Year: 2024

Wichita State and President Rick Muma has recently become a member of the Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success (P4LSS). P4LSS is a group of college and university presidents dedicated to making their institutions an environment Latine students can thrive.

WSU joins the P4LSS and 175 higher education leaders from 29 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico committed to the collective goal of ensuring America’s future, working in common cause with Excelencia in Education to make the country stronger with the talents, skills and contributions of Latine college graduates.

Continuing its commitment to Excelencia in Education, WSU has participated in a couple programs over the past year. Last year a team consisting of Bobby Berry, assistant dean for diversity and outreach; Aaron Hamilton, director of OneStop; Teri Hall, vice president of Student Affairs; and Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Initiatives participated in the Evidence-Based Practices Institute.

Excelencia’s technical assistance with these institutes offer institutional teams the time and space to learn and share strategies that further institutional efforts to align data, practice and leadership as a community of learners and practice committed to more effective. In addition, the team most recently participated in the Seal Serving Institutional Transformation Assessment, exploring how to authentically and intentionally serve students.

Sara Mata has also been named lead affiliate for WSU’s institutional team for Excelencia in Education, which is comprised of Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president; Brett Bruner, assistant vice president of Student Success and Persistence; and Ashlie Jack, senior associate vice president, Institutional Effectiveness/Strategic Enrollment Management.

Equip yourself with the skills to create impactful research posters for conferences, competitions and presentations, especially if you’re participating in URCAF or GRASP.

Join University Libraries for its Savvy Scholar Workshop, “Creating a Stunning Research Poster,” from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Ablah Library in the Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend.

Begin your legacy at Wichita State by being part of the graduating class gift program. Give $20.24 to the scholarship, college or program of your choice and you’ll receive an exclusive zipper pull for your graduation gown in recognition of your generosity.

Are you eager to begin your career in the healthcare industry? Join the Shocker Career Accelerator from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

The Health Professions Career Fair is a chance to connect with top employers and explore exciting job opportunities in your field of study. Meet with industry leaders in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, healthcare administration and more.

Don’t miss this chance to jumpstart your future. Dress professionally, bring copies of your resume and be ready to make lasting connections. Business dress is recommended, but scrubs are welcome if you are coming from labs or clinical.

Shockers graduating in May can bundle their regalia items and save through April 26.

The Shocker Store offers regalia bundles for bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctorate degrees. Visit the RSC store or the “graduation” tab on the Shocker Store website for specific pricing and details.

For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021.

Stop into Fuzzy’s Taco Shop over spring break and take advantage of its Bajawesome patio.

Purchase any of its primo baja items and get an OG taco of your choice for only $1, and don’t forget about Half-Price Happy Hour, from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Must be 21+ to order alcohol.

Wichita State is transitioning from Blackboard “Classic” course format to the “Ultra” course format as of summer, 2024, and the Office of Instructional Design urges all instructors who work in Blackboard to register for a free training seminar offered by Anthology.

The seminar is only an hour and will provide instructors with the information necessary to get started in Ultra Course Format. There are four seminar times coming up over the next four months: March 19, April 17, May 14 and June 12.

All instructors should try to attend the seminar if it’s possible, and making time to attend the seminar on more than one date could be beneficial.

Recovery Connect, the Sedgwick County initiative to help residents, small businesses and nonprofits recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, has achieved its purpose and ended operations. Sedgwick County created the initiative after a public survey was conducted May 2021, and it partnered with the Public Policy and Management Center at WSU to build and execute the program.

In two years, Recovery Connect served many in the community:

• 4,972 individuals
• 2,063 small businesses
• 1,098 nonprofits
• 929 free workshops/meetings on:
  • Small business consulting
  • Child care licensing
  • Nonprofit certification
  • Grant writing

While Recovery Connect has made a difference the Public Policy and Management Center understand many Sedgwick County residents still need assistance. Those seeking assistance from Recovery Connect can contact 211.

Lot 19E, the parking lot near Eck Stadium, will be closed Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10 for an athletics event. Faculty, staff and students that typically park in this lot will need to park in other lots per their ePermit type in the area of the building. 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.

Lot 41, the parking lot near Woolsey Hall, will be closed Thursday, March 7 for an event in the building. Faculty and staff that typically park in this lot will need to park in other yellow lots in the area of the building. 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.