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WSU launches satellite nursing program at K-State

April 13, 2020 - Wichita State University and Kansas State University will launch a dual-degree program that will give students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science from the College of Health and Human Sciences at K-State and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the College of Health Professions at WSU. This is the first and only program of its kind in Kansas.

Faculty experts share perspectives in COVID-19 series

Wichita State junior Dexter Gerig

Wichita State junior wins national cybersecurity competition

April 10, 2020 - Wichita State computer science major Dexter Gerig placed first in the Individual Event of the National Cyber League competition.The cybersecurity competition, over two days and eight hours, involved a series of 40 challenges with 155 questions.

WSU Today: April 10, 2020

  • Wichita State University to receive $8.7 million from higher education relief fund
  • Ad Astra Coalition created to help in the fight against COVID-19
  • Virtual Town Hall meeting with updates on the design for Woolsey Hall
  • Resources available to support students, staff, and community during this challenging time
  • Faculty Fellows deadlines are approaching
  • Summer 2020 Tuition Assistance deadline approaching
  • Parking lot closing on west side of campus
  • Shocker Nation Appreciation Day
  • Retention Faculty Fellows deadline is approaching
  • State Employee Health Plan updates in response to COVID-19
  • Talk with Toby coming to your home today
  • Live chat offers direct connection with university librarians
  • University Libraries seeking faculty feedback
  • Changes to GRASP
  • Zoom Security: What to know for a safe meeting
  • Curbside Services now being offered through Student Health Services

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Wichita State to receive $8.7 million from higher education relief fund

April 10, 2020 -- The U.S. Department of Education released its official allocations yesterday (Thursday, April 9) for the newly passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Wichita State University will receive nearly $8.8 million. Half of the funds – nearly $4.4 million – will be allocated as emergency financial aid grants to students.

Shocker Blast: April 10, 2020

  • Wichita State University to receive $8.7 million from higher education relief fund
  • Ad Astra Coalition created to help in the fight against COVID-19
  • We need to be #ShockersAtHome!
  • Virtual Town Hall meeting with updates on the design for Woolsey Hall
  • Parking lot closing on west side of campus
  • Town Hall scheduled for Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students
  • Talk with Toby coming to your home today
  • Bachelor of Social Work Program and Practicum Orientations
  • Live chat offers direct connection with university librarians
  • BeoShock training via Zoom by KSU expert Kyle Hutson!
  • Planning, teamwork helped Wichita State adjust to remote learning
  • Resources available to support students, staff, and community during this challenging time
  • Apply for the TikTok Talent Show!
  • Participants wanted for a study on self-advocacy
  • Curbside Services now being offered through Student Health Services
  • Changes to GRASP
  • Apply to be on Student Activities Council's Executive Board
  • $7 color tees online at the Shocker Store

WSU Today: April 9, 2020

  • Planning, teamwork helped Wichita State adjust to remote learning
  • Annualized Salary Spread for Academic Year 2020-21
  • We are still responsible employees
  • Responding to questions on financial impact of COVID-19
  • We need to be #ShockersAtHome!
  • Zoom Security: What to know for a safe meeting
  • Retention Faculty Fellows deadline is approaching
  • Stay socially connected with us!
  • Open / Alternative Textbook (OAT) application forms open
  • Faculty Senate Call for Nomination
  • BeoShock training via Zoom by KSU expert Kyle Hutson!s
  • Participants wanted for a study on self-advocacy
  • I started a new job ... and a pandemic hit
  • Wichita State Common Read call for nominations!
  • $7 color tees online at the Shocker Store

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Connections, encouragement help Shockers deal with new circumstances

April 9, 2020 - Wichita State faculty, staff and students are helping each other deal with the pandemic. Whether it's a fun Zoom meeting, a phone call or help with a technology question, examples are abundant of people working together in a difficult time.

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Ad Astra Coalition created to help in the fight against COVID-19

April 9, 2020 -- A coalition of businesses and government partners, the Ad Astra Coalition has joined together to answer some of the challenges being created in Wichita and Kansas by the COVID-19 pandemic. The coalition is co-led by Airbus Americas Engineering, Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, Wichita State University and WSU Tech.

WSU Today: April 8, 2020

• Open / Alternative Textbook (OAT) application forms open
• Chat with NASA Spacewalk Flight Director and Wichita State graduate, Alex Kanelakos – Today
• BeoShock training via Zoom by KSU expert Kyle Hutson!
• University Libraries seeking faculty feedback
• Care Team has compiled resources for those affected by COVID-19
• Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance is working remotely, but still available to address student and employee concerns
• Zoom Physics Seminar today
• The Summer 2020 Financial Aid Application is available
• Faculty Fellows deadlines are approaching
• Curbside Services now being offered through Student Health Services
• Participants wanted for a study on self-advocacy
• Virtual Resume Workshop with the Career Development Center tomorrow
• Questions about resumes? Handshake? Services the Career Development Center offers?
• Talk with Toby coming to your home
• RH: Shockers adapt to pandemic in many ways
• RSC Engraving resumes production