Campus Connection: April 30, 2019

Seven teams advance to final round of Shocker New Venture Competition

Shocker New Venture Competition April 2019

Seven teams emerged as victors from the Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show on Friday, April 26. The teams pitched their new venture to about 200 judges throughout the afternoon. These judges were given 10,000 Shocker Dollars to invest in the teams they believed to have the best chance of succeeding in the marketplace.  Those receiving the greatest amount of investment dollars are proceeding to the finals round of the Shocker New Venture Competition.

The public is invited to attend the finals round from 1-4 p.m. Friday, May 3, in Devlin Hall at ͷ. A reception will be held following the presentations from 4-6 p.m., with the awards being presented at 5 p.m. Parking for the event is located on the northwest corner of 21 Street and Yale.

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Congratulations to the seven teams that are advancing to the Final Round of the Shocker New Venture Competition, presented by the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship. 

The Seven Advancing Teams:

  • Bionic6:
    • Bionic6 is an exoskeleton-based radiation protection system with a lightweight, compact, and adjustable design that prevents traumatic orthopedic injuries and reduces radiation hazards for personnel exposed to radiation.
  • Boosted Ideas Lab:
    • A shot-arc developer and confidence booster created for the developing basketball player, the Boost Hoop instantly sparks love for the game and naturally reinforces critical shooting skills.
  • DUO Health:   
    • Through secure online patient portals, nurse practitioners will empower patients by providing convenient, affordable prescription birth control options, and timely, discreet, nonjudgmental diagnosis and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
  • Nuria:    
    • Through secure online patient portals, nurse practitioners will empower patients by providing convenient, affordable prescription birth control options, and timely, discreet, nonjudgmental diagnosis and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
  • PARROT:    
    • PARROT is a portable wireless mouthpiece that maps natural lingual pressure and motion behaviors. PARROT aims to provide a non-invasive diagnostic and therapy tool to address sleep apnea.
  • TableTop:    
    • TableTop is a universal progressive web application that integrates with restaurant POS systems, allowing customers to pay their tab on their phone at their convenience.
  • TechHead:    
    • TechHead is dedicated to developing bone-conduction technology that will allow employees in noisy environments to maintain hearing protection while allowing employees to effectively communicate in the workplace.

A huge thanks to all of our sponsors of this year’s Shocker New Venture Competition, which includes Foulston Siefkin, GoCreate, IMA Financial Group, INTRUST Bank, High Touch Technologies, Kelley and Jeff DeGraffenreid, Lubrication Engineers, NetWork Kansas, Riverside Health Foundation.

To learn more about the competition, go to .


Community and Police Engagement Panel today (Tuesday, April 30)

Community and Police Engagement Panel April 30, 2019

A panel discussion on the importance of community policing and building trust and legitimacy in communities will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 30) in Room 132, Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

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Moderator: Kevin Harrison, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at ͷ\

Panel:

Chief Gordon Ramsay, WPD

Captain Wendell Nicholson, WPD

Alicia Sanchez, Board Chair-ͷ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion-ͷ

Riccardo Harris, Executive Director Gear Up-ͷ

Larry Burks, President of NAACP-ͷ Chapter and Director of Military and Veteran Services-ͷ State University

Kameelah Alexander, Community Services Representative-Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center

Brandon Johnson, City Council-District I

Dr. Michael Birzer, Professor- ͷ

The event is sponsored by the ͷ Police Department, School of Criminal Justice at ͷ, and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement.


Business building will be built with reallocation of university funds and donations

Rick Muma

Richard Muma

On Friday, April 26, ͷ Provost Richard Muma shared the following information with our campus community:

To the ͷ community:

As promised, and with the approval of Interim President Andy Tompkins, I am communicating to you on how we plan to move forward through budget reallocations and cuts to finance a new business building and begin to meet other academic facilities’ needs identified in the March 6 student infrastructure referendum.

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

Recruiting 60+ year-olds for study on visual perception

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!


Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale will be in 142 RSC today (Tuesday, April 30)

Shocker Store Spring Patio Sale

Stop by the Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale this week! From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 30) and Wednesday, May 1, you will find great deals on Shocker gear for all the Shockers in your life!

Because of the weather forecast calling for a good chance of rain, the sale will be held in 142 RSC today (Tuesday, April 30). 

A decision will be made later today whether to hold the May 1 sale on the north patio or in the RSC Bluestem Lounge south of the fireplace.


Annual Organ Pops Concert concludes this year’s organ series

Organ Series Pops Concert May 1, 2019

Enjoy a performance by Lynne Davis on the Marcussen Organ as this year’s Wednesday’s in Wiedemann series concludes with the Annual Organ Pops Concert at 5:15 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1) in Wiedemann Hall. Admission is free.


Lynne Davis shares commentary on the Cathedral of Notre Dame

Cathedral of Notre Dame commentary by Lynne Davis

Following the recent fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Lynne Davis, the Robert L. Town Distinguished Professor of Organ at ͷ, has written a reflective piece, “Fire: The Unthinkable.” Davis is familiar with the cathedral and the Great Organ and Choir Organ, having performed two concerts there.

Read her thoughts on the history and significance of the Cathedral of Notre Dame and its world-renowned Great Organ.


All are invited for the May Day Pop-Up Picnic

Pop-up Picnic May 1, 2019

Celebrate spring with the May Day Pop-Up Picnic from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, between the Rhatigan Student Center and Morrison Hall. Bring your own lunch or have a hot dog or veggie dog courtesy of the WSU Police Department.

Enjoy games, sidewalk chalk and music while you eat. All are welcome: bring your friends, your kids, and/or your dog! Picnickers may also take home a “.

This event is an Intro to Community & Social Practice class project, with support from the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and the Ulrich Museum of Art.


Fiske Hall to be rededicated on Friday, May 3

Fiske Hall in 1906

The Departments of Philosophy and History invite the WSU community to the rededication of Fiske Hall at 3 p.m. Friday, May 3, with a short program, including a surprise from 1906. 

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First dedicated in June 1906 as Fairmount College’s men’s residence hall (pictured above), Fiske has served many roles over the years, including home to the Department of Music, ROTC, Upward Bound, and the Departments of Philosophy and History.

A century of use and lack of accessibility prompted a major overhaul that included a new elevator wing and a complete renovation of the interior of the main structure. Now complete, Fiske Hall is ready for its next century of service to Shocker Nation. 

Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends are invited to celebrate ͷ State’s oldest surviving building.

The picture above is Fiske Hall in 1906.


Get a discount and experience ‘Space Odyssey’ with Mark Herman

Space Odyssey May 6, 2019

Space Odyssey with Mark Herman is a musical journey through space with the ͷ Wurlitzer. The program at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, in Exhibition Hall, Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center, will feature a vast range of music, composers, and genres. Herman is one of America’s busiest theatre organists, performing more than 30 concerts and silent film presentations each year across the United States and abroad.

Tickets are available at . WSU faculty, staff, students and employees on the Innovation Campus can purchase a $20 general admission ticket for $17 by using the code WSU.


Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week

Public Service Recogntion Week May 2019

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’s Public Policy & Management Center invites you to a free event at 4:30 p.m. 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 .


In case you missed it

In case you missed the Weekly Briefing last Thursday, April 25, here’s the university update from that briefing.

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WSU Tech embedded training

WSU Tech was recently recognized for its beneficial embedded training support partnership with Spirit AeroSystems in the areas of new hire onboarding, certification training and recertification for skilled workers in production.

WSU Tech has a longstanding relationship with business and industry to support skilled training needs by offering a customized approach that yields notable impact to their bottom lines. In a recent client survey, Spirit reported the following stats in favor of their partnership and services provided through WSU Tech, including:

  • $19.8 million in opportunities for increased sales
  • $13.2 million in retained revenue
  • 2,305 jobs retained as a result of training skilled workers and upskilling workforce
  • $87,300 in cost savings that would have otherwise been spent
  • And a Net Promoter Score of 10 out of 10, meaning Spirit is very likely to continue this project with WSU Tech.

We applaud WSU Tech’s efforts to make a positive impact on our workforce and economy.

 

Applied learning update

With applied learning and research at the center of everything we do, Shockers in every academic program have unmatched opportunities to gain the valuable real-world experience needed to achieve their career goals.

Recent numbers from the Career Development Center illustrate the positive impact the university’s commitment to applied learning has on our students.

In 2017-18, more than 1,100 WSU students earned $4.9 million in co-op internship wages and gained more than 370,000 hours in professional experience, all while working with nearly 500 different employers.

NIAR programs for Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems and other aviation and manufacturing organizations around the world have led to a 30 percent increase (240 total) in student employment at NIAR and in the Applied Learning Program. NIAR is hiring 60 more students per year than in 2016.

The presence and demonstrated commitments of WSU collaboration with industry and DoD has provided millions of dollars in new funding for advanced research programs. These partnerships are the reason ͷ State ranks first in the nation in industry-financed aeronautical research and development. To put it simply, no other university in the country employs more students in aerospace R&D. And we need more student employees – NIAR is hiring.

The WSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions will now play a larger role of linking newly admitted students to our brand of applied learning, where every student has an experience leading to employment upon graduation. Two offices will be integrated in this approach, Admissions and Career Development. By creating this link, we make our promise of an applied learning experience for every student even more explicit at the moment of being admitted.

 

Strategic Planning town hall – May 2

As the university continues working toward fulfilling its vision and mission, we want to thank all of the faculty, staff, students and community members who help steer the university toward success by volunteering on WSU’s strategic planning activation teams.

These teams form the foundation of the strategic planning process by reviewing the university’s Strategic Plan and ongoing goals—to help it better fulfill its mission to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good.

The teams have engaged more than 160 individuals from campus and the broader ͷ community. On average, 55 persons have attended each of the activation teams’ Tuesday sessions. 

Each team, led by a chair and a co-chair, works through a playbook, provided by the steering committee, which leads the team through guided conversations around critical issues facing the university and higher education. Additionally, the playbook outlines a SWOT analysis format that each team goes through together over the semester.

With the spring semester nearly finished, we’re inviting everyone to a Strategic Planning town hall at 3 p.m., on May 2, in the RSC Beggs Ballroom, where the activation team leaders will share the results of their meetings and make recommendations.


Summer 2019 Financial Aid Application information

Financial Aid information

Plan on taking classes this summer? The Summer 2019 Financial Aid Application is available for completion.

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Here’s what you need to do. Enroll in Summer 2019 classes.

  • Complete the Summer Aid Application* in your , under the myFinances tab, under Financial Aid Links.
  • Find out all about summer courses at ͷ State here.

*Please allow up to three (3) weeks for processing.

Remember, we’re here to help:

finaid@wichita.edu
316-978-3430 / 1-855-WSU-1STP (24-hour support)
203 Jardine Hall
8 a.m.-6 p.m. (M-T), 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (W-F)


Dive into summer classes and get ahead

Summer classes 2019

Shockers, summer is approaching and it might be a good idea to start thinking about how you want to spend it.

The summer is the perfect time to get ahead or get back on track with your classes. Whether you want to get your prerequisites out of the way or just need to raise your GPA, taking summer classes will let you dive into classes that are related to your major sooner.

For information on how to enroll in summer classes, please visit .


WSU South announces two new classes for fall 2019

New classes at WSU South

WSU South is now offering a brand new, exciting history class, McConnell Through the Ages, and a foreign language class, Elementary Arabic I, for the Fall 2019 semester. These classes will be offered only at WSU South for the fall ’19 session. Simply enroll as you do with other classes online, and search for those classes.

The McConnell Through the Ages history class will meet from 7:05-9:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Arabic class will meet from 2:30-4:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.


Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch

Campus Credit Union free lunch May 14, 2019

Take a break and enjoy a free hot dog at Campus Credit Union, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. We are located next to the WSU Police Station and Wilkins Stadium, across the road from the new YMCA construction, as a thank you to all our members and a warm welcome to anyone who wishes to join. Available while supplies last.


Shocker Rowing to host Plains Regional Regatta on May 5

Shocer Rowing hosts Plains Regatta May 5, 2019

Shocker Rowing is proud to host the first annual Plains Regional Regatta on Sunday, May 5. The regatta will hold races for teams in the plains area, providing them with the opportunity to race close to home.

The regatta will take place at Shocker Rowing’s River Vista boathouse and the teams will race on the Big River. Races will start at 8 a.m. and end around 3 p.m. Come and cheer on the Shocks as they race on their home river. See the Plains Regional Regatta website for more information.


Collecting children’s paperback books for students in Paraguay

Children's Book Drive for Paraguay May 2019

The South American Travel Seminar class is collecting children’s 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’s books is happening now to Friday, May 10.

Boxes for donations are located in 216 RSC, 114 Neff Hall, GoCreate lobby in the Experiential Engineering Building, Shocker Hall lobby and Garvey International Center lobby.

Your support is appreciated!


Join The Fuse and the College of Applied Studies for ‘Relish the Moment’

Relish the Moment May 2, 2019

Join us for all-you-can-eat hot dogs brought to you by The Fuse and the College of Applied Studies. Try a specialty hotdog named after an academic college, or build your own. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and dinner from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 in Corbin Connect (Corbin 156A). Proceeds from the event support Girls on the Run.


Registration open for Advanced Summer Camp

Softball summer camp 2019

Registration is open for the ͷ State Softball advanced skill summer camp held July 16-17, 2019 at Wilkins Stadium.

Grades: 6-12
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Lunch provided at Shocker Dining Hall)
Cost: $250 (T-shirt included)

Head coach  will lead the camp alongside assistant coaches  and  and will focus on the fundamentals of offense and defense in an effort to prepare the student-athlete to compete at a high level. The deadline to register is July 15.