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WSU Today: May 1, 2019

Strategic Planning Town Hall Update is tomorrow (Thursday, May 2)
All are invited for the May Day Pop-Up Picnic
Lynne Davis to present Annual Organ Pops Concert today (Wednesday, May 1)
WSU Reads announcement for 2019-20
Traffic update for sculpture arriving on campus
RSVP for the Shocker Pride Celebration
Community invited to Celebration of Life events for late WSU President John Bardo
Chemistry Colloquium today (Wednesday, May 1)
Fall tuition assistance now open
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature new student housing option and housing application numbers
Reception to honor the URCAF and GRASP winners
Join The Fuse and the College of Applied Studies for ‘Relish the Moment’
Graduate School -- GRASP 2019
RH: Additions to Eck Stadium
Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week
Sign up for monthly Discover WSU newsletter
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Accessibility Tip of the Week: Getting accessibility training
CEI partners with local health departments to address ‘Drivers of Health’
Participants 60+ years of age needed for research study on the effects of a visual training program
Lavender Graduation celebration set for tomorrow (Thursday, May 2)
Shocker Bowling shares economic impact statement
Women of WSU plan event to benefit scholarship fund
Half-price additional shots at Starbucks in the RSC
RSC Unplugged features Patz

Shocker Blast: May 1, 2019

Community invited to Celebration of Life events for late WSU President John Bardo
Strategic Planning Town Hall Update is tomorrow (Thursday, May 2)
All are invited for the May Day Pop-Up Picnic
Lynne Davis to present Annual Organ Pops Concert today (Wednesday, May 1)
Legislature to consider restoration of funding for higher education
SAC offers Paint Night tomorrow (May 2)
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature new student housing option and housing application numbers
Reception to honor the URCAF and GRASP winners
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Dive into summer classes and get ahead
WSU Reads announcement for 2019-20
Traffic update for sculpture arriving on campus
Graduate School -- GRASP 2019
Engineers Without Borders interest meeting today (Wednesday, May 1)
Join The Fuse and the College of Applied Studies for ‘Relish the Moment’
RH: Additions to Eck Stadium
Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week
Youth mentoring opportunity
Pay your parking citations through Food For Fines
Half-price additional shots at Starbucks in the RSC
RSC Unplugged features Patz
Collecting children’s paperback books for students in Paraguay

Students sitting on a couch after getting engaged

Student proposes to girlfriend in same campus spot where they met

May 1, 2019 -- In January 2010, Wichita state student Opeyemi Ajaiyeoba met fellow student Ifey Ogunyomi at Brennan Hall 3, at the time a campus residence hall. The couple, both from Nigeria, have been dating since – until this spring, when Opeyemi popped the question at the same spot he first met her nine years ago.

Campus Connection: April 30, 2019

Seven teams advance to final round of Shocker New Venture Competition
Community and Police Engagement Panel today (Tuesday, April 30)
Business building will be built with reallocation of university funds and donations
Participants 60+ years of age needed for research study on the effects of a visual training program
Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale will be in 142 RSC today (Tuesday, April 30)
Annual Organ Pops Concert concludes this year’s organ series
Lynne Davis shares commentary on the Cathedral of Notre Dame
All are invited for the May Day Pop-Up Picnic
Fiske Hall to be rededicated on Friday, May 3
Get a discount and experience ‘Space Odyssey’ with Mark Herman
Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week
In case you missed it
Summer 2019 Financial Aid Application information
Dive into summer classes and get ahead
WSU South announces two new classes for fall 2019
Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch
Shocker Rowing to host Plains Regional Regatta on May 5
Collecting children’s paperback books for students in Paraguay
Join The Fuse and the College of Applied Studies for ‘Relish the Moment’
Registration open for Advanced Summer Camp

Meet a Shocker: Chris Rempe supports industry in 3D

April 30, 2019 -- Wichita State alumnus Chris Rempe graduated just seven years ago, but is already making an impact on WSU and local industry.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Multicultural Greek Council Quad

WSU unveils Multicultural Greek Council Quad on campus

April 30, 2019 -- Wichita State unveiled a Multicultural Greek Council Quad on campus Friday, April 26. The purpose of the quad is to provide a visible space on campus for WSU's culturally based and National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek chapters.

WSU Today: April 30, 2019

Community and Police Engagement Panel today (Tuesday, April 30)
Openings posted for fall 2019 Recruitment Faculty Fellows
Joint UP and USS General Meeting set for Tuesday, May 14
Legislature to consider restoration of funding for higher education
Faculty Policies approved at General Faculty meeting late Monday
Register now for the 2nd Annual Academic Resources Conference
University Excellence Awards coming May 10
Alternative Spring Break: A photo story of reflection reception
Annual Organ Pops Concert concludes this year’s organ series
Participants 60+ years of age needed for research study on the effects of a visual training program
Fiske Hall to be rededicated on Friday, May 3
Dive into summer classes and get ahead
Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale will be in 142 RSC today (Tuesday, April 30)
Women in Tech: More Than a Talk
CEI represents Kansas in the Governor's challenge to prevent suicide among service members, veterans, and their families
Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week
Finals Frenzy event to feature DIY succulents
Double Star Day at Starbucks in the RSC
Collecting children’s paperback books for students in Paraguay

Shocker Blast: April 29, 2019

Apply to be a student representative
Final exams, assignments and projects. They don’t have to be stressful!
Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale this week
All are invited for the May Day Pop-Up Picnic
Business building will be built with reallocation of university funds and donations
Holmes Museum of Anthropology to host spring 2019 exhibit openings today (Monday, April 29)
Summer 2019 Financial Aid Application information
Want to win $500 in textbooks?
Upcoming events at University Libraries
SAC offers Paint Night on May 2
Join The Fuse and the College of Applied Studies for ‘Relish the Moment’
Fiske Hall to be rededicated on Friday, May 3
Graduate School community event – Grad Students at the Ulrich
Strategic Planning Town Hall Update coming May 2
Lavender Graduation celebration set for May 2
Finals Frenzy event to feature DIY succulents
Startup Grind U event coming May 7
WSU students can use YMCA memberships during the summer
Shocker Rowing to host Plains Regional Regatta on May 5
Commencement T-shirts available
Active Minds advocacy student group is searching for a new executive team
Free HIV testing available May 7
Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch

WSU Today: Monday, April 29, 2019

Annual training on budgeting system today (Monday, April 29) to Friday, May 3
General Faculty Meeting agenda for today (Monday, April 29)
Business building will be built with reallocation of university funds and donations
Graduate School dean candidate visit today (Monday, April 29) and Tuesday, April 30
‘Search Exception’ changes to be implemented today (Monday, April 29)
Annualized Salary Spread for Academic Year 2019-20
Nominations are due May 1 for 2019 Higuchi-Endowment Research Achievement Awards
Holmes Museum of Anthropology to host spring 2019 exhibit openings today (Monday, April 29)
Registration for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Training is available
Upcoming events at University Libraries
Startup Grind U event coming May 7
Finals prep. It doesn’t have to be stressful.
All are invited for the May Day Pop-Up Picnic
WSU men's and women's tennis offers free tennis clinics on Wednesdays
Sign-up for CourseLeaf Training (CIM) Training
Graduate School community event – Grad Students at the Ulrich
Women in Tech: More Than a Talk
Strategic Planning Town Hall Update coming May 2
WSU students can use YMCA memberships during the summer
Wanted: Spring commencement volunteers
Summer 2019 Financial Aid Application information
Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch
Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale this week

Shocker Blast: April 26, 2019

SI and MGC announce ribbon-cutting ceremony today (Friday, April 26)
Shock the Yard Step Show coming tomorrow (Saturday, April 27)
Sixteen teams to advance to Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show
Graduate School dean candidate to visit April 29-30
Dive into summer classes and get ahead
Want to win $500 in textbooks?
Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium today (Friday, April 26)
Apply to be a student representative
In case you missed it
Commencement T-shirts available
Senior Honors 2019 selected
Service-Learning Spring 2019 Showcase results
Wichita State Theatre film project showing this weekend
Strategic Planning Town Hall Update coming May 2
Photo exhibit to open Monday at the Lowell Holmes Museum of Anthropology
Tulip giveaway concludes next week
Lynne Davis shares commentary on the Cathedral of Notre Dame
Graduate School community event – Grad Students at the Ulrich
Shocker Rowing to host Plains Regional Regatta on May 5
Collecting children’s paperback books for students in Paraguay
Startup Grind U event coming May 7
Active Minds advocacy student group is searching for a new executive team
Get a discount and experience ‘Space Odyssey’ with Mark Herman

Pop-up picnic to be held on May Day at WSU

April 26, 2019 -- The May Day Pop-Up Picnic will take place from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, north of the Rhatigan Student Center on the WSU campus.

WSU Today: April 26, 2019

Graduate School dean candidate to visit April 29-30
Openings posted for fall 2019 Recruitment Faculty Fellows
Sixteen teams to advance to Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show
In case you missed it
IME Seminar presentation today (Friday, April 26)
Future Now at the Ulrich today (Friday, April 26)
Wichita State Theatre film project showing this weekend
Service-Learning Spring 2019 Showcase results
Strategic Planning Town Hall Update coming May 2
Sign-up for CourseLeaf Training (CIM) Training
Special Physics Seminar to be held Monday, April 29
Photo exhibit to open Monday at the Lowell Holmes Museum of Anthropology
Alternative Spring Break: A photo story of reflection reception
Senior Honors 2019 selected
Tulip giveaway concludes next week
Join The Fuse and the College of Applied Studies for ‘Relish the Moment’
Shocker Rowing to host Plains Regional Regatta on May 5
Collecting children’s paperback books for students in Paraguay
Get a discount and experience ‘Space Odyssey’ with Mark Herman
Registration open for Advanced Summer Camp

WSU Today: April 25, 2019

Celebrating the successful tenure, promotion and review of 53 faculty
Help create Graduate School opportunities for spring undergraduates
Annual training on budgeting system coming April 29-May 3
Annualized Salary Spread for Academic Year 2019-20
General Faculty Meeting agenda for Monday, April 29
Lynne Davis shares commentary on the Cathedral of Notre Dame
Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium coming April 26
Strategic Planning Town Hall Update coming May 2
SI and MGC announce ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow (Friday, April 26)
‘Search Exception’ changes to be implemented on April 29
Fiske Hall to be rededicated on Friday, May 3
AAron Davis nationally recognized as a Phrases Fellows by Beaumont Foundation & Aspen Institute
Harpool featured in story about Citibank credit cards
Shock the Yard Step Show coming Saturday, April 27
Tulip giveaway continues at Duerksen Fine Arts Center and Marcus Welcome Center
Lavender Graduation celebration set for May 2
Graduate School community event – Grad Students at the Ulrich
Sign up as a WSU Heart Walk Coach or join a team
Check out the Home in Harmony Tour ‘Vintage Venue’

Shocker Blast: April 24, 2019

Invitation to SGA Administration Inauguration and Installation Ceremony
Tulip giveaway continues
Student Loan Repayment Workshop is today (Wednesday, April 24)
Gain access to your VA Healthcare
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Japanese Festival to be held today (Wednesday, April 24) in RSC
Double Star Day today at Starbucks in the RSC
RSC Unplugged: Poke Salad Orchestra
Prenatal Hope accepted into national grant program
Service-Learning Showcase is today (Wednesday, April 24)
Panel to discuss ‘Food Insecurity in Wichita’
Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium coming April 26
Sixteen teams to advance to Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show
Volunteer at a park clean-up on Friday, April 26
SI and MGC announce ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 26
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Shocker New Venture Competition
‘Improving Strategies Through Storytelling’ presentation
Wichita State Theatre film project showing this week
Future Now at the Ulrich this Friday, April 26
KMUW: Celebrating 70 years of broadcasting on April 26
The last Study Abroad information session until summer is Friday, April 26
Sign up for the Cardboard Boat Regatta
Shock the Yard Step Show coming Saturday, April 27
Check out opportunities with VISTA
Judo Club invites you to see tournament on April 27
WSU South announces two new classes for fall 2019
Holmes Museum of Anthropology to host spring 2019 exhibit openings on April 29
Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week
Free donuts at Ablah Library for "'Donut' Stress Out @ your Library" event Monday, May 6
De-stress @ your Library during Finals Week!
Bag Toss competition on Monday, May 6
Are you up to the Fortnite Challenge?
Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch

WSU Today: April 24, 2019

Graduate School dean candidate to visit today (Wednesday, April 24) and Thursday, April 25
Opportunity for Quality Matters training on campus
Service-Learning Showcase is today (Wednesday, April 24)
Panel to discuss ‘Food Insecurity in Wichita’
Tulip giveaway continues
Accessibility Tip of the Week: Options for captions
‘Developing Budgets: How to Avoid a Budget Battle Before a Grant Goes Out’ workshop on April 25
WSU TV app launch
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Shocker New Venture Competition
Future Now at the Ulrich this Friday, April 26
RSVP for the Shocker Pride Celebration
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Invitation to SGA Administration Inauguration and Installation Ceremony
Prenatal Hope accepted into national grant program
‘Improving Strategies Through Storytelling’ presentation
WSU South announces two new classes for fall 2019
Holmes Museum of Anthropology to host spring 2019 exhibit openings on April 29
Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week
Double Star Day today at Starbucks in the RSC
RSC Unplugged: Poke Salad Orchestra
Free donuts at Ablah Library for "'Donut' Stress Out @ your Library" event Monday, May 6
De-stress @ your Library during Finals Week!

WSU Today: April 23, 2019

KMUW: Celebrating 70 years of broadcasting on April 26
Come and get some spring tulip bulbs
Celebrate 9th Annual Tilford Colloquium on Friday, April 26
Physics Seminar tomorrow (Wednesday, April 24) features Gabriel Perdue
Chemistry Colloquium set for tomorrow (Wednesday, April 24)
Gain access to your VA Healthcare
WSU men's and women's tennis offers free tennis clinics
University Excellence Awards coming May 10
Community invited to Celebration of Life events for late WSU President John Bardo
Japanese Festival to be held Wednesday, April 24 in RSC
Sign up for monthly Discover WSU newsletter
Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch
Summer 2019 Financial Aid Application information
Announcing the Youth Mental Health Month Art Showcase
Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium coming April 26
Sixteen teams to advance to Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show
Wichita State Theatre film project showing this week
Women of WSU plan event to benefit scholarship fund
Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale coming next week
Mix 6ix for $7

Campus Connection: April 23, 2019

Solomey’s project selected by NASA NIAC Phase II
Q&A with Airbus intern Khyati Mahavadia
Sculpture dedication: Elyn Zimmerman, Font
WSU men's and women's tennis offers free tennis clinics
World Trade Council event: Kansas Agriculture & Global Trade: Issues & Strategies
‘Improving Strategies Through Storytelling’ presentation
Ward Jewell receives WSU Foundation Faculty Fundraising Award
Sixteen teams to advance to Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show
Here’s this week’s university update
Wichita State Theatre film project showing this week
Army ROTC program to begin at Wichita State this fall
KMUW: Celebrating 70 years of broadcasting on April 26
Summer 2019 Financial Aid Application information
Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium coming April 26
Women in Tech: More Than a Talk
Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch
WSU students can use YMCA memberships during the summer
Aerospace Engineering students compete in NASA student launch
SI and MGC announce ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 26
Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale coming next week
Sale on professional wear at Shocker Store in RSC
Nominations open for Shocker Sports HOF
Check out the Home in Harmony Tour ‘Vintage Venue’

WSU Today: April 22, 2019

Giving Wu Week: April 22-28
Newest campus art installation to be dedicated during Earth Day Picnic at the Pod
Candidate presentation today (Monday, April 22) for Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Q&A with Airbus intern Khyati Mahavadia
Tulip giveaway starts today (Monday, April 22)
Sculpture dedication: Elyn Zimmerman, Font
Panel to discuss ‘Food Insecurity in Wichita’
World Trade Council event: Kansas Agriculture & Global Trade: Issues & Strategies
Opportunity for Quality Matters training on campus
Celebrate 9th Annual Tilford Colloquium on Friday, April 26
Nominations are due May 1 for 2019 Higuchi-Endowment Research Achievement Awards
Registration for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Training is available
‘Improving Strategies Through Storytelling’ presentation
CAPS Sexual Assault Awareness Month activity today (Monday, April 22)
‘Developing Budgets: How to Avoid a Budget Battle Before a Grant Goes Out’ workshop on April 25
In search of ways to save money and generate revenue for university budget
Upcoming events at University Libraries
WSU Neurodiversity Awareness Week
Women in Tech: More Than a Talk
Wanted: Spring commencement volunteers
Neswick to give organ performance Tuesday, April 23
School of Education faculty awarded NASA Kansas Space Grant Consortium (KSGC) Teacher Workshop Program Grant
Academic success resources help students finish strong
Finals Frenzy event to feature DIY succulents
Sale on professional wear at Shocker Store in RSC

Shocker Blast: April 22, 2019

Looking for student input in future planning of WSU
WSU South to host job fair at WSU Haysville
Top 10 reasons to become a summer Shocker
Want to win $500 in textbooks?
CAPS Sexual Assault Awareness Month activity today (Monday, April 22)
Tulip giveaway starts today (Monday, April 22)
Putting the finishing touches on your final assignments and need help?
Newest campus art installation to be dedicated during Earth Day Picnic at the Pod
Candidate presentation today (Monday, April 22) for Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Q&A with Airbus intern Khyati Mahavadia
WSU South announces two new classes for fall 2019
Summer 2019 Financial Aid Application information
Student Loan Repayment Workshop coming April 24
Sculpture dedication: Elyn Zimmerman, Font
Youth mentoring opportunity for fall 2019
Panel to discuss ‘Food Insecurity in Wichita’
World Trade Council event: Kansas Agriculture & Global Trade: Issues & Strategies
‘Improving Strategies Through Storytelling’ presentation
In search of ways to save money and generate revenue for university budget
Upcoming events at University Libraries
WSU Neurodiversity Awareness Week
Neswick to give organ performance Tuesday, April 23
Attend the Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium on Friday, April 26
Japanese Festival to be held Wednesday, April 24 in RSC
Finals Frenzy event to feature DIY succulents
Sale on professional wear at Shocker Store in RSC
Participants are being sought for PhotoVoice
Shocker Swim School to offer summer lessons
Darts tournament coming May 7

WSU starting first Muslim Greek organization in Kansas

April 22, 2019 -- Wichita State University will soon start the first Muslim Greek organization in the state of Kansas. Starting this summer, Mu Delta Alpha Sorority Inc., started in 2014 at the University of Dallas, will expand to WSU.

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