WSU Today: Monday, July 14, 2025

Parking and Traffic

Lots 9W and 9E along 17th Street to be closed July 14

Lots 9W and 9E, the parking lots along 17th Street near Ahlberg Hall and Elliott Hall, will be closed Monday, July 14 for orientation. Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time. Green lots are open for the summer, all other lots are still enforced.

Lot 17 closing for demolition of Brennan Halls I, II and III

Lot 17, west of Brennan Hall I, will permanently close on Monday, July 21 due to building demolition. All vehicles must be removed prior to July 21. Questions on the demolition can be directed to Facilities Planning.

As a reminder, all green student lots are open and free for parking in the summer. All other lots are still subject to enforcement.

Applied Learning

Janett Lerma-Reyes operates equipment during her summer internship at Shuttlewagon in Kansas City

Mechanical engineering student finds confidence, community with internship at Shuttlewagon

For Wichitan Janett Lerma-Reyes, a paid summer internship at Shuttlewagon has sharpened her technical skills and confirmed that she belongs in the world of manufacturing.

The mechanical engineering sophomore at Wichita State University is spending 10 weeks as an operations intern at Shuttlewagon, a company based in Kansas City that designs and builds railcar movers, which are powerful vehicles used to move train cars in railyards, ports and industrial facilities.

Getting paid during her internship has allowed her the ability to feel financially stable and maintain a work-life balance.

Welcomefest

Submit your events for inclusion in Welcomefest

Welcomefest is the official welcome campaign for new and returning Shockers and features events, activities and services designed to help everyone have a successful transition to life at Wichita State. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include the NXT LVL Garage Party, Clash of the Colleges, Involvement Fair and much more.

Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus and find ways to connect with the community.

Want your event featured in the Welcomefest lineup? Submit it by Wednesday, July 23 at wichita.edu/welcomefest.

Volunteer Opportunities

Call for volunteers for 11th annual Clash of the Colleges

The Office of First-Year Programs and Campus Recreation is thrilled to announce the 11th annual Clash of the Colleges, and this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever. Organizers are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this milestone celebration a success.

As a volunteer, you’ll not only play a key role in one of WSU’s biggest campus traditions, but you’ll also receive a special Clash of the Colleges T-shirt and bandanna. Plus, you’ll be entered into a raffle with exciting prizes up for grabs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage with the campus community and be a part of a memorable event. If you’re interested in volunteering, complete the sign-up sheet by 5 p.m. Aug. 1.

Contact Kaelyn Hannah at kaelyn.hannah@wichita.edu for any questions.

News

A student in a Wichita State University T-shirt practices a balance and movement assessment with a measurement tool while an instructor watches and provides guidance in the Athletic Training Lab. The lab features exam tables, anatomical models, and clinical equipment.

New Athletic Training Simulation Lab now open to enhance student clinical learning and experience

Wichita State’s new Athletic Training Simulation Lab is now fully operational, giving athletic training students a dedicated space to enhance their clinical knowledge and skills. Located within the larger Athletic Training Lab, the space replicates real-world clinical scenarios in a safe, hands-on learning environment.

Students work with trained simulated patients to practice assessments, communication and decision-making before starting clinical rotations. Faculty can observe and guide scenarios remotely, offering targeted feedback to strengthen clinical reasoning and interpersonal skills. The lab also emphasizes teamwork, adaptability and patient interaction — key components of professional readiness.

Attend Delfin Summer Research Program poster presentations

Wichita State has been hosting 16 undergraduate students from Mexico and Colombia on campus this summer. These bright students are doing research through the Delfin Program with WSU faculty mentors from seven departments in three colleges; 10 additional students are participating virtually with three additional faculty mentors. Come help send off the undergraduate researchers as they complete their seven-week research experience here at Wichita State

The Delfin Program poster session will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Friday, July 18 on the second floor of Rhatigan Student Center, rooms 265 – Lucas Room and 266 – Pike Room. Attend to view the outcome of a wide variety of research conducted, and to show your enthusiasm for hosting the students at WSU.

New University Event & Meeting Services and Facility Services table and chair procedures and charges start July 1

Starting July 1, 2025, new request procedures and rental/delivery charges will be in place for additional table and chair deliveries from University Event & Meeting Services and Facilities Services.

The procedures and fees are for additional tables and chairs that are delivered by facilities services. It does not affect furniture that is already in a space.

For more information and to view the updated procedures and charges, visit the University Event & Meeting Services website. Questions? Email myevent@wichita.edu.

Presentations and Talks

A large-scale sculpture by artist Abhidnya Ghuge.

Abhidnya Ghuge will present an artist talk at McKnight Art Center

Multidisciplinary artist Abhidnya Ghuge is known for her immersive site-responsive installations made of thousands of rolled woodblock prints. Her practice engages with themes of belonging and community and is inspired by the ephemeral nature of the human experience. These ideas are quite literally reflected in her means of creating through hands-on community collaboration, wherein different perspectives and patterns naturally emerge and enrich the piece.

In connection with the site-specific installation she has been installing in the Polk/Wilson Gallery at the Ulrich Museum, Ghuge will share her unique practice, her story, and her inspirations. This free event starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 in 210 McKnight Art Center. Everyone is welcome.

Events and Recreation

Register for DOD SBIR/STTR webinars Aug. 14 and 21

The DOD SBIR and STTR programs offer a wide range of opportunities for small firms to address military needs in just about every technology area from software to training systems, from medical products to air, land and sea platforms.