Entrepreneurship Research Lunch & Learn Introduction to Intellectual Property October 25 · 12:00-1:00 PM · Ablah Library In-Person & Online

Join University Libraries for its “Intro to Intellectual Property” workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). Discover how to safeguard your inventions, designs, creative works and trade secrets in this informative session. Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.

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Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids. Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services is presenting DCCCA’s one-hour naloxone administration course to the WSU community from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in 257 Rhatigan Student Center, Ashton/Bridges Room.

The training equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to an overdose crisis using naloxone and other available resources. Students can sign up for trainings on the HOPE Services website and staff/faculty can register via myTraining in myWSU.

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Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a special MATLAB training session, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 in 301 RSC, Gridley Room. The training offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in MATLAB and Simulink, with a focus on practical applications and teaching tools.

Schedule:

Session one and two are open to students, researchers and professionals looking to sharpen their MATLAB and Simulink skills. Session three is exclusively for educators and TA’s seeking to integrate modern tools into their teaching methodologies.

For more information, contact Terrance Figy at terrance.figy@wichita.edu or Ryan Doll at ryan.doll@wichita.edu.

AI and Library Research, October 22, 3-4 PM, Ablah Library, In-person and online

Wondering how AI can simplify your research? Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons to learn how tools like ChatGPT can make your work faster and less stressful.

In the workshop, two subject librarians will share tips on using artificial intelligence effectively and help you avoid common mistakes. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to make artificial intelligence work for you without getting misled.

Learn how you can become an ability ally during a training forum from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 18. Sign up now as space is limited. The training will be in 257 Rhatigan Student Center, Ashton/Bridges Room.

Ability allies are a network of faculty, staff and students who take a visible role in promoting disability awareness, supporting persons with disabilities and maintaining resources for working and interacting with people with disabilities. The training is designed to shape perspectives on ability versus disability and provide an open forum for questions and concerns for those interacting with individuals with disabilities.

To enroll, go to “myTraining” via myWSU and type in “ability ally.”

Entrepreneurship Research Lunch & Learn Market Research for Startups October 11 · 12:00-1:00 PM · Ablah Library In-Person & Online

Join the Market Research for Startups workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at the Ablah Library Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). Gain valuable skills in deciphering market trends and analyzing competition — skills applicable to your projects and presentations.

Whether you’re a business major crafting strategic plans or an arts student exploring startups, this session will boost your skills. Enhance your class projects, shine in presentations and save the date for the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn.

Bring your lunch for a productive break. Open to all, with no cost to attend.

Take our Substance Use and Mental Wellness training to learn about harm reduction and supporting your community. #HOPE Services WSU WeSupportU

Join HOPE Services for #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Mental Wellness training from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 10 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room.

The training gives students the tools they need to understand substance use, address stigma around substance use and engage with harm reduction ideas and practices to support the campus community.

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The School of Art, Design and Creative Industries is proud to present MIDPOINT, a two-day typography event. Confirmed guests include Shani Avni, Ismar David Visiting Assistant Curator at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection, RIT; and Dave Crossland, project manager at Google Fonts.

Shani Avni will be leading a free letterpress and Hebrew type workshop exclusive to WSU students from 9 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the McKnight Art Center atrium. Space is limited to 16 participants, and registration is required.

Dave Crossland will be leading a free font design workshop exclusive to WSU students 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in 118 McKnight Art Center. Space is limited to 20 participants, and registration is required.

To secure your space in a workshop, email Suman Bhandary, assistant educator of graphic design, at suman.bhandary@wichita.edu

Getting Started with ArcGIS, October 8, 3-4 PM, Ablah Library, In-person and online

Need to create eye-catching maps for your projects? Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons to learn how ArcGIS Online makes mapping easy.

This workshop will show you how to find data and create online maps with just a few clicks, giving your research a visual edge. You’ll pick up skills that simplify your work, save you time, and reduce the stress of tackling GIS.

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Join HOPE Services for its #WSUWeSupportU Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 18 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training.

Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website. All participants will receive a free suspenders #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.