WSU Today: Thursday, March 21, 2024

Parking and Traffic

Lot 41 by Woolsey Hall to be closed March 21, afternoon of March 22

Lot 41, the parking lot near Woolsey Hall, will be closed Thursday, March 21 and starting at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22 for events in the building. Faculty and staff that typically park in this lot will need to park in other yellow lots during this time. The YMCA lot is not available for faculty, staff or event guest parking and could result in a citation.

The purpose of lot reservations is to help accommodate large groups of guests visiting campus for events or the event itself. Lot reservations are not to be used for WSU affiliates. Remember, visitors to campus can park without an ePermit up to three times each semester.

Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time.

News

WSU Budget Advisory Committee seeks ideas for cost-savings, revenue generation

The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), consisting of appointed faculty, staff, students and administrators, serves to host campus budget conversations to provide an educational and communicative platform regarding university finances.

As part of these efforts, the committee wishes to engage campus to gather input, ideas and opportunities from the WSU community that can positively impact financial outcomes and budgetary planning. Through the committee’s Idea Generator, thoughtful ideas can be shared in a transparent, inclusive and collaborative process to ensure all ideas – regardless of origin – can receive consideration based on its merit. Submitted ideas are open to all of campus to both view and leave feedback.

Invite students to apply to MSW program

Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is still accepting additional applications for the 2024-25 school year.

The program is open to all majors and has both full- and part-time schedule options. MSW students go on to work in mental health, forensics, health care, addiction treatment, aging, human resources, schools, international settings, child and family welfare, disaster relief, athletic programs and more.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for social work over the next decade is growing faster than average.

If you have students interested, encourage them to contact MSW Director Shaunna Millar at shaunna.millar@wichita.edu or visit the school’s website for prospective applicants.

CAPS announces promotion of Samantha Tedder as new associate director, clinical director

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) announced the promotion of Samantha Tedder, M.S., LMLP as the new associate director, clinical director.

After multiple years as a mental health counselor and group therapy coordinator at CAPS, she will transition into her new role. Samantha brings great organizational skills, superior communication and most importantly a wonderful clinical eye.

Presentations and Talks

Join Fairmount College Student Advisory Council for ‘Beyond the Degree’ panel

The Fairmount College Student Advisory Council will host a “Beyond the Degree” communications panel from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room.

The purpose of the panel is to build a connection between the students, faculty as well as community members while providing students with various avenues for connections beyond their degree. Lunch will also be provided

Faculty and staff invited to virtual panel over advocating for youth in community

Sponsored by the College of Applied Studies, join the panel discussion, “Advocating for Youth in our Community” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 via Zoom with panelists Dr. Sharieka Fisher of Rise Up for Youth, Dr. Kim Wilson of Prime Fit, Mario Barnes of Heroes Academy and Dr. Prisca Barnes of Storytime Village.

The virtual panel of leaders represent nonprofits that are invested in impacting the lives of the youth that WSU and the College of Applied Studies aim to serve.

RSVP to attend the panel

Events

Campus community invited to biweekly legislative update session

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the Kansas legislature relevant to Wichita State. The next meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, March 22 in 101 Morrison Hall.

The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students and is held every other Friday in Morrison Hall following each legislative session.

Faculty, staff are invited to Provost Lefever’s Pedagogy Happy Hour April 3

Introducing the furnished Wichita State Connect building, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy drinks and light appetizers at Provost Shirley Lefever’s Pedagogy Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3. Come see the new Wichita State Connect space and connect with colleagues across WSU academic colleges and programs. RSVP for the mixer online.

The mixer follows the First-Generation Students: Exploring Teaching and Learning Implications Workshop from 3 to 4:45 p.m. in Wichita State Connect and via Zoom. RSVP online to attend the workshop to explore data, systems of support and promote inclusive classroom cultures and navigating first-generation intersectionality.

Women in health and wellness are invited to a special mixer

The Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Wichita State invites women in health and wellness to a special event Tuesday, March 26, celebrating small business leaders and owners.

“The Whole Woman – Health & Wellness Mixer” is meant to help attendees:

Connect with like-minded female entrepreneurs
Learn about local products and services
Build your resource and referral network
Explore collaboration opportunities

Doctors, mental health specialists, nutritionists, dentists, fitness experts, specialists in women’s health, insurance providers, estheticians, cosmetologists, therapists and more have been invited to attend.

Register online so organizers can plan refreshments accordingly, then visit the Facebook even page to give a quick introduction and see who else is planning to attend.

The SBDC thanks the sponsors for helping to make the event happen:

Stephanie Weins, Landmark Commercial Real Estate & Aegis Group
Stacy Gray, Community National Bank & Trust
Wendy Veatch, Swindoll Janzen Hawk & Loyd, LLC

Learn about Ramadan and join ODI for Iftar March 27

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for a culturally enriching experience as it observes the sacred month of Ramadan. It cordially invites the campus community to join Iftar Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

The event is a platform to foster understanding, unity and harmony among people from different backgrounds and beliefs and is open to everyone.

Come and experience the beauty of Ramadan with ODI, building bridges of understanding and compassion within WSU’s diverse community.

Elevate your research skills with EndNote at Savvy Scholar Workshop

Empower your students with the essential skills of citation management using EndNote. Join the Savvy Scholar Workshop on the EndNote citation management software from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Ablah Library in the Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend.

Students will learn to upload citation data, create citations in diverse styles, organize references and seamlessly insert citations into Microsoft Word documents. Encourage your students to attend and enhance their research capabilities with EndNote.

Learn more and register

NetApp e-waste, shredding event scheduled for April 19

Visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its quarterly campus-wide e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 19 in the NetApp parking lot, lot 44S.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

Personal documents accepted for secure shredding.
All personal electronics accepted, including appliances.
- Note: old tube TVs must be taken to the Waste Connections Transfer Station, 2745 N. Ohio St.
Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder).
On-site assistance available for larger loads.

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.