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The Barton School of Business has named Christopher Stone as the new chair of the Management Department. Dr. Stone, a faculty member since 2018, has served as an associate clinical professor of management at the Barton School. He succeeds Gery Markova, who has served as chair since 2021 and has been instrumental in leading the department and initiating new programs, among other achievements.

“Chris brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our Management Department,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “His distinguished record as an educator, researcher and mentor will be invaluable as we build on the department’s strong foundation. I am excited to see how Chris will drive the department forward, fostering innovation and excellence while supporting our students and faculty.”

As chair, Chris will foster a collaborative environment within the department, ensure a safe and thriving atmosphere for students, faculty and staff, and focus on faculty development. He will also work to align programs with industry standards, increase student enrollments across all programs housed in the department and provide a top-notch student experience through curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

The Barton School of Business is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Siyu Wang as the new chair of the Department of Economics. Dr. Wang, a professor at the Barton School since August 2020 and head of the Behavioral Economics Lab, succeeds Jen-Chi Cheng, who has expertly led the department for more than 20 years.

“Siyu’s appointment highlights our ongoing commitment to advancing the Economics Department, building on Jen-Chi’s exceptional leadership over the past two decades,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “Siyu’s unwavering dedication to excellence will be instrumental in shaping the future of the department and our school.”

In her new role, Dr. Wang will focus on developing the economics curriculum, enriching the student experience through hands-on learning opportunities, and building stronger connections between students and industry professionals. She is also dedicated to fostering an environment that supports faculty in their professional and academic growth.

The Barton School of Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Dinkel, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Koch Inc., as the new chair-elect of the Barton School Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board, effective July 1. He will succeed Margaret Dechant and will begin his three-year term as Board Chair on July 1, 2025, serving through June 30, 2028.

“I am deeply honored to step into the role of chair-elect for the Dean’s Advisory Board and to build upon Margaret’s outstanding leadership,” Dinkel said. “This position offers a unique platform to elevate the Barton School to national prominence. It is not merely a role; it is a transformative opportunity to redefine our future, drive groundbreaking innovation and set new standards of excellence. Together, we will chart an ambitious course, positioning the Barton School among the top business schools in the nation and empowering our students to reach unprecedented heights of excellence.”

Shocker Central is your gateway to on-campus employment, internships and full-time career opportunities. Connect with the Shocker Career Accelerator, register for career fairs and events and much more.

With Shocker Central, you can:

• Receive daily or weekly updates with new opportunities tailored to your preferences
• Access the latest schedule of workshops, career fairs and events
• Manage your resumes, cover letters and other application documents
• Schedule appointments with Career Coaches
• Search and apply for job postings

Unlock your potential at wichita.12twenty.com.

• Click on “Log in with your Shocker Central SSO”
• Log in with your myWSUID@wichita.edu and password
• Join the Shocker Central Platform and sign-up
• Complete the “Please tell us a little bit about yourself…” section

Need additional help? If you have questions or need more information about Shocker Central, call the Shocker Career Accelerator at 316-978-3688 or email us at SCA@wichita.edu.

Wichita State University is thrilled to share more about the new features and enhanced processes that WuHire, the new talent management system provides to the community.

Non-benefit eligible (NBE) hiring process will provide users with:

• Interface with Banner and fewer ePAFs
• Reduction of forms and processes related to NBE hiring (no more NBE form)
• Real-time status updates for job requisitions, applications and new hire onboarding

Benefit eligible (BE) hiring process improvements:

• Integrates with the university’s systems for seamless data flow (no more PAR form)
• Offers an interactive user-friendly application portal (alerts and notifications)
• Resume parsing (new feature that minimizes repetitive tasks for applicants)

Hiring managers and department admins: Mark your calendars and be the first to experience the power of WuHire at the introductory Show and Tell events. Gain insights into how WuHire is set to transform the talent management at Wichita State:

• 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 in 313 Rhatigan Student Center, Prairie Room
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room
• 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug 9 in 313 Rhatigan Student Center, Prairie Room

Keep watching for the upcoming announcements of additional dates and times for specified WuHire show and tell events. These sessions will cover:

• Job requisition creation and hiring process
• Offer and onboarding processes
• Non-benefit eligible hiring process
• Faculty hiring process in WuHire

The official training sessions will be scheduled for the last two weeks of September. Details will be shared in WSU Today.

Faculty and staff are invited to follow WuHire SharePoint for additional information and ongoing updates.

Shocker Central is now live for students. Faculty and staff access will be available soon — stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, help spread the word by sharing the exciting news with your students.

Shocker Central is your gateway to on-campus employment, internships and full-time career opportunities. Connect with the Shocker Career Accelerator, register for career fairs and events, and much more.

With Shocker Central, you can:

• Receive daily or weekly updates with new opportunities tailored to your preferences
• Access the latest schedule of workshops, career fairs and events
• Manage your resumes, cover letters and other application documents
• Schedule appointments with Career Coaches
• Search and apply for job postings

Unlock your potential at wichita.12twenty.com.

• Click on “Log in with your Shocker Central SSO”
• Log in with your myWSUID@wichita.edu and password
• Join the Shocker Central Platform and sign up
• Complete the “Please tell us a little bit about yourself…” section

Need additional help? If you have questions or need more information about Shocker Central, call the Shocker Career Accelerator at 316-978-3688 or email SCA@wichita.edu.

Student Engagement & Belonging, a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, is focused on creating opportunities for personal growth and real-world readiness to support an engaged campus culture where students are empowered to maximize their potential and to mobilize students, campus and community members. The unit oversees student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, civic engagement, community service programs, leadership programs and student activities. Additionally, Student Engagement & Belonging assist in off-campus student support, student advocacy efforts and mentorship programs aimed at enhancing academic and student success. It provides dynamic programs, ranging from speakers and film showings to award ceremonies, cultural festivities and LGBTQA programming, each representing a small piece of the tapestry of intersectionality displayed on the Wichita State campus.

Through intentional growth, unique experiences and inclusive excellence, Student Engagement & Belonging cultivates a vibrant campus community that inspires world-ready leaders.

Starting fall 2024, the Master of Education in sport management program will be available fully online, offering students nationwide access to its low in-state tuition rates. With expert faculty, comprehensive student support and affiliations with leading industry networks, this program provides an exceptional path for careers in sport management. This program is recognized for its top-tier quality and affordability, recently ranked as the nation’s most affordable in-state graduate sport management tuition and number six overall by Intelligent.com.

WSU TV has begun a new series looking back through the history of WSU and the WSU TV channel. Each week, it will feature a new video showcasing a piece of that history.

This week, WSU TV features a WSU 13 recording of the 1988 Big Band Jazz competition hosted by WSU. It features bands from the surrounding states and commentary by Gary Chew. The episode premieres at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 on YouTube.

WSU TV has begun a new series looking back through the history of WSU and the WSU TV channel. Each week, it will feature a new video showcasing a piece of that history.

This week, WSU TV looks back at a WSU 13 broadcast of the Faculty String Quartet playing pieces by Haydn and Mendelssohn from 1987. The episode premieres at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 on YouTube.