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Internal grant opportunities are available for faculty

Did you know that WSU provides funding for faculty research and creative activity projects? The Faculty Support Committee encourages faculty to explore this year’s URCA, MURPA and ARCS opportunities. Funding ranges from $4,000 up to $7,500 for multi-disciplinary projects. These opportunities are perfect for faculty looking to retool or reestablish productive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/19/internal-grant-opportunities-are-available-for-faculty/

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Internal grant opportunities available for faculty

Did you know that WSU provides funding for faculty research and creative activity projects? The Faculty Support Committee encourages you to explore this year’s URCA, MURPA and ARCS opportunities. Funding ranges from $4,000 up to $7,500 for multi-disciplinary projects. These opportunities are perfect for faculty looking to retool or reestablish productive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/29/internal-grant-opportunities-available-for-faculty/

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Hiring dates standardization starts July 1

…users. This includes streamlining the onboarding experience and reducing the possibility for errors and delays to help ensure new hires have a great experience starting with their first day on the job. To achieve this, HR is adopting deadlines for hiring dates, effective July 1. These deadlines are designed to support front-end users in planning for new…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/25/hiring-dates-standardization-starts-july-1/

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Head out to the annual community Trunk or Treat Oct. 18

…trick or treating, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in the parking lot near the John Bardo Center. Come enjoy candy, game, crafts, snow cones, popcorn and much more at this year’s Trunk or Treat. Costumes are encouraged and WSU students are free to attend.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/06/head-out-to-the-annual-community-trunk-or-treat-oct-18/

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Shocktoberfest royalty voting is now open

Royalty voting is officially open, so don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard. Cast your vote for this year’s Shocker Royalty through Shocker Sync now. Voting will remain open until midnight Friday, Oct. 3. Be sure to log in and support your favorite candidates before the deadlines. Every vote counts, and your participation helps celebrate and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/01/shocktoberfest-royalty-voting-is-now-open/

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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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WEIS invites you attend the 2025 Global Village Assembly

The Global Village Assembly is an annual open mic event hosted by Women’s, Ethnicity, and Intersectional Studies (WEIS). Each year, it centers on a theme relevant and related to current conversations on gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, class and the intersectional experience at WSU. The event, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in 211 Hubbard Hall, is open to all…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/18/weis-invites-you-attend-the-2025-global-village-assembly/

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Communication student’s ‘Reading Solar Probe’ captures hearts to win NASA challenge

Jacob Workentine, a senior majoring in communication-electronic media, recently took home a first-place victory at the Wichita division of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge. Space Apps is an annual, international hackathon for developers and creatives of all backgrounds. The goal of the event is to bring together individuals from various…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/10/communication-students-reading-solar-probe-captures-hearts-to-win-nasa-challenge/

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Head over to the Shocker baseball Sidewalk Sale this weekend

…swing by the Shocker Store’s Shocker baseball Sidewalk Sale at the Eck Stadium Store and enjoy 30% off select Shocker baseball merchandise. The store is open one hour prior to first pitch through the seventh inning.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/12/head-over-to-the-shocker-baseball-sidewalk-sale-this-weekend/

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Arland Wallace, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Arland Wallace sat down with The Active Age to discuss his time at Wichita State. After his first semester at WSU back in 1970 didn’t go well, he returned over 50 years later to get his bachelor’s degree in anthropology, with plans to move on to his master’s. “I just made the decision that cancer was not going to define me.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/02/arland-wallace-fairmount-college-of-liberal-arts-and-sciences/

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Head over to the RSC Shocker Store for a Stuff the Bag Sale June 6

… Store for a Stuff the Bag Sale Friday, June 6 at the Rhatigan Student Center store, take an extra 20% off clearance merchandise that you can stuff into a provided tote bag. Plus, first 100 people get a free tote. Store hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. that day. Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/02/head-over-to-the-rsc-shocker-store-for-a-stuff-the-bag-sale-june-6/

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Yumi Kikuchi, College of Innovation and Design

Yumi Kikuchi first came to Wichita State University as part of an exchange program and decided she wanted to pursue her graduate studies at the College of Innovation and Design. Her advice to other students? “Take chances. Life is an experiment, and college is the perfect time to explore, get involved and discover what truly excites you.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/08/yumi-kikuchi-college-of-innovation-and-design/

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Don’t miss the final two Common Read activities

Come participate in sustainability-themed events linked to the Common Read book this year: “Eat Like a Fish” by Bren Smith. Space is limited so RSVP soon. Water Sustainability: Conserving Our Most Precious Resource: 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday Oct. 23 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. Capacity is 40 people, so RSVP is required. In this interactive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/16/dont-miss-the-final-two-common-read-activities/

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Post Office recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

President Rick Muma and WuShock stopped by the Post Office on the first floor of Morrison Hall to recognize the staff as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. The team was recognized for exemplifying Wichita State’s student-centered mentality shown through their excellent customer service, being the go-to destination for many in the community to receive their …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/05/post-office-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Hugo Wall School Invites Students to Attend Hugo Wall Day on Oct. 17

Join the Hugo Wall School at Hugo Wall Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Wichita State Connect. The theme for this year’s event is “Advancing Public Service in Times of Uncertainty.” The annual networking and learning event brings alumni, students, faculty, staff, and local government and nonprofit professionals together in the spirit of Dr. Hugo …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/10/hugo-wall-school-invites-students-to-attend-hugo-wall-day-on-oct-17/

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Hugo Wall School invites campus community to attend Hugo Wall Day Oct. 17

Join the Hugo Wall School at Hugo Wall Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Wichita State Connect. The theme for this year’s event is “Advancing Public Service in Times of Uncertainty.” The annual networking and learning event brings alumni, students, faculty, staff, and local government and nonprofit professionals together in the spirit of Dr. Hugo …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/09/hugo-wall-school-invites-campus-community-to-attend-hugo-wall-day-oct-17/

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College of Applied Studies Student Spotlight: Wendy Hummell, clinical mental health counseling

With nearly 30 years in law enforcement, Wendy Hummell saw firsthand the need for mental health support in public safety. Now a graduate student in WSU’s clinical mental health counseling program, she’s using her experience to provide culturally competent care for first responders. She helped lead a 60-member peer support team, launched a wellness program at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/13/college-of-applied-studies-student-spotlight-wendy-hummell-clinical-mental-health-counseling/

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All graduating students invited to celebrate at The Toast

…an annual celebratory event, at 5 p.m. Friday, May 16 in the Rhatigan Student Center east courtyard (MGC Quad). WSU is combining the multicultural graduation celebration, the first-generation graduation celebration and the lavender graduation celebration with The Toast, which will celebrate all students together. The Toast allows students to express…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/07/all-graduating-students-invited-to-celebrate-at-the-toast/

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WSU_Housing_Report_12_1_15

…financial performance of the two scenarios. In order to achieve project feasibility of a 1.20X debt coverage ratio in Year 2 of operation, the public private partnership (foundation model) scenario would require higher rental rates (approximately 16% premium). University-Financed Public Private Partnership 400 400 160,500 160,500 $32,408,000…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/archive/images/WSU_Housing_Report_12_1_15.pdf

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9/10 month exempt faculty and staff have salary spread option available for 2024-25

Now is the time for 9/10 month benefit-eligible faculty or exempt staff members to elect or cancel annualized salary spread for the 2024-25 academic year. If you currently are paid over your 9/10 month appointment and would like to have that pay spread out over 12 months beginning with the pay period starting Aug. 4 for the 2024-25 academic year, complete…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/29/9-10-month-exempt-faculty-and-staff-have-salary-spread-option-available-for-2024-25/