Shocker Blast: Monday, April 22, 2024

Shocker Athletics

Women’s bowling takes home multiple national championship victories

Sara Duque holds her 2024 Intercollegiate Singles Championship trophy

The Shocker women’s bowling team finished first place at the Intercollegiate Teams Championship (ITC), and Sara Duque finished first to take home the Intercollegiate Singles Championship (ISC) national title.

The Shocker men’s bowling team also finished third in the men’s division of the ITC, and Braden Mallasch finished second in the ISC men’s division.

The finals took place April 20. This is the 11th time Shocker women’s bowling has been the national champion.

This marks the final championship for the Shocker women’s bowling team before it moves to the NCAA under Shocker Athletics this summer.

Plains Regional Regatta: Join Shocker Rowing’s annual spring event May 5

Come show your support for Shocker rowing at the Plains Regional Regatta, where talented rowers from the Great Plains come to demonstrate their skill, strength and dedication out on the water. The regatta is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 5 at Boats and Bikes at 150 N. McLean Blvd.

Whether you’re a seasoned rowing enthusiast or just looking for an exciting day out, the Plains Regional Regatta has something for every.

Spread the word, bring your friends and family and make the regatta a day to remember.

Awards and Recognitions

Barton School accepting nominations for ‘Beyond’ Hall of Fame 2026 inductees

The Barton School of Business is poised to host its esteemed “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026, dedicated to recognizing, honoring and celebrating industry executives and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their communities and the advancement of the Barton School. The illustrious inductees of the inaugural Hall of Fame in 2024 were Frank Barton, Clark Bastian and Fran Jabara. Nominations for this prestigious event's next group of inductees are being welcomed until Friday, May 10, 2024.

Read the story from the Barton School

Student Organizations

Student Veterans Organization hosting pancake day April 25

Come and get a plate of freshly made pancakes, brought to you by the Student Veterans Organization, from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 25 in front of Grace Memorial Chapel, just north of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Join the Japanese Culture Association for Japan Festival April 26

The Japanese Culture Association will host its annual Japan Festival starting at 1 p.m. Friday, April 26 on the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Dance and traditional Samurai-style martial arts performances begin at 1 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., additional festivities will start and include student presentations, games, karaoke, arts, crafts, giveaways, Japanese food, flower arrangement, calligraphy, origami and much more.

Student Veterans Organization hosting monthly town hall

Members of, and students interested in, the Student Veterans Organization are invited to attend its monthly town hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room.

The officers will talk about the organization, what it means to be a member as well as the opportunities and community it hopes to offer anyone who decides to sign up.

The meeting will be available online as well as in person and is open for anyone to attend, regardless of status as a military or veteran student.

Surveys

Provide your insights in Wichita State’s brand survey

As Wichita State University strives to reach our potential, your input is vitally important. Your insights help us identify the strengths and challenges in our institution so that, together, we can best serve our students and our community.

To this end, we’d like your feedback on what sets WSU apart and how we can further enrich our community. Your perspectives will help define who we are and steer our path forward. Through the Brand Perception Survey we can help ensure that every member of the Shocker family feels acknowledged and empowered. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to propelling Shocker Nation to excellence.

Take the survey

Wichita State Police Department invites campus to participate in community assessment survey

All faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the 2024 Wichita State Police Department Community Perceptions Assessment. Emails have already been sent to Wichita State email addresses, and reminder emails are scheduled periodically. The survey link will come from “Whitney Crager (on Behalf of the WSU Police Department).”

The survey will help guide the Wichita State Police Department to better serve the campus community.

Reach out to Whitney Crager at whitney.crager@wichita.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

Presentations and Talks

School of Art, Design and Creative Industries to host panel with public works artists

The School of Art, Design and Creative Industries will host “Activating Public Spaces: Panel Discussion with Artists of the Wichita Water Works” from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 22 in 210 McKnight Art Center.

Panelists include Jill Anholt, Sijia Chen and Joseph O’Connell, the artists chosen by the City of Wichita to add beauty and aesthetic improvements via public sculpture art to the grounds of the Wichita Northwest Water Facility.

Dr. Rajasekaran Namakkal Soorappan to give next physics seminar talk on Redox Signaling

Join the Department of Physics for its next physics seminar at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 in 128 Jabara Hall and also on Zoom.

The speaker this week will be Dr. Rajasekaran Namakkal Soorappan from the Department of Pathology, Division of Molecular & Cellular Pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His lecture will be on “Redox Signaling – Concept of Reductive Stress and Associated Mechanisms for Proteotoxic Diseases.”

The physics seminar series brings several speakers to WSU each semester and is sponsored by the Eddy and April Lucas Fund.

Learn more about the seminar series

Join Life of an Entrepreneur Speaker Series April 30

Struggling with failure? Conni’s got you covered. Join the College of Innovation and Design for an inspiring event series on turning failures into stepping stones for success at 2 p.m. April 30 in Devlin Hall.

In the journey of entrepreneurship, setbacks are inevitable, but failures can be your greatest teachers. Join an enriching discussion led by Conni Mansaw, founder of CM Consulting and Development Services, as she explores how to transform failures into valuable learning opportunities.

This event is free and open to the public.

About Conni Mansaw: With a passion for leadership development and community empowerment, she is a seasoned communicator and team-building coach. Through her leadership training organization, she has helped individuals and organizations thrive by embracing growth through adversity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Spirit Aerosystems VP will speak on global supply chains May 2

On May 2, the Barton School of Business Center for International Business Advancement (CIBA), the International Business Studies Association (IBSA) and the World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) present Spirit AeroSystems on Global Supply Chains. The distinguished speaker will be Dr. Wendy Crossman, vice president, Spirit AeroSystems, in charge of global sourcing.

Students register at a below-cost rate to attend the dinner program (subsidized by the WTCouncil). The dinner program will be held at the Wichita Country Club, and attire is business casual. No reservations will be accepted after 4 p.m. April 29.

Spirit is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial planes, defense platforms and business/regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Spirit has facilities in the U.S., UK, France, Malaysia and Morocco. Spirit is an important company not just for local and regional economies, but also nationally and internationally.

For more information, send an email to wtcouncil@wichita.edu, call 316-978-3176 or follow CIBA/WTCouncil on LinkedIn.

Mental Health

Join HOPE Services for a substance use and mental wellness training

Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services is offering a substance use and mental wellness prevention course from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday April 22 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center, Edmiston Room.

The course aims to help students, faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder and how to best support members of their community. Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the training.

Those interested in attending, students can register by submitting a form online and staff faculty can register on myTraining.

Attend Mindfulness and Meditation every Wednesday

Shockers are invited to join Mindfulness and Meditation at 1 p.m. every Wednesday in the multi-purpose room in Shocker Hall A, across from the front desk.

Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment by intentionally noticing one’s thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without any judgement.

These sessions offer various meditation exercises designed to develop mindfulness and promote holistic wellness. Follow Counseling and Psychological Services on Instagram, Facebook and X for more content.

Events and Recreation

Museum students host spring exhibits opening

The Museum Exhibition class has created some new exhibits and they would like to share them with the campus. The new exhibits will be on display from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 on the first floor of Neff Hall and the first floor of the Geology Building.

Students will be on hand to talk about their exhibits and answer questions. Refreshments will be available in Neff Hall. The event is come and go.

SAC invites students to make and take bamboo plants

Join Student Activities Council (SAC) at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23 on the first floor of Rhatigan Student Center to make your own bamboo plant to take home while supplies last.

Stop by Study Abroad table for Earth Day

Stop by Study Abroad’s table from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center to learn more about study abroad programs and pick up some free goodies in celebration of Earth Day.

Celebrate Earth Week on campus with poster sessions April 26

A poster session on sustainability and related research at Wichita State will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 26 on the first floor of Rhatigan Student Center, east entrance. Both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to share their work with the campus community.

The poster session will be preceded by a meeting of interested faculty, student and staff on “Achieving Carbon Neutrality for WSU” from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 26 in 203 RSC, Lancelot Room.

Both events are open to all. Contact Bayram Yildirim at bayram.yildirim@wichita.edu or Dr. Ikram Ahmed at ikram.ahmed@wichita.edu for more details.

Attend annual Department of Political Science luncheon May 3

Join the Department of Political Science and Pi Sigma Alpha at noon Friday, May 3 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center, Gridley Room, in congratulating and celebrating the end of the year with its scholarship recipients, new Pi Sigma Alpha initiates and graduating seniors. Light refreshments will be provided.

University Community Innovations for Positive Aging event is open to all

Community members, students, faculty, and healthcare providers or caregivers are invited to join the free in-person University Community Innovations for Positive Aging event to promote positive aging within the university and the broader community from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

Join the day of innovation, inspiration at Shocker New Venture Competition

Are you ready to witness students in action as they work to build a business? Watch the Shocker New Venture Competition from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 in Charles Koch Arena. With exciting events lined up throughout the day, there’s a lot to enjoy:

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Trade show
Explore a diverse range of startup ideas, engage with the teams behind them and discover the next big thing in business innovation.
1-2 p.m.: Lunch and keynote
Enjoy a delicious meal while gaining insights from our keynote speaker, Chase Curtiss. As an innovative product designer, entrepreneur and start-up executive, Chase brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
2-4:30 p.m.: Finals
Be front and center for the climax of the competition as teams compete in the finals. Watch as they present their business pitches to a panel of judges, treating them as potential investors.

Learn more about the competition