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Travel with Community Education to Iceland

Travel the world with Wichita State’s Community Education program. After two international trips, Community Education is excited to announce its next adventure to Iceland. In partnership with Collette Travel, this seven‑day experience blends learning, culture and unforgettable scenery. Highlights include Reykjavík, Thingvellir National Park, the geothermal…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/02/travel-with-community-education-to-iceland/

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Leadership and service to community: Michael Rivas’ applied learning experience

In May 2025, Michael Rivas graduated from Wichita State with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Before graduating, he shared his educational journey and its challenges with Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) high school students. Working with Wichita State Undergraduate Admissions’ lead admissions representative, Baylee Almos, Rivas became a college…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/04/leadership-and-service-to-community-michael-rivas-applied-learning-experience/

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Security update for WSU-owned Windows devices to be implemented March 10

As part of on-going efforts to maintain secure IT systems at Wichita State, on March 10, Information Technology Services (ITS) will be applying a number of new settings to WSU-owned Windows computers. These settings will disable older, less secure protocols, enforce higher levels of encryption on the campus network and help to reduce malware infections.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/03/security-update-for-wsu-owned-windows-devices-to-be-implemented-march-10/

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Save the date for NetApp’s spring e-waste and shredding event for campus April 17

Faculty, staff, students and campus partners at Wichita State can visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17 in the NetApp parking lot, Lot 44S. This event is exclusive to WSU faculty, staff, students and campus partners and not open to the public. The following are items that…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/11/save-the-date-for-netapps-fall-e-waste-and-shredding-event-for-campus-april-17/

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Staff Senate launches Listening Sessions

Staff Senate is introducing Listening Sessions this spring as a new initiative designed to strengthen connection, communication and support for staff across campus. These sessions are an opportunity to engage in open dialogue, share ideas, raise questions and discuss topics that impact your work and experience at Wichita State. The goal is to create a more…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/09/staff-senate-launches-listening-sessions-2/

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Rhonda Williams in American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Rhonda Williams, RN-BSN program coordinator and teaching professor in the Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing, published “National RN to Baccalaureate Faculty Forum. (2025). National RN-Baccalaureate Faculty Forum position statement. N. Heywood & R. Williams (Eds.)” in American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Essentials…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/22/rhonda-williams-rn-bsn-program-coordinator-and-teaching-professor-in-american-association-of-colleges-of-nursing-2/

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The power of media – connecting everyone, everywhere: Ananda Smith’s applied learning experience

In May 2024, Ananda Smith graduated from Wichita State with a bachelor’s degree that included a strong emphasis on studying and practicing public policy. She is now pursuing her master’s degree in communication at the Elliott School of Communication. Throughout her academic journey, Smith has gained extensive experience in multimedia journalism and has…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/27/the-power-of-media-connecting-everyone-everywhere-ananda-smiths-applied-learning-experience-2/

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The power of media – connecting everyone, everywhere: Ananda Smith’s applied learning experience

In May 2024, Ananda Smith graduated from Wichita State with a bachelor’s degree that included a strong emphasis on studying and practicing public policy. She is now pursuing her master’s degree in communication at the Elliott School of Communication. Throughout her academic journey, Smith has gained extensive experience in multimedia journalism and has…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/25/the-power-of-media-connecting-everyone-everywhere-ananda-smiths-applied-learning-experience/

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HALA Scholarship for Community Service now open to applications

The HALA Scholarship for Community Service assists students in completing their program of study at WSU. The scholarship was established in 1991 and provides scholarships to outstanding Wichita State students. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students while promoting the value of community service to foster a sense of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/03/hala-scholarship-for-community-service-now-open-to-applications-2/

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HALA Scholarship for Community Service now open to applications

The HALA Scholarship for Community Service assists students in completing their program of study at WSU. The scholarship was established in 1991 and provides scholarships to outstanding Wichita State students. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students while promoting the value of community service to foster a sense of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/05/hala-scholarship-for-community-service-now-open-to-applications-3/

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HALA Scholarship for Community Service application deadline is tomorrow

The HALA Scholarship for Community Service assists students in completing their program of study at WSU. The scholarship was established in 1991 and provides scholarships to outstanding Wichita State students. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students while promoting the value of community service to foster a sense of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/19/hala-scholarship-for-community-service-application-deadline-is-tomorrow/

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Staff Senate launches Listening Sessions

Staff Senate is introducing Listening Sessions this spring as a new initiative designed to strengthen connection, communication and support for staff across campus. These sessions are an opportunity to engage in open dialogue, share ideas, raise questions and discuss topics that impact your work and experience at Wichita State. The goal is to create a more…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/24/staff-senate-launches-listening-sessions/

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Rie Bloomfield Organ Series season finale set for March 24

Wichita State will conclude the 2025-26 Rie Bloomfield Organ Series with a performance by Lynne Davis at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 in Wiedemann Hall. The evening’s music is dedicated to the memory of Pat Hysko, who, with her husband Don, was a devoted supporter of the School of Music. For many years, the Hyskos hosted chamber and piano concerts in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/24/rie-bloomfield-organ-series-season-finale-set-for-march-24/

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Service Recognition Token of Appreciation

…their Token of Appreciation for their years of service. What do I get? Service Recognition honorees are given store credit to use on selected Shocker Store items. Honorees celebrating 5-20 milestone Years of Service will receive Store Credit. Honorees celebrating 25-50+ milestone Years of Service (including Bender of Twigs) will receive Store Credit.…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Guidelines/Token_of_Appreciation.php

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Frequently Asked Questions about OPT

Name and Address Changes Finding / Losing Employment Q1: What if my legal name changes? Q2: What if my address changes while I'm on OPT? Q1: What should I do when I find a job? Q2: What if I change employers or lose my job? Q3: Can I have more than one job? Q4: What if I can't find paid employment? Changes to Current Employment Applying for the STEM OPT…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/international/current_students/faq_for_opt.php

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Fall Engineering Open House | College of Engineering, WSU

The Fall 2025 Engineering Open House Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Engineering Open House events on Friday, December 6! Aerospace engineering, applied engineering, electrical and computer engineering and School of Computing students showcased projects in the National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation, while industrial, systems…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/events/fall-open-house.php

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Fall 2026 New Faculty

Includes faculty who participated in fall 2026 new faculty orientation. List is sorted by college, then department, then last name. First Name Last Name Position Title Department College Donita Falk-Cotterill Associate Professor CLES CED Lizy Humphrey Assistant Professor CLES CED Kayla Kemp Assistant Professor CLES CED Kayla Klein Assistant Educator S&LS CED…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/new_faculty/2026_new_faculty.php

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Learn more about the course evaluation tool: CES

Periodically, information will be posted regarding Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool to help users better understand Wichita State’s course evaluation tool. Today’s focus is on Main Course Evaluation. The “Main Course Evaluation” is a core set of questions that will be sent to all courses in which the instructor has not selected to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/09/learn-more-about-the-course-evaluation-tool-ces-20/

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Total Compensation Statement available in myWSU

All Wichita State University benefits-eligible employees can access their YTD 2025 Total Compensation Statement in myWSU. The Total Compensation Statement provides you with a complete view of your compensation package, including both direct compensation, such as pay and leave, and indirect compensation, such as benefits paid by WSU. To access the summary:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/26/total-compensation-statement-available-in-mywsu/

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Stay informed on WSU’s weather response process

At Wichita State, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority. During periods of inclement weather or extreme cold, we closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions about campus operations. Each weather event is different, and decisions require input from many parts of the university. Facilities staff…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/24/stay-informed-on-wsus-weather-response-process-2/