麻豆传媒 Today: Jan. 4, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATES
鈥� Spring asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will be by appointment
鈥� Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes available at Central Services

FEATURED STORIES
鈥� College students use their skills to help fight the pandemic

NEWS
鈥� Nominate an adult learner for Adult Learner of the Year Award
鈥� Save the date: Hanover Research Faculty Workshop and Consultations on Jan. 22
鈥� Toner replenishment program update
鈥� SPTE Request for 1, 2 or 4 week pre-session courses

EVENTS
鈥� Learn about Fairmount College, win prize in scavenger hunt
鈥� Save the date: Strategic Communications annual seminar

SPECIAL OFFERS
鈥� Kansas SBDC webinars available
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STUDENT NEWS
鈥� GRASP 2021 abstract submission closes Feb. 11
鈥� Nominate your GTA for the 2021 SGA Graduate Teaching Award of the Year

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Convergence Sciences researchers target 3D printing waste

Jan. 4, 2021 鈥� The 3D printing revolution is nothing short of remarkable, but it also produces a considerable amount of waste. In fact, it鈥檚 estimated that up to 19% of 3D printing is waste. A team of interdisciplinary researchers at 麻豆传媒 is working to create sustainable 3D printing practices to reduce that waste.

麻豆传媒 Today: Dec. 18, 2020

  • #WeSupportU Faculty/Staff Mental Health Advocate Program for the spring
  • Here are the COVID-19 resources available to you over winter break
  • Information about fraudulent unemployment claims
  • Regents approve four new programs to support digital transformation initiative
  • 麻豆传媒 Foundation 2020 Requisition Holiday Schedule
  • Faculty nominations sought for president's distinguished service award
  • Staff supports merging UP and USS Senates
  • Faculty members show commitment to diversity education at Wichita State
  • 麻豆传媒 senates invite you to take part in Spirit Fridays
  • The Kansas Prevention Collaborative invites you to participate in 12 Days of Prevention
  • Power of the Positive Coalition works to change workplace conditions to prevent childhood adversity
  • 鈥楽olving for X鈥� seeks participants who will share their unique stories
  • Graveside services today for Nikki McDermed
  • KMUW鈥檚 'Save the Waves' Project is Preserving Historic Public Media from Across Kansas
  • Toner replenishment program update
  • Shock Talk Career Chats: Performing Artists to premiere today
  • Radio broadcast of Christmas Organ Concert
  • Enjoy lunch at the Food Truck Plaza today
  • 60-day termination timeline
  • The Registrar's Office wishes Cecilia Hudson the best on her retirement
  • NIAR congratulates eight retirees with 150 years of service to 麻豆传媒!
  • Buy a $25 Fuzzy鈥檚 Gift Card and get a $5 bonus card on us
  • Happy Holidays!
  • Happy Holidays from 麻豆传媒 South & 麻豆传媒 Haysville!
  • Zooming into 2021

麻豆传媒 Today: Dec. 17, 2020

  • Information about fraudulent unemployment claims
  • Regents appoint members to 麻豆传媒 Presidential Search Committee
  • A special gift of time for employees
  • How will Blackboard change?
  • Available Blackboard templates will speed your course creation
  • Nominations now open for 2021 Distinguished Service Awards
  • Shock Talk Career Chats: Performing Artists to premiere Friday
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting this evening
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Save the date: Strategic Communications annual seminar
  • Radio broadcast of Christmas Organ Concert
  • NIAR congratulates eight retirees with 150 years of service to 麻豆传媒!
  • Kleinsasser's faith, humor guided him through 34 years at Wichita State
  • Stocking stuffer special at the Heskett Center. Buy 2 get 1 FREE!
  • Extra discount on clearance merchandise
  • Toner replenishment program update
  • Happy Holidays from the Ulrich

KBOR approves new programs.

Regents approve four new programs to support digital transformation initiative

Dec. 17, 2020 鈥� With the intention of furthering 麻豆传媒鈥檚 commitment to digital transformation, the Kansas Board of Regents has approved four degree programs that will launch in spring 2021: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics, Master of Science in Data Science, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Science in Mathematical Foundations of Data Analysis. These degrees are in addition to existing undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates in applied computing, computer science, cybersecurity, homeland security, and supply chain.

Diversity classes

Faculty members show commitment to diversity education at Wichita State

Dec. 14, 2020 鈥� In response to student interest, Wichita State is focusing on developing new courses focused on diversity. Currently, Wichita State offers more than 330 courses on diversity content. Additionally, two-thirds of the first-year seminars offered are flagged with diversity and about 35-40% of students complete a diversity course while pursuing their degree.

Children laughing

Power of the Positive Coalition works to prevent childhood adversity

Dec. 17, 2020 鈥� 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Community Engagement Institute鈥檚 coalition is working to better the lives of children by encouraging workplaces to establish family-friendly practices. 麻豆传媒-CEI works closely with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to establish multisector partnerships and resources for the execution of the Child Maltreatment Prevention Plan across Kansas. 麻豆传媒-CEI also organizes a statewide coalition for this effort called Kansas Power of the Positive.

麻豆传媒 Today: Dec. 16, 2020

  • A special gift of time for employees
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting the evening of Dec. 17
  • 麻豆传媒 Foundation 2020 Requisition Holiday Schedule
  • Happy Holidays from the National Institute for Aviation Research
  • Adult Learning to join Online Learning
  • Save the date for the Academic Resources Conference (ARC) January sessions
  • Faculty Advancement Webpage is updated
  • RSC closed for winter break
  • Toner replenishment program update
  • Congratulations Bender of Twigs Class of 2020!
  • Deadline for 麻豆传媒 Today this week
  • Radio broadcast of Christmas Organ Concert
  • December HealthQuest upcoming events
  • Bergman has three works published in 2020
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas
  • Stocking stuffer special at the Heskett Center. Buy 2 get 1 FREE!
  • Holiday greetings from Cohen Honors College

Joe Kleinsasser

Kleinsasser's faith, humor guided him through 34 years at Wichita State

December 15, 2020 - Joe Kleinsasser, co-director of news and media relations, retires from Wichita State this week and the university will miss his institutional knowledge, his experience and trust with the media, his patience and his kindness. He started at Wichita State just in time for a news conference called to announce the end of the football program. He remembers the visit of Russian president Boris Yeltsin to campus in 1992 as one of his most interesting assignments. He lists his work with Dean Headley, emeritus professor of marketing at 麻豆传媒, on the Airline Quality Rating as a highlight.

麻豆传媒 Today: Dec. 15, 2020

  • Sedgwick County establishes new COVID-19 hotline
  • Fleming-Randle, Espinoza to lead efforts to diversify and develop our workforce
  • Wichita State mitigates spread of COVID-19 through digital transformation
  • How will Blackboard change?
  • Faculty Advancement Webpage is updated
  • December Teaching Today now available
  • Nominations now open for 2021 Distinguished Service Awards
  • Spread the joy with the 麻豆传媒 Foundation
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Koplik scholarship helps Raehpour continue her healthcare studies
  • Spring OAT deadline is Feb. 12
  • Toner replenishment program update
  • Want to learn more about internal grant opportunities? Attend today's 麻豆传媒 Faculty Support Committee Panel Discussion
  • Kansas NASA EPSCoR Program is requesting proposals for a Seed Research Initiation Grant opportunity
  • UP & USS joint senate meeting today
  • KMUW talks with experts about how to cope with social isolation over the holidays
  • Save the date: Strategic Communications annual seminar
  • Have you been impacted by recent changes to full remote learning for school-age children?
  • WPCE congratulates and recognizes retiring staff
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting the evening of Dec. 17
  • Available Blackboard templates will speed your course creation
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas
  • Stocking stuffer special at the Heskett Center. Buy 2 get 1 FREE!
  • Save on ornaments and ugly sweaters
  • RSC Shocker Store closure for winter break
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Tajahnae Stocker

Campus Connection: Dec. 15, 2020

  • Wichita State mitigates spread of COVID-19 through digital transformation
  • Wichita State names Steven Skinner interim dean of College of Engineering
  • Shock the World Campaign donors raise $307.8 million for Wichita State
  • Wichita State establishes new School of Computing
  • KMUW talks with experts about how to cope with social isolation over the holidays
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Stocking stuffer special at the Heskett Center. Buy 2 get 1 FREE!
  • Santa letters available at 麻豆传媒 Post Office
  • Free shipping at shockerstore.com
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas
  • Save on ornaments and ugly sweaters

麻豆传媒 Today: Dec. 14, 2020

  • COVID-19 health and safety update
  • COVID-19 tests from SHS need to be returned by 3 p.m. Dec. 15
  • A special gift of time for employees
  • Hiring deadlines prior to the 2020 Holiday Shutdown
  • Spring OAT deadline is Feb. 12
  • Stay up-to-date on our SEM achievements
  • Save the date for Hanover Research Faculty Workshop and Consultations on Jan. 22
  • Available Blackboard templates will speed your course creation
  • Toner replenishment program update
  • 麻豆传媒 Foundation 2020 Requisition Holiday Schedule
  • UP & USS joint senate meeting set for Dec. 15
  • Save the date: Strategic Communications annual seminar
  • Nominate an adult learner for the second annual Adult Learner of the Year Award
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Tajahnae Stocker
  • Donate to Adult Learner Scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Norton
  • Nominate your GTA for the 2021 SGA Graduate Teaching Award of the Year
  • Want to learn more about internal grant opportunities? Attend the 麻豆传媒 Faculty Support Committee Panel Discussion
  • GRASP 2021 abstract submission is open!
  • PTAC to host virtual workshop on Dec. 15
  • TIAA financial consultant available for online scheduling
  • KMUW talks with experts about how to cope with social isolation over the holidays
  • Spring recruitment events
  • Faculty stories featured in the news
  • Student Affairs congratulates and recognizes retiring staff
  • WPCE congratulates and recognizes retiring staff
  • Shocker strength coach puts holiday muscle into campaign for Harbor House
  • Free shipping at shockerstore.com
  • Extra discount on clearance merchandise
  • Santa letters available at 麻豆传媒 Post Office
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!

From one student to another: 10 self-improvement tips for winter break

Friendships and entertainment are important to people鈥檚 wellbeing, but they shouldn鈥檛 be the only thing you focus on during your winter break. Spend winter break making a better you.

麻豆传媒 Today: Dec. 11, 2020

  • COVID-19 isn't taking a break for the winter
  • COVID-19 tests from SHS need to be returned by 3 p.m. Dec. 15
  • Here are the COVID-19 resources available to you over winter break
  • 2020 shines with Wichita State innovation
  • Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall today
  • A special gift of time for employees
  • Wichita State names Steven Skinner interim dean of College of Engineering
  • Wichita State establishes new School of Computing
  • Faculty stories featured in the news
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Teams training next week!
  • Testing Services is still open to students and community members
  • The Ulrich is 46!
  • Shocker Blast will resume for students in 2021
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • Correction: GRASP 2021 abstract submission deadline is Feb. 11
  • Apply for Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
  • Want to learn more about internal grant opportunities? Attend the 麻豆传媒 Faculty Support Committee Panel Discussion
  • Enjoy lunch at the Food Truck Plaza today
  • 60-day termination timeline
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting the evening of Dec. 17
  • Student Affairs congratulates and recognizes retiring staff
  • Congratulations Bender of Twigs Class of 2020!
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Stocking stuffer special at the Heskett Center. Buy 2 get 1 FREE!
  • Santa letters available at 麻豆传媒 Post Office
  • Donate to Toys for Tots!
  • 10 political science students accepted into D.C. and Topeka internship program

Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Wichita State mitigates spread of COVID-19 through digital transformation

Dec. 11, 2020 鈥� Wichita State鈥檚 Molecular Diagnostics Lab (MDL) is digitally transforming the COVID-19 landscape, combining medical laboratory sciences, advanced robotics, and automation to process thousands of tests for Kansas communities each week.

Shocker Blast: Dec. 11, 2020

  • COVID-19 isn't taking a break for the winter
  • COVID-19 tests from SHS need to be returned by 3 p.m. Dec. 15
  • Here are the COVID-19 resources available to you over winter break
  • 2020 shines with Wichita State innovation
  • Wichita State establishes new School of Computing
  • Introducing a new mobile-friendly way to get scholarship information
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting the evening of Dec. 17
  • Wichita State names Steven Skinner interim dean of College of Engineering
  • Enjoy the holiday break! Shocker Blast will resume in 2021
  • Want to experience a different city & university? Apply for National Student Exchange by Feb. 1
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Jadyn Stutey!
  • Office hours available online
  • Enroll for a service-learning course in psychology!
  • Testing Services is still open to students and community members
  • Latin American Philosophy is a new course in spring 2021
  • Volunteers needed for our self-care research study!
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • GRASP 2021 abstract submission is open!
  • Apply for Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
  • KMUW talks with experts about how to cope with social isolation over the holidays
  • Happy Holidays!
  • Nominate an adult learner for the second annual Adult Learner of the Year Award
  • Sign up for Intramurals Winter Activities!
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Stocking stuffer special at the Heskett Center. Buy 2 get 1 FREE!

Dawna Raehpour

Raehpour balances family, studies with help of Stanley Z. Koplik scholarship

December 11, 2020 - Dawna Raehpour is the recipient of the Stanley Z. Koplik Memorial Scholarship for 2020-21. She will graduate in May with major in public health science and a minor in sociology. The $1,200 scholarship is in honor of Koplik, who served as executive director of the Kansas Board of Regents from 1982-93.

Hannah Wilkinson

Shocker strength coach puts holiday muscle into campaign for Harbor House

Dec. 10, 2020 - Hannah Wilkinson, Wichita State's associate head strength and conditioning coach, is taking donations for Catholic Charities Harbor House domestic violence shelter and service. The campaign is an extension of the toy drive that strength and conditioning coach Kerry Rosenboom organized in previous years.

麻豆传媒 Today: Dec. 10, 2020

  • Shock the World Campaign donors raise $307.8 million for Wichita State
  • Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on Dec. 11
  • Make sure your office hours are updated
  • Teams training next week!
  • PTAC to host virtual workshop on Dec. 15
  • TIAA financial consultant available for online scheduling
  • The next episode of the 鈥楲et's Talk About It鈥� podcast is live
  • GRASP 2021 abstract submission deadline is tomorrow
  • UP & USS joint senate meeting set for Dec. 15
  • Employees 鈥� Please review your personal information by Dec. 11
  • Faculty stories featured in the news
  • 麻豆传媒's Usha Haley on Wichita's future in the new industrial order - The Chung Report
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas

Woman and man at compute

Wichita State establishes new School of Computing

Dec. 10, 2020 -- The Kansas Board of Regents has approved the creation of the newest department at 麻豆传媒鈥檚 College of Engineering 鈥� the School of Computing. Dean Dennis Livesay called the establishment of the new school a significant marker of the university鈥檚 commitment to producing digital-skilled workforce needed by industry.