Shocker Blast: Monday, March 15, 2021

FEATURED STORIES

Summer and Fall ClassesLearn how summer, fall classes will be taught

The newest course schedule is now available for students to start picking their summer and fall classes. Courses are being offered in a variety of formats, including online asynchronous (鈥渙n demand鈥), online synchronous (on a specific day and time), and hybrid classes that provide a mixture of in-person and online learning.

Instructors have been asked to submit information about how they plan to teach their courses. You can see their details for instruction, testing, and what to do on the first day of class. If you have additional questions, faculty contact information is also provided. Go to www.wichita.edu/summer2021 and www.wichita.edu/fall2021 for more information.

Learn more about course codes


Basketball playersWe're dancing! Shockers return to the NCAA Tournament

All season long, 成人头条 State has put its fans through the emotional ringer, winning close game after close game. Why should Selection Sunday be any different?
 
The Shockers survived a potential bubble-bursting loss to Cincinnati in Saturday's American Athletic Conference semifinals and last-minute raids from various "bid-thieves" to secure one of the final at-large berths in this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.
 
No. 11 seed WSU is headed to the First Four where it will face fellow-No. 11 Drake on Thursday, Mar. 18 at Purdue's Mackey Arena in West Lafaeytte, Ind. The 5:27 p.m. CT tip will air on TBS.

The winner advances to take on No. 6 seed USC at Bankers Life Arena in Indianapolis on Saturday, Mar. 20 (3:30 p.m. CT, TNT).

 


Shockers United Week honors 成人头条 State perseverance

On the one-year anniversary of 成人头条's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we look back in a spirit of remembrance, reflection and refocus.

Learn about campus events, a timeline of the past year and stories of Shocker perseverance 


Learn about wellness services available to you

This week might be Wellness Week, but there are many wellness services available to students all semester. That includes CARE Team, Counseling and Prevention Services, Student Health Services and Campus Recreation.  

Learn about services available to all students.

CARE Team: 
Wrap-around services and campus support Self-Care Sundays and other wellness-related programming

The CARE Team Coordinators who are here to help are:

  • Ashlyn Riley 鈥 Serves colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering and Honors
  • Vaughn Sweet 鈥 Serves colleges of Fine Arts, Business, Health Professions and Applied Studies
  • Tara Hanna 鈥 Serves students living in on-campus housing
  • Alicia Newell 鈥 CARE Team chair, serves student athletes
    Learn more at wichita.edu/CARE

Counseling and Prevention Services:

  • Individual and couples therapy at an affordable rate
  • Group therapy for particular areas of concern, including Understanding Self and Others, Healing from Trauma, and Graduate Student Support Group
  • Online programming, such as Keep Calm & Breathe Online, Mental Health Toolbox and FAQ Friday.
  • Learn more at

Student Health Services:

  • Treatment for illness and injuries
  • Preventative health management and immunizations
  • Health screenings and laboratory services
  • Family planning services and men鈥檚/women鈥檚 health exams
  • Prescription and over-the-counter medications
  • Health education video series on social media
  • Learn more at

Campus Recreation:

  • Intramural sports and sport clubs, including volleyball, softball, tennis, soccer, badminton, judo, eSports, and more
  • Shocker Fit classes such as F45
  • Massage therapy
  • Special events, such as F45 Playoffs, Pumpkin Run & RecFest
  • Nutrition discussions on Facebook Live
  • Learn more at

 


Wellness Week with University Libraries: Shocker DVD Collections - libraries.wichita.edu/movies; Leisure Reading Collections - libraries.wichita.edu/leisure; Music Collections - libraries.wichita.edu/music.

University Libraries has resources to help you relax in your downtime

Take time for yourself this Wellness Week. University Libraries offers a variety of ways to take it easy in your downtime with our   and . Reach out to our helpful staff about contactless checkout at librarystaff@wichita.edu or 316-978-3481.


Feeling under the weather? Want to talk to someone?Feeling under the weather? Need to talk to someone? 

Wellness services has a number of people ready to help you if you are not feeling well or simply need someone to talk to about what鈥檚 on your mind. Campus Recreation in the Heskett Center offers a great facility to workout or get a massage. Student Health Services in the Student Wellness Center will see you if you are feeling under the weather. And if you just need someone to talk to about what is on your mind, stop by Counseling and Prevention Services  in the Student Wellness Center to schedule an appointment. If you are concerned about yourself or another member of our community, submit a concern with the Care Team.

NEWS

2021 Spring Commencement Phase 1 RSVP Submit by March 16 @ 11:55pm

Commencement phase one RSVPs open

Commencement RSVPs will be two-phased for the spring 2021 commencement.

Phase one communications went out to all fall 2020 graduates and all spring/summer 2021 graduates with an AFD on file (as of March 1) on Tuesday, March 2.

Visit /about/commencement/rsvp.php for more information.

Students have until March 16, 2021 at 11:55p to complete phase one.


Student Involvement Presents the 9th Annual Shocker Leadership Awards Nominations Recognize- Reward- Celebrate Nominations/Applications are open from March 1st and are due April 9th by 5pm. All applications must be submitted via ShockerSync. Questions? Please contact student.orgs@wichita.edu *It will also need the info strip

Applications open for Shocker Leadership Awards

Applications for the ninth Shocker Leadership Awards are now open. The Annual Shocker Leadership Awards are a way to recognize the work of student-led organizations, students, faculty and staff at 成人头条. Recognized student organizations, university affiliated student groups and individuals may be nominated by a student, faculty member, staff member, or organization; or students may nominate themselves for one of the awards. One application form must be completed for every award for which one wishes to be considered. A nomination must have all parts to be considered by the selection committee. Nominations are due Friday, April 9 at 11:59 p.m.

If you would like to nominate someone on their behalf for an awards, please note that it is the responsibility of the nominator to turn in a complete packet. The nominee (unless they are nominating themselves) would not be responsible for uploading the applications. To submit a Shocker Leadership Award, please click the application linked in each award that you want to apply or nominate someone for. 

Submit a Shocker Leadership Award nomination


2021 Service-Learning Showcase. Submissions Open Due April 1

Service-Learning Showcase seeks submissions

The Service-Learning Showcase is a unique opportunity for students who participate in service-learning through applied learning opportunities to showcase their experience through a research or reflective poster about the application of their course work to current community issues. This year the showcase will be held in a digital format and judged by a team of community partner leaders.

The showcase is an open forum for students to interact with faculty/staff, community partners and other students to engage in conversation about 成人头条's commitment to the public good. Awards are presented in the following categories:

  • Outstanding Overall Service-Learning Project 鈥 $150 scholarship to winning entry
  • Innovation and Creativity in Problem Solving 鈥 $100 scholarship to winning entry
  • Community Impact/ Community Choice 鈥 $100 scholarship to winning entry
  • Collaboration and Leadership in Service-Learning 鈥 $100 scholarship to winning entry

Submissions are due on April 1.

More information about the Service-Learning Showcase


Textbook Feedback Survey We're Listening! Want to win a pair of Powerbeats Pro earbuds? Watch for an email from Student Affairs with a link to the online Textbook Feedback Survey. Complete the survey by March 16 and be entered to win!

Complete Textbook Feedback Survey to win earbuds or dining dollars

Want a pair of Powerbeats Pro earbuds? How about $100 worth of dining dollars? You can enter to be one of 13 winners by completing the Textbook Feedback Survey. All you need to do is find the survey link sent to your student email and complete the survey before March 16. It's that easy!

Questions? Reach out to vpstudentaffairs@wichita.edu or 316-978-3021.

 


Shocker graduates

Shocker Store offers commencement regalia packages

Are you attending commencement in May? Now through April 30, you can bundle your regalia items and save! The Shocker Store offers Greenweaver regalia bundles for bachelors, masters, specialist and doctorate degrees. Visit us in our RSC store or on our 鈥済raduation鈥 tab at for specific pricing and details. For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021.


Free tutoring available to students

Need some help in your classes? Request a tutor now. Don't delay. The process to request a tutor from your has been updated. Find step-by-step instructions on the Student Success website at www..


Shocker Racing: Baja SAE Looking for Members

Shocker Racing: Baja SAE looking for members

Shocker Racing: Baja SAE is an off-roading club looking for new members with an interest in off-road racing. This club provides knowledge in business and engineering, while working in a team to create a competitive team that makes WSU a national name in more than one way. We meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., and Sundays at noon. Inquire here: wsubajasae@gmail.com, amsix@shockers.wichita.edu, (970) 215-9851.


QuikTrip

Freshmen and senior surveys available

The CLA (Collegiate Learning Assessment) and NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) assessments are now in progress. Freshman and seniors, if selected to participate, you can find a link in Blackboard. Click on the link to find out how you might be eligible for a $25 QuikTrip or $25 Shocker Dollars card.


Join SAC for Bi-weekly general member meetings, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27. Visit wichita.edu/SAC for more information.

Join Student Activities Council

Want to become a member of SAC? Join us for our biweekly general member meetings at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Our next meeting will be on March 16. Visit to learn more about us and how to become a member.


CAPS wants your input! Counseling and Prevention Services is looking for students to take part in a digital focus group to help us gauge our impact on campus Thursday, March 18th at 4 pm. Interested students can email counselingcenter@wichita.edu to learn more.

CAPS wants your input for focus group

Counseling and Prevention Services is looking for students to take part in a digital focus group to help us gauge our impact on campus at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 18. Interested students can email counselingcenter@wichita.edu to learn more.


Tuesday Talks Dealing with those annoying allergies

Tuesday Talks: Dealing with allergies

Allergy season is almost upon us! Join Cindy Walker, DNP, APRN, Nurse Heather, and 成人头条 State graduate student Em Kribs for a discussion about how to manage your seasonal allergies.

 

EVENTS

Biology Department hosting CDC researcher to speak about vaccines

The Department of Biology will host Dr. Jon Eric Tongren, who will speak on COVID-19 vaccines.

Tongren works at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where he has served on the Epidemic Intelligence Services and President鈥檚 Malaria Initiative, and has been director of the field epidemiology and laboratory training program, and CDC PMI resident advisor in Ghana and Ethiopia (National Malaria Control Program).

Tongren will speak at 4 p.m. Monday, March 15 in Hubbard Hall Room 211 (physical distancing and masks required) or (password 167011).


Physics seminar features Dr. Fred Sarazin

Please join us for our next physics seminar on at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, via Zoom. This talk features Prof. Fred Sarazin from the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado. The title of this talk will be 鈥淯ltra-High Energy Cosmic-Rays: From the Ground (and) Up.鈥

Learn more about the seminar


First-gen meeting planned for today

Join the First-Generation Student Organization during the monthly meeting at noon today via the Zoom linke below (password: 241162). Open to members and non members, this is a drop-in style meeting to gather and have a conversation with other first-gen students.

 


OLC Innovate 2021 Education Reimagined

Online Learning Consortium: Free conference for students

 The OLC Innovate conference is underway all this week, and it's online and free to all WSU instructors and staff. OLC Innovate is the premier higher education online learning conference, and the sessions this year are full of useful ideas and resources for our present and our future. To find out more about sessions, .


Shocks Supporting Shocks | Drop-In Groups Monday, March 15th, 3-4 PM Tuesday, March 16th, 6-7 PM Friday, March 19th, 11 AM-12 PM Receive support from other students with Drop-in Groups from CAPS. Drop-in groups are free and open to all students. Email counselingcenter@wichita.edu to learn more and to sign up.

Shocks Supporting Shocks drop-in groups

The week of March 15 is a mental health awareness week, and you can help support your mental health with Drop-in Groups from CAPS. Groups will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. today; 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16; and 11 a.m. to noon Friday, March 19. Drop-In groups are open to all students at no cost. Email counselingcenter@wichita.edu for more information or to sign up.


Feed your brain and body with a healthy breakfast! The WSU Graduate Student Council will be tabling on the first floor (lounge space) of the Rhatigan Student Center on Tuesday, March 16 at 8:30AM-10:00AM.

Grab & Go Breakfast with GSC

Feed your brain and body with a healthy breakfast. The 成人头条 State Graduate Student Council will be tabling from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 16 in the first floor  lounge space of the Rhatigan Student Center.


Shocker Store Ring Days. Hosted by CB Graduation Announcements/Balfour. March 16 and 17. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. RSC Shocker Store.
 
Shocker Store hosts Ring Days

Graduating this semester? Stop by the Shocker Store's Ring Days to chat with a graduation representative about class rings, graduation announcements and more. Visit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 16-17 in the RSC Shocker Store location.


"Everything I Wish I Would've Known Before Grad School..." Date: Wednesday, March 17 | Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CST | Zoom Event  To register, scan QR or follow http://bit.ly/gsclunchandlearn1Graduate student mental health matters! Join the Wellness & Continuous Committee of the Graduate Student Council at WSU as we talk about everything we wish we would've known before going into grad school. Bring your lunch, questions, and let's chat about mental health in #gradlife (& more).

GSC discusses mental health and grad school

Graduate student mental health matters! Join the Wellness & Continuous Committee of the Graduate Student Council at 成人头条 State as we talk about everything we wish we would've known before going into grad school. Bring your lunch, questions, and let's chat about mental health in #gradlife (& more).

To register, scan QR code or follow

If you have any questions, please contact Trang Bui at gsc.publicandmedia@wichita.edu


Engaging Leaders - Business Week; Enroll Here ; Jason Bosch - Owner of The Elevate Agency Wednesday March 17th, 4-5 p.m.; James Nastars - President & CEO of Meritrust Credit Union Friday March 19th, 1-11 a.m.

Engaging Leaders: Business Week

This week in Engaging Leaders, we will be hosting speakers for Business Week. All events are virtual, and participants can sign up at .

Speakers include Jason Bosch from Elevate Agency and James Nastar; CEO of Meritrust Credit Union.


Literary Feast Wednesday, March 17

Join KMUW for Literary Feast about 'The Bad Muslim Discount'

Join KMUW's Literary Feast, a book club for public radio listeners featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For March 2021, we're reading and discussing "The Bad Muslim Discount" by Syed M. Masood. Booklist says "Masood adeptly balances humor with pathos in this unforgettable, twisting tale... A moving, comic take on the immigrant experience.鈥 Registration is free and open to all. Once registered, we'll email you a link to join the conversation on Zoom at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17. To learn more and register, visit .


Learn about Cherokee language and culture 

Come learn about the Cherokee language and culture from a certified Cherokee instructor at 2:30 p.m. today (March 15). Email wsulingclub@gmail.com for the Zoom link.


 PPMC Chats Negotiating Chaos: Managing Emotions and Staying Curious to Build Stronger Agreements. Thursday, March 18, 1:00-1:30 p.m. featuring Dan Oblinger, Hostage Negotiator, Speaker, and Author.

The PPMC CHATS: Negotiating Chaos

The Public Policy and Management Center invites you to join us for the latest event in the PPMC CHATS series on at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18. 

This month we will be discussing Negotiating Chaos: Managing Emotions and Staying Curious to Build Stronger Agreements

In an encore performance, hostage negotiator Dan Oblinger dives into the risky nature of chaos, confusion, and crisis all around us! Discover how a habit of negotiation and listening can make sense of the madness and build stronger connections with people and stronger agreements with your stakeholders

Oblinger is the co-founder of the Oblinger & Tsang alliance of negotiation consultants and coaches and the founder of Leadercraft. He provides corporate training, executive coaching, and keynote speaking designed to create a listening and leadership revolution inside and between companies. He is also an Adjunct Instructor at WSUTech.


Catalyst by LeaderShape, Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Place: RSC Ballroom REGSITER wichita.edu/leadership Sponsored by: Student Affairs | Student Involvement. Free Food. Masks Required.

Free leadership workshop for students

Catalyst is a one day leadership event that focuses on developing your leadership potential and becoming catalyst in your leadership journey! The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20 at the RSC's Beggs Ballroom. A free lunch will be provided. 


F45 Playoffs. April 30, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Heskett Center F45 Studio. Test Yourself! Only 10 minutes. 10 Stations, 45 seconds work, 15 seconds rest. Register today with any of our instructors. Free for all participants* 成人头条.edu/campusrec. f45playoffs.com *Community members have a $10 fee.

Registration open for F45 playoffs

Mark your calendars:The F45 Playoffs are back this semester. Join us on April 30 to see if you have what it takes to be crowned the F45 champion. Registration is FREE for all students and a $10 fee for all other participants. Register today with an F45 instructor.

Register or get more information on F45


Green Belt Certification; Starts Friday, March 19; Cost: $400 each (Lean and Six Sigma); Free IISE Student Membership included; Registration Deadline: March 17, 2021; For more information, go to www.iisetraining.org; Register here: wichita.edu/iisegreenbelt; [IISE logo]; [成人头条 logo]Register today for Green Belt certification in Six Sigma and Lean

成人头条 State鈥檚 IISE student chapter is now offering online training and certification for Green Belts in Six Sigma and Lean 鈥 the two leading industry standards for continuous process improvement. For a limited time, both are being made available to current WSU students at half price for only $400 each and include a free 1-year IISE membership. Registrants will have 6 months to complete 3 days of online/on-demand training content followed by a certification exam.

Registration will end March 17, so sign up today at . For questions, please contact iise@wichita.edu.

UNIVERSITY LIFE

Beat the virtual escape room, win prizes

Can you escape in time? University Libraries invites everyone to test their knowledge and puzzle-solving skills in this year鈥檚 Virtual Escape Room. Anyone who can complete all the puzzles within the time limit is automatically entered to win awesome Shocker prizes! Play now at . The Escape Room is open until March 19, and prize winners will be announced the following week.


Sign up for intramurals today

Sign up for our Intramural spring activities today at . We have softball, 6v6 soccer, 3v3 basketball, and pickleball starting March 21.