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Update on current budget, legislative and federal developments

Dear Shocker family, Higher education is undergoing profound change, and Wichita State is no exception. These shifts are reshaping how we support faculty, staff and students, allocate resources and organize our work. In the face of it all, our leadership team — Provost Monica Lounsbery and I included — are united in our commitment to be as transparent as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/28/update-on-current-budget-legislative-and-federal-developments/

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Join Human Performance Studies for chili cook off, Student Appreciation Day

Join the Department of Human Performance Studies as its faculty and staff salutes students from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 in the Heskett Center lobby. Sample some great chili, vote for the overall favorite and see which student and which faculty/staff wins the Judges’ Choice Award. Bring a minimum of one non-perishable food item for a local food …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/06/join-human-performance-studies-for-chili-cook-off-student-appreciation-day/

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Voya Financial in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations to be available at WSU

Leo Wetta, investment adviser representative with Voya Financial, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Monday, Aug. 25. Faculty and staff can get one-on-one advising and review their Voya Financial accounts as part of their KBOR retirement plan. If you are interested in meeting with Leo, you can schedule a time to meet. Time slots are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/19/voya-financial-in-person-kbor-retirement-plan-consultations-to-be-available-at-wsu-2/

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Lot 24 along 17th Street to be closed Aug. 28

Lot 24, the parking lot along 17th street, will be closed Thursday, Aug. 28 for the Ulrich Opening Celebration. Faculty, staff and students that typically park in this lot will need to vacate the lot at that time. The purpose of lot reservations is to help accommodate large groups of guests visiting campus for events. Lot reservations are not to be used for …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/27/lot-24-along-17th-street-to-be-closed-aug-28/

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Encourage students to learn study skills by solving ‘The Case of the Missing Grades’

…Success and University Libraries for “The Case of the Missing Grades,” an interactive study skills workshop. Students will interview Study Skills Suspects (played by WSU faculty and staff), solve mini puzzles, collect clues and work together to crack the case. Encourage students to drop in anytime between 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Ablah Library. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/16/encourage-students-to-learn-study-skills-by-solving-the-case-of-the-missing-grades/

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December 2022

…Recruitment/Start-up packages are for the purpose of assisting in the process of bringing in new faculty to K-INBRE Undergraduate Partner Institutions (UPI) and helping in the establishment of their research laboratories.” Amount: $10,000 for Core Facility Awards; $25,000 for Recruitment/Start-up Awards Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health (NIH):…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2022-12-Newsletter.php

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College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame

…trustees seek to continue the legacy of Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield through their focus on educating and inspiring WSU students and faculty toward excellence Taurean Everett alum Everett biography Taurean Everett, son of Victor and Junetta Everett, discovered a passion for athleticism and artistry after excelling in both theatre and competitive all-star…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/dean/halloffame.php

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Take advantage of a Shocker discount at Another Broken Egg Cafe

As a partner of Wichita State, faculty, staff and students can get a 10% discount at Another Broken Egg Cafe, 4862 E. 35th St. N, by showing their Shocker IDs at checkout. Hours of operations are from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. during weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Take the opportunity to grab lunch during the day or grab breakfast on your way to campus.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/12/take-advantage-of-a-shocker-discount-at-another-broken-egg-cafe/

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Attend JCPenney Suit Up event and save on career wear Sept. 14

Faculty, staff, students and alumni can save up to 45% on select career wear, shoes and accessories with an extra 30% off coupon during the JCPenney Suit-Up event from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the JCPenney in Towne East Square. Bring your WSU ID (or WSU ID number) to participate. The first students to check in will also receive a free Suit-Up…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/09/attend-jcpenney-suit-up-event-and-save-on-career-wear-sept-14/

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Episode 35 of ‘Forward Together’ podcast features Shocker alums and co-owners of Another Broken Egg Café

… O’Connor and Jon Peterson’s vision and the entrepreneurial spirit we strive to foster at Wichita State. Additionally, in partnership with Another Broken Egg Café, students, faculty and staff can get 10% off when ordering by presenting their Shocker IDs. Watch the episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts or Apple…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/09/episode-35-of-forward-together-podcast-features-shocker-alums-and-co-owners-of-another-broken-egg-cafe/

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URCA proposals are due by Oct. 3 to the Office of Research

…are due to the Office of Research for University Research/Creative Award (URCA) projects no later than 5 p.m. Oct. 3. The URCA opportunity provides funding of up to $4,500 for faculty to retool or reestablish productive research/creative projects or as seed money to develop pilot data where external funding is available. Proposers must work with a grant …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/09/urca-proposals-are-due-by-oct-3-to-the-office-of-research/

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Annual Stock the Shocker Support Locker challenge concludes with over 4,000 items donated

The fifth annual Stock the Shocker Support Locker challenge between faculty and staff has concluded. This year, a total of 4,328 items and $155 were donated by university employees to support the locker. And the winner of the friendly competition to collect the most items this year was the staff. Staff donated 4,240 items and $145 and faculty donated 88…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/22/annual-stock-the-shocker-support-locker-challenge-concludes-with-over-4000-items-donated/

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Reminder: Space heaters are prohibited on campus

…seeks ways to stay warm, it’s crucial to remember that space heaters are prohibited on the Wichita State’s campus. This policy is in place to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors. WSU Policy and your safety The prohibition of space heaters is outlined in WSU Policy 11.20, “Space Heaters.” This policy specifies that the use of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/24/reminder-space-heaters-are-prohibited-on-campus/

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College of Applied Studies returns to Corbin Education Center

Faculty and staff in the College of Applied Studies will move back into Corbin Education Center throughout the week, starting Monday, Aug. 25. The building, located on the north side of campus, has been closed since March 2024 after a water line break caused flooding in the basement. Since then, crews have worked to restore and prepare the facility for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/22/college-of-applied-studies-returns-to-corbin-education-center/

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MURPA proposals are due by Oct. 3 to the Office of Research

…are due to the Office of Research for Multidisciplinary Research Project Awards (MURPA) no later than 5 p.m. Oct. The MURPA opportunity provides funding of up to $7,500 for faculty projects that involve two or more investigators from different disciplines that focus different perspectives and capabilities on complex problems that intersect established…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/09/murpa-proposals-are-due-by-oct-3-to-the-office-of-research/

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Student Conduct & Community Standards provides video about academic integrity

Student Conduct & Community Standards has created a video discussing what academic integrity is at Wichita State and hopes faculty will consider either showing the three minute video during the first week of classes or post it on their Blackboard page. The intent behind this video is to supplement what may already be covered in faculty’s syllabi and raise…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/16/student-conduct-office-provides-video-about-academic-integrity-3/

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Don and Elizabeth King honored as 2025 Fairmount Founders Award recipients

…Elizabeth, who holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of North Texas, took up the role of vice president for university advancement and CEO of the WSU Foundation at WSU. Elizabeth had moved to Wichita in 1989 to marry Don, the president of King Construction, the large, family-owned, Hesston,…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/2025-fairmount-founders-award-recipients/

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Keep egress corridors clear at all times

WSU Fire Safety would like to remind all students, faculty and staff to keep egress corridors clear at all times. The International Fire Code, the code adopted by the State of Kansas, requires that corridors/halls be clear and unobstructed for safe exiting during an emergency. These areas are designated as “means of egress,” meaning they are a continuous and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/keep-egress-corridors-clear-at-all-times/

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Earn up to $25,000 at ACCEL-KS Proof-of-Concept Grant Program kickoff

Wichita State faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the kickoff of the ACCEL-KS @ Groover Labs Proof-of-Concept Grant Program at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at Groover Labs, 334 N St Francis. Funded by the Kansas Department of Commerce, this program accelerates innovation across Kansas by providing early-stage founders with up to $25,000 in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/earn-up-to-25000-00-accel-ks-proof-of-concept-grant-program-kickoff/

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Professional development opportunity available through the Kansas Leadership Center

Staff Senate and Human Resources are excited to offer faculty and staff a professional development opportunity made possible through grants they wrote and were awarded by the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC). The grant provides a select number of seats for their leadership development path which starts with step one, When Everyone Leads. Based on KLC’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/26/professional-development-opportunity-available-through-the-kansas-leadership-center/