WSU Today: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023

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Wichita State announces cyber security collaboration with Knowmadics

Wichita State University and Knowmadics are entering into a new collaboration aimed at enhancing the security, and resiliency of satellite constellations and satellite-based communications. The endeavor is intended to strengthen the security of data collection and transfer among space-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

The work will be performed through Wichita State’s National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation (NIRDT), led by Pierre Harter, the associate vice president of research operations for WSU Industry and Defense Programs. Dr. Ross Gruetzemacher, WSU assistant professor of business analytics, will serve as the technical lead. His areas of expertise include data science and artificial intelligence (AI).

News

Apply to be a staff leader for 2024 Shocker Leadership Experience

Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership is seeking energetic faculty/staff members to apply to be a staff leader for its 2024 Shocker Leadership Experience (SLE).

SLE is a five-day, four-night overnight retreat experience at Rock Springs 4-H Camp in Junction City, Kansas, held Jan. 8-12. SLE engages students in personal and professional leadership development opportunities facilitated in both small and large groups, as well as interactive activities. Staff leaders will oversee a group of students and facilitate small group discussions and activities several times a day with the same group.

Transportation, food, lodging and T-shirt are all included at no additional charge. Spots are limited, and the application will close Nov. 27. Approval from your supervisor is required.

For any questions, reach out to lead.grad@wichita.edu.

Apply to be a staff leader

Events

Community invited to Wichita Mayoral Candidate Forum on campus Oct. 18

Join the Mayoral Forum from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the CAC Theater, in partnership with the Wichita Beacon, Loud Light and the League of Women Voters.

The forum will host both 2023 mayoral candidates. The forum will provide an opportunity for each candidate to answer a series of ten questions. Each candidate will be allowed 90 seconds for their answer and an additional 30 seconds for a rebuttal. Content for the question has come from WSU students as well as from Beacon readers who were invited to submit questions in September.

The forum will be moderated by Neal Allen — associate professor and chair of the Department of Political Science — and a Wichita State student selected to represent student voices.

The event is open to the public and tickets are not required. For additional questions, reach out to the Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership office by either calling 316-978-7016 or emailing civicengagement@wichita.edu.

WSU Symphony Orchestra presents Music of the Movies

There’s something magical about the way music and film come together, creating memorable moments that stay with audiences long after the credits roll. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU Symphony Orchestra (WSUSO) invites the campus community to celebrate the compositions of renowned movie composers such as Alan Menken, Joe Hisaishi and John Williams.

As the highlight of the evening, WSUSO will present Charlie Chaplin’s classic, “The Rink,” accompanied by the musicians of the WSUSO. The live music will add a new dimension to Chaplin’s humor and charm, highlighting the profound connection between music and cinema.

Students can receive tickets at no additional charge with their Shocker ID, and they can be pick up tickets in advance at the Fine Arts Box Office in Duerksen Fine Arts Center during operating hours.

Grab tickets to the event