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Digital Research & Transformation Hub

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Building Hours

7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

 

Getting Here

4701 E. 18th Street N.

Wichita, Kansas 67208

Visitors should park in any unmarked spots in the north and east lots. 

University Event and Meeting Services (UEMS)

1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0136

About

The Digital Research and Transformation Hub at Wichita State University is located off of Oliver on the Innovation Campus. It is a part of the university's greater National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation (NIRDT). With convenient parking, ample space and a gorgeous outdoor garden, this building is perfect for your next event!

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Outdoor Garden
The beautiful garden area includes basketball and pickleball courts, a pond with a waterfall feature and various seating areas.

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Configurable Space
Modular furniture makes it easy to configure the space to accommodate any use or size, from 16 people to 600.

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Multimedia Ready
The conference room and multipurpose room come equipped with screens, connections and video conferencing features.

Other building features include free wifi (WSU Guest), a lactation and wellness room, electric vehicle charging stations and building-side parking. The conference room has an 98” screen, wall-mounted whiteboards and a counter for refreshments. The multipurpose room has two 86” screens and a built-in handheld and lavalier microphone. Both rooms have ready-to-use video conferencing cameras. The atrium can be used as-is or set with banquet rounds or cocktail tables, accommodating a variety of event sizes.

Putting Innovation First

The Digital Research and Transformation Hub at Wichita State University works with strategic partners to facilitate digital transformation research. This 37,000 sq. ft. hub includes a 168-rack data center, collaboration hub and several testing and research laboratories focused on networking, IoT, IT/OT convergence and data science.

Innovation, Applied Research & Applied Learning Focus Areas:

  • Cloud computing and software development
  • Cybersecurity, cyber operations, AI, ML, xR, and IoT
  • Agile cultural and organization transformation focused on value creation in customer experience, operational processes, and business models
  • Research and service laboratories to provide the needed system engineering technology for Kansas to compete globally

Atrium

Atrium & Garden

Capacity: 150-600

External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $1500
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $750

Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $1050
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $525

Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $600
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $300

Room 110 Multipurpose Room

Multipurpose Room

Capacity: 30

External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $200
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $100

Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $140
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $70

Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $80
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $40

102F conference room

Conference Room

Capacity: 16

External
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $180
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $90

Non-Profit/Government
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $125
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $65

Innovation Partner
- Full Day (6 or more hours): $70
- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $35

  • Building Aerial View
  • Garden at night
  • Atrium at night
  • South East Entrance
  • Atrium
  • Hallway
  • South West entrance
  • Atrium
  • Garden
  • Room 110: Theatre
  • Building and Statue
  • Room 110: U-shape

FAQs

What is the difference between Internal, Sponsored and External events?
Internal Events are events that are clearly a WSU department or WSU student group event. These events may use a number of spaces at WSU free of charge, though fees may be applied for labor, A/V or cleaning associated with events. Sponsored Events are events that are co-sponsored or co-hosted between a WSU department and an external entity. These events are able to book space at the Innovation Partner rate. External Events are those events that do not meet the criteria for Internal or Sponsored Events. The external or non-profit/government rental rate will be charged accordingly. Read full policy

Do WSU Faculty, Staff or Innovation Partners get a discount?
Faculty, Staff or Innovation Partners can book at the Innovation Partner rate for personal use.

Are tables and chairs included in the rental?
UEMS can arrange the setup for events scheduled through our office. Our office provides tables, chairs, and other general equipment.

What AV equipment is available?
All rooms have a screen and hdmi ports. Events requiring audio visual equipment must contact Campus Media Services 7 business days prior to event start.

Can I bring in my own caterer and/or alcohol?
Choose catering from WSU Dining (Chartwells) or bring in a caterer of your choice. All food must come from a licensed caterer or be store-bought. Alcohol can be served on campus by licensed providers in designated buildings on campus contingent on an approved alcohol request form.

What other costs might be associated with my event?
Costs to consider include catering, AV, setup and cleaning. Your event coordinator will work with you to determine your event needs and notify you of expected costs.

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