Shocker Blast: Wednesday, June 9, 2021

COVID-19 Updates

Employee and student COVID-19 testing

WSU employees and students can schedule a COVID-19 testing appointment in Student Health through the myShockerHealth portal.

To schedule a test, click the myShockerHealth portal button, log in with your Shocker ID and select “Appointments” from the menu.

Tips for a faster vaccine experience

Here are five tips from Student Health Services to make your COVID-19 vaccine experience fast and efficient:

Appointments are required. Schedule at myWSU webpage under the “Home” tab.
Always bring your Dispense Assist form. For both the first and second vaccines. Complete, print and sign this form to bring with you.
Bring your COVID-19 vaccine card. For your second appointment, bring this card to be completed.
Be on time for your appointment! Vaccines are time-sensitive. If you’re late, your vaccine may be given to someone else.
Be prepared to wait 15-30 minutes after your vaccine. This is for both first and second vaccines.

COVID-19 vaccines are available to all students, faculty and staff at Wichita State. Vaccinations are also available for immediate family members (ages 18 and older) of Wichita State and WSU Tech students, faculty and staff.

News

Wichita State’s Karla Burns built a legacy of music and drama around the world

Karla Burns’ legacy of music and drama is one of Wichita State University’s most prominent contributions to the performing arts.

Burns, 66, died June 4 in Wichita. She attended Dunbar Elementary School and graduated from West High School. At Wichita State, she earned bachelor’s degrees in music education and in speech/theater, both in 1981.

Wichita State, KU Law partner to create LEAD accelerated program

Wichita State University has entered an agreement with the University of Kansas School of Law to offer the Legal Education Accelerated Degree program, with an anticipated launch of fall 2021.

Air Force partners with WSU-NIAR to tear down and inspect a high time B-1B fuselage

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center B-1 Division is sponsoring a research project with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to study the effects of flight operations on aircraft structures.

Wichita State engineering, PT students create bike for boy with cerebral palsy

Five-year-old Ford Hall has had to overcome more in his short life than most do in a lifetime. That’s because immediately after he was born, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The doctors informed his mother he would probably never be able to walk.

“It was that conversation with that doctor that really lit a fire in us,” said Cori Hall, Ford’s mother.

College of Engineering summer camps now available

The College of Engineering is offering a limited number of camps this summer including the popular LEGO Robotics I camp for fourth- through eighth-graders.

Camps begin June 21. Space is quite limited, and there are no scholarships are available this year.

If you have any questions please contact Dr. Perlekar Tamtam.

Learn more or register

Events and Recreation

Tuesday Talks: Pride Month

For the next episode of Tuesday Talks, celebrate Pride Month and join Nurse Heather Stafford, Student Health Services associate director; Danielle Johnson, Office of Diversity and Inclusion assistant director; and Neiman Thompson, Wichita State student, for a discussion about the health disparities that students face when they are both a person of color and part of the LGBTQ community via Youtube.

SHS is also replaying its Pride Month series on its YouTube channel.

School of Nursing to host information session

Thinking about becoming a nurse? Join us for a virtual information session at noon June 11. This is a great opportunity to speak with faculty members and learn more about our programs and admission requirements. Advance registration is required to attend.