Campus Connection: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Featured Stories

Wichita State’s first gentleman leads by example through teachable moments

Walking through campus with Wichita State University First Gentleman Rick Case is like taking a stroll with an anthropomorphized version of the Farmer’s Almanac.

Case — who’s fluent in the care and feeding of flora — points out irises, lilies, hydrangeas, wisteria, ivies and chrysanthemums that thrive both at the President’s Residence on campus and at their private home in Wichita.

Ever the teacher, Case shares growing tips and offers advice about how to maintain the various blooms and nurture new seedlings. And ever the gardener, he stoops down every few yards to pull weeds, pick up bits of trash from the meticulously manicured pathways and steppingstones, or get a closer look at the progress of a particular plant.

Learn more about First Gentleman Rick Case

Events

Ulrich will host a panel discussion about feminism and women’s roles

The Wichita flag is pictured with a feminist version of the female symbol in place of the Hogan symbol.

The Ulrich Museum will host a panel discussion, “The Other F Word: Stories of Feminism in Wichita,” with four influential Wichita women lead by Ann Keefer, Ulrich membership and special event manager, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21 in the Polk/Wilson Gallery in the Ulrich Museum. Refreshments start at 10 a.m.

The panel is in conjunction with the exhibition, “Susan Copich: Stages Stories.” Topics will include parenting, marriage, managing a career and how the roles of women in the community have changed in the last 50 years and beyond. The community is invited to attend at no additional charge.

‘Symphony of Secrets’ is KMUW’s June Literary Feast book pick

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For June, KMUW is reading “Symphony of Secrets” by Brendan Slocumb.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

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Learn about disaster planning, business continuity planning

The Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) at WSU presents “Disaster Planning/Business Continuity Planning,” a step-by-step streamlined approach for any small business.

Join David Kreller, former business owner and current SBDC adviser, from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 as he shares a step-by-step approach to disaster and business continuity planning that can be implemented with ease. He will share the fundamentals to building a plan as well as available third-party resources.

How well will a small business survive a natural disaster, cyber-attack, or any other major disruption? According to FEMA, 25% of businesses won’t survive a disaster.

For additional questions, contact ksbdc@wichita.edu.

The WSU KSBDC offers a variety of in-person workshops and online webinars at no additional or low cost to help local small business start and grow. The KSBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Join the 28th annual McNair Closing Symposium July 28

The 28th annual McNair Closing Symposium will be held at 8 a.m. Friday, July 28 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. The symposium will feature oral and poster presentations.

The symposium represents the culmination of over 200 hours of research and will feature both oral and poster presentations. This year marks the 28th McNair Closing Symposium and the beginning of a new five-year grant cycle. The theme, “Continuing the Legacy,” honors former McNair Program Director LaWanda Holt-Fields who passed away last year.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal funded program that assists undergraduate students at Wichita State from underrepresented populations in higher education prepare for graduate study. The program offers research participation, scholarly experiences and preparation for graduate school. Through the McNair Research Component, McNair Scholars are paired with faculty members who assist them in developing original undergraduate research projects. In some cases, McNair Scholars may assume responsible roles on the research team of the faculty member.

For more Information, email mcnairscholars@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3139.

WSU KSBDC seeks partners for small business marketing meetup

On July 19, the Wichita State Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) is hosting local small business interested in the following development opportunities:

Learning how to best market their small businesses from local experts and business owners who have been there, done that.
Connecting with graphic and web designers, media buyers, photographers and more to learn about their services.
Growing their business using the knowledge and resources gathered throughout the event to generate more leads, traction and brand recognition.

There are still opportunities available for departments, businesses and individuals, especially those offering marketing related services, to participate as presenters, exhibitors and partners. Email Rebecca Ignowski at rebecca.ignowski@wichita.edu for more information.

The WSU KSBDC offers one-on-one advising as well as a variety of in-person workshops and online webinars at no additional or low cost to local small businesses. The KSBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.