Category: Volunteer Opportunities

Research topic/purpose for the study: To assess what muscle(s) or muscle groups activate and how an individual’s physiological measures (heart rate, blood pressure, muscle oxygen saturation, cardiorespiratory) respond in different position settings (i.e., Power Climb, Power Stairs, Power Sled) while engaging in physical activity on the Challenger.

Procedures: Participants will perform physical activity (e.g., movement of arms and/or legs through a full range of motion) in different body position settings on Challenger, a new fitness device. During the assessment, you will be fitted with electromyography (EMG) electrodes to record muscle response and muscle activity during movement on the device. Heart rate, blood pressure, muscle oxygen saturation and rate of perceived exertion will also be measured. Physical activity in each body position setting will last at least two minutes and no more than 15 minutes while maintaining a heart rate between 60-75% estimated heart rate max.

Time: Participation is expected to last about 45-60 minutes.

Inclusion/exclusion criteria: 

• Participants must be age 18 or older
• No known neuromuscular, orthopedic disorder that may negatively impact body movement
• No known cardiorespiratory or metabolic health condition(s)
• No history of previous or current injuries that would impair movement

Location: Human Performance Laboratory, 210 Heskett Center

For any questions or concerns, email Dr. Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5150.

A Doctor of Audiology student is conducting a study on different procedures of a clinical test evaluating the function of the inner ear.

Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months or have not had a cold or flu in the past two weeks.

Participants will receive a no-cost comprehensive hearing evaluation and ear examination prior to testing. The testing will take about an hour in 106 Hubbard Hall. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Edie Reese at emreese@shockers.wichita.edu or 316-680-5047 or Xiao-Ming Sun, professor of audiology, at xiao-ming.sun@wichita.edu.

The nation’s blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, and a donation could save a life. Donate during the WSU Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7 in the Heskett Center. All donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email.

Make an appointment by visiting the Red Cross website or by calling 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

You can also streamline your donation experience and save time by visiting Red Cross RapidPass webpage to complete a pre-donation reading and health questions.

Research topic/purpose of the study: The purpose of the study is to determine whether pre- and post-tongue muscle performance measures differ following a three-week stretching protocol of skeletal muscles.

Procedures: Participants will complete two testing sessions (pre and post), six-weeks apart, assessing tongue strength and endurance using the IOPI device and assessing flexibility using the DARI MotionCapture system.

Time: Participation will include two, 45 minutes-one hour testing sessions (pre/post).

• Stretching group: will also include self-conducted stretching sessions three times per week for six weeks.
• Control group: will maintain current activity level throughout the study.

Inclusion criteria:

• Participants must be age 18 or older
• Currently not engaged in moderate to high-intensity exercise four or more days per week
• No known neurological disorder or recent oral surgery
• No known muscular, orthopedic or functional movement disorder
• Not under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol

Location: 210 Heskett Center, Human Performance Laboratory.

For any questions or concerns, contact Jennifer Fernandez at jxfernandez2@shockers.wichita.edu, Zainab Khan at zfkhan@shockers.wichita.edu or Dr. Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5150.

VolunteerICT connects Wichita State students to volunteer opportunities throughout Wichita. Search volunteer opportunities, sign-up and volunteer with volunteerICT.

For more information or questions, email volunteerICT@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Join the Community Service Board for its largest one day volunteer event, Wu’s Big Event, Feb. 10. Join fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community. Individuals, groups, organizations, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Checkin for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m.

The kick-off will begin at 9 a.m. in 208 Hubbard Hall with a light breakfast and kick-off celebration. Participants will then load the buses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to Hubbard Hall for lunch and closing festivities.

The event will end by 1:30 p.m. Transportation to and from service sites is provided. Light Breakfast, lunch, water and T-shirt will also be provided.

For additional information, contact the Community Service Board at CSB@wichita.edu or 316-978-7016.

A Doctor of Audiology student is conducting a study on different procedures of a clinical test evaluating the function of the inner ear.

Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months or have not had a cold or flu in the past two weeks.

Participants will receive a no-cost comprehensive hearing evaluation and ear examination prior to testing. The testing will take about an hour in room 106 Hubbard Hall. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Edie Reese at emreese@shockers.wichita.edu or 316-680-5047 or Xiao-Ming Sun, professor of audiology, at xiao-ming.sun@wichita.edu.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate hearing aid users’ benefit from their hearing aids, with the goal to identify factors that relate to satisfaction with hearing aids.

Participants will complete a hearing test, a cognitive screener, a test of hearing aid function, a questionnaire of hearing aid benefit and a task where listeners must detect pitch differences in sounds. Participation is expected to last about one and a half to two hours and will take place at the Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language Hearing Clinic.

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants must be age 18 years or older
• Must have hearing loss
• Must be a current hearing aid user

Compensation is not provided. Participants will receive a free hearing test. Those interested in participating in the study can contact Dr. Benjamin Kirby, benjamin.kirby@wichita.edu.

Wichita State will host its 11th annual Expanding Your Horizons STEM workshop for middle school girls from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Volunteers are needed to assist with workshops and photography, and volunteers will receive a T-shirt and lunch at no additional charge if they volunteer for three or more hours.

Register to host a workshop or sign up to volunteer.

For questions, email Moriah Beck at moriah.beck@wichita.edu.

Volunteers are needed for Wichita State’s fall 2023 commencement ceremony from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in Charles Koch Arena.

Volunteers will welcome guests and graduates at the event, and food will be provided.