Category: News

The RSC and its departments will have shortened hours and / or closures Dec. 19-23.

The building and all departments will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2.

Check out the December edition of WSU’s Research and Innovation Newsletter, published throughout the year, cataloging the amazing research being undertaken across our campus.

This latest edition of the newsletter highlights WSU’s new APLU designation, student research projects and other grant-funded research.

Wichita State University, WSU Tech and the University of Kansas are reimagining the growth and economic prosperity of Kansas with a plan to build a joint health sciences center in Wichita, at this point called the Wichita Biomedical Campus.

Watch the video above to learn more about this bold plan.

Financial Operations and the Office of Research Post Award will be closed from noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 for staff development.

The Office of Financial Aid will be closed Friday, Dec. 9 for a staff event.

Anyone who needs assistance during that time can contact WSU OneStop at 316-978-7440 or visit the OneStop office in 112 Jardine Hall.

The Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event is an opportunity for students to present their research experiences virtually to state lawmakers, Kansas Board of Regents members, and the WSU community on March 1, 2023.

Up to 40 students participate each year representing each of the state’s eight public four-year institutions. Projects from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged, especially those that relate to the state of Kansas and issues important to the State Legislature (e.g. education, health, agriculture, aviation, biotechnology, energy, transportation, manufacturing, environment, and social services).

Up to five projects will be selected from each institution, and students working on the same research project are encouraged to apply as a group.

Applications due by Jan. 31.

Students are invited to take part in the Student Practical Architecting Challenge (SPARC) hosted by WSU innovation partner, FirePoint Innovations.

The challenge is divided in three progressive phases spanning the course of nine months. First and second place teams will compete for financial awards, with first place winning $29,500, and will have access to networking and educational opportunities with government and industry experts.

Each team needs one faculty advisor.

Using dedicated campus and/or small business resources, members will collaborate internally to produce a software product.

Teams must register by Dec. 16.

The Graduate School will be closed from 11:40 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 for a staff event.

Those who need to drop off materials can do so in the dropbox outside the office door at 107 Jardine Hall. Those needing assistance during that time can reach out to the WSU OneStop at 316-978-7440, or visit the OneStop office in 112 Jardine Hall.

The Registrar’s Office will be closed 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 for a staff event.

Anyone needing assistance during that time contact WSU OneStop at 316-978-7440 or visit the OneStop office in 112 Jardine Hall.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business is pleased to announce that Tanvir Arfi — founder, chairman and CEO of Banyan Technologies Group — joined School’s Dean’s Advisory Board.

Arfi launched Banyan Technologies Group, a B2B services and software company, in 2018. He has also served as CEO for several automotive aftermarket, OEM services and technology businesses. While serving as president of Solera Holdings, Arfi worked on Solera’s $6.5 billion public-to-private transaction in 2016. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Bangalore University in India and a master’s degree from Wichita State University. He currently resides in the greater Dallas area with his family.