Jay Golden will become WSU President Dec. 17, as Andy Tompkins completes interim presidency
Interim President Andy Tompkins will complete his duties at 成人头条 State on Monday, Dec. 16, the day after presiding over fall commencement. Tompkins became interim president in April, following the death of President John Bardo.
Jay Golden, who will officially become president on Dec. 17, has already been actively learning about the university and preparing for 2020. He鈥檚 in 成人头条 this week for a series of meetings on campus and in the community, concluding with a Friday night dinner at Braeburn Square, which will be open to the community.
Golden invites the Shocker and 成人头条 community to drop in for dinner and discussion from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Fuzzy鈥檚, next to the Shocker Store in Braeburn Square. Free chips and salsa will be provided.
Fairmount College to induct three into Hall of Fame
A professional golfer/business owner, an ambassador and a physician, all of whom exemplify the merits and advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education, will be inducted at the inaugural Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame ceremony from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in Wiedemann Hall. Induction into the Fairmount College Hall of Fame is the highest recognition of outstanding alumni who have had a significant impact on the region, nation and world. The event is open to the public.
Judy Bell, major in psychology; minor in sociology, 1961
Bell was the first woman to head the U.S. Golf Association, and began her golf career at the 1950 U.S. Women鈥檚 Open at the age of 14. She is also a successful entrepreneur, operating seven businesses during her career.
Robert D. Blackwill, majors in English and history, 1962
Blackwill is the former ambassador to Brussels and Vienna and was the head of S.-Russia conventional arms negotiation in Europe. He has also served as ambassador to India, presidential envoy to Iraq, deputy national security advisor, Henry A. Kissinger senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is an accomplished author.
Donna Sweet, major in biological sciences; minor in chemistry, 1970
Sweet is one of Kansas鈥檚 top HIV-positive and AIDS specialists and a noted national and international speaker on the subject.
GoCreate Black Friday membership special
Get half off one-month memberships when you join GoCreate now through Friday, Dec. 6. Stop by or call 978-CRE8 (2738) today for more information!
WSU News page has the latest campus news and highlights
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Teen study participants needed
Are you a parent of a teenager?
The Inspyre research lab is exploring what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy in adolescence. The purpose of the study is to explore perceptions of healthy and unhealthy relationships in teens.
After parental consent and teen assent has been obtained, teens will be asked to participate in a survey that gathers information on demographics and perceptions of dating relationships.
The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. Participants must be 13-19 years old, and participants must be fluent in English.
Flexible locations are provided for study participation. Study participation can be done:
*in person in 417 Jabara Hall
*in person at an outdoor public meeting place (Eg: ICT Pop-Up Urban Park, Bradley Fair)
*through email
*through mail
Compensation: A small prize will be offered.
Interested? Contact the Inspyre Research Lab at inspyre@wichita.edu or call 316-978-6180.
Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
WSU Postal Services is selling letters to Santa now to Friday, Dec. 13. The letters will be sent to Santa Claus, Indiana, and will receive a pictorial cancellation when sent to the recipient. The cost per letter / envelope is $1.50, and covers all postage.
12 Days of Christmas sale continues today (Tuesday, Dec. 3)
Looking to find your favorite Shocker a holiday gift? Stop by the Shocker Store鈥檚 Rhatigan Student Center location for its annual 12 Days of Christmas Sale now to Saturday, Dec. 14. Or shop the sale online at .
New sale items are added daily and will stay on sale the remainder of the promotion, or while supplies last. Visit the Shocker Store each day to find out the new sale item(s). The sale item for today (Tuesday, Dec. 3) is $18 on select sweatpants and $10 on select hats.
Watch Choreography I students perform dance inspired by the Faculty Biennial Exhibition
Professor Nick Johnson鈥檚 Choreography I students are performing at the Ulrich Museum鈥檚 exhibition at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Ulrich Museum of Art. The choreography I students are responding to 鈥淭eachable Moments: the XXII Faculty Biennial.鈥�
Women of WSU Holiday Luncheon coming Dec. 12
Let's celebrate the holidays with a luncheon at Olive Tree Banquet Hall, 29th & Rock Road beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. We are having a turkey lunch with chantilly cake for dessert. The cost is $16.
We will also have a gift exchange game. If want to participate, purchase and wrap a nice gift with a value of $15 to $20.
Lunchtime Bingo
Come to the RSC Starbucks from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 3) for some hunger-fueled competition. This is our last Bingo of the semester, and the prize topic is munchies. There is nothing better to help you get through finals than snacks, snacks and more snacks.
Audiology doctoral students need participants for their research projects
WSU graduate students in the Doctor of Audiology program need participants for their research projects. They are studying clinical techniques in audiology for evaluating function of the ear.
Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months, nor had symptoms of cold, flu, or nasal allergy in the past two weeks.
Participants will receive a free comprehensive hearing evaluation and ear examination prior to testing. The testing will take about one hour. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Brigid Derby at brderby@shockers.wichita.edu or 816-405-4969, or Professor Xiao-Ming Sun at Xiao-Ming.Sun@wichita.edu.
Holiday parties at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes offers reasonable group rates and is the perfect spot for groups looking to celebrate the holidays! We are available for groups from both on and off campus. You can see our rates here. You may also call 978-3479 or email ssgl@wichita.edu for more details or to check availability.
Take advantage of the Christmas massage special at the Heskett Center
This Christmas, give the gift of relaxation. Schedule or purchase a 90-minute massage for only $50 at the Heskett Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 978-3082. Promotion valid now to Dec. 20.
Join Meritrust Credit Union for its anniversary celebration at Braeburn Square
Meritrust Credit Union invites you to stop by for refreshments for our way to say, 鈥淭hanks for the opportunity to serve you,鈥� from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Braeburn Square branch.
Bring your pups to the 7th Annual Puppy Paddle!
Join us at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Heskett Center for our 7th Annual Puppy Paddle! Bring your furry friends to this FREE event and take a dip in the pool! You and your puppy can swim together, chase tennis balls or practice jumping in. This event raises money for animals in need through donations and will showcase dogs from the 成人头条 Animal Action League in need of a fur-ever home.
Donate to Toys for Tots!
Christmas will be here before you know it and our toy drop off deadline before that! Please consider children who will be in need this Christmas by donating to Toys for Tots. With your help we can reach underprivileged children in 成人头条 this Christmas.
You can drop off a new unwrapped toy 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday until Tuesday, Dec. 10 in the Campus Credit Union lobby. Thank you for your support!