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Students can compete for cash prizes at annual Innovation Works competition

Faculty and staff are encouraged to share an opportunity for students to work alongside industry professionals and tackle a real-world problem from Lockheed Martin Skunk Works during Innovation Works, Nov. 6-8. This year’s challenge, “Firewatch,” asks student teams to develop an early-response system for wildfire detection and response, addressing the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/09/students-can-compete-for-cash-prizes-at-annual-innovation-works-competition-2/

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Lot 2W by Charles Koch Arena to be closed Oct. 14

Lot 2W, the parking lot near Charles Koch Arena, will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 14 for an event in the building. Students, faculty and staff who typically park in this lot will need to park in other lots as allowed by their ePermit during this time. The purpose of lot reservations is to help accommodate large groups of guests visiting campus for events or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/09/lot-2w-by-charles-koch-arena-to-be-closed-oct-14/

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Sign up for CLSS schedule building trainings in October

Get ready to build the summer and fall 2027 schedule of courses by registering for CLSS schedule building refresher or full training through myTraining in myWSU. The next CLSS Schedule Building Refresher session will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 virtually via Microsoft Teams. This optional session is available to department schedule builders …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/09/sign-up-for-clss-schedule-building-trainings-in-october/

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Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Lin Jiang from San José State University

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is honored to host a seminar by Dr. Lin Jiang, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at San José State University, at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. The seminar will be hosted on Zoom. Meeting ID: 982 6637 9583. Password: 453238 Seminar abstract: Wearable robotics lies at the intersection of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/09/department-of-biomedical-engineering-to-host-seminar-by-dr-lin-jiang-from-san-jose-state-university/

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Limited classroom support services Oct. 14

Campus Media Services will be operating with limited staff on Wednesday, Oct. 14 as members attend a celebration of life. Response times may be slower than usual, and some services may be unavailable that day. Support tickets can still be submitted at wichita.edu/av and will be addressed as staff are available. Full operations will resume on Thursday, Oct.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/09/limited-classroom-support-services-oct-14/

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McNair Scholars Program at WSU is accepting program applications

Are you interested in earning a doctoral degree? The McNair Scholars Program is looking for motivated students who are ready to take the next step toward graduate education. Through graduate school preparation, research opportunities and other scholarly activities, McNair helps undergraduate students prepare for doctoral studies. Key benefits: Workshops and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/09/mcnair-scholars-program-at-wsu-is-accepting-program-applications/

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Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store

Visit the Braeburn Square Shocker Store today, Oct. 9 for a Friday Flash Sale and grab a select hoodie for 50% off, making it $31.50. Not valid with other discounts or promotions. Store hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/09/take-advantage-of-friday-flash-sale-at-braeburn-square-shocker-store-38/

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Lot 41 and portion of Lot 13 to be closed Oct. 11-13

Lot 41, the parking lot near Woolsey Hall, and a portion of Lot 13, the parking lot near Wichita State Connect, will be closed Sunday, Oct. 11 through Tuesday, Oct. 13 for an event at Woolsey Hall. Faculty and staff who typically park in these lots will need to park in other yellow lots. The YMCA lot is not available for faculty, staff or event guest parking…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/09/lot-41-and-portion-of-lot-13-to-be-closed-oct-11-13/

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Plan ahead for adjusted fall break hours

Shockers, remember that WSU’s fall break starts this Saturday, Oct. 10 and continues through Tuesday, Oct. 13. During this time, classes will not be in session, and some services may have altered hours. Classes resume Wednesday, Oct. 14. As always, the University Police Department will still work as normal. UPD is available at 316-978-3450. The blue light…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/06/plan-ahead-for-adjusted-fall-break-hours/

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WSUPD offers advice for driver, pedestrian safety

The University Police Department encourages all students, faculty, staff and visitors to remain safe while driving and walking across campus. WSUPD offers the following safety tips to both drivers and pedestrians: For drivers: Follow all traffic laws, including driving at or under speed limits and coming to a full stop at stop signs. Stop for all pedestrians…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/04/wsupd-offers-advice-for-driver-pedestrian-safety-5/

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Human Resource Management: Gender at Work

Cost: $100 This 0.5 credit hour course will provide students with essential information about gender issues in the workplace. Students will also learn differences between men and women, issues of masculinity and femininity, challenges for women in the workplace, legal and ethical issues related to gender identity, organizational responses to gender issues.…

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/gender-at-work/

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Introduction to Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement

Cost: $100 This 0.5 credit hour course provides an introduction to criminal justice with an emphasis on law enforcement. Using OER (open educational resource) materials, students will be introduced to the world of law enforcement in the United States; including the history of different agencies, their functions, and the basic foundations of police work.…

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/introduction-to-criminal-justice-law-enforcement/

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Introduction to Criminal Justice: Courts

Cost: $100 This 0.5 credit hour course provides an introduction to criminal justice with an emphasis on the courts. Using OER (open educational resource) materials, students will be introduced to the federal and state court systems in the United States; including the history, functions, structures, actors, and trial processes. Students will also learn about …

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/introduction-to-criminal-justice-courts/

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Successful Grantwriting 101: Narrative Writing and Budgets

Cost: $100 This course is a comprehensive introduction to grantwriting. Topics include developing grant opportunities based on your organization’s strategic plan, researching grantmakers (funders), using the Request for Proposals (RFP) for successful project and proposal planning, understanding persuasive narrative writing, preparing the project budget, and …

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/successful-grantwriting-101-narrative-writing-and-budgets/

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Successful Grantwriting 101: Theory and Practice

Cost: $100 This badge is designed for two groups of students: either experienced grant writers or students who have completed the WSU badge, Successful Grantwriting: Narrative Text and Budgets. This badge, Successful Grantwriting: Theory and Practice, will offer a big-picture approach, more theoretical than the first, hands-on introductory course. Students…

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/successful-grantwriting-101-theory-and-practice/

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Professional Writing Series: Crafting Your Resume and Cover Letter

Cost: $100 This 0.5 credit hour course emphasizes how to successfully compose a professional résumé and cover letter. Using open educational learning materials, students will learn how to write concise and professional business documents that are directly applicable to the field of business. Students will also learn about the proper composition of these…

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/professional-writing-series-crafting-your-resume-and-cover-letter/

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Professional Writing Series: Editing Social Media

Cost: $100 This badge emphasizes how to successfully edit personal social media accounts to highlight professionalism. Using open educational learning materials, students will learn how to analyze personal social media accounts for unprofessionalism in images and text. Students will also learn about professional social media accounts and how they can be…

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/professional-writing-series-editing-social-media/

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Professional Writing Series: Presenting Online

Cost: $100 This badge emphasizes how to successfully complete an online presentation. Using open educational learning materials, students will learn prepare presentation materials. Students will also learn about the proper etiquette of online presentations, discuss etiquette with their peers, and ultimately complete a successful online presentation for their…

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/professional-writing-series-presenting-online/

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Professional Writing Series: Professional Correspondence, Emails and Memos

Cost: $100 This 0.5 credit hour course emphasizes how to successfully compose professional correspondence including emails and memos. Using open educational learning materials, students will learn the basics of audience-specific professional written communication for paper and paperless correspondence. In addition to understanding best-practices for a…

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/professional-writing-series-professional-correspondence-emails-and-memos/

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Professional Writing Series: Researching Grants that Apply to You

Cost: $100 This badge explores how to successfully research and identify grants that apply to your professional career. Using open educational learning materials, students will learn about different resources available to them for grant research. Students will also learn about how to identify the most applicable grants for them or their company. At the…

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/professional-writing-series-researching-grants-that-apply-to-you/