Facebook event .
What is STAT?
STAT is your student alumni association. Sponsored by the WSU Alumni Association, this student group works to enhance the student experience at 成人头条 State. STAT facilitates interaction among students and alumni by providing opportunities to strengthen lifelong Shocker loyalty and pride. We strive to always represent our alma mater in positive ways, both on and off campus.
We are Shocker tradition-keepers 鈥攁nd Shocker tradition-makers, too!
If you are interested in learning more about STAT or growing your connections and experiences with Shocker Alumni, visit our website .
Jeremy David Tarrant to present Guest Artist Recital
Canon precentor and organist-choirmaster of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, Jeremy David Tarrant directs an internationally recognized comprehensive music program. He will present a guest artist recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in Wiedemann Hall.
Tarrant is the founding director of the Cathedral Choir School of Metropolitan Detroit. His recent recording on the organ in the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood in St. Louis of Widor's epic Seventh Symphony has received enthusiastic and critical acclaim in the United States and abroad.
For tickets, call the Fine Arts Box office at 978-3233 or go to tickets. Admission is free for students with a WSU ID.
Register for the Pumpkin Run on Wacky Wednesday and save $3
It's Wacky Wednesday tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 19)! Registering for the Pumpkin Run on that day with the code WackyWednesday will save you $3 on the 5k.