President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case with Debra Fraser in the KMUW set.

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case will be on KMUW starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 27 during KMUW’s spring pledge drive. Listen in on 89.1 FM.

They will be matching listener donations. Listeners can make a donation by calling 316-978-6700, using the KMUW smartphone app or visiting the website.

Shocker New Venture Competition promotional flyer featuring images of participants engaging in entrepreneurial activities. The flyer emphasizes an approaching application deadline of March 27th, encouraging submissions. Sponsors and the Center for Entrepreneurship are highlighted.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea, now is the time to take action. Submit your pitch video and application for the Shocker New Venture Competition by noon Thursday, March 27 for a chance to compete for prizes, mentorship and valuable networking opportunities.

What to submit:

  • A pitch video introducing your business idea
  • A completed application form

To apply, visit the Shocker New Venture Competition website. Click on the “How to Compete” button to find out how to compete in the competition.

Hop back into your work week after Spring Break with the spring Teaching Today newsletter. In this issue, learn more about AI, as well as the updates Blackboard has seen the past few months. 

The elevator in Duerksen Fine Arts Center is temporarily out of commission. Facilities Services is working to get a replacement part for the elevator, but there is no estimated repair date yet.

The university is working to make accommodations for affected classrooms. Students concerned about accommodations can reach out to the Office of Student Accommodations & Testing at 316-978-3309 or OSAT@wichita.edu.

The university will update campus with more details regarding the length of the elevator outage.

Michelle Locke

Michelle Locke has been named interim associate vice president of Financial Services. She takes over from Troy Bruun, who has accepted a position outside the university.

To reach Locke, email michelle.locke@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5103.

Ablah Library will remain closed today, Monday, March 17 because of flooding, but is expected to reopen for normal hours Tuesday, March 18. The library’s 24-hour study area is now open and will remain open during this time. The Music Library will have normal hours on Monday. All electronic resources are up and running. 

The library’s Reference and Instruction Services Team will provide online chat service, as usual, to assist faculty and students with curricular and research support on Monday.

Despite the volume of water on the library’s lower level, the vaults of the Library’s Special Collections were not compromised significantly.

Spero

The Spero program at the Barton School of Business is the first in the world to offer 1EdTech TrustEd microcredential certified programs. 1EdTech is a global leader in educational technology, working to improve how people learn with digital tools. The certification guarantees that these courses are trusted and valuable, giving students an edge in their careers.

“Spero was created to help people transform their lives through meaningful jobs and business opportunities,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “We are proud that 1EdTech is recognizing our work. We’ll keep leading the way in micro-credentials, offering students new ways to grow and make a real difference in their lives and our community.”

Two girls, one with long curly black hair wearing a black sweatshirt, and the second with long brown hair wearing a purple shirt with orange sleeves, stand around a table covered in cards with Japanese writing on them. Two judges stand behind them in black shirts with white name tags observing. In the back corner, a small group of five performers in costume can be seen standing in a circle talking. They wear long black tunics with gold and purple at the bottom and a yellow circle on the back.

The modern and classical languages and literatures department would like to congratulate the winners of the Heart of America Japan-America Society’s Japanese Contest, an annual contest held at Johnson County Community College. Every year, students from WSU participate in a variety of categories that include poetry, speeches, comics, grammar and reading, and culture. In total, over 90 students from Kansas and Missouri competed in the competition. 

This year’s winners include Gavin McCafferty, Thomas DiMattia and Izabella Grabell, who won first, second and third place respectively in the Japanese-language Tanka Poetry competition, and Litzy Solano, who placed first for her English-language tanka poem. For reading, there were reading contests for both kana and kanji (Japanese writing systems), and Elliot Terrell won first prize in the Hiragana contest,while Alyssa Moen won third place in the N4 level kanji competition. Alyssa Moen also took first place in the Japanese Culture Quiz.

MCLL would like to thank and congratulate everyone who participated and represented WSU in this year’s competition.

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Student Health Services is excited to announce its new myShockerhealth Newsletter. The bi-monthly newsletter will highlight a variety of topics in health education and promotion of wellness.

The March 10, 2025 edition covers the following topics:

  • Prepare for Spring Break: travel and parent info
  • Measles in Texas
  • Springtime allergies
  • WSU employee corner
  • Over-the-counter medication services at SHS
Win $1000! Tell Us How You Use the Library! Informational Sessions for Students: March 26 April 1 April 8  @ Ablah Library

Want to earn $1,000 for your research or creative projects? Attend a Library Research Award informational session, each in 225 Ablah Library, to find out how — even if your project isn’t finished application deadline.

University Libraries will guide you through the application process, share tips and answer any questions. Plus, you’ll get a head start on applying.

For questions, email lib.award@wichita.edu.