WSU Today: Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

 

FEATURED STORIES

plane imageFAA awards Wichita State $684K to study unmanned aerial systems

m88体育 will receive $684,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for three programs aimed at increasing safety measures for the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

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Fall 2020 SPTE results have been mailed to departments

SPTE Results for fall 2020 have been mailed to your department. Please check with your department on how to acquire your results. The Office of Academic Affairs has notified the departments regarding how to get results to those who are not on campus. We apologize for the delay this semester due to issues with the printing process.

RESEARCH

 

Internal Grant Opportunity. Office of Research

Award for Research/Creative proposals due Feb. 12

The Award for Research/Creative projects due date has been extended, and proposals are now due to the Office of Research no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. The award provides funding of up to $4,000 to enable faculty to pursue research or creative projects during the summer. Proposers must work with a grant specialist in the Office of Research prior to submission, and all complete applications require approval from the chair and dean. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed or considered. Please contact proposals@wichita.edu to get started or visit our website for additional information.


Research participants wanted

We are students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Wichita State. We are looking for participants for our research study on how electronically mediated therapy affects chronic low back pain. Your participation may help the field of physical therapy to more effectively understand and treat chronic low back pain in a technological age using at-home therapy services.

If chosen to participate, you will be asked to come to complete an 8-week, home exercise program that will be monitored via e-mail. The exercise program won鈥檛 require external resistance (weights, resistance bands, etc.). You will be asked to fill out one questionnaire prior to starting the program and two questionnaires at the end of the program. If you are chosen to be in the control group, your only responsibility will be to fill out two surveys in the span of 8 weeks.

If interested, . It will only take about 10 minutes. After completing the survey, you will receive an email with further information

Your participation is graciously appreciated. Responses will remain confidential. If you have questions/concerns, please email Austin Foley at amfoley1@shockers.wichita.edu.

EVENTS

 

Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Student Town Hall Dr. Richard Muma, interim president Dr. Shirley Lefever, interim executive vice president and provost 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26 Zoom information Meeting ID: 943 5976 9484 Passcode: 351797

Town Hall for Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students

Dr. Rick Muma, interim president, and Dr. Shirley Lefever, interim executive vice president and provost, are hosting a town hall for Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, via Zoom. Please join us and feel free to ask questions or provide insight on issues important to you.

Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 943 5976 9484
Passcode: 351797


Wichita State Volleyball vs. North Texas; January 28 | 7 PM; January 29 | 6 PM; Charles Koch Arena; Students get in FREE with Shocker ID;

Shocker Volleyball opens home season with matches against North Texas

Wichita State Shocker Volleyball kicks off its season with a two-game series versus North Texas at Charles Koch Arena, 7 p.m. Jan. 28 and 6 p.m. Jan. 29. We hope to see you in Charles Koch Arena to cheer on your Shockers!


 Pee for Pizza Free STI testing February 3 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Only 40 spots available! Appointments are required for this medical service. Call 316-978-4792 to reserve your spot. No walk-ins accepted. Masks required.

Call now to reserve your spot for Free STI testing on Feb. 3

From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 3, Positive Directions, ODI and SHS will host Pee for Pizza. Reserve your spot now for free STI testing. Call 316-978-4792 to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins will be accepted. Masks required.

APPLIED LEARNING

Send us your applied learning story ideas

Do you know of a student who is gaining applied learning experience related to COVID-19? If so, let Strategic Communications know! Email lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu or call 978-3409.

HR, BENEFITS AND TRAINING

President releases process to review and approve remote work arrangements (see clarifying FAQs)

Attention supervisors:

The sudden onset of COVID-19 forced the university to quickly move a large part of our workforce remote. Given the uncertainty that the pandemic currently presents, we must continue to encourage and/or require (if applicable) remote work for staff. This prioritization of the health and safety of workforce must be balanced with continued timely delivery of services to our students and greater university community. Each supervisor is currently empowered to determine the appropriate staffing model for their department as they deem appropriate and approved by their vice president.


Upcoming CourseLeaf Curriculum administrator and faculty Zoom training sessions

Register for CourseLeaf Curriculum (CIM) remote (Zoom) training sessions via the myTraining link under the Faculty/Staff tab in myWSU.

Each session is 1.5 hours long and instructors will remain available for questions afterward.

STUDENT NEWS

 

GRASP 2021 abstract submission closes Feb. 11

The Graduate School is now accepting abstract submissions for the 17th annual Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium. GRASP 2021 will be held on Blackboard again this year with video presentations open for WSU Community viewing starting on April 2. Please encourage your graduate students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their research. Abstract submission closes on Feb.  11.

Make submissions here


Kansas City student awarded full-ride Sexton Scholarship to attend Wichita State

Neymara Freeman 鈥� a senior at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science in Kansas City, Kansas 鈥� has been named the 2021 Linwood Sexton Scholarship at m88体育.

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