Year: 2024

The 2024 issue of Kansas English, the award-winning peer-reviewed journal of the Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE), is now available on WSU’s Open Journal Systems. Katie Cramer, professor of English education, has served as editor-in-chief of Kansas English since 2017 and collaborates with Susan Matveyeva, journal manager of Univeristy Libraries, to publish the journal each year.

This year’s issue of Kansas English was published June 25 and features the work of several WSU-affiliated faculty, graduates and students in addition to scholarly and creative work from authors across the state and region:

• Nathan G. Whitman, WSU alum and KATE president, published “Perspectives from the President.”
• Carrie Dickison, associate teaching professor and assistant director of WSU’s Writing Program, published “Revising Writing Assignments in Response to Generative AI.”
• WSU students Michelle Anderson, Baylee Reyes and Mattelyn Swartz co-authored a children’s book review entitled “Unveiling Courage: A Review of Trudy Ludwig’s Brave Every Day.”
• 2024 WSU graduate Haven Massey had two pieces published: a reflective essay entitled “Do As I Say and As I Do: Creating Strong Writers by Emphasizing and Modeling the Process” and a young adult book review entitled “Monumental Stories Found in We Deserve Monuments.”
• 2024 WSU graduate Danika Pester published a young adult book review entitled “A Glimpse of McCurdy: Her Rise & Fall from Fame in I’m Glad My Mom Died.”
• In addition, the 2024 editorial review board includes several WSU faculty and alumni: Robin Folkerts, Krystal Iseminger, Sally Kimball, Victoria Opalewski, Blake Overman, Nancy Sturm, Keely Tolbert, Nathan Whitman and Dr. Kim Wilson.

Those interested in submitting their work to Kansas English can review the call for general submissions as well as the call for column submissions.

The Office of First-Year Programs is thrilled to announce the 10th anniversary of Clash of the Colleges, and this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever. It is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this milestone celebration a success.

As a volunteer, you’ll not only play a key role in one of WSU’s biggest campus traditions, but you’ll also receive a special Clash of the Colleges T-shirt and bandanna. Plus, you’ll be entered into a raffle with exciting prizes up for grabs.

This is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage with the campus community and be a part of a memorable event. If you’re interested in volunteering, complete the sign-up sheet by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2.

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

As of July 1, women’s bowling at Wichita State will become an NCAA program under Shocker Athletics. They will compete as an affiliate member of Conference USA. Current women’s bowling coach Holly Harris will serve as the program’s first NCAA Division I women’s head coach. The Wichita State men’s bowling program will remain a sport supported by the Rhatigan Student Center as the NCAA doesn’t sponsor men’s bowling.

To stay up-to-date on the women’s bowling team, visit its Shockers Athletics website or its social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, X.

To stay up-to-date on the men’s bowling team, visit its website or its social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, X.

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is coming back to Wichita this July. The $1 million winner-take-all tournament features 64 teams across eight regions, with teams led by alumni from powerhouse college programs.

Conner Frankamp, Markis McDuffie, Rashard Kelly and the rest of your favorite Wichita State alumni team will be back in action at Charles Koch Arena as they compete for $1 million.

The AfterShocks have earned the #1 seed in TBT’s Wichita Regional and they’ll take on #8 seed Midtown Prestige at noon Saturday, July 20 (session 1).

Use promo code STUDENT10 at GoShockers.com/Tickets to claim your exclusive $10 student ticket.

Usha Haley’s ground-breaking research on Chinese manufacturing subsidies is being used in support of the United States glass sector as it deals with a flood of cheap Chinese imports. Glass comprises a key component of auto parts and electric vehicles as well.

Usha is the W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and director of the Center for International Business Advancement (CIBA) at the Barton School of Business. Learn more from the article in USGlass Magazine, which features Usha’s research.

Survey takers are needed for a research study on artificial intelligence.

Purpose: To better understand individuals’ perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI).

Requirements: Must be 60 years or older to complete the survey.

Time: 25 to 45-minute online survey

Contact: Abbie Hutton, doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology, Human Factors Psychology program, amhutton@shockers.wichita.edu.

No experience with or knowledge of artificial intelligence is necessary

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Corbin Education Center, home of the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and dedicated on June 28, 1964, Corbin is known for its unique design and historical significance.

The parking garage add-on ePermit for fall 2024 will go on sale at 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 1. Any current ePermit holder is eligible to purchase this add-on for $50. The add-on will allow ePermit holders to park on floor two, the ramp to three, floor three and the ramp to four without having to pay the hourly rate.

This ePermit is for sale in person at the Parking Services building, in person in the lobby or in the drive thru on the north side of the building. Payment is to be with cash or check only and a limited amount of these ePermits will be made available. You must have a current ePermit on file or you will be required to buy one at the time of the add-on purchase.

For questions on the add-on or parking in general, email wsuparking@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5526.

The Office of Strategic Communications in Morrison Hall will be closed for staff development Friday, June 28. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, July 1.

For immediate issues, contact Shelly Coleman-Martins, vice president of Strategic Communications and Marketing, at shelly.coleman-martins@wichita.edu or leave a voicemail at 316-978-3045 and the office will get back to you when it reopens July 1.

Due to unforeseen staffing challenges, the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is temporarily reducing its menu to pizza and fried appetizers beginning July 1. Visit wichita.edu/ssgl to see the temporary menu options.

Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes thanks everyone for their patience.