WSU Today: Thursday, April 7, 2022

EVP/Provost Search

WSU community invited to attend final EVP/provost search forum today

The EVP/Provost search committee welcomes the WSU community to attend an open forum today with candidate Dr. Alan Shoho, professor in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

The one-hour forum is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. in 231 Hubbard Hall. If you are unable to attend in person you are invited to interact with the forum online by using the Zoom link below.

You are encouraged to complete an Evaluation Survey on your interactions today with the position candidate. Please complete the Qualtrics survey linked below no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 8.

Join the search forum via Zoom (password 456340)Take the evaluation survey View Dr. Alan Shoho’s cover letter, bio and CV

Featured Stories

Wichita State designated Age-Friendly University for focus on range of learning opportunities

Wichita State University has joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network (AFU), a growing group of more than 90 higher-education institutions around the world that have committed to meeting the personal, educational and career needs of adults of all ages and to creating age-inclusive environments on their campuses.

WSU is the first institution in Kansas to become a member of AFU. Membership in AFU demonstrates WSU’s commitment to provide a full range of learning opportunities that include adults at all ages and stages in life, as well as to generate knowledge and innovations that address the second half of the lifespan through research.

From a dorm room to ‘Shark Tank,’ scholarship recipients focus on philanthropy

Former scholarship recipients Eddie Sandoval and Kyle Offutt started Pinole Blue from a dorm room with a hand-spun corn grinder. Now, they are a nationally recognized all-natural food brand and were even featured on “Shark Tank.” Their focus on philanthropy, however, hasn’t changed since the beginning.

“We both know that if it wasn’t for people believing in us, we wouldn’t be here.”

From scholarships to start-up funding, Sandoval and Offutt attribute much of their success to the philanthropy of others. As such, philanthropy is the top priority of their own company.

Events and Recreation

Watkins Visiting Professor giving public talk today

Dr. Netta Engelhardt, MIT Biedenharn Career Development assistant professor of physics, will present a public lecture, “Black Hole Information Paradox: A Resolution on the Horizon,” at 2 p.m. today, April 7 via Zoom. The Zoom will be available for participants to view at a watch party at Hubbard Hall (Room 211).

Engelhardt is visiting as part of the Watkins Visiting Professorship. The Watkins Visiting Professorship was created in 1974 by the Watkins Foundation. This grant is now provided through the Watkins fund, a part of the Wichita State University Foundation’s endowment.

Learn more about spring 2022 physics seminars

Enjoy Brazita Bites, Wheat Street Dogs at Food Truck Plaza

Stop by the food truck plaza for lunch with the Brazita Bites and Wheat Street Dogs 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, April 7. Get a meal to go, or spread at the beautiful green space.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers requested for commencement

Volunteers are needed for commencement Saturday, May 14 at Koch Arena. There are three volunteer shifts are available:

7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Volunteers will welcome guests and graduates at this event, and food will be provided.

Volunteer for spring 2022 commencement

Grad School seeks GRASP volunteer judges

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff, and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2022 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 29 in the RSC Ballroom. We are counting on your volunteer services this year, and this will give you an excellent opportunity to learn about the amazing research graduate students have been engaged in across campus.

To volunteer, please complete this short form before end of business April 15.