Year: 2024

Are you nearing publication of your research or has your research been recently published? Let the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing know for consideration in WSU Today and Research & Innovation News, WSU’s bi-monthly research newsletter that is sent out to WSU’s peer research universities.

If you’ve had your research published within the last six months, or expect to be published soon, email the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing at strategic.comm@wichita.edu with the subject “Research,” and include:

• The title of your research
• Publication date
• A brief description of your research/abstract
• A link to where readers can find it online or a citation

Attend a come-and-go training session for faculty who want to learn more about Watermark Faculty Success, the new platform for the Faculty Annual Activity Report (FAAR). Learn how to get started or bring your questions to these open labs. All sessions are offered in remote format through Microsoft Teams. If you have questions, contact Rachel Crane at rachel.crane@wichita.edu.

Get started:

• Entering activity data
• Importing citations
• Running reports

Schedule:

• 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7
• 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11
• 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16
• 10 a.m. Friday Oct. 18

Shocker Indigenous Collective, Indigenous Student Collective and Student Engagement & Belonging invite you to join them at in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Come learn from faculty, staff and students about the significance of Indigenous Peoples Day and enjoy a special performance by Young Switch-Northern Drum.

The African American Faculty Staff Association is currently working on establishing connections with students of color and strengthening channels of support. Attend a general body meeting to share, support and advocate together.

All meetings are from noon to 1 p.m.:

• Thursday, Oct. 17 in 262 RSC, Herrman Room
• Thursday, Dec. 19 in 233 RSC, Santa Fe Trail Room
• Thursday, Feb. 20 in 233 RSC
• Thursday, Apr. 17 in 233 RSC

Shockers, you can now view the schedule of courses available during the spring 2025 semester. Plan ahead and schedule an appointment with your academic advisor now so you’re ready to enroll in your classes starting Nov. 11.

Jeremy Kohn, ChFC, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Oct. 15 and 16. 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 on another day, you can email Jeremy directly at jeremy.kohn@tiaa.org to schedule another appointment and his team will assist you.

Join the Community Service Board for WSU’s largest one day volunteer event, Wu’s Big Event. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community Saturday, Oct. 19.

Individuals, groups, organizations, students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend. Check-in for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. The kick-off will begin at 9 a.m. in 208 Hubbard Hall with a lite breakfast and kick-off celebration. Participants will then load the buses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to Hubbard Hall for lunch and closing festivities. The event will end by 1:30 p.m. Transportation to and from service sites is provided. Light breakfast, lunch, water and T-shirt also provided.

For more questions email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

The inaugural Entrepreneur Market will highlight the many diverse small businesses in our community run by alumni, students and friends. Browse market stalls from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5 in Woolsey Hall to explore unique creations while supporting local businesses.

The Shocktoberfest Parade, which begins at 4 p.m. Oct. 5, is the highlight of the weeklong celebration. Participants will enjoy entertainment from the Shocker Sound Machine marching band, dance teams and decorated cars and floats from student groups and community members.

For the best parade experience, grab a spot along Innovation Boulevard, Mike Oatman Drive or Perimeter Road. These locations offer great views and are easily accessible.

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections.

Events occurring this week:

• 3-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 (online)
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in person in 256 Rhatigan Student Center, Edmiston Room
• Monday, Oct. 7: At 3 p.m., attend the Online Open Enrollment Presentation. Registration is not required. Zoom link to join and additional presentation times can be found at wichita.edu/openenrollment

Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. To add meeting reminders to your calendar or for additional information visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.