*** Broken component *** Space is available in the Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning training class
Space is available in the Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning training
class from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. Register
for this class through myTraining.
Providing a safe and secure environment for the WSU community continues to be a top
priority. Campus Safety-Active Threat Incident Planning is a live training initiative
to enhance WSU鈥檚 proactive approach to ensure a safe campus environment and to prepare
our faculty, staff and students in case of an incident of campus violence. It will
focus on two areas: 1) what to do in an active campus threat incident, and 2) how
to identify and report behaviors of concern.
If you have questions, contact mytraining@wichita.edu.
WSU Tech President Sheree Utash chosen as member of American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
Sheree Utash
WSU Tech President Sheree Utash has been appointed to a prestigious national American Workforce Policy Advisory Board. Other members on the 25-member board include the CEOs of Apple, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Walmart, Home Depot and IBM, among other prominent appointees.
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump announced the members of the board, which will work directly with the National Council for the American Worker, leveraging the knowledge of its members to develop and implement a strategy to revamp the American workforce to better meet the challenges of the 21st century.
In addition to her responsibilities as president at WSU Tech, Utash is WSU鈥檚 Vice President of Workforce Development and serves on the President鈥檚 Executive Team.
Database Coordinator position open to WSU employees only
Southeast Wichita GEAR UP is looking for a Database Coordinator. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. To apply, go to Internal Postings and follow the directions. For questions or assistance, contact the Talent Acquisition Team.
Holiday closedown for 2019
The holiday closedown period has been approved this year to commence at the end of the day on Friday, Dec. 20, and reopen on Thursday morning, Jan. 2, 2020. We are communicating the schedule at this time to ensure all employees can manage their time off appropriately. The closedown is eight (8) days, two of which are paid holidays.
Duo Security trainings added
WSU is implementing Duo two-factor authentication security to all faculty and staff. Duo adds a second layer of security to your WSU login account. Duo enhances security by requiring the use of a secondary device at login to verify your identity, which will ensure that others cannot access your account by obtaining your password. Information Technology Services is providing training on Duo Security on the following dates / time:
2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 218 Hubbard Hall
2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 211 Hubbard Hall
2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 218 Hubbard Hall
Encourage students to participate in the WSU / McBEE Campus Safety Survey
m88体育 will again participate in a national campus consortium assessing
Title IX safety issues and evaluating the efficacy of previously instituted federal
mandates for providing Bystander Intervention Programming as a means of preventing
sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on college campuses. We seek your help
in advertising the 2019 WSU / McBEE Campus Safety Survey in your courses.
Grad School Town Hall meeting today (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Provost Rick Muma and Kerry Wilks, interim dean of the Graduate School, will host a Grad School Town Hall meeting to answer questions and spark discussion on the Shock the Future Referendum, a student-led campaign that identifies a list of academic and student success infrastructure needs.
You鈥檙e invited to attend the Town Hall at 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 14) in 233 Rhatigan Student Center.
This is your opportunity to listen to students鈥� thoughts on WSU鈥檚 future and find out more about the potential changes coming to our campus.
Parking update
The RSC will replace the large chillers located between the parking garage and the Human Resources building today (Thursday, Feb. 14).
- The RSC lot (lot #7) was closed late last night (Wednesday, Feb. 13) and will remain closed today (Thursday, Feb. 14).
- Partial Parking Garage closure includes:
- East parking garage vehicle exit
- NE stairwell
- Elevator
- North door on ground level
- Several parking stalls on the north and east side of the 4th level of the parking garage
World Trade Council of Wichita invites you to a dinner talk
The World Trade Council of Wichita invites you to a dinner talk on Thursday, Feb. 21 on "Negotiating with China and Why Subsidies are a Non-Starter" by Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business & Professor of Management. The evening will start with a reception at 6 p.m. at the Wichita Marriott Hotel on Corporate Hills Drive.
The World Trade Council is part of the Center for International Business Advancement (CIBA) at the Barton School of Business. There is a reduced attendance price of $10 for students.
For more information on the dinner and to make reservations, contact Sherryl Hubble at sherryl.hubble@wichita.edu or call 978-3176. See agenda and other details.
Family Fun Day this Saturday at the Ulrich Museum of Art
You鈥檙e invited to Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum of Art from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. It鈥檚 free and open to the public.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of gallery exploration, games, and hands-on art-making activities inspired by the artist鈥檚 ideas and materials featured in our spring exhibitions. Snacks and refreshments provided.
For more information contact Jana Durfee at Jana.Durfee@wichita.edu.
Special offer for upcoming WSU women鈥檚 basketball game with UConn
The Shockers will host UCONN at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. There will be a mini basketball giveaway at this game as well. Group tickets are available for $12 for reserved seating for a group of 10 or more (save $3 a ticket) or $8 for general admission for a group of 10 or more (save $2 a ticket). You can purchase tickets at the link below.