Category: Events and Recreation

The World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) is back for a semester of programming; visit the website to see the latest program and registration, which includes a three-course dinner at the Wichita Country Club. Usha Haley, Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business, asks those interested to also invite other faculty and students. The WTCouncil subsidizes students below cost as the board considers networking an important part of an education.

The next WTCouncil dinner program will be on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the Wichita Country Club and will feature insights from two WTCouncil board members: Edo Geromel (Cargill) and Ted Vlamis (Vlamis International Business Advisors) on “Operating in Mexico, Successful Strategies and Cautionary Tales.” For the first time in two decades, the United States buys more from Mexico than China, and this trend will only accelerate as supply chains continue to adjust (see the Financial Times article below). But, how much is really known about the U.S.’s neighbor to the south? Both speakers bring a world of experience to this event, so it hopes to see everyone there for a frank and free discussion.

The Financial Times recently invited Haley to write an MBA style teaching case for it dealing with current topics on supply chains, China and technology for use in graduate and executive programs, but also something that international executives (its main audience) may wish to consider. The case, “Supply Chains: When the Chips are Down” is available to read online. At the WTCouncil, it discusses these topics, and similar, and will continue to do so with the community’s help.

The WTCouncil also received a nice mention in EFMD’s Global Focus’s issue on Business School Internationalization in a Changing World, which was highlighted at the Barton School of Business’s dean’s meeting. The article, “Societal Impact through Sustainable Scholarship” is available to read online. With about 983 institutional members worldwide, including 30,000 management professionals, spanning 93 countries, EFMD is a global non-profit association devoted to management development and one of three major accrediting bodies for business schools.

As before, WTCouncil’s program begins with networking at 6 p.m. followed by the main dinner event at 6:30 p.m. Join it in the cutting-edge conversations at its town-meets-gown program at the Wichita Country Club. For more information, contact the WTCouncil at wtcouncil@wichita.edu with “WTCouncil program” in the subject line.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

Pee for Pizza is a sexual health awareness event that allows participants to test for sexually transmitted illnesses such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C and know their status at no additional charge. Pizza is also provided to participants.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

HealthHum (Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities) is meeting to discuss grant possibilities at 2 p.m. every Tuesday beginning Tuesday, Feb. 20 in 301 Lindquist Hall.

Anyone who’d like to find collaborators for health-related grant projects is welcome. Email susan.castro@wichita.edu with any questions.

Faculty and staff are invited to attend an Implicit Bias Session with speaker Crystal U. Davis — a dancer, movement analyst and critical race theorist whose current research explores implicit bias in dance through a critical theory lens — at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

The work of Davis, CLMA, has been renowned by a broad community of adjudicators and audiences from Donald McKayle to the royal family of Jodhpur, India.

Lunch will be provided for attendees. Be sure to register ahead of time as space is limited.

The session is coordinated by the Campus Climate Committee and sponsored by Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and the College of Fine Arts.

The Office of Special Programs (College Readiness and Retention Programs) is celebrating the National TRIO and GEAR UP Day 2024 at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16 in Woolsey Hall.

Wichita State has nine TRIO programs and two GEAR UP programs such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Veterans Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Centers and McNair programs. The celebration will include a presentations by Dr. Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, and a resilience and mental strength workshop by Hoan Do, American Ninja Warrior and national award winning motivational speaker.

TRIO and GEAR UP programs are comprehensive educational support services to help disadvantaged students succeed in higher education.

The Office of Admissions is hosting Shocker Legacy Day, an event to celebrate prospective students who are children of Wichita State faculty & staff or who are children of Wichita State alumni, Saturday, March 2.

During Shocker Legacy Day, students and guests can expect to hear from a current WSU parent, meet current legacy students, tour the campus and residence halls, and attend a Shocker basketball game.

The RSVP will close Feb. 27 or when the event reaches capacity. For questions, contact Nikky Bloomquist, recruitment event specialist, at nikky.bloomquist@wichita.edu.

Attend the “Recognizing Your Limiting Beliefs” workshop hosted virtually by the Office of Online & Adult Learning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20.

At the workshop, participants will learn to identify the limiting beliefs that may be holding them back and where they come from and using that knowledge to discover the best methods to overcome them. Leave the workshop with skills and empowering beliefs to achieve your goals.

Questions can be directed to Suzanne Bentley at suzanne.bentley@wichita.edu or 316-978-8406. If you would rather explore your limiting beliefs in person and one-on-one, contact Suzanne to schedule a time that works for you.

The spring faculty and staff meeting for the College of Engineering will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 in 123 Wallace Hall.

All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend for some important updates from Dr. Anthony Muscat, dean, College of Engineering. Topics include new personnel, budget information, enrollment, faculty hiring and some exciting new initiatives.

To conclude National Engineers Week, the College of Engineering is hosting a public 5k run/walk that is open to students, staff, faculty and community members. The 5k will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 on campus, with the 5k beginning and ending behind the John Bardo Center. Registration proceeds from the 5k and associated donations will go toward the College of Engineering Needs-Based Scholarship Fund.

Through Feb. 16, tickets are $15 for WSU students and $40 for WSU staff or faculty and community members. After Feb. 16, the registration costs will increase. Registration includes a free long-sleeve crewneck shirt, water and snacks at the event. Medals will be presented to the overall fastest participant, as well as the top three fastest participants in the students, staff/faculty and community members categories.

The 2024 inaugural STRIVE conference on March 22 is an opportunity for Wichita State staff to participate in professional development opportunities and to network with other Shockers.

Its goal is provide as much flexibility for staff to attend as possible, therefore the morning and afternoon sessions have been duplicated to accommodate more schedules. Information on the conference, RSVP link and other resources will be available on the Staff Senate Professional Development Conference webpage soon, so keep an eye out for more information.