Category: Events

Face Stuffers Food Wagon is joining the lineup at Wichita State’s food Truck Plaza 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, Aug. 11. You can get your meal to go or spread out on socially distanced picnic tables or green space.

All staff, instructors, and campus partners are invited to attend the August Academic Resources Conference which begins today, Aug. 9 through Aug. 12. The events are free, online and open to the campus community. One event each day this week will be offered in a HyFlex format so you can participate online or in-person 2-2:50 p.m. at Devlin Hall (room 010). Please email the Office of Instructional Resources  at OIR@wichita.edu if you require an accommodation to participate. The schedule for Aug. 9 is as follows:

• Meet Ultra! — 9:00-9:50 a.m.: This session covers what Ultra is, the timeline for rollout and the support available to instructors.  Hosted by Brad Katz from Blackboard.
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• Curriculum Mapping at the Program Level — 10-10:50 a.m.: This session is designed for department chairs and program directors. The basics of curriculum mapping at the program level will be covered, and there will be a discussion about the ways OIR can assist with the process and an explanation about how the Blackboard Goals tool can help. Presented by Carolyn Speer.
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• Meet the OIR Website — 11-11:50 a.m.: This session will show you what OIR offers and how to locate it. Presented by Carolyn Speer and John Hammer.
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• Adjunct and other Part-time Instructor Special Session —Noon-12:50 p.m.: Are you an adjunct, part-time instructor or graduate teaching assistant (GTA) at Wichita State? Join us for a conversation about the resources available to you. There will be a question and answer session as well. Presented by Carolyn Speer.
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• Getting Started with OER — 1-1:50 p.m.: Are you an instructor who would like to reduce costs for your students but are unsure about how to accomplish this? This session will show you how University Libraries can help you locate and use open educational resources (OER). Presented by Maria Sclafani and Victoria Koger.
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• HyFlex Session — 2-2:50 p.m.: HyFlex? Hybrid? F2F? What are the Options? What are the Reasons? What is the difference between HyFlex and Hybrid? Would you like to think about ways you can structure your classes for maximum flexibility? This session is for you. You are welcome to join us in person on campus in Devlin Hall  (room 010) or join the session online. The session will also be live-streamed via Zoom. Presented by Carolyn Speer.
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• The State of the Alternative Assessment Conversation in Higher E — 3:00-3:50 p.m.: Alternative assessment is a hot topic in higher education, but what is it, and what is its purpose? Come to this session to find out! Presented by Mark Porcaro.
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• A Conversation About Student Retention — 4-4:50 p.m.: What can instructors do to help students persist toward their degrees? Join this conversation with Lisa Garcia and Sarah Taylor.
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The Kansas Department of Education will host an Education Advocate Workshops from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at the WSU Eugene Hughes Metropolitan Complex. This free training is sponsored by the Wichita State Special Education faculty and is for individuals who are interested in becoming an education advocate. 

Monday Markets will continue 2:30-3:30 p.m. today at the Paradise Baptist Church parking lot located 17th and Oliver streets. Buy fresh and local produce, connect to community resources, get your blood pressure checked and more.

Upcoming Monday Market dates:

• Sept. 13: Braeburn Square, 21st and Oliver
• Oct. 11: Paradise Baptist Church, 17th and Oliver

The sixth annual EcoFest Wichita, featuring food, music, eco-activities, vendors, advocates and environmental art from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 7202 E. 21st Street North.

Ecofest Wichita is a family-friendly celebration designed to inspire and empower people to make a difference for the environment and promote eco-stewardship. This year will include Betty’s Place, an outdoor space for kids of all ages that explores the environment, and art, with a certified butterfly waystation and bee-friendly flower garden, stage, totems and more. The event will also include more than 40 exhibits, speakers, social action groups and vendors.

Admission is $3 ($2 if you bring a reusable water bottle or ride your bike to the event). Admission is free for children younger than 12. For more information, call 316-213-9719 or email wichitaecofest@gmail.com. 

Join KMUW’s Democracy on Tap at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 for a virtual discussion about navigating back-to-school in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel will also discuss the challenges teachers face and how students and families can cope 

You can view the discussion on KMUW’s Facebook page or at the EngageICT.org website. To submit a question email info@kmuw.org, or comment on the live Facebook video.

Wichita State’s Military and Veteran Services will host a celebration in honor of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 231st anniversary 3-4 p.m. Aug. 6 in Grace Wilke Hall (room 105).

The U.S. Coast Guard, founded Aug. 4, 1790, is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the country’s eight uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the U.S. military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its duties.

All students, faculty and staff are invited to share in the celebration.

Join Student Involvement for the 2021 Involvement Fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26 outside of the Rhatigan Student Center. All campus resources, student organizations and volunteer entities are invited to participate. 

For more information, email getinvolved@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.

All staff, instructors, and campus partners are invited to attend the  August Academic Resources Conference Aug. 9-12. The events are free, online and open to the campus community. One event each day this week will be offered in a HyFlex format so you can participate online or in-person 2-2:50 p.m. at Devlin Hall (room 010). Please email the Office of Instructional Resources  at OIR@wichita.edu if you require an accommodation to participate. The schedule for Aug. 11 is as follows:

• Excel: New in 365: Special Functions and Data Types — 9-9:50 a.m.: Join this session to learn about some new time saving new functions and features in Excel and Office 365. We will take an in depth look at the new Excel Data Types. This is a game-changing new ability in Excel that will dramatically transform your workbooks in an instant. We will also explore new user-friendly array functions that are only available in Office 365. Presented by Ali Levine.
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• Accessibility Update — 10-10:50 a.m.: All instructors are required to attend accessibility training each year. This session will fulfill that requirement and provide you with new and updated information. Presented by John Jones.
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• Inclusive Teaching Practices —11-11:50 a.m.: This session will introduce instructors to inclusive teaching practices for the classroom as well as showing where you can find more resources on the WSU website. Presented by Alicia Sanchez.
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•  Panel: Educational Technology Decisions at WSU — Noon-12:50 p.m.: Have you always wondered how educational technology decisions were made at WSU? This panel discussion will explain the processes that drive our choices and give participants an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns. The panel will be moderated by John Jones and include Carolyn Speer, Ryan Corcoran, and Mark Porcaro as well.
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• Library Services for Savvy Instructors — 1-1:50 p.m.: The University Libraries have so much. Do you know what resources and services are available to you for free? Come to this session to find out. Presented by Angie Paul.
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• HyFlex Session: Book Discussion with President Muma — 2-2:50 p.m.: This HyFlex session will be a discussion of the book, “Broke: The Racial Consequences of Underfunding Public Universities.” You can get the digital version of this book free through University Libraries here. Presented by President Rick Muma. This session can be joined in person in Devlin Hall (room 010) or synchronously online through Zoom.
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  • Short Article by Dr. Muma on the book “Broke”
  • University Libraries ebook access to “Broke”
• Classroom Management for Beginners — 3-3:50 p.m.: Are you new to teaching in a university environment? This session will address classroom management considerations and answer your questions about how to run a class. Presented by Carolyn Speer.
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• Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — 4-4:50 p.m.: Like most other colleges, Wichita State has seen an increase in the number of ASD students in the last few years. This session will introduce ways to support ASD students both in and out of the classroom. Presented by Trish Self.
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All staff, instructors, and campus partners are invited to attend the  August Academic Resources Conference Aug. 9-12. The events are free, online and open to the campus community. One event each day this week will be offered in a HyFlex format so you can participate online or in-person 2-2:50 p.m. at Devlin Hall (room 010). Please email the Office of Instructional Resources  at OIR@wichita.edu if you require an accommodation to participate. The schedule for Aug. 11 is as follows:

• Teams Meetings: New Updates, Tips, and Tricks — 9-9:50 a.m.: What is the difference between Teams Meetings and Zoom Meetings? As far as feature availability is concerned, it’s very little. In fact, in some cases, Teams now has the edge. Teams meetings have transformed dramatically in the last year, so if you haven’t checked in for a while, you won’t want to miss this session. Presented by Ali Levine.
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• Teaching Resources for You — 10-10:50 a.m.: There are so many resources to help instructors improve in the craft of teaching, but if you don’t know what they are or how to find them, it’s hard to benefit from them. This session will show you what the university has for you. Presented by Carolyn Speer.
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• Accessibility for Math and Science Courses — 11-11:50 a.m.: Math and science courses present special challenges in the area of accessibility. This session will introduce instructors to the methods to make their math and science courses accessible for all learners. Presented by Jay Castor.
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• Supporting Freedom of Expression on Campus panel —Noon-12:50 p.m.: Wichita State values and supports freedom of expression and this panel discussion will provide instructors and others with information about how to support FoE on our campus. This panel discussion will be led by President Rick Muma. It will also include Dr. Teri Hall, Student Affairs vice president, and Dr. Neal Allen — political science associate professor, department chair, undergraduate advisor, and WSU’s Washington D.C. and Topeka internship coordinator. This session will be live-streamed on YouTube.
  • Video, “Lean Into Difficult Conversations”
• Copyright Considerations for Teaching — 1-1:50 p.m.: Do you know the lay of the copyright landscape for education? This University Libraries sponsored event will help. Presented by Maria Sclafani and Jessica Pierpoint.
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•  HyFlex Session: You Can Afford Video! — 2-2:50 p.m.: Would you like to add a video to your university website, your course or on social media? Are you worried you don’t have the budget to do what you want? This session will show you how you have the budget to have a video. Come in person to Devlin Hall (room 010) or join synchronously online for this HyFlex session. Presented by John Jones.
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• Introduction to Panopto — 3-3:50 p.m.: Panopto is the university’s video creation and hosting solution. If you are unsure how to use it, this session is for you. Presented by Jay Minster from Panopto.
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