Shocker Blast: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

Parking and Traffic

Lot 2W by Charles Koch Arena to be partially closed Feb. 19

On the south end of lot 2W, the parking lot west of Charles Koch Arena, 150 stalls will be closed Monday, Feb. 19 for Black & Yellow Day. Faculty, staff and students that typically park in this lot may need to park in other lots during the event.

The purpose of lot reservations is to help accommodate large groups of guests visiting campus for events or the event itself. Lot reservations are not to be used for WSU affiliates. Remember, visitors to campus can park without an ePermit up to three times each semester.

Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time.

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Student Organizations

WSU IEEE to host circuit design competition March 1

The WSU Student Branch of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) has organized a circuit design competition for March 1 for all undergraduate students for the very first time. The winners will be nominated to participate in the IEEE Region 5 Circuit Design Competition along with a cash prize. Students can participate as a group of two people. Only 10 groups can participate in the competition.

On the day of the event, students will be given a task to complete within a limited time. Students are allowed to refer to any materials during the competition. The expected circuit components and concepts will be communicated to all the registered teams well before the competition, so the students will have enough time to prepare. Anyone with basic electronics circuit knowledge from any engineering discipline can participate in the competition.

Only the first 10 teams to register will be selected to participate, and registration closes Feb 23.

Learn more and register

Master Plan

Learn more about Wichita State’s upcoming 10-year master plan March 1

The campus community is invited to learn more and ask questions about the next Wichita State Master Plan from 2 to 3 p.m. March 1 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium or virtually via YouTube livestream. President Rick Muma and Dr. Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, will speak at the event along with representatives from Gensler, a global architecture, design and planning firm that helped develop the plan. Please RSVP to attend.

RSVP to attend the session

Required Training

Updated access to annual Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Training

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we invite you to reach out to the many referenced resources in order to join the larger discussion of these topics on our campus.

Presentations and Talks

Gene and Yolanda Camarena entrepreneurship keynote set for Feb. 22

Yolanda and Gene Camarena — the dynamic Entrepreneurs-in-Residence duo at the Barton School of Business for the spring 2024 semester — will provide a keynote presentation as part of the James Schwartz Lecture Series, “Unlocking Success: Key Insights from Visionary Entrepreneurs on Building, Innovating, and Transforming Futures.”

Gene is the president and CEO of La Raza Pizza, Inc., and Yolanda is a dedicated leader in social justice and equity advocacy in education, bringing unparalleled expertise and insights to our academic and entrepreneurial community.

The keynote event is at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 in the Woolsey Hall Auditorium.

Doors open at 9 a.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event.

RSVP now

Biological Sciences Seminar Series continues with Dr. Andrew George

The Department of Biological Sciences’ spring 2024 seminar series continues from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 in 231 Hubbard Hall with Dr. Andrew George, Pittsburgh State University, with his talk, “Bird conservation in managed forests: insights from a 100-year ecological experiment.”

Seminars are open to the public and undergraduates are encouraged to attend.

Daniel Czech will discuss search for alien intelligence at Interstellar Seminar Feb. 21

Interstellar Seminar will be joined by Daniel Czech, a project engineer for UC Berkeley’s Breakthrough Listen Technosignature Survey at the MeerKAT radio telescope, remotely at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 in 104 Jabara Hall.

SETI teams search for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence by listening to the cosmos, and Dr. Czech develops software to identify potential messages from alien civilizations. He will join WSU’s Dr. Mark Schneegurt in a session on planetary protection and SETI.

Learn more about Interstellar Seminar

News

Apply for the Emerging Leaders Program

Begin your leadership journey. Emerging Leaders is a unique opportunity for WSU students to get on the fast-track to student leadership and campus and community involvement at no additional charge.

Students participating in the Emerging Leaders program will have an opportunity to establish a leadership foundation by understanding and developing their capabilities to uncover new and innovative ways to lead, helping students lead with authenticity.

The Emerging Program is great for first-year students with any level of leadership experience. Topics include leadership styles, emotional intelligence, values congruence and leading through conflict.

Emerging Leaders is held from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays starting Feb. 26 Through April 22 (eight sessions) in the Rhatigan Student Center. After the application closes, you will receive the room locations via email.

Apply now for Emerging Leaders

Dr. Anil Mahapatro to serve as associate dean for undergraduate and graduate programs in College of Engineering

The College of Engineering has announced that Dr. Anil Mahapatro will serve as its associate dean for undergraduate and graduate programs. A similar position, associate dean of undergraduate studies, finance and administration, was previously held by Dr. Steven Skinner, who returned to teaching and research within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering this past June. The new associate dean role will involve enhancing curriculum relevance, refreshing the Engineering+ program and expanding current programs to train workforce-ready students.

Before accepting the associate dean position, Dr. Mahapatro served as a professor in and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Within his role as a department chair, he fostered its growth from an undergraduate program to offering both master’s and doctoral degrees, demonstrating his ability to envision, create and execute strategic growth plans. According to Dr. Anthony Muscat, the dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Mahapatro’s collaborative spirit and dedication will be instrumental in helping the college become even stronger.

Events

Participate in the Wichita State Engineering 5k run/walk to benefit students in need

To conclude National Engineers Week, the College of Engineering is hosting a public 5k run/walk that is open to students, staff, faculty and community members. The 5k will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 on campus, with the 5k beginning and ending behind the John Bardo Center. Registration proceeds from the 5k and associated donations will go toward the College of Engineering Needs-Based Scholarship Fund.

Through Feb. 16, tickets are $15 for WSU students and $40 for WSU staff or faculty and community members. After Feb. 16, the registration costs will increase. Registration includes a free long-sleeve crewneck shirt, water and snacks at the event. Medals will be presented to the overall fastest participant, as well as the top three fastest participants in the students, staff/faculty and community members categories.

Join celebration of National TRIO & GEAR UP Day Feb. 16

The Office of Special Programs (College Readiness and Retention Programs) is celebrating the National TRIO and GEAR UP Day 2024 at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16 in Woolsey Hall.

Wichita State has nine TRIO programs and two GEAR UP programs such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Veterans Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Centers and McNair programs. The celebration will include a presentations by Dr. Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, and a resilience and mental strength workshop by Hoan Do, American Ninja Warrior and national award winning motivational speaker.

TRIO and GEAR UP programs are comprehensive educational support services to help disadvantaged students succeed in higher education.

Anthropology to host open house Feb. 16

The Department of Anthropology will host an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 in Neff Hall.

Those who have ever been interested in anthropology or wonder what it is like to major in anthropology can stop by and visit the Lowell Holmes Museum of Anthropology, the visual anthropology lab and an archaeology lab. Snacks will be available as well.

Elevate your work wardrobe at JCPenney Suit-Up event

Join Shocker Career Accelerator from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at JCPenney in Towne East Mall, 7700 E. Kellogg Dr. Uncover all you need to ace your upcoming interview, career fair or job opportunity.

From sleek suits and chic dresses to sharp sport coats, dress pants, stylish shoes and accessories – your style is covered. Prepare for amazing savings with discounts of up to 50% on select career wear. Plus, enjoy an extra 30% off by using the exclusive “Suit-Up” coupon available at the event.

Remember to bring your Shocker ID. Can’t make it to the store? Simply text SHOCKS to 67292 to receive the 30% off coupon and shop online.

Join Office of Online & Adult Learning for its virtual limiting beliefs workshop

Attend the “Recognizing Your Limiting Beliefs” workshop hosted virtually by the Office of Online & Adult Learning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20.

At the workshop, participants will learn to identify the limiting beliefs that may be holding them back and where they come from and using that knowledge to discover the best methods to overcome them. Leave the workshop with skills and empowering beliefs to achieve your goals.

Questions can be directed to Suzanne Bentley at suzanne.bentley@wichita.edu or 316-978-8406. If you would rather explore your limiting beliefs in person and one-on-one, contact Suzanne to schedule a time that works for you.