Author: Caelin Bragg

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) is investing $2.5 million in Wichita State University, with $1.8 million earmarked as the lead gift to the Wichita Biomedical Campus. The remaining $700,000 will create two endowed Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas nursing scholarships in the WSU College of Health Professions.

“Most of the biggest moments in our lives are tied to health care in some way,” said Matt All, president and CEO of BCBSKS. “The Wichita Biomedical Campus will help make those moments better for Kansans by training the health care workers of the future and empowering them with the best tools and research. We’re thrilled to be a part of making it happen.”

The $1.8 million gift will go toward the remaining $16 million project cost and will ensure that clinical space is included in the $222 million Phase 1 of the Wichita Biomedical Campus construction. The inclusion of a clinic within the campus is an important element of providing applied learning for students while also increasing access to medical services.

Following work done in the area, the pathway between the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) and Jardine Hall has been reopened to foot traffic. Thank you for your understanding while the walkway was closed.

Students can head to the JCPenney Suit-Up event to save up to 45% off select career wear, shoes and accessories when you use the extra 30% off suit-up coupon available at the JCPenney Suit-Up event from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at JCPenney in Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg Dr. 

Make sure you bring your Shocker ID or number, or you can shop online by texting “SHOCKS” to 67292 to get your 30% off coupon.

Wichita State has released the names of the 3,865 students included in the fall 2024 semester Dean’s Honor Roll list. To be included on the honor roll, students must be a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours) and have at least a 3.5 grade point average on the 4.0 scale.

Temperatures are expected to drop throughout the week, so be sure that you are prepared to stay safe as you make your way on campus between classes.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment offers advice on how to avoid cold weather-related health issues:

• Wear appropriate clothing, such as: Hats, scarves or masks that cover face/mouth, water-resistant coats, gloves, several layers of loose-fitting clothing and water-resistant boots
• Pay special attention to most-affected body parts: Nose, ears, toes, cheeks, chin and fingers

Buildings on campus are open during the school day, so if you feel like you are experiencing any adverse effects from the weather, take a moment to warm up in a building as you make your way to class.

If you experience any health issues from the weather, you can contact Student Health Services (SHS) at student.health@wichita.edu or call 316-978-4792. SHS is located in the Steve Clark YMCA on campus.

For the Wednesday, Feb. 12 Shocker men’s basketball game, a number of lots in the vicinity of Charles Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking beginning at 3:30 p.m. During this time, signage will be in place alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes.

Anyone previously parked in these lots will need to move their cars by 3:30 p.m. Any unauthorized parking in a game day lot carries a $50 citation fine.

The 31st season of the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series presents its own producer and School of Music faculty member, Lynne Davis, in an organ recital on the Marcussen organ at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in Wiedemann Hall.

Davis, the Robert. L. Town Distinguished Professor of Organ, will present works by Marchand, Franck, Bach and Duruflé, with a special nod to France’s Marseillaise by Balbastre. Her popular “Conversation with the Artist” will be with the audience.

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we invite you to reach out to the many referenced resources in order to join the larger discussion of these topics on our campus.

What is the duration of the training?
The duration of the training is approximately 40 minutes.

When is the training deadline?
Feb. 28, 2025

How do I access the training?
Log into myWSU and click on the “Home” tab at the top. You should see the training link on the bottom left side of the screen. If you have trouble accessing the training, contact the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC) at ctac@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3186.

How do I know if I’ve completed the training?
In myWSU, got to the “Home” tab and look under “Title IX Training.” If you have completed the training already, it should tell you your completion time and date.

Thank you for your participation and for helping us to build the best campus possible. The CTAC office is now located in Shocker Success Center, room number 017.

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we invite you to reach out to the many referenced resources in order to join the larger discussion of these topics on our campus.

What is the duration of the training?
The duration of the training is approximately 40 minutes for employees, 40 minutes for graduate students and athletes and approximately 45 minutes for undergraduate students.

When is the training deadline?
Feb. 28, 2025

How do I access the training?
If you do not see the notification in your myWSU profile under the Faculty/Staff or Home tabs, you can access the training through the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC) website (wichita.edu/ctac). Scroll down to 2024-2025 Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Training and select your training. Only select the training that applies to you.

How do I know if I’ve completed the training?
In myWSU, got to the “Home” tab and look under “Title IX Training.” If you have completed the training already, it should tell you your completion time and date.

Thank you for your participation and for helping us to build the best campus possible. The CTAC office is now located in 017 Shocker Success Center.

For more information or if you have any questions or issues accessing the training, contact CTAC at 316-978-3186 or ctac@wichita.edu.

Connie Morris, retired Elliott School of Communication faculty member, passed away Feb. 4. Morris was with Wichita State for more than 35 years before retiring in 2012, but she continued to teach until 2017.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 at College Hill United Methodist Church, 2930 E. 1st St. N.