Year: 2024

Local artist and inventor, Eric Schmidt, will lead a metals sculpture demonstration and interactive community workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in Dr. Sam and Jacque Kouri Collection Study Center in the Ulrich Museum of Art, in connection with the exhibition “Dream Machine: Fantasy, Surreality, and Play.” And attend a demonstration from Schmidt at 6 p.m. in Henrion Hall.

The event is free to attend but because space is limited, registration is required.

Join President Muma as he talks to Kim Moore, a founding member of the 1EdTech TrustedEd Microcredential Coalition and executive director of workforce, professional and community education for Wichita State, about the value, meaning and credibility of badges and microcredentialing at WSU.

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Attend the RSO Summit from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 in the Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom. The RSO Summit is an opportunity for registered student organizations (RSO) leaders to learn leadership skills, event strategies and network with others.

In the aftermath of a sexual assault, survivors have the choice to undergo a medical forensic exam, a procedure which collects evidence in a sexual assault kit. Most who opt for the medical forensic exam will have their kit collected and released to law enforcement to support investigation of the assault.

One in five, however, will have a medical forensic exam, but not report their assault at that time. Few of those who elect the non-report kit will ever convert their kits into a full report. This raises questions about why survivors choose to undergo an invasive, intensive and uncomfortable medical forensic examination following an assault, but then decide that they do not want to see their kit processed.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Rachael Goodman-Williams seeks to answer that very question.

Join an update meeting on campus computing. Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of our campus computing resources from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 in the Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons.

The meeting agenda:

• Campus Cyberinfrastructure Plan update
• Academic Computing and Data Capabilities Survey 2024
• Update on BeoShock HPC: New hardware and software resources
• Question and answer session

For questions or additional information, contact: Terrance Figy, director of HPC and associate professor of physics, at terrance.figy@wichita.edu.

Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for a short session of mindful breathing from noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 surrounded by art at the Ulrich with Carolyn Speer. No meditation or focused breathing experience is required for this short, relaxing mindfulness session.

Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for a Q&A with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

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

This event has been postponed. Stay tuned for more information.

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Join the Women’s Leadership Initiative for a presentation by Wichita Mayor Lily Wu from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center. Mayor Wu will share her journey of leadership and career development, discussing how she found the courage to lead authentically, navigated challenges and transformed obstacles into milestones for success. She will also talk about the impact of women mentors and role models on her journey, offer recommendations for cultivating empowerment and personal growth in the workplace, and share her strategies for balancing professional responsibilities with personal life.

Mayor Wu, elected last fall and serving since January 2024, brings a wealth of experience from her 12-year career as a journalist with KAKE and KWCH. As a Gore Scholar at WSU, she holds dual bachelor’s degrees in international business and integrated marketing communication. She has also contributed to the WSU Barton School of Business Dean’s Alumni Council and the WSU Alumni Association Board.

Among “25 Great Ways to Tighten Your Tush” recently published by AARP is the gluteal squeeze exercise. An eight-week study of the exercise performed by Dr. BJ Lehecka, associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, and Wichita State Doctor of Physical Therapy students was featured in the publication.

Join Campus Recreation in welcoming NCAA/NJCCA sport official and Wichita State alumnus, John Blazek, as he shares how to make officiating a lucrative business and where it can take you. All are welcome to hear him speak at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in 218 Hubbard Hall.

Blazek will talk about how officiating is a business, not a hobby, and is centered around people, and how Shockers can start officiating now through WSU intramural sports.

Blazek, who was the starting LB and 1975-76 MVP for the Shockers, is also the supervisor of officials for the D1, D2 National Junior College Basketball Tournament; current NCAA DII National coordinator and NJCAA National official consultant; and the former KCAC and KJCCC men’s basketball supervisor of officials.