WSU Today: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Technology

Windows 11 upgrade starting next month

Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 in October 2025. In order to meet security compliance, all university Windows machines will be required to be on Windows 11 by that date.

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Faculty and Staff Resources

Faculty, staff clinic available on campus

Faculty and staff can visit the Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic for minor and acute medical issues only. Appointments are required for the clinic.

Open the drop down to learn more about the services offered.

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Learn more and visit the clinic website

Featured Stories

Shocker Pre-Season programs build social and academic connections to help students succeed

As August approaches, it’s a great time for students to consider investing in a successful school year. Shocker Pre-Season programs are a proven way to get connected to campus and start the academic year with a good vibe.

“The data shows Shocker Pre-Season programs make a significant impact on student success,” said Brett Bruner, assistant vice president student success and persistence at Wichita State. “Our Shocker Pre-Season programs are events that prepare new Shockers for the academic year. We focus on building social and academic connections and building resource awareness.”

The programs give students an opportunity to work on skills such as college-level writing, presentations and research. They also help familiarize students with the campus and the people and offices available for information and guidance.

Full list of Shocker Pre-Season programs

Shocker Promise Academy
Passage 2 Success
Shocker Engineering Academy (full)
Pre-Nursing Success Academy
Immersive Leadership Institute
First-Steps
“When Everyone Leads…in sport!”
Shocker Rowing
Math Launch
School of Performing Arts

Academic Resources Conference

Academic Resources Conference is next week

The 2024 Academic Resources Conference (ARC), Aug. 5-9 and 12, is filled with all sorts of sessions covering topics ranging from Blackboard Ultra to mindfulness. With the transition to Ultra complete, there are quite a few sessions focusing on Blackboard Ultra and how you can use it in your classes. In addition, ARC has much more information including AI, Microsoft tools, OER options and more.

Most sessions are held online which means you can pick and choose which sessions you want to attend. Whether you are looking for something focused on Blackboard Ultra, mindfulness or the classroom, there’s a little bit for everyone.

Visit the August 2024 ARC webpage to find a downloadable PDF schedule, see session descriptions, add sessions to your calendar and find meeting links.

Volunteer Opportunities

Call for volunteers for 10th annual Clash of the Colleges

The Office of First-Year Programs is thrilled to announce the 10th anniversary of Clash of the Colleges, and this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever. It is 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 an 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. Friday, Aug. 2.

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

News

WSU Fire Safety will conduct annual state fire marshal inspections

WSU Fire Safety will be conducting annual Office of the State Fire Marshal inspections in the following buildings now through Dec. 31: Wallace Hall, Beggs Hall, Wilner Auditorium, Woodman Alumni Center, Marcus Welcome Center, Brennan Hall 2, Aviation Testing Lab, John Bardo Center, NIAR Atlas, NIAR AVET, Wilkins Stadium, WSU General Dentistry Practice, Ahlberg Hall and WSU Old Town.

These inspections are required to be conducted annually by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Other spot inspections can be conducted by WSU Fire Safety throughout the calendar year and inspections due to complaints may also be conducted at any time.

If you have any questions regarding fire inspections, contact the Fire Safety Office members Scott Murray (316-978-5803 or email scott.murray@wichita.edu) or Dennis Moore (316-978-5531or email dennis.moore@wichita.edu).

Learn more about fire safety information

WSU sport management makes quality education accessible by going fully online fall 2024

Starting fall 2024, the Master of Education in sport management program will be available fully online, offering students nationwide access to its low in-state tuition rates. With expert faculty, comprehensive student support and affiliations with leading industry networks, this program provides an exceptional path for careers in sport management. This program is recognized for its top-tier quality and affordability, recently ranked as the nation’s most affordable in-state graduate sport management tuition and number six overall by Intelligent.com.

Learn more about the degree

WSU TV begins airing historical content with Throwback Thursday

WSU TV has begun a new series looking back through the history of WSU and the WSU TV channel. Each week, it will feature a new video showcasing a piece of that history.

This week, WSU TV looks back at a WSU 13 broadcast of the Faculty String Quartet playing pieces by Haydn and Mendelssohn from 1987. The episode premieres at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 on YouTube.

Kudos

Kaelyn Hannah appointed co-chair for NODA national committee

The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA), the leading association for orientation, transition and retention in higher education, has appointed Kaelyn Hannah as co-chair for the Communication and Technology Committee for the 2024 NODAC conference. Kaelyn will manage conference communications, serve as the onsite AV company liaison for large events, handle presentations and media, support accessibility efforts and develop the conference mobile app.

At Wichita State, Kaelyn is pursuing a masters degree in communication and is also the student program coordinator for the Office of First-Year Programs. She plans the annual Clash of the Colleges, develops new student transition programs such as Syllabus Party and Winter Welcome, oversees transition mentors and manages marketing initiatives.