Category: News

Students can join University Libraries for its upcoming workshop on ArcGIS from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). And with the new attendance tracking system in place, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever. There is no cost to attend.

This session will introduce ArcGIS Online, a user-friendly tool for creating attractive and informative maps with just a few clicks. Participants will learn how to find data and create online maps, making it an excellent starting point for anyone interested in geographic information systems (GIS).

As deadlines approach and stress levels rise, many students are feeling academic pressure, so encourage them to attend the Procrastination Prevention Night from 6 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 23 at the Ablah Library for the support they need to stay on track and finish the semester strong.

Featuring workshops, tutoring sessions, arts and crafts, games and more to help students jumpstart their work, tackle assignments and reduce stress.

Plus, University Libraries has them covered with coffee and snacks to keep them fueled and focused throughout the night — all for free. Students are welcome to wear the seasonal costumes.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

Woolsey Hall, home of the Barton School of Business, recently underwent its first strategic exterior landscaping cycle under the watchful eye of Rick Case, WSU’s first gentleman. Case was kind enough to volunteer his time to the project, guiding and facilitating the reimagining and amplification of Woosley Hall’s exterior while also ensuring that the building retained its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification status. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence.

“We are honored to have Rick volunteer his time to re-envision the Woolsey Hall landscape,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “His extensive background in agronomy and his love for the university makes him the perfect person to help elevate Woolsey Hall as a marquee location on campus and in the region. His hard work and collaboration with the WSU Facilities team has already made a massive impact on our home.”

The next Food For Fines will take place Oct. 7-11. Food for Fines is an initiative to support the Shocker Support Locker, while providing a cheaper alternative to pay parking citations.

Note that donations can only be accepted during the donation period and that citations can not be more than two months old.

All donations for Food for Fines can be dropped off at the Student Government Associations in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the Parking Services building. Questions can be directed to sga@wichita.edu.

As the vibrant colors of fall signal the beauty of change, WSU is embracing a season of transformation with the launch of WuHire, a new chapter for the university’s talent management. WuHire, the new talent management system, will officially go live Monday, Oct. 7, marking a significant step forward in streamlining the hiring and talent management processes across the university.

In preparation for the launch, some sites may experience temporary downtime for maintenance. Notably, the jobs site will undergo a much-needed makeover and will be offline Oct. 2-3.

To help you get familiar with the system, take advantage of several training resources available. If you missed the training sessions over the past two weeks, the recordings — along with user guides and additional resources — are now available on the WuHire SharePoint site to support your transition to WuHire.

If you have any questions or need further support, reach out to employment@wichita.edu, with subject line “WuHire.”

The F1RST GEN Coordinating Council (FGCC) at Wichita State is composed of Wichita State individuals who are involved in efforts to support first-generation (FGEN) students that:

• Create awareness related to the needs and success of first-generation students
• Encourage involvement and support of faculty and staff with first-generation students
• Review data and outcomes to make recommendations for systemic change that leads to better experiences and outcomes for first-generation students
• Promote a campus culture that contributes to the overall well being and persistence of first-generation students

An FGEN college student is a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree.

The FGCC cordially invites you to become a member of the F1RST GEN Coordinating Council to enhance the campus-wide approach to serve F1RST GEN SHOCKERS through the culture of research, awareness, celebration and support. You do not have to be a first-generation student to be a member of the council and advocate for first-generation students.

For more information, email Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean for students and experience for the College of Applied Studies and chair of the FGCC, at bobby.berry@wichita.edu.

As part of the Kansas Board of Regents’ Apply Free Days, Kansas residents can submit an application for free to Wichita State now through Wednesday, Oct. 9.

The application is for degree-bound, undergraduate admission. Fill out your application now, or submit a previously started application, to have your application fee waived until Oct. 9.

Learn more about Apply Free Days from the Kansas Board of Regents. The fee waiver is for Kansas residents only.

As part of the Kansas Board of Regents’ Apply Free Days, Kansas residents can submit an application for free to Wichita State next week starting Monday Oct. 7 through Oct. 9.

The application is for degree-bound, undergraduate admission. Applications can be started at any time and saved for completion later, so you can start your application now and wait to submit until the Apply Free Days to have your application fee waived.

Learn more about Apply Free Days from the Kansas Board of Regents. The fee waiver is for Kansas residents only.

Starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Anthology (Blackboard) will host its annual Fix Your Content Day contest. As part of the campus-wide commitment to inclusive education, WSU is participating. For 24 hours, the campus will be on a mission to fix as many accessibility issues in Blackboard as we can. At the end of the day, the campus with the most improvements will win.

How can you help? On Oct 2, review your Blackboard courses and identify items with red or orange dials. Click on the dial and follow the directions to improve the score. Images that need a description and Word documents are a good place to start. WSU gets credit for every improvement; it doesn’t have to be perfect.

View the live FYCD Leaderboard!

For more information:

• Ally Feedback in Blackboard video (1:33 min)
• Anthology Ally webpage
• Email OIR@wichita.edu
• Blackboard Labs, from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday

If you are using or would like to use Open/Alternative Texts in your course, fill out the OAT-Z (zero cost) form or OAT-L ($50 or less) form. Students will be able to see your OAT designation in the schedule.

According to a study published in Psychology Learning & Teaching, open-source textbooks have been found to increase both engagement and satisfaction for students, while lowering their financial burden. 

Open-source course materials include:

• Open-access textbook
• Library resources
• Open educational materials
• Multimedia resources
• Faculty-authored materials

For more information on OAT courses and materials, visit the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative.

Deadline to submit OAT designation request forms for spring is today, Sept. 30.