Wichita State University Yard Show

Get ready to mark your calendars for the event of the year. The annual yard show is back and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. This year will be a collaboration with National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Cultural Greek Council (CGC) to bring the community a show it won’t want to miss.

Get ready to witness the amazing talents and skills of WSU’s sororities and fraternities at 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Shocker Hall courtyard.

Shocker Rowing S'mores and Oars August 28 5-7 pm

Join Shocker Rowing for an evening full of fun on the downtown Arkansas River with S’mores and Oars from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. The event is available at no additional charge with a Shocker ID and $20 for anyone without a Shocker ID.

Boats and Bikes will provide yard games, s’mores, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and pedal boats. Shocker Rowing will offer a “Learn 2 Row with Shocker Rowing” demonstration teaching anyone how to row on the Arkansas River, and fishing will be available through Wildlife and Fisheries.

Career Connection Root Beer Kegger. Shocker Career Accelerator

Join the Shocker Career Accelerator for the Career Connection Root Beer Kegger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 on the lawn east of Hubbard Hall. Grab a hot dog, an ice-cold root beer (while supplies last) and chat with employers to learn about their organizations. Connecting with employers in this casual environment is a great way to make initial connections and learn more about their organizations.

Don’t forget to bring your Shocker ID for entry. You can leave the formal attire behind because the dress code for this event is casual. Register and view employer list, and let others know about the Root Beer Kegger.

For questions, contact the Shocker Career Accelerator at 316-978-3688 or SCA@wichita.edu; visit in-person in the Marcus Welcome Center, Suite 139; or learn more on the Shocker Career Accelerator website.

Interested in becoming a prevention ambassador? Suicide Prevention Substance Misuse Prevention Sexual Assault Prevention Mental Wellness Promotion. HOPE Services #WSUWeSupportU

Over the past several years, Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services has developed and grown the peer educator Prevention Ambassador applied learning program. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to develop leadership, community outreach and human services skills, while also serving as change agents in promoting health, wellness and mental health awareness in the community. Ambassadors are dedicated to decreasing mental health stigma and empowering other students to engage in behaviors that promote holistic wellness.

HOPE Services is taking final applications for the program this week. Students who accept the position are eligible for a zero-credit internship. Including the weekly meetings 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, there is a time commitment of three hours per week.

BIOKANSAS, Improving Productivity and Time Management, Kendra Christman, BioKansas August 30th 2024 9:00-10:30 AM via Zoom, Links & more: www.wichita.edu/pds

Join the Graduate School and Kendra Christman of BioKansas for a one-hour virtual professional development session at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Discover effective time management techniques, task prioritization strategies and goal-setting with personalized plans.

Bring a copy of your schedule to maximize the session’s benefits and increase productivity.

Do you know what Academic Integrity means, or are you interested in learning more about it at Wichita State to ensure your semester goes smoothly?

Student Conduct & Community Standards has created a video discussing what Academic Integrity is at Wichita State University. The short three minute video will supplement what is already discussed in your syllabi for all your classes. The video can be found on the SCCS website.

For questions regarding this video, reach out to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu.

Do you teach a course at Wichita State and interested in sharing more information regarding Academic Integrity?

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) has created a video discussing what Academic Integrity is in the hopes that faculty may share the three minute video in their classes or post it to Blackboard.

The intent behind the video is to supplement what may already be covered in your syllabus and raise awareness regarding Academic Integrity at Wichita State. The video can be found on the SCCS website.

For questions regarding this video, reach out to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu.

President Rick Muma; Honors alumni Rachel Tuck and Andrew Longhofer; Clark Shultz, mayor of Lindsborg, Kansas; Shirley Lefever, executive vice president and provost; Kimberly Engber, dean of the Cohen Honors College at the 10-year proclamation

To commemorate 10 years of the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College, faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends gathered for the Honors Eras Celebration at Wichita State University Aug. 24.

As part of the festivities, Clark Shultz, the mayor of Lindsborg, Kansas — hometown of Emory Lindquist, former president of Wichita State — presented a proclamation from the city of Lindsborg celebrating Wichita State University, the Honors Program that was named after Lindquist, and the Cohen Honors College.

The day of celebration began with a Connection Brunch — where honors alumni could network and mingle with other honors college members — and campus highlight tours, ending in the Honors Eras Celebration. The celebration included a student research showcase, an interactive journey through each Honors era and remarks from Kimberly Engber, dean of the Cohen Honors College; President Rick Muma; Shirley Lefever, executive vice president and provost; and Mayor Shultz.

The honors program began at Wichita State in 1957, making it one of the earliest established in the country, and was named after Lindquist in 1978. The program officially became an Honors College and established the Honors Baccalaureate degree in 2014 and was later named after Dorothy and Bill Cohen.

“Our university has the rich sense of belonging to the past, and the exciting feeling that the future is heavy with the promise of better things,” said Lindquist in his 1963, The Idea of a University, speech. “It is a place where the present is sometimes a difficult reality but it harbors great dreams about the future.”

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Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for an exploration of its newest Ulrich50 exhibitions on display this fall from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Ulrich Museum. The latest exhibitions on display: Dream Machine: Fantasy, Surreality, and Play; [RE]POSE: Leisure Bodies and Empowered Postures; and Ulrich Co-Lab Phase 2.

Engage with artists and art fans and enjoy food, music by Kylie Brown and Josué Estrada and art-themed fun. Everyone is welcome.

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The faculty Ombuds program assists with conflict resolution at Wichita State. The Ombudspersons listen, guide and facilitate communication to help navigate disputes with fairness. They’re not advocates, but seek equitable solutions.

Visit the Faculty Senate’s website for a list of Ombudspersons and consider reaching out before a concern reaches a crisis point.