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The U.S. Army Aviation enterprise is collaborating with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to develop an AH-64 Apache Digital Twin in a contract that kicked off with a ribbon-cutting event on campus.

The Apache Digital Twin program follows the UH-60 Black Hawk Digital Twin, which involves the disassembly and scanning of an existing helicopter to create 3D models. It’s a tedious process but one that is necessary to continue moving the aviation enterprise from its current 2D document-driven engineering practices to the institutionalized use of modern 3D digital engineering practices, to supporting the transition to Future Vertical Lift’s entirely digital design, and to sustaining the enduring fleet.

“We have to speed up the Army’s transition to 3D digital engineering practices,” said Maj. Gen. Walter “Wally” Rugen, director for the Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team. “The aviation enterprise needs to start now establishing the processes, tools, and training methods required to transition and cultivate a relevant workforce from the industrial age to the digital era.”

Wichita State University will be included as part of PBS’ “Roadtrip Nation,” and Shocker students are encouraged to apply to be a part of the show.

“Roadtrip Nation” will be teaming up with Wichita’s Workforce Alliance, USD 259 and WSUTech to explore southcentral Kansas on the show’s mission to “capture empowering stories that give you the confidence and tools to find a career that matters to you.”

Students who are interested can apply at the link below. For questions, reach out to Trish Gandu at trish.gandu@wichita.edu. The deadline for applications is Aug. 14.

The City of Wichita has announced the award of $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support Wichita State University’s Office of Innovation and New Ventures’ formation of the Small Business Digital Transformation (SBDT) Program, which will address technology gaps in the local business ecosystem.

Small businesses were hit hardest during the pandemic. A vast majority of small businesses are in-person businesses with storefronts that sell food or merchandise or are service industries where there is significant face-to-face interaction. Most of these businesses were unable to operate as usual during the pandemic, and many were forced to shut down.

“If these businesses had access to tech talent and resources to shift to a digital platform, they not only could have survived but possibly thrived and competed against large corporations that had the financial means to pivot to digital quickly,” said Dr. Jeremy Patterson, executive director of Office of Innovation and New Ventures.

All your favorite student center dining locations are accepting cash once again.

Outside the RSC, Shocker Dining and the new Cargill Cafe in Woolsey Hall (once open) will also accept cash along with dining dollars, and credit and debit cards.

WSU Dining Services is hoping this small change will make a big difference for its guests.

The RSC Shocker Store location will now be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, starting Aug. 6. The Braeburn Square location’s Saturday hours will remain from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hours of operation can be found at wichita.edu/rschours.

The Office of Disability Services will be closed all today, Aug. 3, due to training. If you need anything, please email disability.services@wichita.edu.

The College of Health Professions’ High School Advisory Council hosted its first health science teacher’s workshop.

The workshop featured cutting-edge health science and biomechanical technology presentations, hands-on experiences with the new human cardiorespiratory simulation manikin and cadaver work in the CHP’s gross anatomy lab.

High school teachers also had the opportunity to network with other health science teachers from Kansas schools around the state. The workshop supports the college’s vision to build strong relationships with local high schools and establish a direct pipeline from high schools through the CHP’s academic programs and into the health care industry.

The Heskett Center will revert back to its regular hours of operation beginning today, Aug. 22, the start of the fall semester. The hours of operation will be as follows:

•  6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday
• 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
• 1-6 p.m. Sunday.

Each year, the Student Choice location at the Rhatigan Student Center changes based on student votes. The winner for the 2022-2023 school year, Brkfst & Co. will open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday beginning Aug. 15.

The menu will include a variety of hearty breakfast favorites like omelets, bagels, chicken and waffles, as well as healthy, quick grab ‘n go options like overnight oats and customizable yogurt parfaits.

The Heskett Center south entrance in accessible due to construction beginning today, Aug. 1. Visitors are asked to use the north entrance until further notice.