WSU Today: Friday, Sept. 29, 2023

News

2024-25 FAFSA form opens December 2023

There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. As a result, the new form will be available in December 2023, not the usual Oct. 1 date.

The launch date will apply only for the 2024-25 FAFSA form.

The changes to the FAFSA form for the 2024-25 aid year include:

Expanded eligibility for federal student aid
A more streamlined application process

For more information, visit studentaid.gov

WSU Math Circle continues regular meetings for fall semester, updated meeting space Oct. 1

WSU Math Circle resumes meetings for the fall semester. The next meeting is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 in 101 Lindquist Hall. Math Circle is a program for middle school students. Sunday’s speaker is Dr. Mai Dao, who will discuss the innerworkings of QR and bar codes, along with guiding students on how to make their own during the discussion.

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.

Elevate your work wardrobe at the JCPenney Suit-Up event

Faculty and staff, don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your closet. Find everything you need for a professional wardrobe. Visit JCPenney Towne East from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 to receive a 30% off coupon on select career wear at the JCPenney Suit-Up event. Shocker ID is required for coupon.

Want to shop online? Text SHOCKS to 67292 to get a 30% off coupon.

University schedule for the 2023 winter closedown

It has come to WSU's attention that the winter closedown schedule overlaps with the beginning of spring 2024 pre-session classes by one day, Jan. 2, 2024. The decision has been made to shift the winter closedown dates to begin and end a day earlier. This means the winter closedown will commence at the end of the day on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, and reopen on Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 2024. The closedown is ten (10) days, two of which are paid holidays. Classes will not be in session during this period.

Presentations and Talks

Attend writing fluency, productivity workshop

Dr. Peg Boyle Single will present her streamlined system for academic writing from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 via Zoom.

Organized by the Graduate School, the presentation is ideal for anybody who wants to become a fluent and productive writer using easy-to-follow steps and proven techniques. Also recommended for faculty members working with students that struggle completing their papers, theses or dissertations.

Find the Zoom meeting link

Biological sciences seminar series continues with Dr. Jonathan Conard

The Department of Biological Sciences’ fall 2023 seminar series continues from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 in 218 Hubbard Hall. Join Dr. Johnathan Conard, Ph.D., from Sterling College for his talk, “Patterns of association between white-tailed deer: Assessing the risk for chronic wasting disease transmission.”

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

Learn more about biological sciences

Actor Barry Corbin to give presentation at Wichita State

Veteran actor Barry Corbin, known for his roles in “Urban Cowboy,” “Stir Crazy” and “Lonesome Dove,” is coming to Wichita State as a featured speaker. He will present “Barry Corbin: From Shakespeare to Cowboys,” noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 in 200 Ahlberg Hall. Anyone is invited to attend at no addtionial charge.

A native of Texas, the classically trained actor has been a fixture of movies and television since the late 1970s. Additional credits include “Better Call Saul,” “Northern Exposure,” “War Games,” “The Closer” and “No Country for Old Men.” A Marine Corps veteran, Corbin studied theater arts at Texas Tech University

Corbin’s appearance is sponsored by the Department of History and the Society for Public Historians.

Performances

School of Performing Arts presents Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition winner, ‘Mama Bushwick is Dead’

The School of Performing Arts presents “Mama Bushwick is Dead” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 through Oct. 7 in the Welsbacher Theatre in the Eugene M Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

Ticket prices are $15, and Wichita State students receive one ticket at no additional charge with their Shocker ID thanks to the support of the Student Government Association.

Written by Elizabeth Shannon, the show is about five estranged siblings, Bard, Joyce, Robin, Scott, and Jo, who return to their recently deceased mother’s home. They must prepare for her funeral, clean her duplex, and decide who will give her eulogy. Filled with grief, trauma, childhood memories, and dolls, “Mama Bushwick is Dead,” explores the complex family dynamics present regardless of place and time. This show is rated PG-13 for language and adult themes that may not be suited for children under 13.

Purchase tickets from the box office online or call 316-978-3233.

Events and Recreation

Shop the Shocker Athletics Garage Sale Sept. 30

Shocker Athletics is hosting its annual garage sale from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 inside the Aetna Multi-Purpose Facility (enter through the exterior doors on the east side of Charles Koch Arena).

Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis and include jerseys and uniforms, assorted apparel, bags, and equipment. Prices listed are non-negotiable. Customers are encouraged to pay with cash, but credit cards will also be accepted.

WSUPD to host Safety Circus event

The University Police Department will host its first Safety Circus. The event will be multi-organizational event with resources, information and demonstrations related to various aspects of safety.

Attend the event from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex at no additional charge.

Women of WSU to hold membership drive, fundraiser Oct. 3

Women of WSU 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.

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. All proceeds raised will be awarded as scholarships to WSU students.

The online silent auction is open until 1:30 pm on October 3.

Former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, engineer in residence to speak on campus

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State again from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 and Friday, Oct. 6 in 209 Hubbard Hall.

Caret will participate in two interviews, have a private lunch with engineering students and be featured at a speaking event that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are invited to attend.

The speaking event, “Getting Real About Leadership,” will be a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Light refreshments will be served.