Year: 2024

Inspiration could strike anywhere. For Mark Schneegurt, it comes from time in nature, daydreaming.

“I need time where I can just sit and think,” Schneegurt, professor of microbiology, said. “I can stare at the bark on a tree and just start scribbling ideas down. To anyone else, it looks like a mess; but, to me, it’s two or three years of ideas waiting to be sewn together.”

Road marking on campus will be striped continuing into next week, weather permitting. Expect delays and one lane traffic across campus July 22-26.

Fairmount Street, North Yale Avenue and Mike Oatman Drive will be restriped at a later date. Stay tuned in the newsletter for more information.

Get ready for an action-packed event at the WSU Faculty/Staff Olympics. Call your dynamic team together now for an exciting competition for all ages and athletic ability levels. Starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Ablah Library. There will be food and prizes.

Activities include: Rowing, matching relay, darts, bowling, mini golf and javelin.

Don’t miss your chance to compete for prizes and showcase your skills. Sign up your team of four, or sign up as an individual, and you will be paired with a team. The deadline to submit your team is by 5 p.m. Friday, July, 26.

All WSU employees, including student employees, are welcome to participate.

This event is sponsored by University Libraries, College of Applied Studies, Student Affairs, Cohen Honors College, Office of the Provost, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, Wichita State Athletics, Graduate School, Office of the President, Human Resources, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Finance and Administration.

Stay tuned for more details and get ready to join the fun.

Reach out to Tate Penner (tate.penner@wichita.edu) or Sara Rue (sara.rue@wichita.edu) for any questions.

Are you looking for volunteers for your event? Reach out to Sarah Brasure, alumni coordinator with WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, at sarah.brasure@wichita.edu with your volunteer opportunity and invite Wichita State’s engaged alumni to help.

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21. To celebrate, staff at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions shared their favorite places around Wichita to grab a frozen treat on A Blog for Future Shockers. Check out some of best spots to satiate your sweet tooth.

Get ready for the ultimate showdown. Clash of the Colleges is back, and this year its celebrating the 10th anniversary with a competition like never before.

Join Clash for a field day Aug. 23 in Cessna Stadium filled with exciting team events, thrilling relay races, virtual challenges and more to see which college will reign supreme. Organizers are pulling out all the stops to make this milestone event unforgettable. Whether you come solo or with a group of friends, you’re in for an evening packed full with fun and unforgettable moments. Secure your spot now by placing your reservation here.

Contact Kaelyn Hannah at kaelyn.hannah@wichita.edu for any questions.

Textbook ordering is now open for the fall 2024 semester. Head to the online Shocker Store to order and be prepared for the start of the semester.

Depending on your class, options may include rentals, new books, used books, digital materials and more.

Join the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement for Founders’ Day of Giving 2024 to support the programs that mean the most to you at Wichita State. Sign up to be an ambassador for your organization or program to help encourage donations for the 24-hour giving marathon.

Getting started is as easy as filling out the ambassador registration form.

For questions, reach out to Samantha Anderson at samantha.anderson@wichita.edu.

Neal Allen, associate professor of political science, was featured in a live interview with CNBC International July 15 about the effects of J.D. Vance being selected as vice presidential nominee and President Biden’s viability as a presidential candidate.

CNBC International is based in London and covers international business news.

Join the Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) at Wichita State University for the 2024 Small Business Marketing Meetup from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

KSBDC is excited to host local food trucks, Honey & Rue’s and Argentina’s Empanadas, as past of the 2024 Small Business Marketing Meetup.

Menu highlights:

• Argentina’s Empanadas: Gaucho Corn, Tango Beef, Mar Del Plata (Shrimp), Boca Ham or Mini Deep Dish Pizza
• Honey & Rue’s Subs: Rodeo, Buckle Bunny, Rancher, Cowboy, Barrel Racer

This event is open to the public.