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Mikrokosmos, Wichita State University’s premier literary journal, is seeking art submissions for its print and online journal issues. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, March 11. The art submissions should embody the following:

  • Any form of art (paintings, photography, sculptures, etc.) is acceptable.
  • There is a limit of three submissions per person.
  • Selected art will be used for cover art and placed intermittently inside the issue.

For more information or to make a submission, contact mojoeditors@gmail.com.

50 fifth-grade students from Gordon Parks Academy visited Wichita State University for a book presentation, lunch and a library tour.

To close African American History Month, The Office of Diversity and Inclusion partnered with The Office of Engagement, University Libraries and fifth-graders from Gordon Parks Academy Feb. 28 for the National African American Read-In (AARI). The read-in featured the children’s book, “Royalty is Fed Up,” written by local author, Misty Colbert.

The AARI is a grassroots effort to encourage communities to read together, centering African American books and authors. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month.

During the event, the children met Colbert book author and connected with WSU Black and Brown students over lunch. The students also toured the Ablah Library and viewed the Special Collections Library.

Meet with professors and students, and interview for available graduate positions at Division of Student Affairs during Grad Weekend 1-7 p.m. April 1 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center. The positions are designed for students aspiring to get a master’s degree and graduate assistantship in higher education.

For more information, contact carley.enyart@wichita.edu.

Women for Women Innovation Fund. Providing recipients a boost to “shock the world.” Apply today! Due: March 10. Wichita.edu/w4w .

Spring 2022 Applications for the Women for Women Innovation Fund are due at noon March 10. Awarded to female Wichita State students, the Women for Women Innovation Fund provides recipients with capital to advance their business ideas.

The fund has supported women with varied business ideas like:

  • Angelique Bahn-Applied with the desire to create a sustainable retail fashion boutique.
  • Michele Valadez-Applied to help people in the event of a car crash with a 360 Car Cam.
  • Devon Creasman-Applied to help connect local businesses with more consumers.
  • Madeline Shonka-Applied to help people suffering from chronic illnesses with CoVstat.

Become a Transfer Advocate!

Were you a transfer student in college? The Transfer Student Working Group is developing a list of current faculty and staff who were (or are) transfer students. The group is also seeking advocates and can provide faculty and staff information about upcoming opportunities designed to support and celebrate transfer students. Participants for these events do not have to be former transfer students.

For more information, visit Wichita State’s National Transfer Student Week website.

Wichita State University. Learn More - Summer Classes. wichita.edu/summer

Summer 2022 course schedules are now available online. Students are encouraged to choose their classes before registration begins on Monday, April 4. 

Why should students take summer classes? 

  • Summer classes are a great way to catch up on credits and graduate sooner. 
  • Financial aid is available for those who qualify. 
  • Courses are available in two-, four-, or eight-week schedules with online or in-person formats.

For more information or before scheduling summer courses, reach out to your academic advisor.

I am FIRST generation. Wichita State University. “My parents did not go to college. However, they strove to raise all their children to attend college. We all graduated from college, and this changed our family’s life. I am proud of WSU’s commitment to helping first-gen students improve their family’s lives.” John Perry, associate dean, Barton School of Business. BA in Political Science & Spanish, MBA in Management, MS in Organizational Dynamics, PhD in Business Administration. F1RST-GEN SHOCKERS.

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight John Perry, Barton School of Business associate dean.

  • Sign up to join the First-Gen Affinity Shockers -This group is designed to foster a community of first-generation professionals, build a group that offers professional development and networking opportunities. It’s also meant to foster an environment where common experiences can be shared while addressing the needs of first-gen professionals at Wichita State University webpage.

Due to the increase in exam traffic during mid-terms, Wichita State’s Testing Service at Grace Wilkie Hall will require all students to have appointments before arrival. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Please also note the following:

  • WSU’s Testing Service hours are 8-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Early morning or evening appointments are available if notice is provided  72 hours in advance and if staff is available.  Testing outside of business hours is not guaranteed.
  • A photo ID is required to test at the center.
  • The make-up exam fee is $10 per exam unless a student is registered with the Office of Disability Services.
  • Video cameras are in use at all times at the testing center.

We ask for your patience during this busy time, and we thank you for allowing us to help you with your exams.

To make an appointment please visit the WSU Exam Registration website or email testingcenter@wichita.edu. Emails will be answered within 48 hours, so students are advised to use the WSU Exam Registration website for same-day or next-day appointments.

In conjunction with the National Weather Service, the State of Kansas will participate in the National Weather Service Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 7-11, 2022. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, Sedgwick County Emergency Management Services will sound the severe weather sirens throughout the county.

In the past, Wichita State has used this annual drill to have all students, faculty, staff and visitors report to their severe weather shelter area. However, this year WSU will not report to the designated severe weather shelter areas. Instead, the Shocker community should use this time to review the location of the severe weather shelter area is in their building.

For more information please contact Andrew Clem, Environmental, Health and  Safety department director at 316-978-7904 andrew.clem@wichita.edu.

Each year, Wichita State’s Academic Affairs is accepting faculty fellow applications through April 1. Academic Affairs supports faculty fellows in a variety of areas. Faculty fellows have the opportunity to learn new skills and serve students in different ways through these fellowships:

For more information about submission details, visit WSU’s Academic Affairs webpage.