Physics Seminar Series talk to feature grad student Jarred Novak

The next WSU Physics Seminar Series talk will feature WSU’s own Jarred Novak at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 in 128 Jabara Hall. Novak’s talk is titled “Nudar, A Neutrino Directional Sensitive Detector.”

Challenge yourself during the F45 playoffs

Head to the Heskett Center on Dec. 2 and compete individually or on a team of four as you test yourself across 10 stations. Complete as many reps as possible to be champion and earn some awesome prizes.

Test yourself across 10 stations, 45 seconds of work, and 15 seconds of rest. Stations include rowing, bench hop, push-up knee tuck, lateral hop, box jump and burpee, pull-ups, squat press, Russian twist, dead ball over-the-shoulder throw, and sprint and lateral hop.

Save the date for the Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for WSU faculty and staff to be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Jan. 26 in the Rhatigan Student Center.. Strategic Communications staff photographed at Braeburn Square.

Save the date for the annual Strategic Communications seminar  

The seventh annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for WSU faculty and staff will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Jan. 26 in the RSC Ballroom (third floor).

Attendees may choose to attend three of six sessions. Gain additional insights, tools and tips to help you improve your marketing and communication efforts.

RSVP information coming soon.

Destress for finals with the prevention ambassadors

Come join the prevention ambassadors in destressing for finals! We will have DIY study buddies, friendship bracelets, relaxing study music, free swag and mental health resources. This event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at the RSC Groover Lounge near the information booth.

Human Performance Studies invites campus to chili cook-off

The WSU campus is invited as faculty and staff salute Human Performance students during a chili cook-off, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Heskett Center lobby.

Sample some great chili, vote for your favorite overall favorite, and see which student and faculty/staff wins the Judge’s Choice Award. Bring a minimum of one non-perishable food item for a local food bank or a $2 donation, and join us for a great treat.

Coloring with Conduct, Wednesday, December 7, 10am-11am, Shocker Hall Multipurpose Room

Relax, destress during Coloring with Conduct event

Please join Student Conduct and Community Standards for Coloring with Conduct from 10-11 a.m. Dec. 7 in the Shocker Hall Multipurpose Room. This event is a part of De-Stress Fest and will feature fun coloring pages as well as snacks and drinks.

KMUW 89.1. Literary Feast. Wednesday, December 21. Celeste Ng. Our Missing Hearts.

KMUW’s December Literary Feast: ‘Our Missing Hearts’ by Celeste Ng

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For December we’re reading “Our Missing Hearts” by Celeste Ng.

“‘Our Missing Hearts’ shows us the perils of unchecked patriotism and the power of empathy and love. Don’t be surprised if, like ‘Little Fires Everywhere,’ it moves in short order to the big or little screen.” — Suzanne Perez, KMUW Book Review

We’ll meet in person at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Dinner is provided by Public.

ISLA hosts clothing swap

The Intersectional Student Leftist Association is hosting a clothing swap on Dec. 1 in RSC Room 261. Students will be able to bring clothing they no longer want and take whatever clothes they need.

Boxes are located in the RSC North and East Lobby, the Ablah Library, and the Shocker Hall Main Lobby for anyone who would like to donate to our drive. All clothing is free, and everyone is welcome to come.

If you would like to donate some clothing, here are a few rules to consider:

  • Please do not bring any used underwear or socks, for sanitary reasons.
  • If possible, please wash the clothes prior to donating them.
  • Check your clothes for bedbugs prior to donation.
  • Please only donate clothing in decent condition.
  • Finally, please place your donations in a plastic bag before putting them in our box.

Thank you to everyone who considers donating clothing items and we hope to see you all there!

A group of four students smiling at the camera and dressed up to give an open house presentation of their alarm clock prototype. Their tri-fold board is red and titled Wakey Wakey Alarm Clock and details their desigin process.

First-year seminar projects showcased at JBC

More than 50 exciting research projects from first-year students will be on display from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 in the John Bardo Center lobby for the Shocker Design Experience Fall Showcase. This come-and-go event is free and open to the public.

Students from majors across campus have been learning the design thinking process, a human-centered design method for innovation that focuses on empathy as a way to understand the user and design to meet their needs. Students had to identify a customer in the community and design for their needs. Customers include the Orpheum Theater, Wichita Public Library, and other businesses and organizations.

Many teams will continue on in the spring semester to turn their research into an applied project that they will deliver to customers and pitch at the Koch Innovation Challenge in May.

Writing Now/Reading Now with Ariana Reines canceled

The Ulrich Museum of Art regrets to announce that the Writing Now/Reading Now event with Ariana Reines, WSU’s 2022 Distinguished Visiting Poet, has been canceled. The reading by the award-winning poet and playwright was scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Beren Gallery at the Ulrich. The event will not be rescheduled.