WSU Today: Nov. 30, 2020

  • Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on Dec. 11
  • Holiday grab-and-go reception
  • Free webinar series for Kansas faculty on Open Educational Resources
  • Plan With Ease Communication to Employees
  • Information on Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs from the WSU Fire Safety Office
  • Faculty Senate meeting today
  • Do your students have a plan for graduation?
  • Call for Fiscal Year 2022 Educational Opportunity and Student Services Funding requests
  • Attention future Shocker Adelante Scholars
  • University Libraries schedule through the holiday season
  • Excellence in Research nominations
  • Please register to attend Introduction to WSU Office of Research
  • Health Professions faculty and staff - Sign up for IRB and Data Security Workshop
  • New F45 class schedule starts today
  • Dr. Abigail Rymer to give Physics Seminar talk on Dec. 2
  • Employees – Please review your personal information by Dec. 11
  • Spring 2021 Tuition Assistance deadline is tomorrow
  • Changes to your HSA/HRA/FSA for 2020 due to CARES Act
  • Congratulations Bender of Twigs Class of 2020!
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Jadyn Stutey!
  • Free WSU Bear with $75 purchase at the Shocker Store
  • Earn Wu Bucks from the Shocker Store
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Free shipping at shockerstore.com
  • Free STI Testing resources are available for WSU students
  • Student Involvement Ambassador nominations
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • Guidelines for staying safe when decorating offices, rooms this holiday season
  • WSU offers Spanish course for Shockers who grew up speaking Spanish with family
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!

Shocker Blast: Nov. 30, 2020

  • Graduation – what’s your plan?
  • Make the most of your college experience by joining the Cohen Honors College!
  • Call for Fiscal Year 2022 Educational Opportunity and Student Services Funding requests
  • Are you stressed?
  • University Libraries schedule through the holiday season
  • Want to experience a different city & university? Apply for National Student Exchange by Feb. 1
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Jadyn Stutey!
  • Complete 8 of 11 Shocker Strong modules to be entered to win a $500 book scholarship
  • Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
  • WSU offers Spanish course for Shockers who grew up speaking Spanish with family
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • Apply now for LAS Scholarships / Fellowships available in 2021/22
  • New F45 class schedule starts today
  • Dr. Abigail Rymer to give Physics Seminar talk on Dec. 2
  • Pee for Pizza: Free STI testing on Dec. 2
  • Free STI Testing resources are available for WSU students
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • Free WSU Bear with $75 purchase at the Shocker Store
  • Earn Wu Bucks from the Shocker Store
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Free shipping at shockerstore.com

WSU Today: Nov. 24, 2020

  • COVID-19 health and safety update
  • Did you pick up a COVID-19 test from Student Health?
  • Sedgwick County establishes new COVID-19 hotline
  • A message to Shocker students, faculty and staff
  • Plan With Ease Communication to Employees
  • Health Professions faculty and staff - Sign up for IRB and Data Security Workshop
  • Interim Wichita State basketball coach Isaac Brown prepared for this moment
  • Support our recent WSU graduates and vote 'CYFIVE'
  • University Libraries schedule through the holiday season
  • Student Involvement Ambassador nominations
  • Student Organization advisors needed
  • Kansas NASA EPSCoR Program is requesting proposals for a Seed Research Initiation Grant opportunity
  • Annual Christmas Organ Concert is today
  • New F45 class schedule starts on Nov. 30
  • Spring 2021 Tuition Assistance deadline approaching
  • Admissions staff thankfulness bags
  • Black Friday at the Shocker Store in Braeburn Square
  • Free WSU Bear with $75 purchase at the Shocker Store
  • RSC closed for Thanksgiving break
  • Distinguished Scholarship Invitational mailing
  • Please help less fortunate children this Christmas
  • Shocker Street Speak: National Institute for Aviation Research
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • Meet a Shocker: Kylie Cameron

Campus Connection: Nov. 24, 2020

  • Team of Wichita State students submit proposal to the NASA SUITS design challenge
  • Interim Wichita State basketball coach Isaac Brown prepared for this moment
  • Meet a Shocker: A degree 56 years in the making
  • Support our recent WSU graduates and vote 'CYFIVE'
  • Psychology researchers want to learn how your child is coping with COVID-19
  • Annual Christmas Organ Concert is today
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Tajahnae Stocker
  • University Libraries schedule through the holiday season
  • WSU offers Spanish course for Shockers who grew up speaking Spanish with family
  • Black Friday at the Shocker Store in Braeburn Square
  • RSC closed for Thanksgiving break
  • New F45 class schedule starts on Nov. 30
  • Free WSU Bear with $75 purchase at the Shocker Store

WSU Today: Nov. 23, 2020

  • COVID-19 isn't taking a break for the holidays!
  • Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and for expressing gratitude
  • Withdrawal deadline extended to Dec. 3
  • Excellence in Research nominations
  • Call for Fiscal Year 2022 Educational Opportunity and Student Services Funding requests
  • WSU Foundation 2020 Requisition Holiday Schedule
  • Meet a Shocker: A degree 56 years in the making
  • Guidelines for staying safe when decorating offices, rooms this holiday season
  • RSC closed for Thanksgiving break
  • University Libraries schedule through the holiday season
  • Students and faculty - get up to $20,000 from the John A. See Innovation Award
  • Funding opportunity for WSU female entrepreneurs
  • Want to learn more about internal grant opportunities? Attend the WSU Faculty Support Committee Panel Discussion
  • Health Professions faculty and staff - Sign up for IRB and Data Security Workshop
  • Please register to attend Introduction to WSU Office of Research
  • Kansas NASA EPSCoR Program is requesting pre-proposals for an ISS Flight Opportunity award
  • Psychology researchers want to learn how your child is coping with COVID-19
  • Engage in facts not fear around Covid-19!
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann Annual Christmas Organ Concert
  • Spring 2021 Tuition Assistance deadline approaching
  • State Employee Health Plan updates in response to COVID-19
  • November HealthQuest upcoming events
  • Support our recent WSU graduates and vote 'CYFIVE'
  • Dance collaboration for Kansas Dance Festival
  • CFA Advising Center position open to WSU employees only
  • Thanksgiving Massage Special at the Heskett Center
  • Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Tajahnae Stocker
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
  • Earn credit for solving national security issues!
  • Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship

WuShock will be the readers tour guide through Wichita State's history.

Wichita State's 125th birthday celebrated with a graphic novel

November 23, 2020 - Jay Price, a history professor at Wichita State, is honoring Wichita State’s birthday by creating a graphic novel of Wichita State's history.

Ara with solar panels.

Evergy invests in WSU's electrical engineering program with solar panel initiative

November 23, 2020 - In February, Evergy invested in three initiatives that added valuable assets to the engineering program. One of those initiatives was the installation of solar panels on the roof of the John Bardo Center.

Shocker Blast: Nov. 23, 2020

  • COVID-19 isn't taking a break for the holidays!
  • Options available for students experiencing academic difficulties
  • Call for Fiscal Year 2022 Educational Opportunity and Student Services Funding requests
  • Complete 8 of 11 Shocker Strong modules to be entered to win a $500 book scholarship
  • Are you stressed?
  • University Libraries schedule through the holiday season
  • F45 is hiring!
  • Exercise Science Performance Suite Interns wanted!
  • Students and faculty - get up to $20,000 from the John A. See Innovation Award
  • CAPS is looking for volunteers for a focus group
  • Funding opportunity for WSU female entrepreneurs
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
  • Join the team
  • Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship
  • Want to experience a different city & university? Apply for National Student Exchange by Feb. 1
  • Do you want a non-traditional Honor Society experience?
  • Psychology researchers want to learn how your child is coping with COVID-19
  • Engage in facts not fear around Covid-19!
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann Annual Christmas Organ Concert is tomorrow
  • New F45 class schedule starts on Nov. 30
  • Pee for Pizza: Free STI testing on Dec. 2
  • Meet a Shocker: A degree 56 years in the making
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Tajahnae Stocker
  • Support our recent WSU graduates and vote 'CYFIVE'
  • RSC closed for Thanksgiving break
  • Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • Thanksgiving Massage Special at the Heskett Center
  • Black Friday at the Shocker Store in Braeburn Square

Isaac Brown

Interim Wichita State basketball coach Isaac Brown prepared for this moment

Nov. 11, 2021 -- Isaac Brown is Wichita State's interim men's basketball coach. Brown, 51, joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach in 2014. He has also coached at Arkansas, Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech and others.

WSU Today: Nov. 20, 2020

  • COVID-19 health and safety update
  • Withdrawal deadline extended to Dec. 3
  • Wichita State prioritizes physical, emotional health of students, faculty and staff
  • WSU Foundation 2020 Requisition Holiday Schedule
  • University Libraries schedule through the holiday season
  • Celebrate National Career Development Week with us
  • Scholarships help students serving their community reach their goals
  • Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship
  • Student Involvement Ambassador nominations
  • CGRS abstract submission closes today
  • Join us for our last Nutrition Discussion of the semester today!
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann Annual Christmas Organ Concert
  • Today’s ISME Colloquium features Jeff Hoetmer, principal engineer at Bell Textron
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Kennedy Rogers!
  • Congratulations Carla Eckels
  • Shock the Halls Sale
  • Black Friday at the Shocker Store in Braeburn Square
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • All call for The Wheat Shock Leadership Society judges
  • Student Organization advisors needed
  • Please help less fortunate children this Christmas
  • Earn credit for solving national security issues!

Shocker Blast: Nov. 20, 2020

  • Free COVID-19 testing available to all students
  • Wichita State prioritizes physical, emotional health of students, faculty and staff
  • Alert about WSU scholarship spam email
  • Make the most of your college experience by joining the Cohen Honors College!
  • Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship
  • Shocker Support Locker Holiday Care Packages
  • University Libraries schedule through the holiday season
  • Celebrate National Career Development Week with us
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Kennedy Rogers!
  • Scholarships help students serving their community reach their goals
  • Support mental health on campus through this internship!
  • CAPS is recruiting volunteer actors!
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
  • Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
  • Join the team
  • Want to experience a different city & university? Apply for National Student Exchange by Feb. 1
  • First Generation Student Organization and Library resources meeting today
  • Today’s ISME Colloquium features Jeff Hoetmer, principal engineer at Bell Textron
  • Join us for our last Nutrition Discussion of the semester today!
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann Annual Christmas Organ Concert
  • Applied Learning Highlight of the Week!
  • Shock the Halls Sale
  • Black Friday at the Shocker Store in Braeburn Square
  • CAPS is looking for volunteers for a focus group
  • Join Wu's Big Challenge

WSU Today: Nov. 19, 2020

  • Join us today for the 2020 Employee Service Recognition events!
  • WSU Foundation 2020 Requisition Holiday Schedule
  • Team of Wichita State students submit proposal to the NASA SUITS design challenge
  • Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge
  • Check out ‘Positively Kansas’ on KPTS Friday
  • Excellence in Research nominations
  • Learn about intellectual property and trademarks at virtual SCORE workshops
  • Meeting to explore a possible Wichita State University Amateur Radio Club this evening
  • Learn about Spirit AeroSystems' Micro Internships today!
  • Spring 2021 Tuition Assistance deadline approaching
  • Students making news
  • Extra discount on clearance merchandise at the Shocker Store
  • Shocker Support Locker Holiday Care Packages
  • Please help less fortunate children this Christmas
  • Applied Learning Highlight of the Week!
  • Funding opportunity for WSU female entrepreneurs

WSU Today: Nov. 18, 2020

  • COVID-19 health and safety update
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Box Lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 24; RSVP by today!
  • WSU Foundation 2020 Requisition Holiday Schedule
  • Activating the University Strategic Plan
  • The 2020 service recognition events will be moved to a virtual format
  • Campus event policy updated
  • Banner 9 faculty grade entry training offered today
  • Information on Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs from the WSU Fire Safety Office
  • Holiday greeting requests for ITS Telecommunications
  • Kansas population predicted to grow by 28.8% by 2070
  • College of Engineering crash course
  • All call for The Wheat Shock Leadership Society judges
  • Shocker Support Locker Holiday Care Packages
  • WSU offers Spanish course for Shockers who grew up speaking Spanish with family
  • Are you a parent of a teenager?
  • Call for graduate student abstracts for CGRS 2021
  • F45 Playoffs canceled for the fall semester
  • Learn about intellectual property and trademarks at virtual SCORE workshops
  • Meeting to explore a possible Wichita State University Amateur Radio Club
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann Annual Christmas Organ Concert
  • Generation Lead podcast series available for streaming now!
  • $14 sweatpants from the Shocker Store today
  • Student Organization advisors needed
  • Guidelines for staying safe when decorating offices, rooms this holiday season
  • Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship

Martha Backman

Meet a Shocker: A degree 56 years in the making

Nov. 18, 2020 — There were two Shocker milestones in 1964: Wichita University became Wichita State University, and a 17-year-old Martha Backman walked onto the Wichita State campus and began her college education. It took 56 years, but the 73-year-old is finally graduating with her degree in aging studies. 

Shocker Blast: Nov. 18, 2020

  • Free COVID-19 testing available to all students
  • Team of Wichita State students submit proposal to the NASA SUITS design challenge
  • Activating the University Strategic Plan
  • Funding opportunity for WSU female entrepreneurs
  • Alert about WSU scholarship spam email
  • What should I do if I have a concern about my class?
  • Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship
  • Students and faculty - get up to $20,000 from the John A. See Innovation Award
  • Earn credit for solving national security issues!
  • Shocker Support Locker Holiday Care Packages
  • Want to experience a different city & university? Apply for National Student Exchange by Feb. 1
  • WSU offers Spanish course for Shockers who grew up speaking Spanish with family
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
  • Discover how spring classes will be taught
  • Make the most of your college experience by joining the Cohen Honors College!
  • Join us for the last Community Service Board meeting of the semester on Thursday!
  • Support mental health on campus through this internship!
  • Are you stressed?
  • Students can vote for a WSU tartan!
  • Do you want a non-traditional Honor Society experience?
  • Join Wu's Big Challenge
  • F45 is hiring!
  • Exercise Science Performance Suite Interns wanted!
  • Learn about Spirit AeroSystems' Micro Internships on Nov. 19!
  • Celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 20!
  • Learn about intellectual property and trademarks at virtual SCORE workshops
  • Meeting to explore a possible Wichita State University Amateur Radio Club
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann Annual Christmas Organ Concert
  • Pee for Pizza: Free STI testing on Dec. 2
  • F45 Playoffs canceled for the fall semester
  • Are you a parent of a teenager?
  • Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge
  • Congratulations to 3rd annual 3MT® winners!
  • Generation Lead podcast series available for streaming now!
  • $14 sweatpants from the Shocker Store
  • Extra discount on clearance merchandise at the Shocker Store
  • CAPS is looking for volunteers for a focus group
  • Business students are collecting canned food and personal hygiene products for those in need

WSU Today: Nov. 17, 2020

  • The 2020 service recognition events will be moved to a virtual format
  • November's Teaching Today is now available
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Box Lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 24; RSVP by Nov. 18
  • Guidelines for staying safe when decorating offices, rooms this holiday season
  • Training opportunities from Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance
  • Holiday greeting requests for ITS Telecommunications
  • Banner 9 faculty grade entry training offered Nov.18
  • Distinguished Scholarship Invitational update
  • Students and faculty - get up to $20,000 from the John A. See Innovation Award
  • Learn about Spirit AeroSystems' Micro Internships on Nov. 19!
  • Learn about intellectual property and trademarks at virtual SCORE workshops
  • Are you a parent of a teenager?
  • Psychology researchers want to learn how your child is coping with COVID-19
  • Join us for this week's Wellness Programs
  • Ulrich Virtual talk Tuesday shines spotlight on friendship between Gordon Parks and Muhammad AliMeet the teams behind ‘Luke the Longhorn’ and ‘Walk With Wu’ graphic novel projects today
  • Take 'One Small Step' with KMUW and the Kansas Leadership to bridge political divides
  • Celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 20!
  • No-cost entrepreneurship webinar to help your small business succeed
  • Congratulations to 3rd annual 3MT® winners!
  • $14 sweatpants from the Shocker Store
  • Thanksgiving Massage Special at the Heskett Center
  • Chartwells Family Meals
  • Shock the Halls Sale
  • Toner program begins
  • Student Involvement Ambassador nominations
  • Meeting to explore a possible Wichita State University Amateur Radio Club
  • Shocker Support Locker Holiday Care Packages
  • Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!

Kylie Cameron Fall 2020 Grad

Meet a Shocker: Kylie Cameron

Nov. 17, 2020 – Kylie Cameron chose to attend Wichita State after learning about the abundance of opportunities offered. While pursuing degrees in journalism and political science, Kylie was involved in The Sunflower student newspaper and the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. Kylie is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State, and read some advice she has for current students.

Campus Connection: Nov. 17, 2020

  • NIAR receives $13.7 million from Air Force for advanced composites research
  • Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge
  • Activating the University Strategic Plan
  • Ulrich Virtual talk Tuesday shines spotlight on friendship between Gordon Parks and Muhammad Ali
  • Psychology researchers want to learn how your child is coping with COVID-19
  • Are you a parent of a teenager?
  • Take 'One Small Step' with KMUW and the Kansas Leadership to bridge political divides
  • Meet the teams behind ‘Luke the Longhorn’ and ‘Walk With Wu’ graphic novel projects
  • Learn about intellectual property and trademarks at virtual SCORE workshops
  • Congratulations to 3rd annual 3MT® winners!
  • Meeting to explore a possible Wichita State University Amateur Radio Club
  • Thanksgiving Massage Special at the Heskett Center
  • The Salvation Army Angel Tree through the Shocker Store
  • Please help less fortunate children this Christmas
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann Annual Christmas Organ Concert
  • $14 sweatpants from the Shocker Store
  • Shock the Halls Sale
  • Chartwells Family Meals
  • Extra discount on clearance merchandise at the Shocker Store
  • Elements Art Competition award recipients

WSU Today: Nov. 16, 2020

  • The 2020 service recognition events will be moved to a virtual format
  • COVID-19 health and safety update
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Box Lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 24; RSVP by Nov. 18
  • Campus event policy updated
  • NIAR receives $13.7 million from Air Force for advanced composites research
  • Training opportunities from Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance
  • Wichita State students helps Shockers learn COVID-19 health precautions
  • Adequate preparation for finals is essential for success
  • Learn about COVID holiday safety with Student Health Director Camille Childers
  • Toner program coming today
  • Holiday greeting requests for ITS Telecommunications
  • Meet the teams behind ‘Luke the Longhorn’ and ‘Walk With Wu’ graphic novel projects
  • Meeting to explore a possible Wichita State University Amateur Radio Club
  • Funding opportunity for WSU female entrepreneurs
  • Excellence in Research nominations
  • Call for graduate student abstracts for CGRS 2021
  • Banner 9 faculty grade entry training offered Nov.18
  • Celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 20!
  • Take 'One Small Step' with KMUW and the Kansas Leadership to bridge political divides
  • Ulrich Virtual talk Tuesday shines spotlight on friendship between Gordon Parks and Muhammad Ali
  • No-cost entrepreneurship webinar to help your small business succeed
  • Learn about intellectual property and trademarks at virtual SCORE workshops
  • Spring 2021 Tuition Assistance deadline approaching
  • Birzer participates on NPR expert panel regarding racial profiling
  • Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge
  • Elements Art Competition award recipients
  • Extra discount on clearance merchandise at the Shocker Store
  • Join us for this week's Wellness Programs
  • Student Involvement Ambassador nominations
  • Please help less fortunate children this Christmas
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship

Emma Wiens, 2020 Grad

Meet a Shocker: Emma Wiens

Nov. 16, 2020 – After completing some pre-requisites at WSU Tech, Emma Wiens attended the Wichita State nursing program. Emma is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for this future nurse.