Wichita Campus

WSU Today: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

  • Wichita State health science students add to experiences during pandemic
  • A special appeal to Wichita State faculty and staff
  • HealthQuest Biometric Screenings update
  • SEM Update: Goal 4
  • Understanding course codes in a nutshell
  • Video celebrates 125 years of Shocker spirit
  • Study abroad faculty spotlight: Quang Nguyen
  • myPerformance manager review due this week
  • Revisions to Remote Work Guidance and Review Process are now available
  • CliftonStrengths Training for faculty, staff and student employees
  • WSU headshot appointments available 
  • Shocker Career Accelerator - lunch drawing
  • Students can submit entries for Hippodrome video contest
  • Faculty nominations sought for president's distinguished service award
  • Submit proposals for the Diverse Women's Summit
  • 'The Urgency of Intersectionality' Ted Talk and discussion
  • Save the date for Coffee & Convo with Dr. Marche' Fleming-Randle, Feb. 25
  • Understanding Finance at WSU event set for Feb. 25
  • Register now for WSU Finance 101
  • Minnesota professor to speak at physics seminar
  • Hernandez, Sulyok featured today's in Ulrich faculty talk
  • Kansas NASA EPSCoR Program requesting proposals for a Seed Research Initiation Grant opportunity
  • Submit your research summary to WSU research newsletter
  • Deadline for SGA awards approaching
  • Enjoy a free scoop of custard
  • Save on Under Armour Merchandise Wednesday and Thursday

Shocker Blast: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

  • Employee and student COVID-19 testing 
  • Two students chosen as recipients of Women for Innovation Award
  • ShiftSpace seeks food-related art for ICT Community Fridge project
  • Study abroad faculty spotlight: Quang Nguyen
  • Innovation Works competition with cash prizes for student teams
  • Shocker Career Accelerator - lunch drawing
  • Student Ambassador Society nominations are now open
  • Students can submit entries for Hippodrome video contest
  • Understanding course codes in a nutshell
  • Steve Clark YMCA Kicks off its Community Fundraising Campaign
  • 'The Urgency of Intersectionality' Ted Talk and discussion
  • Free STI Testing on March 3
  • Join the Job Hunting Lab: Today
  • Hernandez, Sulyok featured today's in Ulrich faculty talk
  • Minnesota professor to speak at physics seminar
  • Series helps students develop leadership skills
  • Professionalism 101 workshop: Feb. 25
  • SAC presents adulting workshops
  • Undefeated Shocker Volleyball plays SMU at home this weekend
  • Apply to be in Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Deadline for SGA awards approaching
  • SGA scholarship applications due March 5
  • Volunteers needed for a research study
  • Share your matrilineal memories
  • Graduate School Council funding available for students
  • Capitol Graduate Research Summit is open for viewing
  • Enjoy a free scoop of custard
  • Save on Under Armour Merchandise Wednesday and Thursday
  • Prevention Services seeks actors

Two students win $25,000 Jabara Scholarships to attend Wichita State

February 23, 2021 — Seniors from the Maize Virtual Preparatory School and Mother of Divine Grace Distance Learning School have been chosen for the Professor Fran Jabara Scholarship in Entrepreneurship at Wichita State University.

Angelique Banh and Michele Valadez

Two students chosen as recipients of women's innovation award

Feb. 23, 2021 — Wichita State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship (CEI) has granted two students the Women for Women's Innovation Award — one who wants to create an app to help drivers in the event of a car crash, the other who wants to open a boutique for sustainable clothing.

Veterans Upward Bound Program of Wichita State University

Upward Bound program boosts veterans' academic, career success

February 23, 2021 — The purpose of the Wichita State Upward Bound Program is to improve participants’ academic performance, to assist with enrolling into a post-secondary institution and to ensure enrolled participants will graduate from their chosen program.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly will be the the keynote speaker.

Wichita State hosts annual Diverse Women's Summit

Feb. 23, 2021 — The Department of Women’s Studies, in a partnership with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion and League of Women Voters of Kansas, will hold the annual Diverse Women’s Summit (DWS) of individuals and groups from different backgrounds on local, regional and global diversity issues affecting women and gender on March 8.

Campus Connection (Feb. 23, 2021)

  • Wichita State aerospace alum wins Black Engineer of the Year Award
  • Internship leads to a full-time opportunity at Fortune 500 firm
  • Wichita State offering free COVID-19 testing to general public
  • Capitol Graduate Research Summit is open for viewing
  • KMUW conversation focuses on COVID-19 vaccine
  • Wichita State Baseball unveils 2021 schedule

Wichita Campus

WSU Today: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

  • Wichita State aerospace alum wins Black Engineer of the Year Award
  • Understanding course codes in a nutshell
  • CliftonStrengths Training for faculty, staff and student employees
  • Transition Mentor nominations are open
  • Apply to pitch at the Mid-West Air Force Collider
  • Central Services announces new office supply vendor
  • Get Ready for the Shocker New Venture Competition
  • Women Faculty Forum set for Feb. 25 
  • Wu Soul Food Grab-and-Go
  • Steve Clark YMCA kicks off community fundraising campaign
  • SGA scholarships now open
  • Nominate your student employee for SGA's 2021 Student Employee of the Year Award 
  • Enjoy a free scoop of custard
  • Capitol Graduate Research Summit is open for viewing

Jade Mursch at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

How a WSU 2020 graduate secured a job amidst pandemic

Feb. 22, 2021 – When we last spoke to Wichita State alumna and 2020 graduate Jade Mursch, her internship had been paused due to COVID-19. After being on hold for a month, Mursch’s internship was ultimately cut short. After months of uncertainty, Mursch secured a new full-time role.

Shocker Blast: Monday, Feb. 22, 2021

  • Wichita State health science students add to experiences during pandemic
  • Employee and student COVID-19 testing 
  • Wichita State aerospace alum wins Black Engineer of the Year Award
  • Become an advocate for mental health support
  • Celebrate International Mother Tongue Day through music
  • TRIO Student Support Services is now accepting applications
  • Apply for the Shocker Neighborhood VISTA by March 1
  • Apply to pitch at the Mid-West Air Force Collider
  • Submit proposals for the Diverse Women's Summit
  • Good sleep habits are vital for academic success
  • Learn to use Handshake during interactive session
  • Shocker Baseball hosts Oklahoma State
  • URGE invites you to Advocacy Week
  • KMUW conversation focuses on COVID-19 vaccine
  • Cru hosts weekly virtual meetings to build Christian connections
  • Chat with employers in a relaxed virtual environment
  • Phi Sigma Pi Spring informational meetings coming up
  • Variety acts, emcees wanted for Hippodrome 2021
  • Researchers offer parenting training sessions
  • Capitol Graduate Research Summit is open for viewing
  • Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum set for April 9
  • Enjoy a free scoop of custard
  • 25% off select sportswear at the Shocker Store
  • ODI seeking tutors for PASS program