Shocker Blast: Friday, Dec. 1, 2023

News

You (or your parents) may be eligible for a 2023 Higher Education Tax Credit

The Wichita State Accounts Receivable Office would like to inform students that the IRS requires WSU to report all tuition charges with a valid social security number and legal name. To be eligible for the 2023 Higher Education Tax Credit, you must have your SSN on file with WSU by Dec. 31, 2023.

Please complete the W-9S form by logging into your myWSU portal, going to myFinances tab, under Accounts Receivable Links click on “Provide your SSN to WSU with the W-9S form.” Please return within seven days by mail to: WSU Accounts Receivable, 1845 Fairmount Box 38, Wichita, KS 67260-0038. Accounts Receivable recommends students protect their private information by not emailing this form.

For questions, contact Accounts Receivable at wsuaccountsreceivable@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3333 for assistance.

Events and Recreation

‘Midnight Studio’ exhibition on view in McKnight Art Center Nov. 29-Dec. 4

On view from Nov. 29 to Dec. 4 throughout all three floors of McKnight Art Center’s west side, Tanna Burchinal’s Studio Tools and Presentation students’ final exhibition, “Midnight Studio,” serves as a catalyst, fostering shared inspiration that illuminates the diverse experiences of young artists navigating the delicate balance between self-discovery and societal norms.

The exhibition offers diverse creative lenses within the 21st century, showcasing a broad spectrum of perspectives created through differing media and innovations.

ShiftSpace invites community to participatory performance Dec. 1

ShiftSpace hopes everyone will join it for a participatory performance entitled “Remembrances” from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at Fisch Haus, 524 S. Commerce St.

“Remembrances” is about remembering those lost, and ShiftSpace encourage everyone to participate. Participants should bring a photocopy of a loved one who have passed to add to a paper quilt that will be made throughout the event. “Remembrances” is inspired by the NAMES Project and is a celebration of loved ones, unity and memory.

Refreshments will be served.

Film that captures refugee family as they flee for safety will screen at CAC Theater

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, “Where We Belong: Refugee Stories from Wichita,” on display in the Beren Gallery at the Ulrich Museum through Dec. 7, join a film screening of “Midnight Traveler” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 in the CAC Theater.

Hassan Fazili and his family seek asylum when he is threatened by the Taliban in this powerful documentary that shows the hardships experienced by one refugee family as they flee for safety, making the film along the way. Presented in partnership with PBS Kansas.

Shockers invited to Coloring with Conduct event Dec. 4, 7

Come de-stress with Student Conduct and Community Standards at its Coloring with Conduct event from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 in the Shocker Hall lobby or from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 in The Suites lobby.

This event can help take your mind off of finals with a fun and relaxing space to color to your hearts content. Students are invited to bring their own coloring pages, or use one of the many pages provided to use.

Join Shocker Financial Wellness at coffee chat

With the final weeks of classes, join Shocker Financial Wellness for a financial coffee chat to start off the day. Stop by any time from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4 at the Woolsey Hall Cargill Cafe or on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks. Connect with the Shocker Financial Wellness team and ask any questions about finances for a $5 coupon for coffee.

Learn more about Shocker Financial Wellness

Join Student Activities Council for Elf movie experience Dec. 6

Join the Student Activities Council for an Elf movie experience from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 in the CAC Theater. Enjoy elf bingo, the “World’s Best Coffee” bar and Build-A-Friend penguins. Open to WSU students, faculty, staff and guests.

About the movie:

Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.

Join Society of Public Historians for its annual end of year celebration

Attend the annual end of the year party from the Society of Publish Historians to celebrate another successful journey around the sun at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 in Fiske Hall.

Officer elections will be held during this time, and Mexican-themed dishes will be served to celebrate.

Spectrum LGBTQ & Allies is hosting a Winter Drag Show

Join Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies for its annual Winter Drag Show from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

Student performers are invited to the stage for a chance to show off their talents and start off the holiday season. The theme is winter/holiday theme so get ready for a night of fun, music and talented performances.

Bring holiday cheer for an amazing evening while supporting local drag performers. Admission to the event is $3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

Hearing aid users invited to participate in research study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate hearing aid users’ benefit from their hearing aids, with the goal to identify factors that relate to satisfaction with hearing aids.

Participants will complete a hearing test, a cognitive screener, a test of hearing aid function, a questionnaire of hearing aid benefit and a task where listeners must detect pitch differences in sounds. Participation is expected to last about one and a half to two hours and will take place at the Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language Hearing Clinic.

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:

Participants must be age 18 years or older
Must have hearing loss
Must be a current hearing aid user

Compensation is not provided. Participants will receive a free hearing test. Those interested in participating in the study can contact Dr. Benjamin Kirby, benjamin.kirby@wichita.edu.

Kudos

Medical Laboratory Sciences students place eighth in national Cell Bowl competition

Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) students recently placed eighth in Cell Bowl 2023, an interactive competition between more than 65 Medical Laboratory Sciences programs nationwide. The program tests students’ knowledge of blood cell morphology through the app CellAtlas and challenges students to correctly identify 30 cells in one minute or less (while also preparing them for lecture tests, laboratory practicals and the board certification exam).

The competition culminated with Wichita State MLS students winning the Second Chance Showdown for the Junior Varsity league and placing eighth in the nation. Special congratulations to Mackenzie Monteith who won the number eight spot by perfectly identifying 30 cells in 30 seconds.

We are proud of our MLS students.