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Resources for domestic violence safety are available

Health and safety resources related to dating/domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking are available to the campus community. If you or someone you know is struggling with domestic abuse, please see below for available resources. WSU Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) campus advocateThe WASAC campus advocate offers confidential crisis…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/01/resources-for-domestic-violence-safety-are-available-2/

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WSU hidden gems: Memorial ’70

…team, administrators and supporters who tragically died in the Oct. 2, 1970, plane crash in Colorado. Their names are immortalized at the Memorial ’70 sculpture located on campus at 18th and Hillside. Additionally, the Survivors Monument was dedicated in 2020 to the eight players who survived the plane crash and the other 35 individuals from the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/02/wsu-hidden-gems-memorial-70/

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Road striping work continues Oct. 16

Road striping work will continue on campus Oct. 16-17. The work will occur between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather permitting. One lane traffic will remain open, but expect delays and plan ahead. The following are areas that will be worked on: All road markings on Perimeter Road at Shocker Hall to Mike Oatman Drive All road markings on North Yale Avenue A couple …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/13/road-striping-work-continues-oct-16/

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Kick off the weekend with the Braeburn Patio Party

Kick-off Shocktoberfest weekend at the Braeburn Square Patio Party from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at Braeburn Square on the Innovation Campus. This casual and fun-filled gathering promises an unforgettable evening to connect with Shocker Nation. Enjoy deals from our vendors, food trucks, games and music. Students in attendance will receive a ticket for a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/03/kick-off-the-weekend-with-the-braeburn-patio-party/

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Apply to TRIO Student Support Services for Free Resources and Support!

Are you an undergraduate looking for extra “spooktacular” support on campus? You’ll find it with TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). SSS is 100% funded by the Department of Education to provide completely free resources, guidance and support to help you navigate the path to success in college. If you’re a first-generation, limited income student, or a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/17/apply-to-trio-student-support-services-for-free-resources-and-support/

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Remember to update your contact information

…and update an emergency contact. The person you list will only be contacted in the event of a health or safety emergency in which you are personally involved. If you live on campus, this will also be the person contacted should you be reported as missing. You may list a parent, family member, spouse or other trusted individual as your emergency…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/25/remember-to-update-your-contact-information-2/

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Zayden Tomson: Creativity, collaboration and consistency

…His professional design journey with the Shocker Career Accelerator began in summer 2025, and since then, he’s been refining his skills while making a visible impact across campus. Before joining Shocker Career Accelerator, Zayden interned with No Choice But Action, a local business that celebrates Kansas’ 90s punk rock scene. There, he began developing…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/16/zayden-tomson-creativity-collaboration-and-consistency/

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From the Air Capital of the World to the Cradle of Liberty: Vivian Salazar’s engineering internship experience

Vivian Salazar is a junior at Wichita State majoring in mechanical engineering. On campus, Salazar is a maintenance, repair and overhaul engineering intern for The Smart Factory by Deloitte. At Deloitte, she supports the smart maintenance and repair facility by managing Industry 4.0 machinery. Her responsibilities include maintaining high-end machinery like …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/17/from-the-air-capital-of-the-world-to-the-cradle-of-liberty-vivian-salazars-engineering-internship-experience/

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What you need to know about parking, driving and busing during Pumpkin Run

The Wichita State campus will be home to the 2022 Pumpkin Run on Saturday, Oct. 22. To. make room for this event and its participants, there will be several changes to driving on campus, parking, and Wichita Transit bus routes. There will be road closures Saturday, Oct. 22 morning due to the Pumpkin Run. The campus will only be accessible through the south…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/19/campus-roads-parking-lots-to-close-friday-evening/

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Join a film screening, panel discussion at the CAC Theater

The campus community is invited to a film screening of “The Silent Cries of Unborn Ghetto Children” directed and co-produced by Dr. Kevin Harrison, assistant teaching professor and director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Riccardo Harris, executive director of Wichita GEAR UP, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 in the CAC Theater. “The Silent Cries…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/30/join-a-film-screening-panel-discussion-at-the-cac-theater/

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Explore this year’s Common Read: ‘Eat Like a Fish’

…Read, “Eat Like a Fish” by Bren Smith, challenges readers to think about the future of food, the environment and sustainability. Common Read invites all members of the campus to participate in a series of events that bring these themes to life. Upcoming events: Save Water by Drinking More Water: Counter-Intuitive Sustainability Tips: 11 a.m. Tuesday,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/26/explore-this-years-common-read-eat-like-a-fish/

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Office of Human Resources recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

…the implementation of WuHire, a new system that streamlines the process of hiring staff and students for departments, making it easier for departments to support students on campus. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/office-of-human-resources-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: CARE Team and Student Outreach and Support

Suspenders4Hope, a program developed at Wichita State University, is highlighting different departments and individuals on campus who are advocates for mental health in hopes that their stories will inspire others to continue supporting one another in the community. The CARE Team and Student Outreach and Support (SOS) are being recognized for their proactive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/15/mental-health-advocate-highlight-care-team-and-student-outreach-and-support/

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Plan ahead for adjusted hours on Labor Day

Labor Day is coming up Monday, Sept. 1, Shockers, and that means classes will not be in session, and certain services on campus will have adjusted hours.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/29/plan-ahead-for-adjusted-hours-on-labor-day-2/

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Portion of 18th Street and sidewalk to be closed Sept. 2-5

Due to construction activities, a portion of 18th street and the adjacent sidewalk will be closed starting Sept. 2 and ending Sept. 5. Plan ahead to find another route through campus to your destination.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/27/portion-of-18th-street-to-be-closed-sept-2-5/

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Welcome back, Shockers!

Hello, Shockers. I can’t wait to see all of you back on campus for the beginning of the 2024 academic year at Wichita State. We have a lot of exciting new buildings and areas on campus for you to explore, with some completed over the summer, including the Milly Marcus Annex at the Marcus Welcome Center — home of the Shocker Career Accelerator; the Shocker…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/19/welcome-back-shockers-9/

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WSU is committed to free expression

Wichita State University is committed to preserving and supporting freedom of thought, speech and expression on our campus. Visit the WSU Freedom of Expression web page for more information. You can also view the Kansas Board of Regents’ Statement on Free Expression here.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/20/wsu-is-committed-to-free-expression-6/

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Grub Guide: Shocker Hall Dining

All students on campus have access to the all-you-can-eat Shocker Dining Hall, located on the first floor of Shocker Hall. Pay at the door, grab a plate (or two) and fill it with options from multiple kiosks. Want to see what’s on the menu? Head over to dineoncampus.com/wsudining.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/grub-guide-shocker-hall-dining/

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Welcome back, Shockers!

Hello, Shockers. I can’t wait to see all of you back on campus for the beginning of the 2024 academic year at Wichita State. We have a lot of exciting new buildings and areas on campus for you to explore, with some completed over the summer, including the Milly Marcus Annex at the Marcus Welcome Center — home of the Shocker Career Accelerator; the Shocker…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/19/welcome-back-shockers-8/

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Come watch Pixar’s ‘Ratatouille’ at SAC’s Outdoor Movie Night Aug. 17

…of the semester with Student Activities Council’s (SAC) Outdoor Movie Night, featuring “Ratatouille,” at 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Duerksen Amphitheatre. You can use the campus map at wichita.edu/map for directions. Be sure to bring a blanket, and SAC has the snacks covered.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/13/come-watch-pixars-ratatouille-at-sacs-outdoor-movie-night-aug-17/