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Join the water science communications fellowship and earn a $500 stipend and enhance your career

Undergraduate students can earn a $500 stipend by participating in a water science communications fellowship. The program will allow you to learn about careers in environmental science and communication, enhance your resume and network with professionals in the community. Participants will attend around five to seven project meetings and three field trips…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/29/join-the-water-science-communications-fellowship-and-earn-a-500-stipend-and-enhance-your-career/

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Do I need a meningitis vaccine?

…or a signed waiver. Upload your documentation to the myShockerhealth portal. Instructions on how to upload health documents are available here. There is a Meningitis waiver option for those with medical, religious or other exemptions pertaining to immunizations. If you have not received the meningitis vaccination and wish to do so, the vaccine is available …

https://wichita.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/3627/OneStop/KB/ArticleDet?ID=166783

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Faculty mentors needed for First-Year Research Experience

The Cohen Honors College is seeking faculty mentors to work with students selected for the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM. Applicants should fill out the faculty application for FYRE no later than Oct. 15. Faculty are encouraged to nominate graduate students to serve as FYRE mentors. First-year undergraduate students interested in applying to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/23/faculty-mentors-needed-for-first-year-research-experience-in-stem-2/

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Participate in the 2021 WSU ADCI Listening Sessions

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) invites students to participate in the 2021 Wichita State School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) Listening Sessions. The sessions are scheduled as follows: Session 1 — 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 208) Session 2 — 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 via Zoom What is the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/23/participate-in-the-2021-wsu-adci-listening-sessions/

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Visit the Coffee Chat workshop by Shocker Financial Wellness

Attend the Coffee Chat workshop by Shocker Financial Wellness from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks. Students who stop by the tabling event will receive a $5 coffee coupon.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/01/visit-the-coffee-chats-workshops-by-shocker-financial-wellness/

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Avoid miscommunication with this activity

Avoid miscommunication with this activity WSU Counseling and Psychological Services 02/21/2020 11:38:47 AM The foundation of a healthy relationship is effective communication. Through verbal and nonverbal communication, we show others who we are and what is important to us. The foundation of a healthy relationship is effective communication. Through verbal…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/counseling/news/articles/2020/miscommunication_activity.php

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UReCA: Connect Database closed for winter break

UReCA’s Connect Database service will be closed for the winter break starting Dec. 8. Responses will still be accepted, but UReCA will not make connections between faculty and students until Jan. 20, 2026. For more information on Connect Database, review UReCA’s website.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/08/ureca-connect-database-closed-for-winter-break/

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De-Stress Fest specials at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes the entire week of Dec. 1 for some De-Stress Fest specials to help you unwind as you prep for finals. Students can enjoy free pool, $3 bowling games with free shoes, $2 off combo meals and $1 off the pizza cookie. Must show a Shocker ID card.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/03/de-stress-fest-specials-at-the-shocker-sports-grill-lanes-3/

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De-Stress Fest specials at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes the entire week of Dec. 1 for some De-Stress Fest specials to help you unwind as you prep for finals. Students can enjoy free pool, $3 bowling games with free shoes, $2 off combo meals and $1 off the pizza cookie. Must show a Shocker ID card.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/02/de-stress-fest-specials-at-the-shocker-sports-grill-lanes-2/

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"The Way Station"

…future where a small group of survivors undertakes a perilous journey to a remote way station, carrying humanity's most precious hope - a newborn baby. As the story unfolds, students draw audiences into a richly imagined world using only the power of voice, sound, and storytelling. Rated: TBD Tickets: FREE Location: Audio show streaming online Date:…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/Season_Information/2026-2027/2027-05-15-The-Way-Station.php

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Enter raffle for a $250 book scholarship

CashCourse is a financial literacy website for students. Sign up using the code 8047 and complete at least six modules to be entered in a drawing for a $250 book scholarship. Each additional module completed is an extra entry to the drawing. 10 winners will be selected. The deadline to complete the modules is Dec. 19.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/02/enter-raffle-for-a-250-book-scholarship/

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Getting Started in Gray Box Rooms

…to your class starting. All Gray Box rooms include an HDMI cord, however, all other cords and adapters will need to be provided by the instructor or purchased from Campus Media Services. Step 1: Before You Start Your Class Before your class begins, you will need to: determine what type of cables and adapters you will need to connect your device; and…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/CMS/Classrooms/GreyBoxClassroomTraining/GetStartedGBRooms.php

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Your spring plans plus Student Success equal success beyond the syllabus

As you prepare for spring classes and meetings, reach out early to schedule a Student Success presentation that helps students thrive. Faculty can check out options at the Faculty Collaboration Corner, and if you’re hosting a meeting, just use the presentation request link to make it happen. Shocker Success is excited to team up with you this spring to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/01/your-spring-plans-plus-student-success-equal-success-beyond-the-syllabus/

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SEM Leadership Committee recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

…Rick Muma and WuShock stopped by the SEM Leadership Committee meeting to recognize its members as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. The committee members were celebrated for their help in opening opportunities for more first-time-in-college students and building a culture of outreach that improves the student experience. Rick Rewards is awarded…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/01/sem-leadership-committee-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Know a student still needing a first-year seminar? Consider Connecting Generations

Have a student looking for a first-year seminar that’s anything but ordinary? FYPH 102G Connecting Generations offers a unique, intergenerational experience where students build meaningful connections with older adults at Larksfield Senior Living. Students can dive into their life stories, learn from their wisdom and create unforgettable memories; a chance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/08/know-a-student-still-needing-a-first-year-seminar-consider-connecting-generations/

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December myShockerhealth newsletter is now available

Check out the new issue of the myShockerhealth newsletter. Monthly, the Student Health newsletter provides relevant health information and wellness tips for WSU students and staff. Opportunities to engage in healthy activities, events and volunteer service are also highlighted. Study tips Itchy skin prevention Dry eye causes Sinus infections and no…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/10/december-myshockerhealth-newsletter-is-now-available/

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Summer and fall 2024 registration is now open

Summer and fall course schedules are available online. Encourage your students to enroll now to secure their classes. Students can view the course schedule and enroll by using Banner and logging in with their myWSU information. Summer classes are a great way for students to catch up on credits and graduate sooner. Financial aid is available for those who…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/06/summer-and-fall-2024-registration-is-now-open-2/

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Judge the next big idea: Stop by the SDX fall open house

You are invited to a fall open house from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 5 in the John Bardo Center lobby to explore inventions created by students in the industry-sponsored Shocker Design Experience (SDX) program, hosted by the College of Engineering. SDX is a key driver for freshman-to-sophomore retention; participants persist at 80%, a rate 11% higher than …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/02/judge-the-next-big-idea-stop-by-the-sdx-fall-open-house/

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Savvy Scholar workshop – AI and library research: the good, the bad and the ugly

Help your students tackle research challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend a workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. March 4 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). With the new attendance tracking system, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever. AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can streamline research tasks, but they…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/20/savvy-scholar-workshop-ai-and-library-research-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

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FYSCredits

Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 9-28 Assessing the Difference Between 1-, 2-, and 3-Credit First-Year Seminars on College Student Achievement Angela L. Vaughan, Stephanie I. Pergantis, and Susannah M. Moore University of Northern Colorado Abstract. Research examining the differences between first-year…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studentsuccess/first_year_seminar/FYSCredits.pdf