Dec 14, 2017 — By WSU News Services — * If you have news and information to share via the Shocker Blast email newsletter, the deadline for the last edition of the semester on Friday, Dec. 15, is noon Thursday, Dec. 14. Shocker Blast will be on break for the holidays and resume Friday, Jan. 12, before spring semester classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Submit news and information for consideration to shockerblast@wichita.edu. * Shutt

Dec 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The first GoBabyGo Holiday Tune-up on Saturday, Dec. 9, was a success, according to Samantha Corcoran, WSU engineering educator. Five children received new cars prior to the event and six cars were given tune-ups and new modifications. The photo above is courtesy of Shocker Ad Lab. The new WSU GoBabyGo student organization planned and held the event as their first challenge as a group. Nearly 2

Dec 18, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The men's basketball team will play Oklahoma University at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Intrust Bank Arena. The Shockers will host Arkansas State at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, and Florida Gulf Coast at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, in Charles Koch Arena. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).

Dec 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State women's basketball team will host the Shocker Winter Classic Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, in Charles Koch Arena. Oral Roberts will play Alcorn State at 4 p.m., and Wichita State will play Chicago State at 7 p.m. Friday. Saturday games will feature Alcorn State playing Wichita State at 6 p.m. and Oral Roberts vs. Chicago State at 8:30 p.m. For tickets, call 97

Dec 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — In separate estate gifts, Jayne S. Milburn and Emylou Keith have given the WSU Foundation more than $3 million that will be used to provide scholarships and faculty support for Wichita State University. "Jayne and Emylou each had a special love for Wichita State," said Mike Lamb, WSU Foundation vice president. "They wanted to make a strong impact on the lives of our students and faculty and, in

Dec 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — This month's episode of Shocker Street Speak discusses one of the pillars of a Wichita State education -- the career pathway. Applied learning and hands-on experience that can be obtained during a student's time at Wichita State is a top selling point when the admissions team is talking with students, parents and counselors. One of our favorite facts to boast is that WSU has the highest post-gradu

Dec 18, 2017 — By WSU News Services — * Bring your dog to the Wiedemann Natatorium in the Heskett Center from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 16, for the Puppy Paddle. Dogs will enjoy splashing, swimming and fetching tennis balls. Owners are welcome to join their pets in the water. A $5 donation is suggested with proceeds going to benefit animals in need. * If you are looking for a great Christmas gift, a Swedish massage is a relaxing

Dec 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Still need some awesome gifts for friends and family? Get some great items at the Campus Recreation ProShop in the Heskett Center. Favorites include a stainless steel water bottle for $12 and men's and women's pullovers for $25. Swing by and check it out!

Dec 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University will hold its fall ceremony of the 120th commencement at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in Charles Koch Arena. Wichita State's fall commencement ceremony in Charles Koch Arena will be available via webcast. To view the ceremony, go to www.wichita.edu/commencement and click on "Live Commencement Streaming." The site will go live at about 2:25 p.m. Dec. 17. Security proced

Dec 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Lee Pelton will receive an honorary doctorate from Wichita State on Sunday, Dec. 17, in Charles Koch Arena. Pelton, a native of Wichita and the son of a police department manager and a homemaker, earned a bachelor's degree at WSU in 1973 and a Ph.D. in English literature from Harvard University. Teaching positions at Harvard were followed by positions as dean at Colgate University, then Dartmou