Campus Connection: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

News

NIAR seeks students for digital twin program positions

Do you have students who are looking for applied learning opportunities? The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is looking for students to support digital twin programs — which includes fully disassembling vehicles; scanning individual structural parts down to the nuts and bolts; and reassembling the virtual aircraft parts to create a digital twin.

Applied learning opportunities include on-campus and off-campus undergraduate and graduate mechanical computer-aided design, systems engineering and reverse engineering positions for U.S. citizens and qualified foreign nationals. These positions are open to all majors with opportunity for advancement based on performance and budget.

Students can find opportunities through WSU’s internal job listings, which also includes various other positions available at NIAR and the National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation. For additional information, contact Michael Henderson at michael.henderson@idp.wichita.edu.

Fuzzy’s on campus offers shuttle rides to home men’s basketball games

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with new free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 against Alcorn State, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

Take advantage Holiday Hustle Sale this week at the RSC Shocker Store

Start your shopping early with the Shocker Store’s Holiday Hustle Sale. Visit the Rhatigan Student Center store Nov. 18-23 for a different sale each day. Follow along on social media to see the individual day’s sale items. Don’t miss out, as each day’s sale is only valid that individual day.

Schedule:

Monday, Nov. 18: 25% off drinkware
Tuesday, Nov. 19: 25% off headwear
Wednesday, Nov. 20: 25% off kids apparel
Thursday, Nov. 21: 25% off shorts and pants
Friday, Nov. 22: 25% off T-shirts
Saturday, Nov. 23: 25% off hoodies and crews

Get a free bear with $75 purchase at Shocker Store

Now while supplies last, get a free WSU bear from the Shocker Store. Spend $75 in store at the Rhatigan Student Center or Braeburn Square locations or online at shockerstore.com and get a cuddly, Shocker friend.

Limit one bear per customer, per visit. Merchandise sub-total must be $75 or greater.

Bake for a Cause: Support SHPEtinas/SWE supply drive for Harbor House

Join SHPEtinas and Society of Women Engineers as they partner to support Harbor House, a shelter for women and children escaping abusive households. Harbor House provides safety and essential resources, including personal care items, cleaning supplies and housing essentials, to help families transition to independent living.

This holiday season, they also need gifts to brighten families’ holidays. Parents can select gifts for their children (babies to teens) and vice versa.

Here’s how to help:

Bake sale: Visit them from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19-20 at the RSC to enjoy baked goods. They will accept both supply donations and money contributions in exchange for treats.
Donation drop box: Drop off supplies and gifts in the Partnership 2 building. Donations will be accepted all week.

Check out Stuff the Box Wishlist for a list of needed items and help make a difference,

Provide a holiday gift through Salvation Army Angel Tree

Provide a holiday gift for a local child or adult through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, hosted by the Shocker Store. The program will be a hybrid this year, with the angel selection process being online but the gifts being returned in store.

If you are interested in sponsoring a child or adult, visit the RSC Angel Tree program website and create an account to select an angel from the Shocker Store virtual Angel Tree. Once you claim that angel, purchase a suggested gift listed for that individual and bring it back to the Shocker Store (either RSC or Braeburn Square location) by Tuesday, Dec. 3. Gifts should be unwrapped, new and clearly labeled with your angel’s name and angel number.

Adjusted Hours

Parking Services to have limited hours Nov. 18-21

Due to office staff attending a conference, Parking Services will have limited hours Nov. 18-21.

Presentations and Talks

Join 2024 SMART Lab Speaker Series with Ed Chao on ‘Winning with Data: Leveraging Analytics in Sport’

The Department of Sport & Leadership Studies and the SMART Lab at Wichita State invite you to attend a complimentary speaker session, “Winning with Data: Leveraging Analytics in Sport” by Ed Chao at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room.

Chao is a co-founder and VP at Cerebro Sports, a leading data analytics company funded by Mark Cuban, as well as the GM of the Dallas Flash, a professional pickleball team on the Major League Pickleball Tour. He will share insight on how data analytics shapes and advances the decision-making process in the sport industry with practical cases.

Reservations will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 19. For questions, contact Dr. Wonyoung Kim at wonyoung.kim@wichita.edu.

RSVP to the session

Events and Recreation

Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies to host Trans Day of Remembrance ceremony

Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies will host a ceremony for Trans Day of Remembrance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Grace Memorial Chapel with a reception following the ceremony in 208 Rhatigan Student Center, the Student Engagement & Belonging office.

Nov. 20 is dedicated to remembering the trans lives that have been lost to homicide attacks and suicide. Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies welcomes everyone in the community to join a commemoration of their lives and how these losses affect the trans community, along with the LGBTQ community as a whole.

WSU Ceramics Guild is hosting its annual holiday sale

The WSU Ceramics Guild is hosting its annual holiday sale, which will start from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the first floor atrium of McKnight Art Center. There will be live music, food, and refreshments.

The sale will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21, and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 22. Come do some holiday shopping and enjoy and support local artists.

Human Performance Studies hosts chili cookoff Dec. 5

Join the Department of Human Performance Studies for a chili cookoff from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in the lobby of the Heskett Center. Bring a non-perishable food item for $2 for a local food bank.

For questions, contact Stacy Johnson, administrative assistant in the Department of Human Performances Studies, at stacy.johnson@wichita.edu.

Enjoy puppies and swimming at Puppy Paddle before the break Dec. 14

Dive into a delightful experience with your furry companion at Puppy Paddle. Join the fun at 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 14 in Weidemann Natatorium at the Heskett Center for a final swim before the holiday break. Whether it’s chasing tennis balls, perfecting your jumps or racing your best friend in the water, there’s fun for everyone. For those who prefer to stay dry, the patio will be open and welcoming.

Additionally, the Wichita Animal Action League will be present with puppies in search of forever homes. The event is free to attend.