Year: 2024

Hungry and want to support a good cause? The WSU Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (WSUSSLHA) annual fundraiser can satisfy both cravings.

Learn more about the fundraiser on the WSUSSLHA Instagram.

The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), consisting of appointed faculty, staff, students and administrators, serves to host campus budget conversations to provide an educational and communicative platform regarding university finances.

As part of these efforts, the committee wishes to engage campus to gather input, ideas and opportunities from the WSU community that can positively impact financial outcomes and budgetary planning. Through the committee’s Idea Generator, thoughtful ideas can be shared in a transparent, inclusive and collaborative process to ensure all ideas – regardless of origin – can receive consideration based on its merit. Submitted ideas are open to all of campus to both view and leave feedback.

Sponsored by the College of Applied Studies, join the panel discussion, “Advocating for Youth in our Community” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 via Zoom with panelists Dr. Sharieka Fisher of Rise Up for Youth, Dr. Kim Wilson of Prime Fit, Mario Barnes of Heroes Academy and Dr. Prisca Barnes of Storytime Village.

The virtual panel of leaders represent nonprofits that are invested in impacting the lives of the youth that WSU and the College of Applied Studies aim to serve.

The Fairmount College Student Advisory Council will host a “Beyond the Degree” communications panel from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room.

The purpose of the panel is to build a connection between the students, faculty as well as community members while providing students with various avenues for connections beyond their degree. Lunch will also be provided

Struggling with failure? Conni’s got you covered. Join the College of Innovation and Design for an inspiring event series on turning failures into stepping stones for success at 2 p.m. April 30 in Devlin Hall.

In the journey of entrepreneurship, setbacks are inevitable, but failures can be your greatest teachers. Join an enriching discussion led by Conni Mansaw, founder of CM Consulting and Development Services, as she explores how to transform failures into valuable learning opportunities.

This event is free and open to the public.

About Conni Mansaw: With a passion for leadership development and community empowerment, she is a seasoned communicator and team-building coach. Through her leadership training organization, she has helped individuals and organizations thrive by embracing growth through adversity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is still accepting additional applications for the 2024-25 school year.

The program is open to all majors and has both full- and part-time schedule options. MSW students go on to work in mental health, forensics, health care, addiction treatment, aging, human resources, schools, international settings, child and family welfare, disaster relief, athletic programs and more.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for social work over the next decade is growing faster than average.

If you have students interested, encourage them to contact MSW Director Shaunna Millar at shaunna.millar@wichita.edu or visit the school’s website for prospective applicants.

Lot 41, the parking lot near Woolsey Hall, will close at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22 for an event in the building. Faculty and staff that typically park in this lot will need to move their vehicle and/or park in other yellow lots 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 or the event itself. 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.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) announced the promotion of Samantha Tedder, M.S., LMLP as the new associate director, clinical director.

After multiple years as a mental health counselor and group therapy coordinator at CAPS, she will transition into her new role. Samantha brings great organizational skills, superior communication and most importantly a wonderful clinical eye.

Visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its quarterly campus-wide e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 19 in the NetApp parking lot, lot 44S.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

• Personal documents accepted for secure shredding.
• All personal electronics accepted, including appliances.
  • Note: old tube TVs must be taken to the Waste Connections Transfer Station, 2745 N. Ohio St.
• Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder).
• On-site assistance available for larger loads.

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the Kansas legislature relevant to Wichita State. The next meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, March 22 in 101 Morrison Hall.

The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students and is held every other Friday in Morrison Hall following each legislative session.