Year: 2024

Wichita State’s Mortar Board Honor Society chapter hosts a Halloween themed pickleball tournament this weekend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the NetApp building’s courts.

Bring your pickleball partner and come dressed in your Halloween best to also compete in a costume contest for a chance to win some prizes. Winners of the pickleball tournament will receive a cash prize for their victory.

Lunch will be provided and it costs $15 per team to enter. To register, contact the Mortar Board Honor Society president at agholt@shockers.wichita.edu.

Leslie Durham, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University, is the final candidate for Wichita State’s senior executive vice president and provost. She will be on campus for a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Boettger Auditorium.

The Makers and Masterpieces art engagement series from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Ulrich Museum of Art offers hands-on learning and community connection. In conjunction with “Dream Machine: Fantasy, Surreality, and Play,” this event will include themed art projects for all ages.

Make your own flip book, create a kinetic sculpture with artist Mike Miller and take a guided gallery tour. The Ulrich will have face painting with designs inspired by “Dream Machine,” live music by Trevor Stewart on the Chapman Stick, Celtic rune readings and snacks and drinks.

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) would like to inform you that Kim Bailey, testing coordinator, will be transitioning to a new role within the university, effective Oct. 26. OSAT extends its best wishes to Kim as she embarks on this new chapter.

In light of this change, OSAT would like to remind all instructors to submit the Test Information Form for students utilizing its office for exams. Timely submission is crucial for students to schedule their appointments. This same form can also be used for any make-up exams during the semester.

And remind your students that all exams require an appointment. Students must schedule their exams through registerblast.com/wsu.

For any testing-related questions, contact OSAT at testingcenter@wichita.edu or call 316-978-8378.

Join the Wichita State University Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, for an evening of exceptional music. The concert will feature the world premiere of Robert Hagenbuch, Jr.’s “Concerto for Violin and Orchestra,” performed by acclaimed violinist Dr. Timothy Jones. This newly composed concerto is filled with lyrical melodies, intricate rhythms and haunting emotional depth.

The program also includes Jean Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 1,” composed at a time when Sibelius was emerging as a national hero in Finland. Known for works like “Kullervo” and “Finlandia,” Sibelius embodied the ideals of cultural pride and patriotism in a country long dominated by Sweden and Russia.

Mary D. Watkins’ “Soul of Remembrance,” the second movement of her monumental “Five Movements in Color,” which details the African-American experience, will also be performed. This evocative piece will be conducted by senior music education major Hannah Copeland.

This diverse and captivating program promises to leave a lasting impression on audiences. Admission is free and open to the public.

Join the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State for the Benefits Fair for Small Businesses from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex to discover essential benefits tailored for entrepreneurs. The event will connect you with local benefits experts and plan providers who specialize in helping small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs.

As a budding entrepreneur, you’re dedicated to building a successful business, but don’t forget to prioritize your own well-being. Investing in your health and financial security can help you stay focused, energized and prepared for the challenges ahead.

Explore opportunities in:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• And more

Take the next step in building a thriving business and a fulfilling life.

Visit the Shocker Store in the Rhatigan Student Center for a spooky Stuff the Bag Sale Thursday, Oct. 31. Take an extra 20% off clearance merchandise that you can stuff into a provided tote bag.

Plus, the first 200 people get a free Halloween tote. Store hours will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Some exclusions apply, and sale is not valid with other discounts or promotions.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the month of October, it is discussing weapons policy.

Did you know that weapons policy is defined as “engaging in the possession, use, sale, distribution, or display of any firearm, replica firearm, ammunition, weapon, replica weapon or similar device unless expressly permitted by law and/or university policy. This includes the use of any object or material to cause or threaten physical harm. For a listing of prohibited weapons refer to Section 11.19/Prohibiting Weapons on University Property.”

More details regarding hazing and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is here to help ensure that all students’ experiences are safe. As a faculty or staff member, if you need to report any potential conduct issues to the SCCS office through the school year, use the conduct incident response form. If you want to explore other reporting forms at Wichita State, visit wichita.edu/reportit.

Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, professor in Latinx studies in Intervention Services and Leadership in Education (ISLE) department, recently co-authored a research article, “Decolonization is liberation: Operationalization of decolonial model of counseling using liberation psychology principles with the Latine population(s),” in the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development.

Abstract:

“The need for culturally affirming mental health interventions for Latine communities has been documented in the literature. Most of this literature centers around best practices, barriers to care and Latine cultural values. Although much of this literature calls for providing services that acknowledge the specific needs of these communities and value ancestral knowledge, there is a void in the literature when exploring liberatory mental health interventions. Therefore, the present manuscript aims to offer readers a five-stage counseling model centered on the decolonization process. The model integrates the principles of liberation psychology as interventions and outcomes, beginning with the stages of decolonization presented by Enriquez and further developed by Laenui. Furthermore, the model unpacks the principles of liberation psychology, such as deideologization, and provides bases to challenge the dominant social forces that shape realities. In addition, liberation psychology approaches imply Native counseling approaches, indicating that counselors must be familiar with precolonial cultures. The manuscript ends with recommendations for practitioners and implications for the counseling field, including the need to acknowledge trauma, given that colonization was a violent event.”

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the month of October, it is discussing weapons policy.

Did you know that weapons policy is defined as “engaging in the possession, use, sale, distribution, or display of any firearm, replica firearm, ammunition, weapon, replica weapon or similar device unless expressly permitted by law and/or university policy. This includes the use of any object or material to cause or threaten physical harm. For a listing of prohibited weapons refer to Section 11.19/Prohibiting Weapons on University Property.”

More details regarding weapons and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is here to help ensure that your student experience is safe. To report any potential conduct issues to the office through the school year, use the conduct incident response form. If you want to explore other reporting forms at Wichita State, visit wichita.edu/reportit.