Wichita State aerospace alum wins Black Engineer of the Year Award
When Prince Yengbe came to 麻豆传媒 from his home country of Ghana in 2007, he wasn鈥檛 entirely sure what aerospace engineering was, but he knew he wanted to be part of it.
Now, after earning a bachelor鈥檚 (2012) and a master鈥檚 degree (2015) in the subject, Yengbe is being honored with the Modern-Day Technology Leader Award by the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM Conference.
Become an advocate for mental health support
The pandemic has taken a toll on our community, and students have indicated mental health is a top concern resulting from the change in classroom instruction because of COVID-19. In order to support your peers both in and out of the classroom, consider becoming a mental health advocate. You can help spread the message of mental health support in several ways.
- Go to and complete the Preventing Suicide Training to help give you more tools for supporting those who may be struggling.
- Follow, like and share @suspenders4hope to help the message of hope reach our community.
- Wear a suspenders shirt as a visual display of your support for mental health and to help decrease mental health stigma. Shirts are available in the Shocker Store. Wear them often, especially on Fridays.
If you or a friend are in crisis and need to speak with a crisis counselor, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24 hours a day. Asking for help is a sign of strength.
Celebrate International Mother Tongue Day through music
Do you enjoy music? The Cultural Ambassador Program invites you to celebrate and appreciate the diversity of language through music for International Mother Tongue Day! We gathered some of our favorite songs in our mother languages to share with you. You can listen by visiting our playlist called 鈥淢other Tongue Day鈥� on Spotify. Don鈥檛 forget to follow us on Facebook to learn more about different cultures represented at Wichita State.
TRIO Student Support Services is now accepting applications
Student Support Services is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free academic services to students from first-generation and limited-income backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities.
The free services include: individualized tutoring, academic advising, textbook loans, assistance completing financial aid application, and scholarships exclusively for student participants.
Currently enrolled students who are interested in the program can visit Student Support Services on the third floor of Grace Wilkie Hall in Suite 309 or call 978-3715.
Apply for the Shocker Neighborhood VISTA by March 1
Apply for the Shocker Neighborhood VISTA. Engage in building mutually beneficial close partnerships with the university and Shocker Neighborhood -- convening and unifying to determine needs and action planning to leverage resources for growth/prosperity. Apply by March 1 at My.Americorps.gov.
Apply to pitch at the Mid-West Air Force Collider
Applications to pitch at the Mid-West Air Force Collider virtual event are due March 1. This virtual event, which is scheduled for April 26-30, brings the United States Air Force and the small business community together to connect and collaborate. This enables the opportunity for small business innovation to quickly deliver advanced technologies to the Air Force.
Submit proposals for the Diverse Women's Summit
Individual students, groups, and community members are invited to submit abstracts or proposals to present papers, posters, art works, dialogues, skits, and other projects at the Diverse Women鈥檚 Summit. The summit will be held on Zoom on March 8. Presentations are from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.. The proposal should be 100-200 words describing the presentation (type, subject, theme, and purpose). Presentations that focus on the following topics will be given priority:
- Research on issues of COVID-19 and special populations
- Citizenship and COVID-19
- Gender-based violence and other issues
- The future
Submit your proposal via email to chinyere.okafor@wichita.edu. Proposals and abstracts will be accepted until Feb. 25, 2021. For questions, call the departmental office at (316) 978-3358 or Joyce DalPorto-Ward at (316) 978-6659.
Good sleep habits are vital for academic success
Good sleep is proven to boost academic performance. In this Tuesday Talk, join Nurse Heather Stafford, Lisa Wiebe, APRN, and Wichita State students Max Karst and Caitlin Nolen for a conversation about sleep.
Learn to use Handshake during interactive session
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator in an interactive session navigating Handshake 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 via Zoom. Handshake is so much more than a job database. Discover the potential in this powerful career management tool.
Shocker Baseball hosts Oklahoma State
Wichita State baseball has added a pair of home games against the Oklahoma State Cowboys 鈥� the first of which was Sunday, Feb. 21, and the next will be played at 2 p.m. today. Stadium gates will open at 1 p.m. each day. All Wichita State baseball season ticket holders may use their season tickets from games one and two of the canceled Northern Colorado contests to receive admission to the Oklahoma State games. There will be single-game tickets available for purchase for both games. Capacity at Eck Stadium is limited due to COVID-19 guidelines. To purchase tickets, please visit or call (316) 978-FANS. A limited amount of free student tickets will be available.
URGE invites you to Advocacy Week
Are you interested in learning how to speak with a legislator? Want to connect with politically active students across Kansas? URGE: Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity is hosting a virtual Advocacy Week this year. Hear from panelists, get trained on writing op-eds and virtual testimony, and meet with a legislator. Sign up for Advocacy Week. For any questions please email Sarah Myose at smyose@urge.org.
KMUW conversation focuses on COVID-19 vaccine
Join KMUW for its free, monthly community conversation series Democracy on Tap. This month a panel of experts will be discussing the COVID-19 vaccine. We鈥檒l hear from panelists about Kansas鈥� rollout plan and who should get the vaccine. Plus, we鈥檒l answer your questions about all things vaccine related. The conversation will be streamed live on and on at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Cru hosts weekly virtual meetings to build Christian connections
Cru is a caring community passionate about connecting students to Jesus Christ, and it hosts three Zoom meetings each week this semester. Feel free to reach out to any of the contacts to find out more about what we do and to receive the Zoom link.
- Commuter & Freshmen Group: 7 p.m. Mondays. Contact Timothy Johnson (316) 621-9215 or tcjohnson3317@gmail.com
- Bilingual Group: 7 p.m. Mondays. Contact Tyler Luehrs (316) 452-1037or tjluehrs@gmail.com.
- Engineering Group: 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact Alexander DeWerff (316) 737-9889 or dalexanderdewerff@gmail.com.
Chat with employers in a relaxed virtual environment
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator for the Business Internship & Career Virtual Fair 2021 鈥� tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fair is for business majors and those interested in working in the business industry.
Log on to your computer and chat with employers from the Wichita metro area, across Kansas, and nationally. These employers are hiring for internships, part-time and full-time positions.
Career fairs are a great way to get a leg up with companies that interest you!
Preparation before the fair:
- Upload your resume to Handshake.
- Update your Handshake profile.
- Be sure to sign up early for sessions to meet with employers!
- Research the employers. Check out the company website and search online for recent - news articles and other relevant information.
- Prepare a few talking points. Think of an elevator pitch and an overview of your background.
During your virtual sessions:
- Arrive on time and dress professionally.
- Maintain eye contact and practice active listening. AND smile!
- Ask questions. Bring a list of prepared questions for each session.
- Ask for the recruiter鈥檚 contact information.
Phi Sigma Pi Spring informational meetings coming up
is a gender-inclusive national honor fraternity built on a Tripod of three ideals: scholarship, leadership and fellowship. The Eta Tau chapter at Wichita State was founded in 2020 by Katie Hefner, Talyn Sherman, Manish Mahajan and Jimme Keller.
This semester, we are looking for new members to help us further establish our roots in Wichita and make an impact at Wichita State and in the local community.
Looking for something to spice up your resume? We have officer positions available!
Join us on Zoom to learn how you can get involved, meet new people and enhance your
leadership skills.
Variety acts, emcees wanted for Hippodrome 2021
The Hippodrome Video Competition is looking for students to participate in the Variety Act Competition and to emcee the show. Talented Shockers from all areas of the arts take the stage in between video productions. We welcome all forms of artists including musicians, magicians, comedians, singer/songwriters and more. Performers will take the stage between film screenings either in-person or virtually; and first-, second-, and third-place winners will take home cash prizes up to $150.To bring the show together, student emcee's charm the audience and introduce video productions and variety acts throughout the nights. Emcees are given a small stipend for their time.
Performance nights are 7 p.m. April 7-8. Students interested must register for the Variety Acts Competition at by Thursday, March 18. Students interested in emceeing the performances can register at by Wednesday, March 17. Tryouts will be Monday, March 22.
Researchers offer parenting training sessions
Parenting can be tough! Researchers at 麻豆传媒 are seeking to help parents manage behavioral concerns in children ages 3 to 12. Behaviors may include whining, tantrums, and difficulty following directions. The study will include three telehealth parent training sessions (about 45 min each) and follow up assessments one week, one month, and six months after treatment in order to track long-term behavior change.
Parents who complete all three parent training sessions and corresponding assessments will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card. We are looking for about 25 families to participate in our study. If you have a child living in your home who is between 3 and 12 years old and is exhibiting behaviors that are difficult to manage, you may be eligible for this study.
If you are interested in learning more about this study, please contact Ashley Ormond at aeormond@shockers.wichita.edu or Dr. Rachel Petts at 316-978-3720 or rachel.petts@wichita.edu.
Capitol Graduate Research Summit is open for viewing
The 18th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) is open for viewing. CGRS is a research competition and showcase for Kansas Board of Regents universities to raise awareness of graduate research that impacts the state of Kansas. We usually showcase this research at the Capitol in Topeka, but this year's competition is virtual 鈥� providing everyone, along with the the Kansas Legislature, the opportunity to see this great work. Online viewing is open. Take advantage of this opportunity to see the excellent research being showcased by Wichita State's graduate students virtually. Visit www.wichita.edu/cgrs for information about CGRS and to view presentations. Our appreciation goes to the faculty research mentors who have made all of this work possible.
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum set for April 9
The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students at 麻豆传媒 to present scholarly and creative activity to a faculty, student, and community audience while competing for cash awards. Each student's work at the forum is presented under the mentorship of a Wichita State faculty member.
There are no limits to the kinds of submissions that will be considered. The next winner could be you! For more info or to submit an abstract, visit www.wichita.edu/URCAF.
Enjoy a free scoop of custard
In honor of Freddy's birthday, enjoy a free scoop of custard, courtesy of Student Involvement and the Rhatigan Student Center. Offer valid for the first 200 people each day from Feb. 22-24. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No purchase necessary. While supplies last. Valid at the Wichita State location only.
25% off select sportswear at the Shocker Store
This week at the Shocker Store, take 25% off the Root sportswear brand! Sale is valid in the RSC store and online at .
ODI seeking tutors for PASS program
Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and get paid while using your academic skills and confidence to help others succeed.
The office is seeking tutors to support Promoting Academic Student Success (PASS), a program that facilitates the retention, academic success, holistic development and timely graduation of all underrepresented students at Wichita State, through academic support services, educational and cultural programming, interpersonal relationships and mentoring.
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at (316) 978-3034.