Austin Nefzger, an electrical engineering student

Shocker student's internship provides experience before graduation

Sept. 23, 2019 - Electrical engineering senior, Austin Nefzger, has been an engineering intern for LK Architecture in Wichita for over a year. He is a part of a team responsible for documenting the new and existing electrical diagrams for projects. He believes his hands-on applied learning experiences have provided a pivotal shift in his college career.

Shocker Blast: Sept. 23, 2019

  • The University Assessment Committee cordially invites all
  • Perfecting an elevator pitch - Making your message clear
  • Join the Graduate School for ‘Clear, Concise, and Successful Proposals’
  • This is SGA Week Sept. 23-26
  • Exercise Science interns wanted at Campus Recreation
  • Student Activities Council general member meetings
  • Have you been to student (office) hours yet? No seriously, have you?
  • ICTechXpo and Esports at WSU South on Oct. 18-19
  • Shocker Learning Center to host an open house on Sept. 25
  • Step Afrika coming Sept. 27
  • Wichita State Family Weekend coming soon
  • You're invited: Sip and See 2019!
  • Join Silent Reading Club Tuesdays during September!
  • Become a Wichita State Women's Basketball team practice player
  • Brooke Owens Fellowship Informational
  • First-Gen Success meets Thursday, Sept. 26
  • Let E-Launch help you build your idea
  • Free Postpartum Exercise Class offered
  • WSU students can apply for free registration to NASA Conference
  • Join WSU’s largest volunteer opportunity!
  • Volunteer opportunity at the Boys and Girls Club
  • Volunteer opportunity at local food bank
  • The FAA's Small Airport Student Competition could be your chance to win a $25,000 prize
  • Registration is now open for Creative Hustle Community Workshops
  • Ceramics experts to share thoughts on Ulrich Museum's 'Clay Currents' exhibitions this week
  • Sale at Starbucks for National Coffee Day
  • Volunteers needed for a research study
  • Sickle Cell Knowledge and Perceptions Study
  • WSU VISTAs treat firefighters to donuts on 9/11 Day of Service
  • Adidas sale at the Shocker Store
  • First meeting for Students Who Are Parents (SWAP) to take place Oct. 3
  • Join the Campus Traditions Committee!

WSU Today: Sept. 23, 2019

  • The University Assessment Committee cordially invites all
  • Join the Graduate School for ‘Clear, Concise, and Successful Proposals’
  • RSVP for the fourth annual Strategic Communications Seminar
  • Flu shots on campus – More appointments added!
  • Join WSU’s biggest volunteer opportunity!
  • Funding opportunity from Kansas NSF EPSCoR
  • Join Silent Reading Club Tuesdays during September!
  • Interested in advising a student organization?
  • Getting to know faculty has many benefits for student success
  • WSU VISTAs treat firefighters to donuts on 9/11 Day of Service
  • You're invited: Sip and See 2019!
  • Q&A with Visit Wichita's Brian Hargrove
  • This is SGA Week Sept. 23-26
  • Shocker Learning Center to host an open house on Sept. 25
  • Brooke Owens Fellowship Informational
  • Judges needed for Shocktoberfest events!
  • Let E-Launch help you build your idea
  • Registration is now open for Creative Hustle Community Workshops
  • Ceramics experts to share thoughts on Ulrich Museum's 'Clay Currents' exhibitions this week
  • Sickle Cell Knowledge and Perceptions Study
  • Volunteers needed for a research study
  • Adidas sale at the Shocker Store

Shocker Blast: Sept. 20, 2019

  • Update your information with WSU!
  • 2020-21 FAFSA releases on Oct. 1 -- Get a head start on the race to completion
  • WSU invites your feedback in shared governance
  • ShockerAlert System to be tested today (Friday, Sept. 20)
  • Pizza Hut Museum to host PUPperoni Pizza Party today (Friday, Sept. 20)
  • SAC Wipeout coming Sept. 21
  • Dean of students connects to students with his stroll at Yard Show
  • The Office of First-Year Programs is moving!
  • ISME Colloquium today (Friday, Sept. 20)
  • Mechanical Engineering Seminar today (Friday, Sept. 20)
  • Student-led sustainability initiative to be discussed today (Sept. 20)
  • Shocker Baseball student tailgate
  • WSU students receive free admission to all Shocker Softball fall games
  • Grammy-nominated jazz singer Oleta Adams to present master class at WSU
  • Learn 2 Row with Shocker Rowing
  • Be aware of parking lot closure this Sunday, Sept. 22
  • How to survive and thrive when stuck in a bad job situation
  • Volunteer with the Community Service Board at the Lord’s Diner
  • Perfecting an elevator pitch - Making your message clear
  • Students can win $35,000 in Army UAV competition
  • Wichita State Esports and the Greater Wichita YMCA come together for a night full of gaming and community engagement
  • SGA Week is from Sept. 23-26
  • #SURVIVOR Flag Football Tournament coming Oct. 5
  • Join the Campus Traditions Committee!
  • ICTechXpo and Esports at WSU South on Oct. 18-19
  • Sickle Cell Knowledge and Perceptions Study
  • Language and comics study
  • Volunteer opportunity at the Boys and Girls Club
  • Call for entries: Creative Crosswalks
  • In case you missed it
  • Get your idea off the ground with E-Launch!
  • Free academic resources are available through TRIO Student Support Services

WSU Today: Sept. 20, 2019

  • WSU invites your feedback in shared governance
  • KBOR approves changes to admission standards
  • ICTechXpo and Esports at WSU South on Oct. 18-19
  • ShockerAlert System to be tested today (Friday, Sept. 20)
  • ISME Colloquium today (Friday, Sept. 20)
  • Mechanical Engineering Seminar today (Friday, Sept. 20)
  • State Employee Health Plan changes effective in October
  • Student-led sustainability initiative to be discussed today (Sept. 20)
  • Wichita State Esports and the Greater Wichita YMCA come together for a night full of gaming and community engagement
  • Pizza Hut Museum to host PUPperoni Pizza Party today (Friday, Sept. 20)
  • Dean of students connects to students with his stroll at Yard Show
  • Grammy-nominated jazz singer Oleta Adams to present master class at WSU
  • Be aware of parking lot closure this Sunday, Sept. 22
  • 2020-21 FAFSA releases on Oct. 1 -- Get a head start on the race to completion
  • WSU students can apply for free registration to NASA Conference
  • Learn 2 Row with Shocker Rowing
  • Call for entries: Creative Crosswalks
  • How to survive and thrive when stuck in a bad job situation
  • In case you missed it
  • Free Postpartum Exercise Class offered
  • Wichita Children's Home T-Shirt Drive
  • Admissions welcomes your input for two Black and Yellow Days in October

WSU Libraries donor Mike Smith recently received a special lifetime achievement award from the National Weather Association for nearly 50 years of creative and innovative service in the field of meteorology.

Meteorologist Mike Smith makes donation to WSU Libraries upon receiving award

Sept. 20, 2019 -- The Wichita State University Library Special Collection and University Archives has received a large gift of scientific documents and artifacts from accomplished meteorologist Mike Smith.

Shaking hands after an interview

How to survive and thrive when stuck in a bad job situation

Sept. 19, 2019 - It's that time of year where students are starting to apply for internships and jobs. It's important to research the positions before applying to get a better perspective of the company and opportunity. The Career Development Center is a great resource to gather information and seek help if you're in a bad situation.

William Flynn with his guitar

Faculty award winner expresses creativity with guitar and jazz

Sept. 19, 2019 - William Flynn, assistant professor of guitar at Wichita State, recently won the Excellence in Creative Activity Award, which recognizes faculty members who have established an exemplary record of creative activity that has brought recognition to the university.

WSU Today: Sept. 19, 2019

  • State Employee Health Plan changes effective in October
  • Come and hear about the refreshed University Strategic Plan today (Thursday, Sept. 19)
  • KBOR approves unified appropriations request; honorary doctorate for Parkinson
  • New crash lab will be a smashing hit for WSU aviation research
  • Flu shots available on campus
  • HCEA Cybersecurity Speaker Series Kickoff today (Thursday, Sept. 19)
  • RSVP for the fourth annual Strategic Communications Seminar
  • Register now for Shocker Circles
  • DIY Day at GoCreate
  • The Office of First-Year Programs is moving
  • Facilities Services after-hours emergency response
  • You're invited to the 2019 Adobe Digital Literacy Day at Kansas State University
  • Hear from WSU Latinx keynote speaker Kat Lazo
  • Shocker Innovation Corps now accepting applications
  • Registration for Ability Ally Training is still available for Oct. 17
  • Listen to the Roundhouse podcast with Wichita State pitching coach Mike Pelfrey
  • Get your idea off the ground with E-Launch!
  • Interested in advising a student organization?
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life collecting books for Storytime Village
  • Wear Your Suspender Days
  • Now offering karaoke at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Shocker Blast: Sept. 18, 2019

  • ShockerAlert System to be tested on Friday, Sept. 20
  • Register now for Shocker Circles
  • Student Involvement hosts Open House
  • HCEA Cybersecurity Speaker Series Kickoff
  • First-Year Interest Groups start this week, including Shocker Strong, ICT Keepers and Mi Gente
  • Join WSU’s largest volunteer opportunity!
  • First Pee for Pizza event of the year!
  • Wichita State and Kansas State enter planning phase for a WSU satellite BSN program on KSU campus
  • The FAA's Small Airport Student Competition could be your chance to win a $25,000 prize
  • Celebrating the 72nd birthday of the United States Air Force
  • Learn how to prepare a competitive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship application
  • RSC Unplugged features Ellie Green
  • Hear from the WSU Latinx keynote speaker Kat Lazo tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 19)
  • Mini Fairs for cultural and international organizations
  • Call for entries: Creative Crosswalks
  • Student-led sustainability initiative to be discussed on Sept. 20
  • Contraception coffee chats
  • DIY Day at GoCreate
  • Explore campus like never before during Late Night Scavenger Hunt
  • WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Graduate School dean
  • The Office of First-Year Programs is moving!
  • Shocker Baseball student tailgate
  • WSU students receive free admission to all Shocker Softball fall games
  • Shocker Innovation Corps now accepting applications
  • WSU students can apply for free registration to NASA Conference
  • Wichita State Blood Drive coming Sept. 19-20
  • Be aware of parking lot closure this Sunday, Sept. 22
  • Learn 2 Row with Shocker Rowing
  • Free Postpartum Exercise Class offered
  • Student Activities Council general member meetings
  • Step Afrika coming Sept. 27
  • Looking for Native American students to start a professional organization
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life collecting books for Storytime Village
  • KC Chiefs game with Outdoor Adventures
  • Volunteer with the Community Service Board at the Lord’s Diner
  • Now offering karaoke at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • Wichita State Family Weekend coming soon
  • Volunteer opportunity at local food bank
  • Exercise Science interns wanted at Campus Recreation