Category: News

The October issue of Teaching Today features a guest column from Wichita State President Rick Muma. The issue also provides teachers information about many future and existing training opportunities including several webinars and a free virtual instructional conference.

To subscribe to Teaching Today, send a request to oir@wichita.edu.

Don’t worry kings and queens. The 12th annual Drag Show scheduled for Nov. 5 has been postponed and will now be held during the spring 2022 Semester. The Student Activities Council, Spectrum LGBTQ and Allies, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will provide more updates in the future.

If you would like to provide feedback about new student Orientation, please complete the anonymous Orientation feedback form by Oct. 31.

The form offers students an opportunity to share their experiences about what they would like to see in future programs involving First-Year Programs in Student Success. Please note that these programs serve our new, domestic degree-bound students.

For more information, contact kim.sandlin@wichita.edu.

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Wichita State University is pleased to announce Dr. Debra Pile as the chair for the School of Nursing and associate dean for Nursing Practice. Pile will succeed Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones, who recently assumed the role of associate dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs for the CHP. Pile has held the Interim Chair position in the School of Nursing since Feb. 2021.   

Beginning Monday, Oct.18, Student Involvement will update its hours to 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. All services, including student organization printing and equipment rental, must be completed before 5 p.m.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this new schedule. For more information,  contact getinvolved@wichita.edu.

Low-cost flu shots are available at the Student Health Services beginning today, Oct.15 for $20. The shots are available to students. Students who wish to receive the shot should bring their health insurance card as flu shot coverage depends on your type of health insurance.

The shots are provided by appointment only with limited shots available. To make an appointment,  call 316-978-4792.

The Wichita State Police Department (WSUPD) has recently seen an increase in auto break-ins and theft on campus. 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 WSUPD at 316-978-3450 or 911 from a campus phone.

Departments neeeding to dispose any old or expired waste chemicals, paints, batteries and light bulbs should submit a Facilities Services work order to Wichita State’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department. Once EHS receives the form, they will schedule a pick-up time with the requesting department to remove the waste.

Old, expired or unwanted chemicals being stored in departments can create potential hazards for employees and students. Proper disposal of these items is important to maintain a healthy environment and to stay compliant with state and federal requirements.

Only wastes generated by University faculty, staff, and students will be accepted for disposal. Personal household wastes will not be accepted. Personal items can be disposed of at the Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste facility.

Please do not drop off wastes at WSU Facilities Services.

In addition to following proper chemical disposal procedures, members should not move chemical containers that have crystals or powder build-up on the container or around the lid. These containers may be shock-sensitive and can explode.

Members who discover chemical containers with crystals or powder build-up should immediately contact Andrew Clem at 316-978-7904.

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree — a student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree.

• The First-Generation Honor Society, Tri-Alpha (Alpha Alpha Alpha) is now accepting applications from all first-gen Wichita State faculty, staff, alumni and students. The intent of membership is to build support and advocate for the academic excellence first-generation college students.
• Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Becca Johnson, residence life coordinator for Housing and Residence Life.
• First-gen T-shirts are available at the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Store Shocker Store for $12.

Registration for the second Innovation Works competition has been extended until Nov. 4, with the weekend competition occurring Nov. 12-14. To qualify, teams of three to four students must submit a one-minute team presentation video addressing an innovative approach to real-life challenges faced every day by industry and government.

Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged but at least one team member must be a current engineering major. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to compete. Only the top twelve qualifying teams will be invited to continue in the weekend competition which will be announced Nov. 9.

The final contest theme will be announced on Nov. 12.

Once the final contest theme is announced, teams will periodically present short pitches to judges during sessions Nov. 12-14. Scoring is based on problem understanding, solution uniqueness, demonstrated value of the solution, solution practicality and the team’s overall effectiveness communicating.