Perspectives on the Pandemic: Part II

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, faculty experts in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 蹤獲扦 are studying the way populations have reacted and adapted. Presentations in the Perspectives on the Pandemic: Part II series feature a political scientist, sociologist, criminologist, health disparities panel and performing arts professional. Each event will be delivered via Zoom and hosted by Andrew Hippisley, dean and professor of linguistics.

Wichita Transit

Aug. 11, 2020 The city of Wichitas transit department will be assuming operations of the Shocker bus service beginning Aug. 17. There will be a total of four 蹤獲扦 routes, beginning Aug. 17.

Dr. Crystal Dozier

Aug. 10, 2020 From suburbia to cities across the globe, caffeine and wine are often a source of collective comfort: the first for a morning pick-me-up, the latter to unwind. Now a 蹤獲扦 professor has discovered evidence to suggest that even our ancient ancestors enjoyed these drinks.

  • Who do you wear a mask for?
  • Do your part by checking your health before coming to work each day
  • Emergency and temporary policies chapter created
  • Dining options now open in the RSC
  • Teaching This Fall: Day 6 Questions about Health
  • Neal Allen and Camille Childers featured at the ARC today
  • Hear from Dr. Jerry Kang, an expert on implicit bias
  • Susan Page of USA Today on KMUW's panel for the next Digital Democracy on Tap
  • Trivia Night tonight!
  • Join in the fun with a Zoom murder mystery night
  • Hiring process changes and reminders for August
  • LinkedIn Learning available for faculty and staff
  • Skype for Business to be shut down Aug. 15
  • 蹤獲扦 Microsoft Office Power User Credential: Remote sessions available!
  • Back to School Sale at the Shocker Store
  • Rewards members save on starters at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • Register now for Virtual Shocker Resource Fair

Daniela Diaz-Sustaita

Aug. 10, 2020 From high-tech aerospace engineering to movie theater popcorn, Shocker Studios animation students are building diverse portfolios of work. Through 蹤獲扦s partnerships, animators-in-training have been able to gain practical experience with industry leaders, such as Spirit AeroSystems.

Dr. Cory Gibson

Aug. 10, 2020 Dr. Cory Gibson, superintendent of the Valley Center School District and graduate of 蹤獲扦, has been named the Kansas Superintendent of the Year for 2019-20.

  • Hear from Dr. Jerry Kang, an expert on implicit bias
  • Teaching This Fall: Day 5 Questions about Classrooms and Campus
  • Join the Community Engagement Institute in our Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop Series
  • Does Blackboard frustrate you?
  • Scholarship Information Programs
  • Student Health closed 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7-21
  • 蹤獲扦 adds two new certificates in job growth areas
  • The Office of Research invites Notices of Intent for two limited submission opportunities
  • Susan Page of USA Today on KMUW's panel for the next Digital Democracy on Tap
  • Nine Ulrich billboards now up around Wichita, tenth to be added Monday
  • Jump-start your business with expert advice
  • 'Kansas English' journal receives national honor
  • Required fire drills conclude today on campus

Wichita state students create all-terrian stroller

August 7, 2020 Applied computing student Noah Sentry and biomedical engineering student Leah Fisher are part of a student team in ENGR 302. From a list provided by Samantha, Noah and Leah chose to use their skills to help Sutton, a 6-year-old with cerebral palsy. 5/05/20

  • What employees can expect as the fall semester gets under way
  • 蹤獲扦 Board of Trustees approves next step to house the National Institute for Digital Transformation
  • Teaching This Fall: Day 4 Questions about Teaching Online
  • Student Health closed 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7-21
  • New tax-exempt certificate available
  • OEIC seeks public comment on revisions to Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation policy
  • Purchasing Office new contact information
  • SPTE Request Form for pre-session courses are due
  • Get training on your schedule
  • Kansas NSF EPSCoR office seeking white papers for Major Initiatives to Improve Research Infrastructure
  • Hear from Dr. Jerry Kang, an expert on implicit bias
  • Clash of the Colleges set for Aug. 21
  • Join in the fun with a Zoom murder mystery night
  • Hiring process changes and reminders for August
  • Updates to New Employee Orientation
  • Classroom Technology training schedule
  • Linda Rhone named a top business leader and innovator
  • New mask available at RSC Shocker Store
  • CCU members: refer and win a chance for $100
  • Wanted: Volunteers to help with 2020 bicycle and pedestrian count event
  • Required fire drills to be held on campus through Friday, Aug. 7
  • Shock Doc: Dr. Parcells Geology Field Camp

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Aug. 6, 2020 --蹤獲扦 provides discounted tuition rates to new students from certain areas in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.