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Shocktoberfest swag is available for purchase through Sept. 9

To get in the Shocker spirit, the community can now purchase shirts to show off the upcoming 2025 Shocktoberfest, starting Sept. 29. Choose from a T-shirt, long-sleeve tee, sweatshirt or hoodie that features the Amber Waves of Grain design. Orders are open through Tuesday, Sept. 9. You can also choose to give back to the WSU community through donations of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/29/shocktoberfest-swag-is-available-for-purchase-through-sept-9/

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Help celebrate Cindy Horton’s retirement

Cindy Horton, campus operator, is retiring and the campus wants to send her off in style. Join a come and go reception from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 in 101 Shocker Success Center. Cindy was the voice on the other side of the phone when anyone called university information. She served in this role for nine years and answered over 200,000 phone calls…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/26/help-celebrate-cindy-hortons-retirement/

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Financial Aid is hanging out at OneStop

Financial Aid is coming to hang out at OneStop. From Aug. 18-29, the team will be in 103 Shocker Success Center during select times to help you with all your financial aid questions — FAFSA, scholarships, loans or anything else. All you need to do is check in at the front desk like usual, and you’ll get connected with one of the advisors. It’s a great chance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/20/financial-aid-is-hanging-out-at-onestop/

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Grub Guide: Discount at Another Broken Egg Cafe

Another Broken Egg Cafe is a partner of Wichita State, and that means students like yourself can get a 10% discount while using your Shocker ID. Conveniently located just two miles north of campus, its hours are 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekends. You can check out the menu ahead of time at anotherbrokenegg.com and then stop by at 4862…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/08/grub-guide-discount-at-another-broken-egg-cafe/

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Get 20% off at Bricktown Brewery

…off their meals 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday at both locations as part of Shock Stop. To receive the discount at Bricktown Brewery, faculty and staff members must present their Shocker ID. To get a table set up before arrival, contact Bricktown Brewery 21st Street and Rock Road at 316-440-3438 or the 21st Street and Tyler Road location at 316-613-2719.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/06/get-20-off-at-bricktown-brewery/

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Undergraduate Admissions hosting Black and Yellow Day Feb. 21

…of two Black and Yellow Days in spring 2022 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21. Each semester, we invite high school juniors, seniors and college transfer students to experience Shocker Nation. Prospective students in attendance will: Explore academic and student life opportunities. Hear from current Wichita State students. Take a walking tour of campus.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/28/undergraduate-admissions-hosting-black-and-yellow-day-feb-21/

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Join SAC at inaugural Shockers Got Talent student competition

Make plans to attend the inaugural Shockers Got Talent at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11 in the CAC Theater. Taking the stage are 13 student acts to compete for most talented Shocker. Attendees can experience a variety of performances including singers, pianists, dance groups, rapping and a full band. The judges will select first, second and third place with acts…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/01/join-sac-at-inaugural-shockers-got-talent-student-competition/

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Wang, Roselli to represent Wichita State at ITA All-Americans

Shocker women’s tennis players Xin Tong Wang and Giorgia Roselli are set to compete in the 2025 ITA All-American Championships, beginning Saturday, Sept. 20 at Cary Tennis Park. Wang and Roselli earned bids in both doubles and singles. The pair are in the qualifying draw in doubles together, and Roselli is in the pre-qualifying draw in singles, while Wang is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/19/wang-roselli-to-represent-wichita-state-at-ita-all-americans/

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Reminder about student parking

…don’t forget to get your ePermit and park only in designated student lots — identifiable by the green “S” signs for general student parking and orange “H” signs for Shocker Hall residents in front of parking lots. Parking fills up quickly, so plan ahead and give yourself extra time. You can find all student parking lots at wichita.edu/map under “Parking &…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/21/reminder-about-student-parking/

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Honorees for President’s Distinguished Service Awards to be recognized

The President’s Distinguished Service Awards will recognize faculty and staff for exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the Wichita State community. The Shocker Pride Celebration will be held at 9:30 a.m. on May 5 in the Frank A. Boettger Auditorium of Woolsey Hall. The reception to meet and greet the honorees is at 9 a.m. in the Koch Atrium. Honorees…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/06/honorees-for-presidents-distinguished-service-awards-to-be-recognized-2/

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WSU hidden gems: Plaza of Heroines

The Plaza of Heroines, located in front of Ablah Library and next to the Shocker Success Center, was dedicated in 1998 as a permanent record of women recognized as heroines. The grounds are lined with pavers, donated by community members recognizing important heroines in their lives, the community and the world. The space can serve as a place of reflection…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/11/wsu-hidden-gems-plaza-of-heroines/

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Build your own DIY friend at the RSC Sept. 18

Stop by to DIY your own Shocker-themed best friend from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Pick out your bear plush, give it a little stuffing and top it off with a perfectly petite SAC T-shirt. The event is exclusive to WSU students, limit one per student. Available while supplies last. The event is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/08/build-your-own-diy-friend-at-the-rsc-sept-18/

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Honorees for President’s Distinguished Service Awards to be recognized

The President’s Distinguished Service Awards will recognize faculty and staff for exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the Wichita State community. The Shocker Pride Celebration will be held at 9:30 a.m. on May 5 in the Frank A. Boettger Auditorium of Woolsey Hall. The reception to meet and greet the honorees is at 9 a.m. in the Koch Atrium. Honorees…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/05/honorees-for-presidents-distinguished-service-awards-to-be-recognized/

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Attend the Engineering & I.T. Career Fair Sept. 18 and meet with employers looking to hire

The Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to host the Engineering and IT Career Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with employers actively hiring for roles in engineering and I.T. If you are pursuing a degree in a STEM-related area, this is your moment to shine. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/15/attend-the-engineering-i-t-career-fair-sept-18-and-meet-with-employers-looking-to-hire/

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Founders’ Day is coming – you can be a part of it

On Sept. 17, the Shocker community will unite for Wichita State’s annual online day of giving to support the campus community. As a WSU student, your involvement is a crucial element to the fundraising success. You can get involved by competing in the student group challenge to earn a $1,000 bonus gift, which will be awarded to the student group with the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/03/founders-day-is-coming-you-can-be-a-part-of-it/

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Press Release

…or deformable objects in an unstructured environment. Provisional patent applications for the innovation have been filed. “The team is particularly grateful to the Shocker I-Corps program and director Sherry Whitson for the commercialization training, advising, and recommendation of the team to the NSF I-Corps program,” said Dr. He. “The dexterous…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/MagicHands-Article.php

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Benefits-eligible staff will get Dec. 26-29 off without using accrued leave

Hello, Shocker family! Even though it’s only October, I’m likely not the only one who is thinking ahead to the upcoming holiday season. Having a break to rest and refresh — as well as spend time with loved ones — is one of the many perks of working at Wichita State. And on that note, I’m happy to announce that for this year’s winter break — in alignment with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/30/benefits-eligible-staff-will-get-dec-26-29-off-without-using-accrued-leave/

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Important updates from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

…walk-in only, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday in 203 Jardine Hall. No appointments necessary — just stop by. You can also visit for financial aid questions at OneStop in the Shocker Success Center for quick support and answers. Don’t forget to check your Financial Aid Dashboard in your myWSU to stay on top of your aid status and requirements There’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/21/important-updates-from-the-office-of-financial-aid-scholarships/

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Wichita State students learn varied skills as part of athletics creatives team

Working a paid internship in Shocker Athletics means working nights and weekends. The deadlines are constant – before a game, during a game and after a game. WSU students are learning the importance of teamwork and communication in order to handle the pace and conditions as part of the athletic department’s creative team. Knowing they are serving as a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/04/wichita-state-students-learn-varied-skills-as-part-of-athletics-creatives-team/

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Military and Veteran Services celebrates U.S. Air Force birthday

Join Military and Veteran Services in celebration of the United States Air Force birthday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 at 318 Shocker Success Center. Enjoy coffee and donuts at 10 a.m. generously donated by Vet-to-Vet Support Command, grab some light snacks and refreshments at 11 a.m., and take part in a birthday cake cutting at 12:30 a.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/11/military-and-veteran-services-celebrates-u-s-air-force-birthday/