Student Support Services is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free academic services to a limited number of first-generation students, limited-income students, and students with disabilities.

Some of the free services include individualized tutoring, academic advising, textbook loans, referrals to loan technology, FAFSA application assistance, and scholarships exclusively for SSS student participants.

Currently enrolled WSU students who are interested in joining the program can visit SSS in Grace Wilkie Hall 309, call 316-978-3715 or visit our website at www.wichita.edu/sss for more information.

Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) is part of Wichita State's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).

The Department of Defense (DoD) has designated South Kansas as a Defense Manufacturing Community (DMC), making the region eligible for $5 million through the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation’s Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program. The initiative is led by Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).

The Inauguration of President Richard D. Muma will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29  at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex’s Lowe Auditorium. As part of the Inauguration, we cordially invite each recognized student organization at Wichita State to have one official delegate as part of the program. This delegate will wear a cap and gown, provided by the university, and participate in the processional and recessional.

If your organization would like to have a delegate, please fill out the form below by Friday, Sept. 10.

If you have questions about this invitation, please contact Student Involvement at 978-3022 or student.orgs@wichita.edu.

Free Wall Poster. Attend the Ulrich Museum of Art’s program with artists Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens and Curator Sylvie Fortin Thursday at 6 P.M. and pick up your free 18 X 24” wall poster of Romare Bearden’s Tidings

Looking to spruce up your walls? The Ulrich Museum of Art is giving away free wall posters of the Romare Bearden print “Tidings,” which is part of the museum’s permanent collection.

Attend the at discussion at 6 p.m.on Aug. 19 with Curator Sylvie Fortin and artists Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens and pick up a free 18-by-24-inch wall poster. On the backside, you’ll find a handy calendar of our upcoming programs and events.

The talk with Ibghy, Lemmens, and Fortin is related to the Ulrich’s exhibition, “Look, it’s daybreak, dear, time to sing,” which is on display at the museum from Aug. 19 through Dec. 4. The exhibition features the works of Canadian artists Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens as they explore points of contact between birds and humans in an effort to expand the meaning of hospitality, care, communication, and attentiveness between species.

Come check out this interesting talk and pick up a lovely wall poster while you’re there.

WSU Police Vehicle in front of Morrison Hall with the words Hide, Take, Lock on the side.

As you park your cars on campus, please always remember to hide or take any valuables with you; and always lock your car doors as you leave. If you experience a break-in, call the University Police Department at 9788-3450 or 911 from a campus phone.

Clash of the Colleges Virtual Games August 20-August 27 This year Clash will have additional Virtual Games for students to collect points for your college! Minute to win it home games, a talent showcase, e-gaming activity, virtual scavenger hunts, escape rooms and so much more! Help your college earn points in these games from the comforts of your own home. Sign up and submit your virtual activities online! Visit wichita.edu/clash for more information.
Clash of the Colleges Virtual Games are back! Contests include minute-to-win-it home games, talent showcase, e-gaming, scavenger hunts, virtual escape rooms. Want to earn points for your college? Participate in these games at the comfort of your own home and make your college proud.
 
Students have many games to participate in from Aug. 20-27. Students will receive virtual points for their college in addition to points won at the in-person event. The winner will be announced in September.
 
Rocket League registration and is now live, and the deadline to register is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20.
 

Come learn about joining KDChi as an Alumna! Informational Meetings on August 21st at 6 PM and August 25th at 7 PM. Zoom information in description. Contact us via email at Wichita@KappaDeltaChi.org

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. is accepting applications for alumnae. All unaffiliated womxn with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to join. Applications are due Aug. 31.

A virtual information session is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 21 and 7 p.m. Aug. 25. Join the Zoom meeting at the link below. The meeting ID is 396 309 8665, and the password is 1987.

For more details or questions, email us at Wichita@KappaDeltaChi.org.

Follow us on Instagram @kdchi_ictalumns or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/ictkdxalumns.

A preschool-age child plays

Are you looking for a fun, educational and loving place for your preschool child? The Wichita State University Child Development Center has an immediate opening on our preschool classroom for this school year. Children in this class need to be fully potty trained. For more information, please contact the CDC at 978-3109.

Wondering how to get around campus? Wichita State’s interactive map gives you walking directions to all campus buildings. All you need is your phone.

Amanda Phanivong

Amanda Phanivong, a Wichita State University senior studying integrated marketing communication, recently began a fellowship with the Kansas-based Storytime Village Inc. While working there with their marketing and special events cohort, Phanivong has fully embraced her time with the Storytime team.