Year: 2024

Join us 3-4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons for a workshop to walk you through the entire literature review process. Learn how to conduct comprehensive research, synthesize various perspectives, and present your findings clearly.

This workshop is designed to help you:

• Efficiently manage and organize your research
• Build a strong foundation for your academic papers
• Save time and reduce the stress of writing a literature review

Improve your research skills and make your academic work more manageable.

Learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar

The Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs is inviting faculty and staff to nominate undergraduate students they believe will make outstanding transition mentors (TMs). TMs play a vital role in guiding, supporting and motivating incoming Shockers throughout summer orientation programs and the fall semester.

A nomination holds the potential to significantly impact the academic journey and future success of new Shockers. Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 30 and applications will open Oct. 1.

Nominate a student. Contact Kaelyn Hannah at kaelyn.hannah@wichita.edu for any questions.

Men’s basketball head coach, Paul Mills, invites the public to attend an open practice at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 inside Charles Koch Arena. There is no cost to attend.

This will be an opportunity to get a first look at the team while those interested in season tickets can speak directly with sales representatives to scout out seats for the upcoming year.

WSU faculty and staff are eligible to receive discounts on select season tickets. If you are interested in season tickets in the upcoming year, email Ben Bjorkgren in the Shocker Ticket Office at bbjorkgren@goshockers.com.

To show its appreciation for your work at WSU, Shocker volleyball offers faculty and staff admission at no additional charge to the Shocker volleyball match against Cal Poly at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 when they show their Shocker ID to the Charles Koch Arena ticket office.

There’s also still time to purchase faculty and staff discounted season tickets. Get yours today for only $55; immediate family is subject to receive the discounted offer as well. Visit the ticket office or call 316-978-3267 to purchase season tickets.

Admissions is partnering with PowerPrep Inc. to offer a series of ACT Workshops, the first being scheduled for Oct. 5. These classes allow high school students to develop successful strategies for taking the ACT. Most students who participate see an increase of three to five points on their ACT scores. The cost of the course is $75, lunch is provided.

Later dates to participate in an ACT workshop are Feb. 1 and June 9.

Are you a passionate Fine Art student seeking to connect with leading employers and build valuable networks within the vibrant and dynamic creative world?

Look no further than the Fine Arts Career Mixer, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 19 on the second floor of the McKnight Art Center, for an opportunity for you to engage with representatives from diverse creative fields, ranging from art, graphic design, entertainment, music, journalism and more. Immerse yourself in discussions with these industry professionals, exploring their work, understanding their companies and discovering potential full-time, part-time or internship positions they might offer and positions they currently have available.

The Fine Arts Career Mixer goes beyond the conventional career fair, providing a unique and enriching experience. By participating, you can gain invaluable insights into your career possibilities while following your artistic passion. Don’t miss this chance to engage in meaningful conversations and pave the way for a rewarding and fulfilling career journey.

From Sept 23 through Sept 27, the Zeta Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host a virtual popcorn fundraiser. Everything is online, all you need to do is order and the popcorn will be sent straight to your door.

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids. Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services is presenting DCCCA’s one-hour naloxone administration course 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 in 257 Rhatigan Student Center, Ashton/Bridges Room.

This training equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to an overdose crisis using naloxone and other available resources. Students can sign up online on the HOPE Services website and staff/faculty can register via myTraining.

The Office of International Education will be moving to its new location in the lower level of the Shocker Success Center Friday, Sept. 20. The office will be closed beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 and will reopen Monday, Sept. 23.

Join the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for its next in-person fall 2024 colloquium series talk, which will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in 224 McKinley Hall.

The department will host Dr. Beat Vögeli, University of Colorado, who will present a seminar titled “Biomolecular NMR in an AI Era: Functional Dynamics in Proteins and RNA.”