Year: 2024

Kristyn Waits, faculty member in the College of Innovation and Design and assistant director of the Open XR Lab, recently received the inaugural Artemis Educator Award during the NASA SUITS Test Week May 19-25 in Houston.

The award recognizes educators who go above and beyond to inspire, motivate and elevate their students to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

You can read more about the NASA SUITS Test Week earlier this month and learn more about CosmoShox on its website.

Have a creative good time at the Ulrich Museum’s Makers & Masterpieces Sketch and Sculpt event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1.

Learn how to sketch with special guest artists Kevin Kelly and Rachel Curtis, and create 3D sculptures out of air-dried clay using works from the Ulrich Outdoor Sculpture Collection as models. Art projects for all ages will be available inside the museum too, as will guided tours of the Fully Dimensional exhibition.

Art materials will be provided. A food truck will sell snack options. Everyone is welcome to attend the event at no additional charge.

Are you interested in a career in nursing? The School of Nursing is hosting an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7 in 110A Ahlberg Hall.

Join to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at Wichita State, admission requirements and ask questions directly to nursing faculty.

Jeremy Kohn, ChFC, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State June 4 and 5. At these meetings, Jeremy can help you confirm that you are on track for retirement and provide specific investment recommendations for your TIAA accounts.

If you are interested in meeting with Jeremy, schedule a time to meet, and have your TIAA login credentials handy. If you need scheduling assistance, you can call the TIAA scheduling team at 800-732-8353.

If you are not able to schedule a meeting with Jeremy because appointments have filled and you do not see a virtual option with Jeremy on another day, you can email Jeremy directly at jeremy.kohn@tiaa.org to schedule another appointment and his team will assist you.

Celebrate Vice President for Finance and Administration Werner Golling’s time at Wichita State at a retirement reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 21 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center, Gridley Room. Remarks are at 2:30 p.m.

Werner, who announced his plans to retire earlier this year, has been with Wichita State for over seven years. Come wish him well on his retirement as he moves on to this next chapter of his life.

Shocker Career Accelerator invites offices, departments and colleges to attend the On-Campus Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center for an opportunity to hire talented student employees for the 2024-25 academic year.

By joining the fair, you can showcase your available student assistant and graduate assistant positions to Wichita State students. Register before Aug. 9.

For questions or more information, contact Lori Godderz at 316-978-6568 or lori.godderz@wichita.edu.

New graduate students are invited to attend a summer orientation event from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 29 in the Woolsey Hall Fidelity Bank Ballroom.

The Graduate School will host a graduate student orientation, where students will learn about basic grad school regulations, campus, technology systems, expectations, academics, advising structure and resources.

Jeremy Hill who has worked at the Barton School of Business’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) as the director since 2009, will step down from his role at Wichita State University effective June 30 to pursue a new career opportunity. Dr. Chris Broberg, associate dean faculty and research in the Barton School, will serve as interim director while a search for a permanent successor is conducted.

Under Hill’s leadership, CEDBR has achieved remarkable growth and resilience, transitioning services, expanding the annual Wichita Economic Outlook conference to over 700 participants, and enhancing the center’s research capabilities to include vital economic indices and forecasts for the entire state. These accomplishments have significantly contributed to the depth of economic analysis and decision-making across Kansas.

“Jeremy has been instrumental in redefining how economic data and forecasts impact not only businesses but also policy-making in the region,” said Chris Broberg at the Barton School. “While his leadership will be greatly missed at the center, we are excited about potential collaborations within him in the near future.”

Boats & Bikes is thrilled to announce that it is officially open for the summer season. Located in the heart of downtown, 150 N McLean, its mission is to bring outdoor health and fitness activities to life for both students and locals.

What it offers:

• Hourly rentals: Enjoy flexible rental options for boats and bikes, perfect for a spontaneous adventure or a planned outing.
• Season passes: Make the most of your summer with unlimited access to its equipment. Great for fitness enthusiasts and families alike.
• Group discounts and special events: Planning an outing with friends, family or colleagues? Take advantage of its special group rates for a fun and active day together.

Learn more about Boats & Bikes on its website or email boatsandbikes@wichita.edu to kickstart your summer adventure.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Wear your suspender shirts on Fridays and support mental health awareness. WSU employees and students can get their free shirt by completing the Suspenders4Hope #WSUWeSupportU “Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide” training on the Suspenders4Hope website.

Free, online mental health and wellness screenings are available online. Wear your suspenders and join in normalizing the practice of prioritizing mental health care without guilt or shame.