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New TRIO SSS STEM program is available. Apply today

Join the very first SSS STEM cohort at Wichita State. This program provides academic support, financial guidance, tutoring, conference travel opportunities and graduate school prep for eligible STEM majors. Who’s eligible? First-generation college students Income-eligible students Students with a documented disability Why join? TRIO SSS STEM is more than a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/20/new-trio-sss-stem-program-is-available-apply-today/

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Volunteers help visitors around campus at state athletics events

…May 29-30 on campus during the high school state baseball, softball and track events and providing guests a welcoming and positive experience. Mark your calendars for next year’s events, May 28-29, 2027.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/02/volunteers-help-visitors-around-campus-at-state-athletics-events-4/

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Volunteers help visitors around campus at state athletics events

…May 29-30 on campus during the high school state baseball, softball and track events and providing guests a welcoming and positive experience. Mark your calendars for next year’s events, May 28-29, 2027.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/01/volunteers-help-visitors-around-campus-at-state-athletics-events-3/

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Join the RSC for Craft & Connect

…an engraving tool and personalize a keepsake during the RSC’s Craft & Connect. Join in on the fun from 1:45 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 in RSC 233. The class is limited to the first 60 students with a Shocker ID. Tutorial begins promptly at 2 p.m.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/31/join-the-rsc-for-craft-connect/

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Grub Guide: Cargill Café

Do you have a class in Woolsey Hall and need a quick bite to eat or some fresh coffee from Reverie for a boost before your next outing? Woolsey Hall has the Cargill Café on the first floor, open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cargill Café features a rotating menu of warm drinks and other breakfast items to get you recharged.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/27/grub-guide-cargill-cafe-2/

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Find your calm and make Zen gardens and bedazzle books with Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement will host a mindful crafting table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center atrium. Stop by to create your own mini-Zen garden, bedazzle and personalize a book or pick up a fun “blind date with a book.” Swing by, relax, get creative and pick up something fun to brighten your day.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/27/find-your-calm-make-zen-gardens-and-bedazzle-books-with-civic-engagement/

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Join Shocker Nation at College Day at Riverfest June 6

…Wichita State, WSU Tech and NIAR, alongside other members of the campus community, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6 in front of Century II, 225 W. Douglas Ave., part of this year’s Riverfest. Booths will be stationed just north of Century II, featuring interactive exhibits, such as: Hands-on STEM demos Mock Shocker rowing races and lessons on …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/01/join-shocker-nation-at-college-day-at-riverfest-june-6/

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MMR vaccines available April 1 in the RSC

Free Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccines are available for currently enrolled WSU students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center, while supplies last. Bring your health insurance card. Remaining expenses after insurance will be paid by Student Health Services and the American College Health Foundation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/30/mmr-vaccines-available-april-1-in-the-rsc/

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Roundhouse podcast with Parr, White, Ortiz on Shocker basketball

Wichita State women’s basketball newcomers K.P. Parr, Bre White and Kyleigh Ortiz join us to talk about their first weeks as Shockers. They describe the family atmosphere that WSU coaches create during recruiting. Parr discusses why it’s important to be remembered for more than basketball. White reveals her musical side and Ortiz tells us why she is Kevin…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-parr-white-ortiz-on-shocker-basketball/

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ScholarshipUniverse new and continuing student scholarships now open

…you’re a fine arts student or an engineering student, there are scholarship opportunities open to you. To be eligible for need-based scholarships, complete your 26-27 FAFSA first. Apply using ScholarshipUniverse or visit your college’s webpage for more information.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/31/scholarshipuniverse-new-and-continuing-student-scholarships-now-open/

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Join SBIR proposal virtual boot camp June 8/9

Are you working on innovative technology with the potential to make a commercial impact? If you’re planning to apply for SBIR or STTR in the coming year, this two-day virtual boot camp is designed to help you get there. These hands-on sessions will guide innovators through the critical steps of preparing a strong DOW, NSF, NIH and NASA SBIR/STTR grant…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/28/join-sbir-proposal-virtual-boot-camp-june-8-9/

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2025 Kansas English published on WSU’s Open Journal Systems

…education, has served as editor-in-chief of Kansas English since 2017 and collaborates with Susan Matveyeva, journal manager of University Libraries, to publish the journal each year. This year’s issue of Kansas English was published July 25 and features the work of several WSU-affiliated faculty, graduates and students in addition to scholarly and creative …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/29/2025-kansas-english-published-on-wsus-open-journal-systems/

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McNair Scholars program accepting applications

The McNair Scholars program is designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. This program targets first-generation and low-income students. Key benefits: Mentorship from faculty members and experienced researchers Opportunities to conduct research and present findings at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/31/mcnair-scholars-program-accepting-applications-2/

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$50,000 scholarship honors Wichita business leader

The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University announces the creation of the Ross Tidemann Scholarship. This new four-year scholarship will support incoming Barton School students through the Allen, Gibbs, and Houlik Scholarship Competition beginning in fall 2026. Established by Wichita philanthropist Karma Tidemann in honor of her late husband,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/04/50000-scholarship-honors-wichita-business-leader/

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You can sign up for Scheels Junior Shocker Club swag, tickets and perks

Scheels Junior Shocker Club memberships for the 2025-26 year are available now. For only $30, your child will receive a welcome kit that includes a T-shirt, lunch box, lanyard, credential and more in addition to admission to over 60 Shocker Athletic events and exclusive access through VIP experiences. Membership is limited to the first 250 that sign up and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/12/you-can-sign-up-for-scheels-junior-shocker-club-swag-tickets-and-perks/

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Message from Military and Veterans Services on Patriot Day: Honoring Sept. 11

Each year on Sept. 11, the nation pauses to remember the tragic events of 2001, a day forever etched in American history. Patriot Day serves as both a solemn remembrance and a testament to the strength and unity of the American people. On that morning, nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and aboard…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/11/message-from-military-and-veterans-services-on-patriot-day-honoring-sept-11/

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Roundhouse podcast with Joseph Holthusen on Shocker track and field

…game he developed and sells, a recruiting snub and the generation gap he encounters as a redshirt senior. The AAC Championships begin Friday in San Antonio and Holthusen ranks first in the conference in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.84 seconds.

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-joseph-holthusen-on-shocker-track-and-field/

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Roundhouse podcast with Judd Easterling on Shocker golf

…State men’s golf coach Judd Easterling joins us to talk about the team’s third-place finish in the American Athletic Conference Championship, the program’s best in seven years as a member. Easterling describes Michael Winslow’s final-round 66 and how the Shockers dealt with the challenging Pelican Golf Club. We discuss how Lucas Scheufler rebounded from …

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-judd-easterling-on-shocker-golf/

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Geology Building remodel to begin construction this week

…the Geology Building for renovations to relocate the Department of Anthropology into the building alongside the Department of Geology and prepare for the Neff Hall demolition next year. Fencing will be installed around the building early this week. This phase of construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of fall 2026 semester. During construction,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/01/geology-building-remodel-to-begin-construction-this-week/

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Available now: Complete your annual appointment notices

The 2026 fiscal and academic year annual appointment notices are now available online and will not be printed or distributed to departments. Log in and acknowledge your appointment notice by Aug. 31. Note that University Support Staff (USS) and non-benefit-eligible employees (students, lecturers and temporary employees) are not subject to the annual…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/08/available-now-complete-your-annual-appointment-notices-3/