Join us for some summer of fun!
The Outdoor Art Cafe is Discover WSU鈥檚 first installment in the Shocker Summer Series,
and will include local, student, and alumni art work for sale! Bring a picnic or purchase
dinner at one of the food trucks and enjoy an evening on the walkway from 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, July 11, between Morrison Hall and Wiedemann Hall.
Looking for more to do this summer? Our Shocker Summer Series continues with Family
Friendly STEAM Night on Thursday, Aug. 8!
Submit your fall events for the Welcomefest listing
Welcomefest takes place during the first two weeks of classes each semester and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include the Back to School Bash, Involvement Fair, Shocker Resource Fair, Syllabus Party, RSC Unplugged, Clash of the Colleges and more! You can submit your department or organization events to be included in the Welcomefest marketing, including a printed guidebook.. The deadline to submit events for inclusion in all Welcomefest marketing is 5 p.m. Friday, July 12.
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 978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu.
Shocker students help city improve its use of data
Four 成人头条 State students work at 125 N. Market this summer with a view looking west over the Arkansas River, Keeper of the Plains and the baseball stadium under construction.
They can enjoy that panoramic view while digging into details that can help the City of 成人头条 do its business in a more efficient manner as part of a data analysis project with Cornerstone Data.
WSU partners to serve Army on aerospace projects
成人头条 and the University of Alabama in Huntsville have entered into a partnership to mutually strengthen capabilities in fixed-wing commercial, civil and rotary wing military aircraft research and development in order to more effectively serve the U.S. Army.
The universities recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on aerospace projects. The arrangement offers aerospace expertise from WSU in the area of fixed-wing commercial and civil aircraft and from UAH in rotary wing military aircraft.
The agreement also involves new initiatives at both universities that will facilitate the transfer of technology between government and academia, industry and federal laboratories and the ultimate commercialization of these technologies for the benefit of the Army. Further future efforts are expected to include joint research efforts and faculty and student exchanges.
The MOU is an outgrowth of the creation and development of FirePoint Innovations Center at WSU, a partnership intermediary formed to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile (CCDC AvMC). The AvMC is located in Huntsville.
鈥湷扇送诽� and Huntsville both have long and successful histories in aerospace development and research, so the MOU between WSU and UAH is a natural partnership of complementary expertise,鈥� said Robert Lindquist, UAH interim vice president for research and economic development.
鈥淏oth universities are actively working with the AvMC, and we believe a partnership can only strengthen WSU and UAH and subsequently allow us to serve the Army at a higher level,鈥� said Peter Perna, FirePoint director.
The overall objectives of FirePoint and the common goals of both universities include:
Collaboration and partnering: the development and growth of environments necessary for fostering innovation and collaboration for the current and future technology challenges with Army areas of interest.
Technology transfer and transition: engagement and collaboration with various centers of excellence in identifying, transferring, developing and transitioning new techniques and methodologies between small businesses and U.S. Army stakeholders.
Innovation: evolving and refining processes, resources and avenues for collaboration, innovation and technology development of advanced technologies, systems and operational concepts.
Stunning new exhibition catalogue 'Fire in the Paint Locker' celebrates 成人头条-based artist
Later this week, the Ulrich Museum of Art will release a full-color catalogue documenting the retrospective exhibition of 成人头条-based and internationally known artist Kevin Mullins.
The limited-edition catalogue, 鈥淜evin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker,鈥� will be presented to the public at a special launch party at the museum from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, July 13. The event is free and open to the public.
The exhibition of the same name opened at the Ulrich in April and will remain on display in all of the museum鈥檚 galleries until August 11. The catalogue, which features more than 100 color reproductions, including four fold-out views of major works, captures 30 years of Mullins鈥檚 career and includes installation shots documenting the exhibition. Five insightful essays by David Butler, former Ulrich director; Elizabeth Dunbar, former Ulrich curator; Bill North, director of the Salina Art Center; art critic Mike Odom; and artist David Reed are featured along with an introduction by Dan Rouser, who co-curated the exhibition with artist Ann Resnick.
Known for his lyrical, repetitive patterns, and as a brilliant colorist of complex luminous surfaces, Mullins said in an artist statement that his work was an attempt to illustrate transcendence, adding: 鈥淚 believe that repetition is the foundation of clarity.鈥�
Leslie Brothers, director of the Ulrich Museum, said the exhibition and catalogue were ways for the museum to fulfill its mission of serving the community.
鈥淐elebrating Kevin鈥檚 diverse and beautiful body of work is a way for the Ulrich to give back to the community valuable and essential scholarship on one of its very important artists while at the same time highlighting the value of collecting and supporting the arts in 成人头条," Brothers said.
Mullins was a beloved figure on the 成人头条 art scene long before his work started to receive international attention. From 1995 to 2010, he served as the curator for exhibitions at the Ulrich while still maintaining an active studio practice. In 1997, he and Resnick opened Project, an art gallery near Douglas and Hydraulic, helping to revitalize that area of town while also introducing world-class artists to the 成人头条 community.
"Kevin's work was fully engaged in the art of our time," said Resnick. "The depth of his vision reflects not only formal innovation but a great appreciation of the forces that shaped art as we have come to understand it in the 20th and 21st centuries, actively challenging us to evaluate how we see and think about the world."
Copies of the catalogue, published by the Ulrich Museum of Art and designed by Howerton+White, will be on sale at the launch party. Co-curators Rouser and Resnick will be on hand to sign copies.
SSS is hiring tutors for fall 2019
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program for first-generation students, limited income students, as well as students with disability. The program offers many services that assist participants to persist and graduate from WSU, one of which is certified peer tutoring. SSS tutoring is conducted through a one-on-one basis on the WSU main campus only. Days and times of tutoring sessions are flexible and are based off of the tutor and student鈥檚 availability.
We are currently looking to fill tutor positions for the fall 2019 semester. Please see the flyer for qualifications and instructions for completing an application.
F45 is hiring
Join the most energetic and rewarding team on campus! Skills required; high energy, encouragement, communication, teamwork, punctuality, and authenticity. All F45 instructors must audition, and the top applicants will be hired. Join us for training day on Aug. 17, and auditions are on Aug. 18.
Pay is $15 per class. If you are interested, contact cr.fitness@wichita.edu.
Seeking artist proposals for outdoor staircase at Clinton Hall
In an effort to bring visual interest to the outdoor staircase on the south side of Clinton Hall, WSU is seeking artist proposals to bring life, energy and something uniquely WSU to this prominent entry. Share your ideas and apply at .
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 at NCAT July 22
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran invites you to join him and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, and a discussion on our 鈥淣ext Giant Leap鈥� from 10:30 a.m.-noon Monday, July 22, at the National Center for Aviation Training, 4004 N. Webb Road. .
The event will include a NASA video premiere, remarks from Moran and Bridenstine, and a panel on getting back to the moon addressing topics such as STEM and workforce initiatives.
The event is hosted by 成人头条 in partnership with WSU Tech and the Cosmosphere. There will be an area reserved for space-related displays. Email ksharkey@niar.wichita.edu to reserve a spot.
CMD offers 40 percent discount for faculty, staff and students for summer courses
CMD courses are in full swing for summer. Whether you want to learn how to bring a positive outlook to your team, or your goal is to strengthen your leadership role, CMD has the course to help you grow. Two great sessions coming up are Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, July12, and Essential Skills for Effective Leaders from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16-17.
More information is available below.
Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, July 12
$299
Dotty Harpool, MBA
Negative attitudes zap your energy, disempower team members and are contagious. Learn how to turn your own thoughts into positive results and reverse the attitudes of others.
- Sources and effects of negativity
- Working in a negative work environment
- Rediscovering the positive you
Essential Skills for Effective Leaders
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16-17
$899
Gerald Graham, Ph.D.
Don鈥檛 underestimate decision making and communication in your role as a leader. This course offers proven and effective leadership techniques that are practical and useful.
- How effective leaders make decisions
- How successful leaders improve teamwork
- How successful leaders motivate others
There鈥檚 a 40% discount for WSU faculty, staff and students. Some restrictions apply. For more information, go to or register at 978-3118.
WSU ShiftSpace moving to new, collaborative space
成人头条 State鈥檚 off-campus art gallery will have a new home this fall.
WSU ShiftSpace has signed a lease with Groover Labs, the technology hub that will occupy the former Printing Inc. building at St. Francis and Third streets. The gallery will reopen to the public in October.
Students organize the exhibition schedule and programming for ShiftSpace, which is funded by the WSU Student Government Association. The WSU School of Art Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) oversees the gallery.
鈥淪hiftSpace is a real-world learning environment for students,鈥� said Kristin Beal, ADCI gallery manager. 鈥淲e鈥檙e looking forward to engaging with the community from this new space.鈥�
Groover Lab co-founders Curt Gridley and Tracy Hoover want to create a collaborative environment.
"At Groover Labs, we envision a new space for 成人头条 where people with big ideas 鈥� including artists, makers and entrepreneurs 鈥� can feed off others' energy and creativity,鈥� said Gridley. 鈥淲e are delighted to have ShiftSpace as our first partnership.鈥�
The new location will afford more opportunities for engagement, said Beal.
鈥淲e love the area and the vision Curt and Tracy have for Groover Labs,鈥� Beal said.
鈥淭his move is going to open up all kinds of new opportunities for our students.鈥�
The partnership will give the student-run gallery more space and allow for expanded visitor hours. ShiftSpace will also be able to use other areas of Groover Labs for special events.
Since its founding in 2005, ShiftSpace has occupied multiple downtown locations, including one adjacent to Old Town Square and two on Commerce Street. The gallery has been located at 416 S. Commerce for the past four years.
ShiftSpace will introduce a fresh visual identity alongside its new location. Nick Lawrence, a graphic design student at WSU, created the logo and branding materials.
鈥淲e鈥檙e spending the summer planning programming to match our new location and new look,鈥� Beal said. 鈥淲e鈥檒l definitely have some surprises in store.鈥�
Ulrich Museum invites your participation in brief survey
The Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to participate in its new branding process by completing a nine-question survey. Your ideas and opinions are valued, so please take a moment to share them. The survey will close on Friday, July 12.
Student Conduct and Community Standards is moving offices July 11-12
On Thursday and Friday, July 11-12, the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards is moving to Shocker Hall, A1060. During this time, staff will have limited availability to telephones, emails, and computers. Additionally, phones may be disconnected for a brief amount of time while we transition offices.
Our website will be updated with our new campus location, so students, staff, and faculty can ensure people are being referred to the appropriate location on campus. Our phone numbers will remain the same to allow for ease of communication for those who have our main office line or direct lines saved. Our campus box number will remain 149, and can continue to be used throughout the move.
Athletic Training students host cleat drive
The Athletic Training Student Association is collecting cleats to be donated to 成人头条-area high schools. Donations of new and gently used football, baseball, softball, and soccer cleats are accepted. Cleats can be mailed to Whitney Bailey at campus box 16 or contact whitney.bailey@wichita.edu for pick up.
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.
Participants must be 13-19 years old and be fluent in English. The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.
More information is available below.
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.
Flexible locations for study participation are provided:
- In person at 417 Jabara Hall
- In person at an outdoor public meeting place
- Through email
- Through mail
A small prize will be offered as compensation.
Interested? Contact the Inspyre Research Lab at inspyre@wichita.edu or call 978-6180.
Shocker trio receive Greater 成人头条 Area Sports Commission awards
The 成人头条 State track and field program received a trio of awards at the 22nd Annual
Greater 成人头条 Area Sports Commission Sports Banquet, Thursday night.
Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Steve Rainbolt won the 2019 Gene Stephenson
Coach of the Year award, while Aaron True was named the Male College Athlete of the
Year, and Rebekah Topham took home the Female College Athlete of the Year award.
Extra discount on clearance merchandise
This week at the Shocker Store, take an extra 10% off already-marked-down clearance items! Score some great deals on Shocker gear! Sale is in Rhatigan Student Center location only.
Wanted: Move-In Volunteers
Housing and Residence Life is seeking Move-In Volunteers to assist residents with moving in to their rooms from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Aug. 16. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the sign-up form.
Volunteers get a new WSU Move-In Crew T-shirt and pizza. If you have any questions, contact Katie Austin at Katie.austin@wichita.edu.