Year: 2024

Counseling services are available to anyone in the community, including WSU employees, partnership employees and their family members and friends. Services offered at the WISE clinic are available at no additional charge, regardless of income/insurance status.

Counselors-in-training at the WISE clinic work with an array of client concerns (grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, relationship conflicts, behavioral concerns, parenting skills, self-harm, etc.) under direct faculty supervision. Services include Individual counseling, couples and family counseling, group counseling. parent support and child play therapy.

Clients seen at the WISE clinic for play therapy are between four and 10 years old. Clients 11 years old and above take part in individual or couples/family sessions. WISE is located in 209 Ahlberg Hall. Hours of operation are 3-9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To make an appointment visit the WISE clinic website or call 316-978-7529.

Research topic/purpose for the study: To assess what muscle(s) or muscle groups activate and how an individual’s physiological measures (heart rate, blood pressure, muscle oxygen saturation, cardiorespiratory) respond in different position settings (i.e., Power Climb, Power Stairs, Power Sled) while engaging in physical activity on the Challenger.

Procedures: Participants will perform physical activity (e.g., movement of arms and/or legs through a full range of motion) in different body position settings on Challenger, a new fitness device. During the assessment, you will be fitted with electromyography (EMG) electrodes to record muscle response and muscle activity during movement on the device. Heart rate, blood pressure, muscle oxygen saturation and rate of perceived exertion will also be measured. Physical activity in each body position setting will last at least two minutes and no more than 15 minutes while maintaining a heart rate between 60-75% estimated heart rate max.

Time: Participation is expected to last about 45-60 minutes.

Inclusion/exclusion criteria: 

• Participants must be age 18 or older
• No known neuromuscular, orthopedic disorder that may negatively impact body movement
• No known cardiorespiratory or metabolic health condition(s)
• No history of previous or current injuries that would impair movement

Location: Human Performance Laboratory, 210 Heskett Center

For any questions or concerns, email Dr. Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5150.

Student Government Association Scholarship applications for the upcoming summer 2024 and the 2024-25 academic year are now open.

For questions or concerns, contact the SGA at 316-978-3480 or sga@wichita.edu or visit 219 Rhatigan Student Center, and follow SGA on Instagram, Facebook and X.

Four clinical mental health counseling students from Wichita State have launched the “Are You Theorious?” podcast. Greg Chewning, Alec Dulaney, Damian Montanez and Timber Keller aim to foster community and inspire creativity in clinical mental health.

Covering topics like counseling theories, emotions, diagnoses, relationships and client experiences, the podcast seeks to spark wonder, aid in personal growth and empathize with listeners. Drawing from their Wichita State experiences, the podcast serves as a platform to share insights, with weekly episodes featuring group discussions, smaller formats and insightful monologues.

The Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) at Wichita State is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for graduate student or faculty projects and research, supported by a gift from the estate of Evelyn Cassat, that addresses issues related to facilitating well-being in older adults.

The RIA is currently accepting applications until April 1.

Join University Libraries for its “Intro to Copyright” workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online).

The informative session aims to familiarize attendees on the crucial aspects of protecting creative works, registering copyrights and best practices in intellectual property.

Whether you are a content creator or a budding artist, the session will enhance your knowledge on safeguarding your creative endeavors.

Bring a lunch for a productive break. The workshop is open to all, with no cost to attend.

A social security number (SSN) is a very sensitive piece of identifiable information, and when it falls in the wrong hands, it can put you at risk for identity theft and lead to:​

• A credit card being opened and used under your name leaving you with large amounts of debt and a poor credit score​
• Your tax refund benefit being stolen​
• Your social security or medical insurance benefits being stolen

Email is not always a secure form of transfer and should never be used to transfer SSNs. As WSU Policy 19.01 states, SSNs should not be stored on university and personal devices, which includes email storage.​

For questions about how to safely transfer this type of sensitive information, email askinfosec@wichita.edu.

The Department of Anthropology will host an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 in Neff Hall.

Those who have ever been interested in anthropology or wonder what it is like to major in anthropology can stop by and visit the Lowell Holmes Museum of Anthropology, the visual anthropology lab and an archaeology lab. Snacks will be available as well.

The Medical Laboratory Sciences Department is holding a virtual information session from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 via Zoom.

Those interested in learning about the medical laboratory sciences profession or have specific questions about the program can tune in to learn more.

Attendees will have a chance to learn about medical laboratory sciences as a career, the application process and chat with current faculty and students.

Lab tours and in-person appointments available by calling 316-978-3146 or emailing MLS@wichita.edu.

The Strengths, Assessment and Staff Experiences (SASE) office will have a Valentine’s card station for students from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Rhatigan Student Center Groover Lounge.

Come pick a card for a friend or loved one while supplies last. There will also be a Valentine’s-themed photo booth for students. While supplies last.