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Join Founders Day and support what’s important to you

As the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement continues preparing for Founders Day Sept. 17, it invites more campus partners to join the Ambassador Team and support your department, scholarship or cause. Ambassadors help make this a campus-wide moment by sharing updates, graphics or messages from their own departments. You’ll be equipped with: Social templates…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/06/join-founders-day-and-support-whats-important-to-you/

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Update on suspicious device reported last night

Last night, Aug. 3, a suspicious device was reported at Wichita State University’s Law Enforcement Training Center, located at 4310 E. 19th St. University and local law enforcement agencies responded immediately and initiated established emergency response protocols. Out of an abundance of caution, law enforcement established a safety perimeter around the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/04/update-on-suspicious-device-reported-yesterday-2/

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Join book discussion for the WSU Common Read Aug. 6

Join librarians and FYS instructors for a lively discussion about “The Shape of Ideas: An Illustrated Exploration of Creativity” by Grant Snider during the WSU Common Read for the 2026-27 school year. Explore themes from the book and ideas for classroom engagement. Discussion will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 6 in the Digital Scholar Commons…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/04/join-book-discussion-for-the-wsu-common-read-aug-6/

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Get Blackboard help directly from the source Aug. 11

Learn Blackboard straight from the source. Representatives from Blackboard are visiting Wichita State for a special Blackboard Day for Instructors from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Wichita State Connect, leading in-person sessions throughout the morning. Different topics run at different times, so you can come for the ones that matter most to you;…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/27/get-blackboard-help-directly-from-the-source-aug-11/

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Compliance training for faculty and staff will be streamlined starting in August

In an effort to improve the faculty and staff compliance training and avoid a fragmented process, all required training will be delivered through a single platform during a coordinated training session in August. This streamlined approach will eliminate confusion about where and when to complete training, reduce duplicate and repetitive work, and provide a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/27/compliance-training-for-faculty-and-staff-will-be-streamlined-starting-in-august/

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Ahlberg Hall to be closed July 27-31 for scheduled maintenance

Ahlberg Hall will be closed July 27-31 due to electrical switchgear upgrades. Faculty, staff and students will not have access to the building during this time. Power is anticipated to be restored by end of day Friday, July 31, and normal operations are expected to resume Monday, Aug. 3. During the closure, the Health Professions Advising Office will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/20/ahlberg-hall-to-be-closed-july-27-31-for-scheduled-maintenance/

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Mindful meditation group hosted every Tuesday through July 28

Faculty and staff are invited to join a weekly mindful meditation group hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Human Resources and Staff Senate. Through guided meditation, mindful breathing and moments of quiet reflection, participants can reduce stress, improve focus and cultivate a greater sense of balance and well-being. No prior…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/20/mindful-meditation-group-hosted-every-tuesday-through-july-28-2/

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Back-to-school compliance training refresh starting this August

Compliance training has often felt fragmented and time-consuming. To improve this experience in the future, all required training will be delivered through a single platform during a coordinated training session in August. This streamlined approach will: Eliminate confusion about where and when to complete training Reduce duplicate and repetitive work…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/16/back-to-school-compliance-training-refresh-starting-this-august/

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Parking Services to have altered hours July 20-22

Due to staffing levels, Parking Services will have altered hours July 20-22. They are as follows: 8:30 a.m.-noon, open to in person and drive through traffic Noon-1 p.m., closed 1-4:30 p.m., open to drive through traffic only Note that in-person payments in Banner/Student Account Suite cannot be accepted during the altered hours; those payment types will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/10/parking-services-to-have-altered-hours-july-20-22/

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Free KMUW 2026-27 calendar stickers are available

KMUW’s free calendar stickers are back for the 2026-27 academic year. To request a calendar, send your name, campus box number and the quantity requested to mott@kmuw.org. KMUW has limited quantities for giveaway, so only order what you need. Calendars are available while supplies last. Remember to include the campus box number in your email.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/09/free-kmuw-2026-27-calendar-stickers-are-available/

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Summer 2026 diploma information available

Summer 2026 graduates may find information regarding their diplomas on the Registrar’s Office diploma webpage (wichita.edu/diplomas). The deadline to submit a name change on diplomas is the last day of classes, July 24. The diploma distribution date for the summer 2026 semester is Sept. 8. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/07/summer-2026-diploma-information-available/

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Submit your Welcomefest events by July 22

Welcomefest returns Aug. 14 through Sept. 12, bringing together events, activities and services that help new and returning Shockers connect with campus and start the semester strong. Faculty, staff and student organizations are invited to submit events for inclusion in the official Welcomefest schedule. Approved submissions will be featured on the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/29/submit-your-welcomefest-events-by-july-22/

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Attend rAI workshop on spotting and automating the work that eats your week

Some AI workshops show you how to produce things like cleaner emails or faster summaries. In this one, participants will use AI for an unexpected job: helping you spot the small, repetitive tasks you do so automatically you’ve stopped noticing them and then build a fix for each one. The surprise is that many don’t need AI at all; a scheduled reminder or a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/29/attend-rai-workshop-on-spotting-and-automating-the-work-that-eats-your-week/

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Protect privacy by protecting your Microsoft SharePoint or Teams sites

Keeping Microsoft SharePoint or Teams sites set to “public” can unintentionally expose sensitive information to a wider audience than intended. When a site or its content is accessible without proper restrictions, it increases the risk of oversharing and unauthorized access, editing or deletion by individuals who should not have visibility or access into…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/17/protect-privacy-by-protecting-your-microsoft-sharepoint-or-teams-sites/

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Learning opportunities from your KBOR 403(b) providers

Our Kansas Board of Regents 403(b) retirement plan providers, TIAA and VOYA, are offering webinar learning opportunities in June. See below for registration details on upcoming webinars: TIAA: 10 a.m. Thursday, June 25: Identity theft: Safeguarding your finances – Identity theft is a danger for each and every one of us — almost on a daily basis. Whether it’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/15/learning-opportunities-from-your-kbor-403b-providers-4/

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Parking garage add-on ePermits on sale July 1

The parking garage add-on ePermit for the second half of the year will go on sale at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1. Any current ePermit holder is eligible to purchase this add-on for $50. The add-on will allow ePermit holders to park on floor two, the ramp to three, floor three and the ramp to four without having to pay the hourly rate through Dec. 31. This…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/15/parking-garage-add-on-epermits-on-sale-july-1/

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Join faculty and staff running group each Wednesday afternoon

Faculty and staff are invited to join a weekly 45-minute wellness run hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Human Resources, and Staff Senate. Participants are encouraged to adjust distance, pace and intensity based on their individual needs and comfort levels. Pacing groups will be offered when possible, with the goal of encouraging…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/02/faculty-and-staff-running-group-each-wednesday-afternoon/

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Mindful meditation group hosted every Tuesday through July 28

Faculty and staff are invited to join a weekly mindful meditation group hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Human Resources and Staff Senate. Through guided meditation, mindful breathing and moments of quiet reflection, participants can reduce stress, improve focus and cultivate a greater sense of balance and well-being. No prior…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/02/mindful-meditation-group-hosted-every-tuesday-through-july-28/

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FARE hosting ‘Get Stuff Done’ groups through the summer to support faculty goals

The Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) is sponsoring several weekly groups to support faculty through June and July. Whether you are working on research, writing, creative activities or course development, you are welcome to join if community would support you in pursuit of your summer to-do list. Summer “Get Stuff Done” …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/01/fare-hosting-get-stuff-done-groups-through-the-summer-to-support-faculty-goals/

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TIAA in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations available at WSU

Justin Pierce, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings June 9-10. Meetings will be by appointment in 313 Rhatigan Student Center, Prairie Room. Those interested can schedule a meeting with Justin. For questions, you can also contact Justin by email at justin.pierce@tiaa.org.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/01/tiaa-in-person-kbor-retirement-plan-consultations-available-at-wsu-2/