WSU Today: Friday, Sept. 15, 2023

Shocktoberfest

Show your Shocker spirit by supporting athletics during Shocktoberfest

Shocker Athletics is hosting multiple events during Shocktoberfest. Showcase the spirit of Shocker Nation and support the Shockers as they face off against other universities from around the nation:

Volleyball vs. Temple – 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Charles Koch Arena
Softball vs. Emporia State – Noon Oct. 7, Wilkins Stadium
Baseball Intersquad Scrimmage – 1 p.m. Oct. 7, Eck Stadium
Softball vs. South Dakota State – Noon Oct. 8. Wilkins Stadium
Volleyball vs. South Florida – 1 p.m. Oct. 8, Charles Koch Arena

And don’t forget to attend Shocker Madness at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Charles Koch Arena for fun and a sneak preview of the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and is WSU’s annual fall celebration of Shocker spirit and pride. The multi-day series features events, activities and competitions coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners. See the full list of events online.

Learn more about Shocktoberfest

News

OAL reminds campus September is National Student Parent Month

The Office of Online & Adult Learning understands the challenges faced by adult students who are raising children while working toward a degree. In honor of National Student Parent Month, OAL would like to highlight some of the resources available to parents on campus:

Learn more about these resources

Apply for the Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design program

Those interested in pursuing a graduate degree to be an advanced professional in the field of education can now apply for the Wichita State’s Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design program.

The M.Ed. is an innovative, dynamic and flexible program that meets the diverse needs and goals of candidates seeking to advance their professional careers in teaching, learning and program design.

The campus can learn more about the program by attending the virtual information sessions. The sessions are held at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month during the fall and spring semesters via Microsoft Teams. Contact Dr. Jay at jaehwan.byun@wichita.edu to get the link to the sessions or for more information.

WSU Math Circle resumes regular meetings for fall semester

WSU Math Circle resumes meetings for the fall semester. The next meeting is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 in 372 Jabara Hall. Math Circle is a program for middle school students.

Math Circles are education enrichment and outreach groups that bring mathematicians and mathematical scientists into direct contact with pre-college students. These students meet with math professionals in an informal setting, after school or on weekends, to work on interesting problems or topics in mathematics. The goal is to get the students excited and passionate about mathematics.

Middle school students should bring a completed registration and consent form from the website.

Student conduct office provides video about academic integrity

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) invites faculty to share valuable information about academic integrity with their students.

SCCS has prepared a three minute video that highlights academic integrity policy at Wichita State and requests faculty consider either presenting the video in their classes or post it on Blackboard.

The video complements the content covered in your syllabus and aims to raise awareness about academic integrity at WSU.

Questions about the video can be sent to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu.

Featured Stories

Rudd Scholars at Wichita State: Amy Nguyen

Wichitan Leslie Rudd established the Rudd Foundation in 1994 and in 2018 the Rudd Scholars Program began honoring the Midwestern values that strengthen character and lead to a lifetime of success in business, community, and family.

Amy Nguyen, sophomore international business major with minors in organizational leadership and marketing, was a recipient of the 2022 Rudd Scholarship.

Rudd Scholars at Wichita State: Alia Michaelis

Alia Michaelis, senior biochemistry major, was a recipient of the 2020 Rudd Scholarship.

Presentations and Talks

Mathematics lecture series presents Dr. Keiko Kawamuro, University of Iowa

Join the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for a public lecture by Dr. Keiko Kawamuro from the University of Iowa.

The lecture, titled “Diagrammatic left canonical form of braids and applications,” will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 in 372 Jabara Hall. Refreshments will be available at 2:30 p.m. in 353 Jabara Hall.

Find the abstract of the lecture

Biological sciences seminar series continues with Dr. Christopher Schalk

The Department of Biological Sciences’ Seminar Series continues from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 in 218 Hubbard Hall, with Dr. Christopher Schalk—United States Forest Service, Southern Research Station—with his talk “Ecological and conservation challenges behind the pine curtain of the southeastern United States.”

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

Learn more about biological sciences

Pauline Sharp to present talk at Ulrich about Sacred Red Rock Project

Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for a talk “Social Justice in Our Community: Pauline Sharp,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 in the Beren Gallery of the Ulrich Museum. A reception starts at 5:30 p.m.

Pauline Sharp, a citizen of the Kaw Nation and past vice-president of the Kaw Nation Cultural Committee, will discuss the Iⁿ‘zhúje‘waxóbe/Sacred Red Rock Project, focused on the return and relocation of Iⁿ‘zhúje‘waxóbe, the red Siouxan quartzite boulder currently located in Robinson Park in Lawrence to the Kaw Nation.

The talk is presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Lesley Dill | Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me, on display in the Polk/Wilson Gallery Aug. 5 through Dec. 2.

Shocker Athletics

Sign up for Junior Shocker Kids Club

The Junior Shocker Club is the official kids club for Shocker Athletics, and membership is a must for all young Shocker fans. All kids 12 years and younger are eligible to become members and can enjoy a number of exclusive benefits and offers not available to anyone else.

As a member, Junior Shockers receive a T-shirt, a letter from Wu and a lanyard. Members also receive a credential that gives them access to all home volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball games at no additional charge. Members will also have free admission to most home softball games as well as one designated Junior Shocker men’s basketball game.

Memberships are $30 per child.

Join the Junior Shocker Kids Club

Events and Recreation

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week concludes with Lantinfest Sept. 16

The history in the State of Kansas as well as the city of Wichita is rich with Hispanic culture.

As Hispanic-Service Institutions Week closes and Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, join a community celebration of Latinfest from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 in Old Town. The event will feature music, food, art and talent highlighting the cultures of Latin America.

Visit the Ulrich Museum Crew at Open Streets ICT

Visit the Ulrich Museum crew during Open Streets ICT from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at their booth at Chainlink Gallery Place, 121 E. Douglas, for make-it-take-it art projects and to build a bowl for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser.

Open Streets ICT gives the community a chance to enjoy entertainment, explore businesses and organizations, and check out fun vendors and food trucks along Douglas Avenue from Bluff to Glenn Streets.

Glaze a ceramic bowl for Empty Bowls chili cook-off fundraiser

Join ceramic artist Brenda Lichman at 10:30 a.m. Wendesday, Sept. 20 in 106 Henrion Hall in the fight against hunger in the community and glaze the ceramic bowls that were made in August.

The bowls made will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off fundraiser Oct. 21 to benefit HumanKind Ministries and ICT Community Fridge Project.

Celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Wednesday, Sept. 20 and celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Enjoy a pair of pizza socks at no additional charge with any pepperoni pizza purchase while supplies last.

Women of WSU to hold membership drive, vintage market fundraiser

Women of Wichita State University will hold its annual membership Drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the President’s Residence. All women are welcome to join. Learn more about WWSU online.

In addition to the membership drive, WWSU is holding its annual fundraiser: a vintage market featuring items donated by fans, alumni, faculty and staff. The auction is open to everyone, and all proceeds raised will be awarded as scholarships to WSU students.

The online silent auction opens Sept. 27 and closes Oct. 3.

Join the Women In Public Service fall luncheon Oct. 5

Join Women in Public Service (WPS) from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 in the Marcus Welcome Center for its fall luncheon with keynote speaker Misty Bruckner, director of the Public Policy and Management Center

WPS members get admission at no additional charge. Admission for non-members is $20, or $15 for first-time attendees.

Learn more and register