From one student to another: 10 self-improvement tips for winter break

Friendships and entertainment are important to people’s wellbeing, but they shouldn’t be the only thing you focus on during your winter break. Spend winter break making a better you.

WSU Today: Dec. 11, 2020

  • COVID-19 isn't taking a break for the winter
  • COVID-19 tests from SHS need to be returned by 3 p.m. Dec. 15
  • Here are the COVID-19 resources available to you over winter break
  • 2020 shines with Wichita State innovation
  • Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall today
  • A special gift of time for employees
  • Wichita State names Steven Skinner interim dean of College of Engineering
  • Wichita State establishes new School of Computing
  • Faculty stories featured in the news
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Teams training next week!
  • Testing Services is still open to students and community members
  • The Ulrich is 46!
  • Shocker Blast will resume for students in 2021
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • Correction: GRASP 2021 abstract submission deadline is Feb. 11
  • Apply for Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
  • Want to learn more about internal grant opportunities? Attend the WSU Faculty Support Committee Panel Discussion
  • Enjoy lunch at the Food Truck Plaza today
  • 60-day termination timeline
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting the evening of Dec. 17
  • Student Affairs congratulates and recognizes retiring staff
  • Congratulations Bender of Twigs Class of 2020!
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Stocking stuffer special at the Heskett Center. Buy 2 get 1 FREE!
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • Donate to Toys for Tots!
  • 10 political science students accepted into D.C. and Topeka internship program

Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Wichita State mitigates spread of COVID-19 through digital transformation

Dec. 11, 2020 — Wichita State’s Molecular Diagnostics Lab (MDL) is digitally transforming the COVID-19 landscape, combining medical laboratory sciences, advanced robotics, and automation to process thousands of tests for Kansas communities each week.

Shocker Blast: Dec. 11, 2020

  • COVID-19 isn't taking a break for the winter
  • COVID-19 tests from SHS need to be returned by 3 p.m. Dec. 15
  • Here are the COVID-19 resources available to you over winter break
  • 2020 shines with Wichita State innovation
  • Wichita State establishes new School of Computing
  • Introducing a new mobile-friendly way to get scholarship information
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting the evening of Dec. 17
  • Wichita State names Steven Skinner interim dean of College of Engineering
  • Enjoy the holiday break! Shocker Blast will resume in 2021
  • Want to experience a different city & university? Apply for National Student Exchange by Feb. 1
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Jadyn Stutey!
  • Office hours available online
  • Enroll for a service-learning course in psychology!
  • Testing Services is still open to students and community members
  • Latin American Philosophy is a new course in spring 2021
  • Volunteers needed for our self-care research study!
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • GRASP 2021 abstract submission is open!
  • Apply for Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
  • KMUW talks with experts about how to cope with social isolation over the holidays
  • Happy Holidays!
  • Nominate an adult learner for the second annual Adult Learner of the Year Award
  • Sign up for Intramurals Winter Activities!
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Stocking stuffer special at the Heskett Center. Buy 2 get 1 FREE!

Dawna Raehpour

Raehpour balances family, studies with help of Stanley Z. Koplik scholarship

December 11, 2020 - Dawna Raehpour is the recipient of the Stanley Z. Koplik Memorial Scholarship for 2020-21. She will graduate in May with major in public health science and a minor in sociology. The $1,200 scholarship is in honor of Koplik, who served as executive director of the Kansas Board of Regents from 1982-93.

Hannah Wilkinson

Shocker strength coach puts holiday muscle into campaign for Harbor House

Dec. 10, 2020 - Hannah Wilkinson, Wichita State's associate head strength and conditioning coach, is taking donations for Catholic Charities Harbor House domestic violence shelter and service. The campaign is an extension of the toy drive that strength and conditioning coach Kerry Rosenboom organized in previous years.

WSU Today: Dec. 10, 2020

  • Shock the World Campaign donors raise $307.8 million for Wichita State
  • Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on Dec. 11
  • Make sure your office hours are updated
  • Teams training next week!
  • PTAC to host virtual workshop on Dec. 15
  • TIAA financial consultant available for online scheduling
  • The next episode of the ‘Let's Talk About It’ podcast is live
  • GRASP 2021 abstract submission deadline is tomorrow
  • UP & USS joint senate meeting set for Dec. 15
  • Employees – Please review your personal information by Dec. 11
  • Faculty stories featured in the news
  • WSU's Usha Haley on Wichita's future in the new industrial order - The Chung Report
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas

Woman and man at compute

Wichita State establishes new School of Computing

Dec. 10, 2020 -- The Kansas Board of Regents has approved the creation of the newest department at Wichita State University’s College of Engineering – the School of Computing. Dean Dennis Livesay called the establishment of the new school a significant marker of the university’s commitment to producing digital-skilled workforce needed by industry.

WSU Today: Dec. 9, 2020

  • Sedgwick County establishes new COVID-19 hotline
  • COVID-19 tests from SHS need to be returned by 3 p.m. Dec. 15
  • Fall grades are due by Dec. 15
  • Want to learn more about internal grant opportunities? Attend the WSU Faculty Support Committee Panel Discussion
  • Attend the UP and USS Senates fall general meeting today
  • Save the date: Strategic Communications annual seminar
  • Available Blackboard templates will speed your course creation
  • Please do not upload video files directly to Blackboard
  • Save the date for the Academic Resources Conference (ARC) January sessions
  • Faculty Advancement Webpage is updated
  • Stock the Shocker Locker Challenge is once again a success
  • TIAA financial consultant available for online scheduling
  • Testing Services is still open to students and community members
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Jadyn Stutey!
  • Call for Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate Assistantships
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Distinguished Scholarship Invitational update
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on Dec. 11
  • Enjoy lunch at the Food Truck Plaza!
  • Teams training next week!
  • After 32 years, Wichita State's No. 1 Packer fan to retire
  • Fall 2020 Shocker Speakout results
  • Under Armour shooter shirt
  • Free shipping at shockerstore.com
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • The next episode of the ‘Let's Talk About It’ podcast is live
  • Donate to Adult Learner Scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Norton
  • Applied Learning Highlight of the Week - Inneke Vargas!

Shocker Blast: Dec. 9, 2020

  • COVID-19 tests from SHS need to be returned by 3 p.m. Dec. 15
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting the evening of Dec. 17
  • Testing Services is still open to students and community members
  • Office hours available online
  • Shocker Strong Prize Drawing deadline extended to Friday, Dec. 11
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Fall 2020 Shocker Speakout results
  • Do you want a non-traditional Honor Society experience?
  • Donate to Adult Learner Scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Norton
  • Enroll for a service-learning course in psychology!
  • WSU students give back this holiday season
  • Latin American Philosophy is a new course in spring 2021
  • 10 political science students accepted into D.C. and Topeka internship program
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • GRASP 2021 abstract submission deadline is Friday
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • Applied Learning Highlight of the Week - Inneke Vargas!
  • Great prices on last minute gift ideas
  • Under Armour shooter shirt
  • Free shipping at shockerstore.com

Shock the World

Shock the World Campaign donors raise $307.8 million for Wichita State

Dec. 9, 2020 — The WSU Foundation's seven-year Shock the World campaign raised more than $300 million to fund scholarships and campus improvements at Wichita State University.

WSU Today: Dec. 8, 2020

  • Some reminders as instructors prepare for the spring
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting the evening of Dec. 17
  • A special gift of time for employees
  • Sign up for Banner 9 Schedule Building Training – Dec. 9 & 10
  • Faculty Advancement Webpage is updated
  • Make sure your office hours are updated
  • REMINDER: Gift Card Policy
  • Deadlines for Shocker Blast and WSU Today this month
  • Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on Dec. 11
  • Congratulations Bender of Twigs Class of 2020!
  • A letter from the past presidents of the UP and USS Senates
  • Health Professions faculty and staff - Sign up for IRB and Data Security Workshop today
  • Attend the UP and USS Senates fall general meeting
  • Spring Semester Tuition Assistance deadline extended through today
  • WSU students give back this holiday season
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Tajahnae Stocker
  • Donate to Toys for Tots!
  • Information on Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs from the WSU Fire Safety Office

Campus Connection: Dec. 8, 2020

  • Shocker-branded buses hit the streets of Wichita
  • Shocker Neighborhood Commitment offers scholarships and support to Wichita State’s neighbors
  • PTAC to host virtual workshop on Dec. 15
  • 'Walk with Wu' celebrates 125 years of Wichita State
  • Wichita State signs MOU with local community organizations to create the 'Refugee Learning and Resettlement Team'
  • Call for Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate Assistantships
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Tajahnae Stocker
  • Give the gift of relaxation this holiday season
  • Free shipping at shockerstore.com
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • Nominate an adult learner for the second annual Adult Learner of the Year Award
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Under Armour shooter shirt
  • Donate to Toys for Tots!

WSU Today: Dec. 7, 2020

  • COVID-19 health and safety update
  • COVID-19 tests from SHS need to be returned by 3 p.m. Dec. 15
  • Some reminders as instructors prepare for the spring
  • Holiday grab-and-go reception; RSVP by today
  • Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on Dec. 11
  • Employees – Please review your personal information by Dec. 11
  • WSU Foundation 2020 Requisition Holiday Schedule
  • Hiring deadlines prior to the 2020 Holiday Shutdown
  • Wichita State signs MOU with local community organizations to create the 'Refugee Learning and Resettlement Team'
  • Students should reflect on the semester to set goals for the future
  • Spring Semester Tuition Assistance deadline extended through Tuesday, Dec. 8
  • Available Blackboard templates will speed your course creation
  • REMINDER: Gift Card Policy
  • Sign up for Banner 9 Schedule Building Training – Dec. 9 & 10
  • Testing Services is still open to students and community members
  • Call for Fiscal Year 2022 Educational Opportunity and Student Services Funding requests
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Health Professions faculty and staff - Sign up for IRB and Data Security Workshop
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • GRASP 2021 abstract submission is open!
  • UP & USS joint senate meeting set for Dec. 15
  • Have you been impacted by recent changes to full remote learning for school-age children?
  • Give the gift of relaxation this holiday season
  • Under Armour shooter shirt
  • Student Health is still open!
  • Have you been struggling managing your study time?
  • Funding opportunity for WSU female entrepreneurs
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
  • WSU offers Spanish course for Shockers who grew up speaking Spanish with family

DC Capitol

10 political science students accepted into D.C. and Topeka internship program

Dec. 7, 2020 – Ten Wichita State University political science students were recently accepted into the Washington, D.C. and Topeka Internship Program. The program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to earn nine course credits while interning in D.C. or Topeka.

Shocker Blast: Dec. 7, 2020

  • COVID-19 tests from SHS need to be returned by 3 p.m. Dec. 15
  • Reflection and preflection. Wait. What?
  • Blackboard will be down several days starting the evening of Dec. 17
  • Call for Fiscal Year 2022 Educational Opportunity and Student Services Funding requests
  • Testing Services is still open to students and community members
  • Shocker Strong Prize Drawing deadline extended to Friday, Dec. 11
  • Deadlines for Shocker Blast this month
  • Wichita State signs MOU with local community organizations to create the 'Refugee Learning and Resettlement Team'
  • Funding opportunity for WSU female entrepreneurs
  • Want to experience a different city & university? Apply for National Student Exchange by Feb. 1
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Tajahnae Stocker
  • Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
  • Have you been struggling managing your study time?
  • Make the most of your college experience by joining the Cohen Honors College!
  • Enroll for a service-learning course in psychology!
  • WSU offers Spanish course for Shockers who grew up speaking Spanish with family
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • GRASP 2021 abstract submission is open!
  • Student Health is still open!
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • Give the gift of relaxation this holiday season
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Under Armour shooter shirt

Amy Schafer

After 32 years, Wichita State's No. 1 Packer fan to retire

Dec. 7, 2020 — Amy Schafer, director of advertising at Wichita State, will retire this month. She takes with her 32 years of institutional knowledge, her signature Wisconsin twang, and her dedication to Shocker Nation.

WSU Today: Dec. 4, 2020

  • COVID-19 FAQs spring semester review and updates
  • Shocker Neighborhood Commitment offers scholarships and support to Wichita State’s neighbors
  • Holiday grab-and-go reception; RSVP by Dec. 7
  • Sign up for Banner 9 Schedule Building Training – Dec. 9 & 10
  • Nominate an adult learner for the second annual Adult Learner of the Year Award
  • REMINDER: Gift Card Policy
  • Degree Works down for maintenance today
  • Nominate your GTA for the 2021 SGA Graduate Teaching Award of the Year
  • Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Jadyn Stutey!
  • Human Resource Office closure
  • Health Professions faculty and staff - Sign up for IRB and Data Security Workshop
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • Attend the UP and USS Senates fall general meeting
  • December HealthQuest upcoming events
  • Spring Semester Tuition Assistance deadline extended through Tuesday, Dec. 8
  • Donate to Adult Learner Scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Norton
  • Campus road repair begins soon
  • CFA Advising Center position open to WSU employees only
  • Shock the Halls Sale
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Free shipping at shockerstore.com
  • 'Walk with Wu' celebrates 125 years of Wichita State
  • Fire alarms will be tested today
  • Earn credit for solving national security issues!

Shocker Blast: Dec. 4, 2020

  • Shocker Strong Prize Drawing deadline extended to Friday, Dec. 11
  • Apply by noon today to be nominated to the Presidential Search Committee
  • Shocker Neighborhood Commitment offers scholarships and support to Wichita State’s neighbors
  • Are you stressed?
  • Degree Works down for maintenance today
  • We need your feedback on Shocker Hall Dining hours
  • 'Walk with Wu' celebrates 125 years of Wichita State
  • Apply now for LAS Scholarships / Fellowships available in 2021/22
  • Nominate an adult learner for the second annual Adult Learner of the Year Award
  • Campus road repair begins soon
  • Make the most of your college experience by joining the Cohen Honors College!
  • Nominate your GTA for the 2021 SGA Graduate Teaching Award of the Year
  • Nominate your Academic Advisor for the 2021 SGA Academic Advisor of the Year
  • Enroll for a service-learning course in psychology!
  • Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
  • Free Dental Screenings event today is canceled
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
  • Shocker-branded buses hit the streets of Wichita
  • Shock the Halls Sale
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Free shipping at shockerstore.com
  • Donate to Adult Learner Scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Norton

WSU Today: Dec. 3, 2020

  • A special gift of time for employees
  • A letter from the past presidents of the UP and USS Senates
  • Options available for students experiencing academic difficulties
  • Congratulations Bender of Twigs Class of 2020!
  • Evergy invests in WSU's electrical engineering program with solar panel initiative
  • Please do not upload video files directly to Blackboard
  • Degree Works down for maintenance on Friday
  • Holiday grab-and-go reception; RSVP by Dec. 7
  • Campus road repair begins soon
  • Fire alarms will be tested this week
  • Human Resource Office closure
  • Call for Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate Assistantships
  • 'Walk with Wu' celebrates 125 years of Wichita State
  • Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on Dec. 11
  • Sign up for Banner 9 Scheduling Building Training – Dec. 9 & 10
  • Have you been impacted by recent changes to full remote learning for school-age children?
  • Join ADCI for Ronda Bruce's retirement reception today
  • Wichita State, USD 259 partner to help children with Tenacious Men program
  • Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
  • Shock the Halls Sale
  • Shocker-branded buses hit the streets of Wichita
  • Santa letters available at WSU Post Office