Yellow image with black font "Retirement Party Honoring Sonya Cotton with gratitude for her 30 years of service and exemplary work in the Regisitrar's Office at Wichita State University.

Celebrate Sonya Cotton at retirement party

June 1, 2022 — Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the career of Sonya Cotton at a retirement party 2-4 p.m. today, June 3 at 142 Rhatigan Student Center. Comments will begin at 2:30 p.m. Masks are recommended for this event.
KMUW 89.1. Literary Feast. Emma Straub This Time Tomorrow.

KMUW’s June Literary Feast Book is ‘This Time Tomorrow’

June 1, 2022 — The next KMUW Literary Feast will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at KMUW. Dinner will be provided by Public. Literary Feast is KMUW's monthly book club, featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For May, the staff has selected "This Time Tomorrow" by Emma Straub.
Please join U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Program Manager, Dr. Eileen Chant, on June 28 from 1 to 2 PM CT in a free webinar as she presents a deep dive into the DOE SBIR/STTR Programs. DOE SBIR/STTR provides early-stage, nondilutive R&D funding for small businesses to develop their technology and commercialize it. Join us to learn about the surprising breadth of topics funded by DOE SBIR/STTR! Additionally, the Dr. Chant will discuss how to access DOE SBIR/STTR application and awardee assistance programs, what you need to be considering now regarding commercialization and the power of partnering. The presentation will be followed by Q&A from the audience and a limited number of pre-registered appointments to meet privately (one-on-one) with Dr. Chant.

Join DOE SBIR and STTR webinar June 28

May 31, 2022 — Are you an innovator with an early-stage technology that has commercial potential? Join Dr. Eileen Chant, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (STTR) program manager, 1-2 p.m. June 28 for a free webinar about DOE SBIR and STTR programs. Registration is required to attend.
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Research workshops focus on grant proposals

May 25, 2022 — Fran Cook, from the Wichita State Office of Research, will host two virtual workshops for faculty and staff about how to improve writing grant proposals.
Ulrich Museum of Art. Summer 2022 Exhibition Opening Party. Thursday, May 26th, 5-8 P.M. Free and open to all. ulrich.wichita.edu.

Ulrich Museum of Art party celebrates summer exhibits

May 23, 2022 — The Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State University campus invites you to celebrate its latest suite of exhibitions at its Summer Exhibition Opening Party from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26.
Webinars for Small Business. Take your business to the next level with no cost webinars to start or propel your business. FUNDED IN PART THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. ALL KANSAS SBDC PROGRAMS OR CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS ARE EXTENDED TO THE PUBLIC ON A NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WILL BE MADE IF REQUESTED AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE. CONTACT MARCIA STEVENS, WHO CAN BE REACHED AT 5015 EAST 29TH ST N, WICHITA, KS 67220 PHONE: 316-978-3193.

Webinars to help you start or grow your business

May 23, 2022 — Join the Kansas SBDC for no-cost small business webinars. 
JUNETEENTH ICT PARADE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN | Register at coreofwichita.org/juneteenth-ict | Armband required to be in parade | DATE: 10AM, SAT 18 JUNE 2022

Register for Juneteenth ICT Parade June 18

May 20, 2022 — The next Juneteenth ICT Parade will take place sy10 a.m. Saturday, June 18 beginning at the historic McAdams Park. The Juneteenth ICT Parade is an annual celebration during Juneteenth in Wichita, where everyone comes together to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. 

Lunch and learn: What is the Process Communication Model?

May 20, 2022 — Bring your lunch and learn about the Process Communication Model (PCM) at noon July 19 via Zoom. During the event, Cy Rogers, Community Engagement Institute certified PCM trainer, will explain the model and how to might utilize it. This webinar is free to all faculty, staff and Innovation Campus partners. Registration is required. PCM is the premier tool for decoding human interactions. It helps people adapt their communication style to match others and contribute to a world that leverages differences for the better.
Academic Resources Conference, May 23-27, 2022

Today’s ARC has what you need

May 18, 2022 — Today is the fourth day of the Academic Resources Conference (ARC) at Wichita State. The ARC is a free and virtual conference for instructors of all ranks (including graduate teaching assistants and adjunct instructors) and student-facing staff. Today's events include the following:
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Join retirement reception for Randall Fooshee

May 18, 2022 — Please come and help the Media Resources Center (MRC) and Wichita State thank Randall Fooshee for 23 years of service at a ceremony 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at the MRC lobby. Fooshee worked as the media classroom coordinator at the MRC.