Dr. Crystal Dozier

Anthropology professor finds evidence of wine, caffeine in 500-year-old pottery

Aug. 10, 2020 — From suburbia to cities across the globe, caffeine and wine are often a source of collective comfort: the first for a morning pick-me-up, the latter to unwind. Now a Wichita State University professor has discovered evidence to suggest that even our ancient ancestors enjoyed these drinks.

WSU Today: Aug. 10, 2020

  • Who do you wear a mask for?
  • Do your part by checking your health before coming to work each day
  • Emergency and temporary policies chapter created
  • Dining options now open in the RSC
  • Teaching This Fall: Day 6 Questions about Health
  • Neal Allen and Camille Childers featured at the ARC today
  • Hear from Dr. Jerry Kang, an expert on implicit bias
  • Susan Page of USA Today on KMUW's panel for the next Digital Democracy on Tap
  • Trivia Night tonight!
  • Join in the fun with a Zoom murder mystery night
  • Hiring process changes and reminders for August
  • LinkedIn Learning available for faculty and staff
  • Skype for Business to be shut down Aug. 15
  • WSU Microsoft Office Power User Credential: Remote sessions available!
  • Back to School Sale at the Shocker Store
  • Rewards members save on starters at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • Register now for Virtual Shocker Resource Fair

Daniela Diaz-Sustaita

Animation students build portfolios with real-world clients

Aug. 10, 2020 — From high-tech aerospace engineering to movie theater popcorn, Shocker Studios’ animation students are building diverse portfolios of work. Through Wichita State University’s partnerships, animators-in-training have been able to gain practical experience with industry leaders, such as Spirit AeroSystems.

Dr. Cory Gibson

Shocker graduate named Kansas Superintendent of the Year

Aug. 10, 2020 — Dr. Cory Gibson, superintendent of the Valley Center School District and graduate of Wichita State University, has been named the Kansas Superintendent of the Year for 2019-20.

WSU Today: Aug. 7, 2020

  • Hear from Dr. Jerry Kang, an expert on implicit bias
  • Teaching This Fall: Day 5 Questions about Classrooms and Campus
  • Join the Community Engagement Institute in our Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop Series
  • Does Blackboard frustrate you?
  • Scholarship Information Programs
  • Student Health closed 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7-21
  • Wichita State adds two new certificates in job growth areas
  • The Office of Research invites Notices of Intent for two limited submission opportunities
  • Susan Page of USA Today on KMUW's panel for the next Digital Democracy on Tap
  • Nine Ulrich billboards now up around Wichita, tenth to be added Monday
  • Jump-start your business with expert advice
  • 'Kansas English' journal receives national honor
  • Required fire drills conclude today on campus

Wichita state students create all-terrian stroller

Wichita State engineering students create all-terrain wheelchair for family in need

August 7, 2020 — Applied computing student Noah Sentry and biomedical engineering student Leah Fisher are part of a student team in ENGR 302. From a list provided by Samantha, Noah and Leah chose to use their skills to help Sutton, a 6-year-old with cerebral palsy. 5/05/20

WSU Today: Aug. 6, 2020

  • What employees can expect as the fall semester gets under way
  • WSU Board of Trustees approves next step to house the National Institute for Digital Transformation
  • Teaching This Fall: Day 4 Questions about Teaching Online
  • Student Health closed 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7-21
  • New tax-exempt certificate available
  • OEIC seeks public comment on revisions to Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation policy
  • Purchasing Office new contact information
  • SPTE Request Form for pre-session courses are due
  • Get training on your schedule
  • Kansas NSF EPSCoR office seeking white papers for Major Initiatives to Improve Research Infrastructure
  • Hear from Dr. Jerry Kang, an expert on implicit bias
  • Clash of the Colleges set for Aug. 21
  • Join in the fun with a Zoom murder mystery night
  • Hiring process changes and reminders for August
  • Updates to New Employee Orientation
  • Classroom Technology training schedule
  • Linda Rhone named a top business leader and innovator
  • New mask available at RSC Shocker Store
  • CCU members: refer and win a chance for $100
  • Wanted: Volunteers to help with 2020 bicycle and pedestrian count event
  • Required fire drills to be held on campus through Friday, Aug. 7
  • Shock Doc: Dr. Parcell’s Geology Field Camp

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Are you a student from one of these cities? If so, Wichita State will give you a big discount

Aug. 6, 2020 -- Wichita State provides discounted tuition rates to new students from certain areas in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.

WSU Today: Aug. 5 2020

  • WSU dining, services adjust to safety guidelines for fall semester
  • Exhibit highlights Latinos' contributions to Wichita's history
  • Teaching This Fall: Day 3 Questions about Teaching Online
  • Join the ARC Facebook group and be in the know
  • Find out about changes to August campus visits
  • Purchasing Office new contact information
  • New tax-exempt certificate available
  • Get your team together for trivia night on Aug. 10
  • Impacted by the layoffs in Wichita?
  • WSU 'Kansas English' journal receives national honor
  • Back to School Sale at the Shocker Store
  • University Libraries lists fall 2020 intersession hours
  • Join us this summer at Boats & Bikes!
  • Required fire drills to be held on campus through Friday, Aug. 7

Digital transformation

WSU Board of Trustees approves next step to house the National Institute for Digital Transformation

Aug. 5, 2020 -- In an effort to help diversify and grow the economy – while providing an important platform for creating new academic and applied programs for students – Wichita State University is moving forward on a facility to house the National Institute for Digital Transformation (NIDT) as part of its Convergence Sciences initiative.