Author: Caelin Bragg

Join the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Mechanical Engineering for a seminar at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 in 211 Engineering Building. The seminar features Anne Dowling, Wichita State alumna and current Ph.D. candidate at the University of Notre Dame, speaking on “Tides: A Unique Contributor to the Fog Lifecycle.”

Marine sea fog is defined as regions of suspended water droplets over shallow oceans away from coastal influence that reduce the visibility to less than one kilometer. Even though highly prevalent and extensively researched, it remains an enigma to scientists and subsequently is difficult to predict with weather models. To that end, the Fog and Turbulence Interactions in the Marine Atmosphere (FATIMA) Project launched two field campaigns: the Grand Banks off the coast of Novia Scotia (FATIMA-GB) and the Yellow Sea off the coast of South Korea (FATIMA-YS). During FATIMAYS (June 20 to July 9, 2023) there was a long-lasting fog event from 9:21 p.m., UTC, July 2 to 11:04 p.m. UTC July 03. The seminar will focus not only on the atmospheric conditions that allowed for fog formation of this event, but also the contribution of tidal activity through turbulent mixing. It will also shine a light on how mechanical engineering and similar disciplines can provide a foundation for studying the world around us.

The Jo Zakas Musical Theatre Incubator Program presents, “Express,” an immersive musical by Arri Simon (composer) and Janine McGuire (lyricist), at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Welbacher Theatre at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. “Express” is a transportive new musical that unfolds entirely within the bustling confines of the New York City subway on a real-time subway ride. Set against the backdrop of pivotal moments from World War II through the turn of the 21st century, the show traces the journeys of three generations of an American family navigating personal and cultural change.

Originally conceived as a triptych of site-specific musicals staged inside historic subway cars at the New York Transit Museum, the piece has been re-imaged as a unified 75-minute one-act which can be staged in any non-proscenium space. The original score, inspired by the eras spanned in the show, takes the audience on a musical journey from Golden-Era Broadway to ’60s folk and gospel to early hip-hop and millennial pop.

This ensemble-driven piece explores themes of family, identity and the transformative power of everyday moments. With a big heart at its core, “Express” invites audiences to immerse themselves in the heart of New York City’s subway system and reflect on resilience, connection and the shared experiences that shape our lives.

Purchase tickets from the box office or call 316-978-3233. Students at WSU can get a ticket at no additional charge with their Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association.

The previous foundation on the site has been mostly removed from the location, and the hole has been partially filled back in with dirt. Next steps are to remove the side foundations around the perimeter the hole.

Electrical work will continue along English Street, and pile drilling on the site is scheduled to begin Sept. 23.

You can watch a live broadcast of the construction online at: bigview.ai/wichitabiomedicalcampusliveview.

Shockers, friends and the Wichita Community are invited to join in on the annual Shocktoberfest Parade Oct. 5, whether it be with a custom float or by gathering your group of friends or colleagues to walk, dance or stroll in the parade.

Register now to join the parade. Student organizations can register for free; offices, businesses and individuals can register for $20. Contact Joshua Woods at joshua.woods@wichita.edu for more information.

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.”

Join Campus Recreation for its annual 5K Pumpkin Run Oct. 19 on campus. The 5K will be held from 9 to 10:30 p.m.

Participants will receive a free Pumpkin Run T-shirt, and everyone who crosses the finish line will receive a finisher medal. Registration for the 5K Pumpkin Run is $37 through Oct. 17, so sign up now. Get a personal referral code to sign up your friends, family and/or coworkers, and if five people sign up with the code, you get $15 off your race fee.

Additionally, signups are also open for the Little Pumpkin Fun Run 1K and Virtual 5K events:

• The Little Pumpkin Fun Run 1K, which is from 10:19 to 10:45 a.m. Oct. 19, is designed for children 10 years old or younger. Signups cost $19 through Oct. 17.
• The Virtual 5K registration is $40 and allows participants to run from anywhere. Registration ends Oct. 2.

Hiring managers and department admins can attend a series of upcoming WuHire training sessions tailored for those with active job postings or who have posted positions within the last six months. These sessions are divided into two, two-hour sessions that will enhance your understanding of the new talent management system, WuHire, which goes live Oct. 7.

As a key stakeholder in the hiring process, hiring manager and department admin participation is crucial to ensure they are up to date with the latest tools and best practices for managing recruitment and onboarding effectively. Those who do not currently have positions posted or have not hired benefit eligible or non-benefit eligible team members in the past six months, are asked to attend one of the ongoing monthly training events after the system goes live.

Week one:

• Session one: Creating requisitions and recruitment workflow
  • Sept. 16: 8:30-10:30 a.m. in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room; and 2 to 4 p.m. virtual via Microsoft Teams
  • Sept. 17: 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. in 314 RSC, Venters Room
• Session two: Offers and onboarding
  • Sept. 18: 8:30-10:30 a.m. in 261 RSC, Olive Room; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. in 203 RSC, Lancelot Room
  • Sept. 19: 9:30-11:30 a.m. in 314 RSC, Venters Room; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. virtual via Microsoft Teams
• Dual sessions
  • Sept. 20: 9:30-11:30 a.m. in 265 RSC, Lucas Room – session one; and 2-4 in 265 RSC, Lucas Room – session two

Week two:

• Session one: Creating requisitions and recruitment workflow
  • Sept. 23: 9:30-11:30 a.m. virtual Microsoft Teams; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. in 203 RSC, Lancelot Room
  • Sept. 24: 9:30-11:30 a.m. in 319 RSC, McKay Room; and 2-4 p.m. in 319 RSC, McKay Room
• Session two: Offers and onboarding
  • Sept. 25: 8:30-10:30 a.m. in 203 RSC, Lancelot Room; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. virtual via Microsoft Teams
  • Sept. 26: 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. in 313 RSC, Prairie Room
• Dual sessions
  • Sept. 27: 9:30-11:30 a.m. in 319 RSC, McKay Room – session one; and 2-4 p.m. in 319 RSC, McKay Room – session two 

How to sign up:

• Log in to myTraining via myWSU
• Select the session(s) that best fit your schedule.
• Space is limited, so timely sign-up is essential

To view updates regarding WuHire, save and follow our SharePoint Site WuHire (sharepoint.com)

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, reach out to lauren.coulter@wichita.edu.

The annual remembrance of Memorial ’70 will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the memorial sculpture at the university entrance at Memorial Drive and Hillside. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the lobby of Duerksen Fine Arts Center across from the memorial. The Shocker ’70 Room in 202 Rhatigan Student Center will also be open for visitors.

The ceremony will honor the 31 people — WSU football players, administrators, supporters and flight crew — who died in the crash in Colorado.

Those interested in making a tax-deductible contribution in memory of the crash victims can give to the Football ’70 Memorial Scholarship, the only endowed scholarship at WSU dedicated in collective memory to those who died in the tragedy. The scholarship is awarded each year to a student of any major with at least a 3.00 GPA who demonstrates financial need. Contributions can be made through the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, KS 67260-0002, for the Football ’70 Memorial Scholarship. Contributions also may be made online.

Wichita State’s Adult Learner Community and Connections program continues to be a national example for helping students transition to college life, which was once again highlighted in Inside Higher Ed alongside other peer universities.

Mark your calendars now: At 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, Chris Wright — founder, CEO and chairman of Liberty Energy, and the fall 2024 entrepreneur-in-residence at the Barton School of Business — will deliver a keynote presentation, “Empowering Global Communities: The Transformative Role of Energy in Bettering Human Lives,” as part of the prestigious James Schwartz Lecture Series.

Join the keynote at 3:30 p.m. in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. Doors open at 3 p.m. Stick around after the keynote for a signing and reception in the Woolsey Hall Atrium. This is an event for anyone looking to gain insights from a leader revolutionizing the global energy industry — and share with your students, colleagues and networks. The upcoming keynote event is free and open to public. RSVP now to secure your spot.