WSU Today: Dec. 6, 2019

  • University Holiday Reception today (Friday, Dec. 6)
  • Fairmount College to induct three into Hall of Fame
  • Attend the Mechanical Engineering Seminar
  • Shocker Printing to close for training
  • Offices of Purchasing and Financial Operations and Business Technology will close early on Tuesday, Dec. 10
  • Be aware of increase in bike thefts on campus
  • The next session of Managing the Employment Relationship is Wednesday, Dec. 11
  • Help available with Strategic Planning Initiatives
  • Center for Real Estate Honors Paul Jackson with Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Stock the Shocker Support Locker Challenge is a success
  • Weekly Briefing university update
  • Donate political and campaign memorabilia to the Political Science Department
  • Meet a Shocker: Gabrielle Owens, aging studies grad
  • Submit your spring events for the Welcomefest listings by today (Friday, Dec. 6)
  • WSU Police Department invites campus to participate in Sergeant’s assessment
  • Help us reduce WSU’s carbon footprint; we need your help!
  • KMUW covers stress and self care at December’s Engage ICT
  • Teen study participants needed
  • 12 Days of Christmas sale continues today (Friday, Dec. 6)
  • SHOCKER STRONG - A season of giving
  • Take advantage of the Christmas massage special at the Heskett Center
  • Doorbuster sweatshirt and 20% off at the Braeburn Square Shocker Store
  • Bring your pups to the 7th Annual Puppy Paddle!
  • Come watch Christmas on Ice!
  • Shocker Store offering sale on diploma frames

Andrew Martin

Meet a Shocker: Andrew Martin, communication grad

Dec. 5, 2019 -- Andrew Martin has held many titles while attending Wichita State. He was the Director of Public Relations for SGA, served as a peer facilitator for the College of Health Professions and even has flown to new heights while getting his pilot's license. One thing for sure, Andrew's no average joe and wherever he lands, he'll soar.

Engineer working on a plane

Wichita State tops national rankings for aeronautical R&D

Dec. 5, 2019 -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released updated rankings for university research and development (R&D) expenditures, and Wichita State has held its position as the top university in the country for industry-funded aeronautical R&D with a total of $39 million in fiscal year 2018.

WSU Today: Dec. 5, 2019

  • Big ideas to be pitched in fourth-annual Koch Innovation Challenge
  • Community Engagement Institute (CEI) turns 35
  • An invitation from President-elect Golden
  • Apply now for the 2020 John A. See Innovation Award
  • WSU-RIA Colloquium and faculty networking event
  • Attend the UP and USS Fall General Meeting today (Thursday, Dec. 5)
  • Parkinson Scholarship winners share stories for future first-gen students
  • Attend Spanish Immersion day in the RSC
  • Human Resources Office closing early today (Thursday, Dec. 5)
  • Attend a special physics seminar with Alex Habig
  • Airbus business interns bring the ‘secret sauce’ to the job
  • SHOCKER STRONG - A season of giving
  • Help us reduce WSU’s carbon footprint; we need your help!
  • Ride the free game day shuttle from Braeburn Square
  • Koskei named AAC Runner of the Year for second straight year
  • GoCreate Black Friday membership special
  • Join Meritrust Credit Union for its anniversary celebration at Braeburn Square
  • Donate to the Toys for Tots program
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • Springfest registration now open!
  • 12 Days of Christmas sale continues today (Thursday, Dec. 5)
  • Grad School mixer tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 6) at the Ulrich Museum of Art
  • Come watch Christmas on Ice!
  • Game day sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
  • Ugly sweater tees available at the Shocker Store
  • Pizza Burger now available at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • Grab a cup of soup for $2.99 at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • Earn Wu Bucks from the Shocker Store
  • Doorbuster sweatshirt and 20% off at the Braeburn Square Shocker Store

Welcome to MEBO

WSU students create app to increase campus involvement

Dec. 4, 2019 --  Master of Innovation Design students Kristyn Smith and Max Hinman designed MEBO with students in mind. The app lets students know of events and activities happening around campus. MEBO helps students stay aware of all the resources college has to offer. 

Freshmen Jonathan Lozano and Javier Martinez sit in front of Grace Memorial Chapel

Parkinson Scholarship winners share stories for future first-gen students

Dec. 4, 2019 -- Javier Martinez and Jonathan Lozano hadn’t even intended to earn Wichita State’s inaugural Parkinson Scholarship in 2018, but they did. Both first-generation college students share their stories of adversity and triumph and offer words of encouragement for future first-gen college hopefuls.

Gallery alley in downtown Wichita

Fringe on top: class contributes to downtown placemaking project

Dec. 5, 2019 -- A class project brought color to the sky above Wichita — and helped one student land a job.

Shocker Blast: Dec. 4, 2019

  • Big ideas to be pitched in fourth-annual Koch Innovation Challenge
  • Come get a free doughnut and coffee today (Wednesday, Dec. 4) in Albah Library
  • Attend the final Resume RX of the semester today (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
  • Sing your stress away
  • Students in Admissions to hold silent auction Dec. 4-6
  • Free Student Improv show!
  • Attend a special physics seminar with Alex Habig
  • Hiring Research Peer Mentors!
  • Stay healthy at home and abroad!
  • Watch Choreography I students perform dance inspired by the Faculty Biennial Exhibition
  • Sweet to be inducted into Fairmount College Hall of Fame
  • Fairmount College to induct three into Hall of Fame
  • Ride the free game day shuttle from Braeburn Square
  • 12 Days of Christmas sale continues today (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
  • Game day sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
  • GoCreate Black Friday membership special
  • RSC Unplugged featuring Tom Page Trio
  • New Student Wellness Center opening in January
  • Airbus business interns bring the ‘secret sauce’ to the job
  • WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Bobby Berry and The Fuse
  • Prescription refill notice from Student Health Services
  • SGA Scholarship applications are now open
  • Grad School mixer this Friday at the Ulrich Museum of Art
  • Doorbuster sweatshirt and 20% off at the Braeburn Square Shocker Store
  • Teen study participants needed
  • Grab a cup of soup for $2.99 at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • Sign up for Alternative Spring Break 2020
  • Outdoor Adventures spring break ski trip registration now open!
  • Are you a part of the local immigrant community? Volunteers needed for a survey
  • Share your sustainability news
  • Help us reduce WSU’s carbon footprint; we need your help!
  • Enroll for a service learning course in psychology
  • WSU Police Department invites campus to participate in Sergeant’s assessment
  • Hit the books and then the beach!
  • Come watch Christmas on Ice!
  • Ugly sweater tees available at the Shocker Store
  • Shocker Store offering sale on diploma frames
  • Pizza Burger now available at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • Donate to the Toys for Tots program
  • Join Meritrust Credit Union for its anniversary celebration at Braeburn Square

WSU Today: Dec. 4, 2019

• Help available with Strategic Planning Initiatives
• Final day to RSVP for the University Holiday Reception
• WSU-RIA Colloquium and faculty networking event tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 5)
• New Student Wellness Center opening in January
• Attend the final Resume RX of the semester today (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
• Higher Education in Student Affairs Graduate Weekend
• SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit coming Dec. 11
• Human Resources Office will close at 11:30 a.m. today (Wedneday, Dec. 4)
• Human Resources Office closing early on Thursday, Dec. 5
• Accounts Receivable and Cashiers will close at noon Friday
• Watch Choreography I students perform dance inspired by the Faculty Biennial Exhibition
• WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Bobby Berry and The Fuse
• Help us reduce WSU’s carbon footprint; we need your help!
• Attend a special physics seminar with Alex Habig
• WSU Police Department invites campus to participate in Sergeant’s assessment
• Donate political and campaign memorabilia to the Political Science Department
• Women of WSU Holiday Luncheon coming Dec. 12
• PowerUp with new Microsoft Office 365 features
• WSU Men's Basketball home game tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 5)! Prepare for certain parking lot closures
• Ride the free game day shuttle from Braeburn Square
• Game day sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
• The next session of Managing the Employment Relationship is Wednesday, Dec. 11
• Enroll for a service learning course in psychology
• RSC Unplugged featuring Tom Page Trio
• Submit your spring events for the Welcomefest listings
• 12 Days of Christmas sale continues today (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
• Outdoor Adventures spring break ski trip registration now open!
• Ugly sweater tees available at the Shocker Store
• Pizza Burger now available at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
• Grab a cup of soup for $2.99 at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
• Doorbuster sweatshirt and 20% off at the Braeburn Square Shocker Store

Natalie Dutton, a sport management student, shows off her Kansas City Chiefs gear.

Wichita State student already working for NFL

Dec. 4, 2019 -- Natalie Dutton, a senior sport management student and member of the Shocker bowling team, got the chance of a lifetime this summer as an intern with the Kansas City Chiefs.