Researchers seek participants for chronic low back pain study

A group of students in the doctor of physical therapy program at Wichita State University is looking for participants 18 years of age or older with chronic low back pain. Your participation may help physical therapists understand how to treat chronic low back pain in a technological age using at-home therapy services.

If you qualify for this research and would be willing to participate,  please fill out the screening survey below to ensure all the criteria for our research is met. Once you have completed the survey, you will receive an email with further information within five to seven business days.

During this study, participants will perform an eight-week-long home exercise program  monitored via e-mail. The exercise program will not require external resistance (weights, resistance bands, etc.).

Participants will fill out a questionnaire prior to the beginning of the program and three questionnaires after completing the program. If you are placed in the control group, your only responsibility will be to complete one survey at the beginning of the program and two surveys after completing the program

Your participation is greatly appreciated, voluntary and your responses will remain confidential. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email Austin Foley at amfoley1@shockers.wichita.edu.

MDL requesting student volunteers

Get your necessary volunteer hours while helping the community with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory needs student volunteers to help manufacture test kits for their community partners for the following hours:

8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday

8 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Volunteers will work in a clean room with no exposure to the virus. Tasks include labeling tubes, packaging up supplies, and assembling kits.

To participate, volunteers must visit the MDL located at 4174 S. Oliver, building 174H to help. Masks are required and will be provided.

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TRIO Talent Search hiring tutors fot 2021-2022

TRIO Talent Search is currently hiring for the 2021-2022 school year.

To qualify, applicants must be enrolled at WSU as an undergraduate and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. They have the opportunity to work 15 hours per week Monday-Friday, as their schedule permits. Applicants must also have reliable transportation is required.

TRIO Talent Search at Wichita State University is a federally funded program designed to prepare and motivate middle and high school students for post-secondary education. Candidates will particularly work with diverse populations including low-income and first-generation students. Tutors should be able to help middle and high school students in areas such as math, language arts and science and any other subjects tutors are familiar with such as Spanish.

GIV Back at the GIV Warehouse. This volunteer opportunity will take place at the United Way GIV Warehouse. Volunteers will sort and coordinate household, hygiene, and everyday items that will then be given to local nonprofit organizations and their members. The dates for this event are September 10th, October 15th, and November 5th from 2:30-4:30pm.

Volunteers requested for United Way GIV Warehouse

Volunteers are requested for the United Way Give Items of Value (GIV) program 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the following dates at the GIV Warehouse:

  • Sept. 10
  • Oct. 15
  • Nov. 5

    Volunteers will sort and organize items for donation to local nonprofits.

The GIV program accepts donated items from companies and offers them at no charge to nonprofits throughout the state. The GIV program distributes $400,000 to $1 million worth of donated items each year to more than 100 area nonprofits (including agencies not funded by United Way).

Meals on Wheels of Wichita. Volunteers will meet at Senior Services of Wichita at 10:30am for a brief orientation and guidance on delivering food according to proper social distancing guidelines. The address for the event is 200 S. Walnut, Wichita KS 67213. Volunteers will then be given food and addresses to deliver food. Volunteers must have reliable transportation and the volunteer shift should end by 1:00pm. The dates for this event include September 17th, October 15th, and November 12th. All service events may be cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions released by the university. Volunteers will be notified if the event is cancelled. Register at Wichita.edu/csb For questions email CSB@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.

Volunteers requested for Meals on Wheels

Join Wichita State’s Community Service Board while it delivers meals with Meals on Wheels 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on following dates:

  • Sept. 17
  • Oct. 15
  • Nov. 12

After registering, volunteers will be given instructions about volunteering with addresses and food for delivery. 

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Faculty mentors needed for First-Year Research Experience in STEM

The Cohen Honors College is seeking faculty mentors to work with students selected for the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM. Applicants should fill out the faculty application for FYRE no later than Oct. 15.

Faculty are encouraged to nominate graduate students to serve as FYRE mentors. First-year undergraduate students interested in applying to the FYRE in STEM program can apply by completing the FYRE in STEM Student Application.

The mission of this FYRE in STEM program is to build a community of STEM students, faculty and professionals from various STEM backgrounds to support young STEM majors or potential majors as they form identities as members of the scientific community, thus improving the likelihood that they will persist to graduation.

All mentors will be matched with students based on interest. For more information, contact Dr. Moriah Beck, FYRE Program director, at 316-978-5476 or moriah.beck@wichita.edu.

Image Alt Text Join the Community Service Board serving a free meal at the Lord's Diner. We will alternate serving dinner at the Diner's two location. We will be serving from 5:00-8:00pm. Dates scheduled for volunteering are as follows: 9/8, 9/22, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10. For location details and to sign up please visit here.

Volunteers needed at the Lord’s Diner

Join the Community Service Board and serve free meals at the Lord’s Diner. The board is serving dinner at the diner’s two locations. Volunteers are needed 5-8 p.m. on Wednesdays for the following dates:

  • Sept. 8
  • Sept. 22
  • Oct. 13
  • Oct. 27
  • Nov. 10
volunteerICT is Wichita State's campus-focused partnership with the United Way of the Plains and connects Wichita State students with volunteer opportunities in Wichita.

Search volunteer opportunities with volunteerICT

Wichita State University’s volunteerICT is a campus-focused virtual volunteer service board designed in partnership with the United Way of the Plains. The platform guides you to community partners throughout Wichita who are looking for volunteers. All students, staff and faculty can access volunteerICT with their myWSU account.

To begin searching volunteer opportunities throughout the area:

  1. Log in to your myWSU account.
  2. Locate Civic Engagement under the Campus Involvement tab.
  3. Click volunteerICT and you will be redirected to your profile. Complete your profile to find opportunities and begin volunteering.

As you track your volunteer activities, volunteerICT will add your service hours to a volunteer resume that will keep track of your volunteer hours for you.

For more information, email volunteerICT@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.

LeaderShape is a 4 day experience that challenges participants to lead with integrity. This is a nationally recognized organization that facilitates participants through a series of dynamic, challenging, and exciting sessions designed to increase, develop, and launch the leadership capacity of students. This experience will not only benefit them individually, but professionally and the communities/organizations they go on to lead and serve in the future. Participants will cultivate leadership skills, reflect, and discuss leadership lessons within a small cohort or cluster of students.

Mentors requested for LeaderShape

Wichita State University will host the Institute by LeaderShape Oct. 8-11at Rock Springs 4-H Center in Junction City, Kansas. LeaderShape is a nationally recognized organization that facilitates participants through a series of dynamic, challenging and exciting sessions designed to increase, develop and launch the leadership capacity of students.

Mentorship is an essential part of the institute, and we are seeking staff and faculty to serve as Cluster Family Mentors. Transportation, food and lodging will be provided.

Students and staff gathered together for a group photo at Back to School Bash

Back to School Bash volunteers needed

Student Involvement is seeking faculty and staff to volunteer for the Back to School Bash (B2SB) from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. Volunteers will staff games and activities, provide directions, check-in participants, and welcome new and returning Shockers. B2SB volunteers will also receive a free T-shirt.

Please register no later than 5 p.m. Aug. 6.