Year: 2024

Woolsey Hall, home of the Barton School of Business, recently underwent its first strategic exterior landscaping cycle under the watchful eye of Rick Case, WSU’s first gentleman. Case was kind enough to volunteer his time to the project, guiding and facilitating the reimagining and amplification of Woosley Hall’s exterior while also ensuring that the building retained its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification status. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence.

“We are honored to have Rick volunteer his time to re-envision the Woolsey Hall landscape,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “His extensive background in agronomy and his love for the university makes him the perfect person to help elevate Woolsey Hall as a marquee location on campus and in the region. His hard work and collaboration with the WSU Facilities team has already made a massive impact on our home.”

Lot 41, the parking lot near Woolsey Hall, will be closed Oct. 3 and 4 for events in the building. Faculty and staff who 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.

Graduating students, if you are a member of any of the listed groups below and would like to order the group’s corresponding graduation stole, pre-orders must be completed by Oct. 18 at shockerstore.com.

Groups included are:

• Shocker Bowling
• Japanese Culture Association
• University Innovation Fellows
• Dental Hygiene
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• BS in Nursing
• SOSW (Student Organization of Social Work)

These stoles are only available by pre-order, they will not be carried in store later. For questions, please call 316-978-7021 or email shockerstore@wichita.edu.

The next Food For Fines will take place Oct. 7-11. Food for Fines is an initiative to support the Shocker Support Locker, while providing a cheaper alternative to pay parking citations.

Note that donations can only be accepted during the donation period and that citations can not be more than two months old.

All donations for Food for Fines can be dropped off at the Student Government Associations in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the Parking Services building. Questions can be directed to sga@wichita.edu.

Join HOPE Services for its #WSUWeSupportU Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 18 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training.

Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website. All participants will receive a free suspenders #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.

Ohio-based multimedia American artist, J.C. Fontanive, will discuss his kinetic sculpture practice at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in the Beren Gallery, Ulrich Museum of Art.

His work imaginatively explores physical machines and moving images, and his talk will emphasize his works that are included in the current Ulrich Museum exhibition, “Dream Machine: Fantasy, Surreality and Play.” Join the reception at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome at this free event.

As the vibrant colors of fall signal the beauty of change, WSU is embracing a season of transformation with the launch of WuHire, a new chapter for the university’s talent management. WuHire, the new talent management system, will officially go live Monday, Oct. 7, marking a significant step forward in streamlining the hiring and talent management processes across the university.

In preparation for the launch, some sites may experience temporary downtime for maintenance. Notably, the jobs site will undergo a much-needed makeover and will be offline Oct. 2-3.

To help you get familiar with the system, take advantage of several training resources available. If you missed the training sessions over the past two weeks, the recordings — along with user guides and additional resources — are now available on the WuHire SharePoint site to support your transition to WuHire.

If you have any questions or need further support, reach out to employment@wichita.edu, with subject line “WuHire.”

Calling all Wichita entrepreneurs and supporters: The Martin Pringle #WichitaWins Small Business and Startup Trade Show from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in Groover Labs — 334 St. Francis — hosted in collaboration with the Kansas Small Business Development Center, is a chance to discover local businesses, network with like-minded individuals and help shape the future of Wichita’s entrepreneurial scene.

Here’s how you can be a part of the action:

• Be inspired: The event will kick off in the morning with a presentation by Startup Grind, a global community that connects startups and fosters innovation.
• Connect: Browse the trade show floor to learn about twenty innovative businesses and startups.
• Vote: Cast your vote for the most promising venture. Your vote helps determine who competes in the pitch competition for a $2,500 prize.

Wichita Startup Week, in collaboration with Techstars, offers a week of panel discussions, sessions and workshops across programming designed to transform a business idea into reality.

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders: Get ready to take your pitch to the next level at the 1 Million Cups Wichita event starting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex during Wichita Startup Week.

Instead of listening to pitches, you’re invited to be the star of the show. Grab a cup of coffee, get some quick pitch pointers and take the stage to practice your 90-second elevator pitch in a supportive and fun environment. After the pitch practice, stick around for networking, festivities and a few surprises (think popcorn and cotton candy).

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hone your pitch and network with fellow entrepreneurs. No registration required but RSVPing is encouraged.

Order a WuShock bowling ball and support the student athletes in the men’s bowling program. They are available in eight, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 16 pound weights. Purchase one at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes or online through the Shocker Store.

All proceeds go towards the Shocker Men’s Bowling Scholarship Fund.