Wichita State to observe Independence Day holiday
m88体育 will be closed for the Independence Day holiday tomorrow (Thursday, July 4). Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Friday, July 5.
WSU partners to serve Army on aerospace projects
m88体育 and the have entered into a partnership to mutually strengthen capabilities in fixed-wing commercial, civil and rotary wing military aircraft research and development in order to more effectively serve the U.S. Army.
The universities recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on aerospace projects. The arrangement offers aerospace expertise from WSU in the area of fixed-wing commercial and civil aircraft and from UAH in rotary wing military aircraft.
Ins & outs of grant administration: open workshops for faculty, staff
The Office of Research will host multiple workshops for faculty and staff who need help with or have questions about grant administration. Research staff can help with all of your questions including those involving topics such as post-award, expenses, reports, funds, budget, cost-share and effort. Labs will be held throughout July and into August. No need to RSVP or register, just show up with your questions. All labs will be held in 409E Jardine Hall. Contact Amy Delagado by email or call 978-5377 for more information.
Open workshop times are available below.
Purchasing Office will close at noon Friday, July 5
The Purchasing Office will close at noon Friday, July 5. For P-Card problems or questions, call 978-5185 or email PcardAdmin@wichita.edu and someone will respond as soon as possible.
Banner 9 Scheduling Building Training 鈥� July 24 and 25
New and experienced Banner schedule builders and department chairs are invited to attend the upcoming spring 2020 Schedule Building Training sessions presented by the University Registrar鈥檚 Office and Applications Training on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25. Both sections 1 and 2 are required for new schedule builders.
Opportunity to develop new First-Year Seminars coming July 10
After piloting First-Year Seminars (FYS) for three years, the faculty have approved requiring an FYS course for all first-time-in-college students as part of their general education experience starting in fall 2021. This is an exciting opportunity to add another best practice to our other student success strategies on campus.
CMD offers 40 percent discount for faculty, staff and students for summer courses
CMD courses are in full swing for summer. Whether you want to learn how to bring a positive outlook to your team, or your goal is to strengthen your leadership role, CMD has the course to help you grow. Two great sessions coming up are Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, July12, and Essential Skills for Effective Leaders from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16-17.
More information is available below.
Registration for Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning is available
Providing a safe and secure environment for the WSU community continues to be a top priority. The Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning course in from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, in 233 RSC, 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.
Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning 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.
This training is free and available to all WSU employees (faculty and staff). Log in to myWSU and register through myTraining. For questions, contact myTraining@wichita.edu.
Seeking artist proposals for outdoor staircase at Clinton Hall
In an effort to bring visual interest to the outdoor staircase on the south side of Clinton Hall, WSU is seeking artist proposals to bring life, energy and something uniquely WSU to this prominent entry. Share your ideas and apply at .
Boeing senior VP, WSU alum, featured in national story
Ihssane Mounir, Shocker engineering grad and Boeing senior vice president, scored a $24 billion sale at the recent Paris Air Show for Boeing's troubled 737 MAX airliner. Read more about .
Ulrich Museum introduces new creative communications manager
Ranjit Arab
Ranjit Arab is the new creative communications manager at the Ulrich Museum of Art.
Prior to joining the museum, he spent 15 years in academic publishing, first as a publicist at University Press of Kansas. For the last decade he was an acquiring editor at three presses 鈥� Kansas, University of Washington Press, University of Iowa Press 鈥� when he acquired mostly in the areas of cultural, literary, and environmental studies.
Read more below.
Cleaning out your closet?
Are you cleaning out your closet this summer? The Career Development Center is always accepting donations for our professional clothing closet. Professional dress items include suits, dress pants, professional shirts or blouses, professional skirts, belts, neckties, briefcases, shoes, cuff links, tie clips, and more.
Bring your items to Brennan III, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F (closed Tuesday mornings). For questions, contact Kim Kufahl at 978-6981 or kim.kufahl@wichita.edu.