Year: 2024

The Shocker Teaching Community of Practice invites faculty of high D-, F- and W-outcome courses to attend the inaugural DFW Institute as part of the Academic Resources Conference from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 at Wichita State Connect. The afternoon will provide you with a community of practice to examine promising practices from the Student Experience Project as well as technology resources that can be utilized with your course.

The Shocker Teaching Community of Practice and the DFW Institute align with WSU’s Strategic Enrollment goal three (to increase persistence rates of degree seeking student populations) – Strategy 3.5 (to provide best practices for student success … fostering a success-oriented mindset and sense of belonging).

For questions or more information about the Shocker Teaching Community of Practice, contact Brett Bruner, assistant vice president for Student Success and Persistence, at brett.bruner@wichita.edu.

Part fun, part fundraiser, KMUW’s “You’re Spelling It Wrong” offers an entertaining opportunity for proficient spellers to show off their skills.

Led by bee-master Fletcher Powell, host of KMUW’s “You’re Saying It Wrong” podcast, at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at Wichita Brewing Company Event Venue, 6160 E. Central Ave. Taco buffet provided by Custom Cuisine Catering.

• $35 – participant entry
• $250 – table of six (each receives a buffet pass and drink ticket)
• $40 – VIP individual ticket (includes a buffet pass and drink ticket)
• $25 – General admission

KMUW thanks its “You’re Spelling It Wrong” sponsors:

• Jill Docking
• McClelland
• Two Trees Technology
• Walkers Jazz Lounge
• Brain Balance of Wichita
• Comfort Care Homes
• Wichita Brewing Company
• Kent Audio Visual
• Carps Bees
• Custom Cuisine Catering
• McPherson Opera House

Wichita State University is thrilled to share more about the new features and enhanced processes that WuHire, the new talent management system provides to the community.

Non-benefit eligible (NBE) hiring process will provide users with:

• Interface with Banner and fewer ePAFs
• Reduction of forms and processes related to NBE hiring (no more NBE form)
• Real-time status updates for job requisitions, applications and new hire onboarding

Benefit eligible (BE) hiring process improvements:

• Integrates with the university’s systems for seamless data flow (no more PAR form)
• Offers an interactive user-friendly application portal (alerts and notifications)
• Resume parsing (new feature that minimizes repetitive tasks for applicants)

Hiring managers and department admins: Mark your calendars and be the first to experience the power of WuHire at the introductory Show and Tell events. Gain insights into how WuHire is set to transform the talent management at Wichita State:

• 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 in 313 Rhatigan Student Center, Prairie Room
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room
• 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug 9 in 313 Rhatigan Student Center, Prairie Room

Keep watching for the upcoming announcements of additional dates and times for specified WuHire show and tell events. These sessions will cover:

• Job requisition creation and hiring process
• Offer and onboarding processes
• Non-benefit eligible hiring process
• Faculty hiring process in WuHire

The official training sessions will be scheduled for the last two weeks of September. Details will be shared in WSU Today.

Faculty and staff are invited to follow WuHire SharePoint for additional information and ongoing updates.

The School of Performing Arts welcomes Ben Juhnke as its visiting professor of performing arts in scenic/lighting design. With his exceptional talent and vision, it can’t wait to see the creativity and innovation he brings to stage.

As a seasoned professional in technical direction, lighting and scenic design, Ben brings a unique blend of creativity and expertise. With a career spanning work with iconic artists and productions around the world, including Broadway, Ben’s passion for fostering an open and innovative atmosphere is truly inspiring.

His dedication to making every production an enjoyable and boundary-pushing experience aligns perfectly with the values of the School of Performing Arts. It looks forward to the fresh perspectives and vibrant energy Ben will bring to the community.

The School of Performing Arts welcomes new assistant professor of performing arts – musical theatre, Jacob McGlaun.

With over a decade of experience in musical theater education and directing, Jacob is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of performers through an innovative, movement-based approach. Jacob earned a BFA in musical theater from the University of Michigan and an MFA in movement from London’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, with additional training in Meisner technique at NYC’s Neighborhood Playhouse.

A seasoned musical theater performer, Jacob’s credits span off-Broadway stages, iconic NYC Cabaret venues and regional theaters across the country. His international production work has graced stages in London and Italy, bringing a diverse array of firsthand experience to his practice.

While at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Jacob served as adjunct professor of acting and as movement director within the opera department. He also served as the chair of the Performing Arts Department at The Miami Valley School in Dayton, Ohio, where he founded a musical theater program, directed over a dozen shows and received several regional awards for his productions.

Shocker Central is now live for students. Faculty and staff access will be available soon — stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, help spread the word by sharing the exciting news with your students.

Shocker Central is your gateway to on-campus employment, internships and full-time career opportunities. Connect with the Shocker Career Accelerator, register for career fairs and events, and much more.

With Shocker Central, you can:

• Receive daily or weekly updates with new opportunities tailored to your preferences
• Access the latest schedule of workshops, career fairs and events
• Manage your resumes, cover letters and other application documents
• Schedule appointments with Career Coaches
• Search and apply for job postings

Unlock your potential at wichita.12twenty.com.

• Click on “Log in with your Shocker Central SSO”
• Log in with your myWSUID@wichita.edu and password
• Join the Shocker Central Platform and sign up
• Complete the “Please tell us a little bit about yourself…” section

Need additional help? If you have questions or need more information about Shocker Central, call the Shocker Career Accelerator at 316-978-3688 or email SCA@wichita.edu.

The Graduate School office will be closing for the day starting at noon Wednesday, Aug. 7 for a staff development meeting. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Items to be dropped off can be left in the locked drop box outside the office door in 107 Jardine Hall and will be collected on the morning of Aug. 8. Questions for the staff can be emailed to WSUGradSchool@wichita.edu and will be responded to as soon as possible starting Aug. 8.

A portion of lot 19W, the parking lot near Eck Stadium, will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 6 for an event at Woolsey Hall. Faculty and staff that typically park in this lot will need to park elsewhere during this time. The YMCA lot is not available for faculty, staff or event guest parking and could result in a citation.

The purpose of lot reservations is to help accommodate large groups of guests visiting campus for events. Lot reservations are not to be used for WSU affiliates. Remember, visitors to campus can park without an ePermit up to three times each semester.

Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time.

Lot 41, the parking lot near Woolsey Hall, will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 6-Thursday, Aug. 8 for events in the building. Faculty and staff that typically park in this lot will need to park in other yellow lots during this time frame. The YMCA lot is not available for faculty, staff or event guest parking and could result in a citation.

The purpose of lot reservations is to help accommodate large groups of guests visiting campus for events. Lot reservations are not to be used for WSU affiliates. Remember, visitors to campus can park without an ePermit up to three times each semester.

Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time.

The difficulties of the past year are behind former Wichita State University sprinter Paula Garcia. She can enjoy her spot on Spain’s 2024 Olympic team. 

“It’s a little bit hard for me to believe I did it,” said Garcia, who dealt with multiple injuries recently. “I’m really excited to see what it looks like and to live the Olympic Games.” 

Garcia, who ran for the Shockers from 2017-2022, is a member of Spain’s six-person 400-meter relay team. The relay is Aug. 8, and coaches will select four athletes to run in the days leading up to the race. The final is Aug. 9.