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2025 benefits open enrollment starts Oct. 1

This is once again an active enrollment, meaning that all covered state employees must participate, or be enrolled in a default plan. Events next week: Tuesday, Oct. 1: SEHP will begin opening enrollment portals throughout the day. All benefit-eligible employees should have access to their benefits open enrollment portal by close of business on Oct. 1. Take…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/26/2025-benefits-open-enrollment-starts-oct-1/

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Save the date: Assistant professors are invited to attend Faculty Exchange Building Connections Event

Assistant professors are invited to attend an event to meet and connect with your fellow assistant professors at Wichita State. The event is designed for faculty who are less than fours years as a tenure track faculty and who want to discover potential future collaborators and forge valuable relationships. The event is scheduled from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 21,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/09/save-the-date-assistant-professors-are-invited-to-attend-faculty-exchange-building-connections-event/

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: Military and Veterans Services

Suspenders4Hope, a program developed at Wichita State University, is highlighting different departments and individuals on campus who are advocates for mental health in hopes that their stories will inspire others to continue supporting one another in the community. Military and Veterans Services is being recognized for its work in supporting our campus’…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/30/mental-health-advocate-highlight-military-and-veterans-services/

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Wichita Biomedical Campus construction update

Work has been progressing smoothly on construction of the upcoming Wichita Biomedical Campus, a $300 million, 471,000-square-foot joint health sciences center between Wichita State, WSU Tech and the University of Kansas. Despite the rain, workers began installation of shoring around the elevator pits across the site to prevent dirt from caving in as they…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/15/wichita-biomedical-campus-construction-update-5/

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Attend next Corbin Connect Speaker Series event on strengthening access to education

…on the topic, “Educators Strengthening Hispanic Students’ Pathways to Higher Education.” at the next Corbin Connect Speaker Series event from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13 at Wichita State Connect. The event is presented by Credit Union of America. The panel will be area education administrators and staff who work in support of student achievement. The goal of …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/22/attend-next-corbin-connect-speaker-series-event-on-strengthening-access-to-education/

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Attend upcoming 2025 benefits open enrollment events

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections. Events occurring next week: 3-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, online This is a busy time, so the Total Rewards Team is not available for walk-in traffic or to make individual appointments regarding open enrollment. Take…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/02/attend-upcoming-2025-benefits-open-enrollment-events-2/

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Campus invited to forum with first finalist for senior executive vice president and provost

James Gregory, dean of the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, is the first candidate for Wichita State’s senior executive vice president and provost. He will be on campus for a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom. The second candidate for the position will be on campus for an…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/09/campus-invited-to-forum-with-first-finalist-for-senior-executive-vice-president-and-provost-2/

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Four students named 2024 CyberCorp Scholars, receive tuition scholarship and yearly stipend

The 2024 CyberCorp Scholars at Wichita State have been announced. The scholarship aims to increase the workforce of cybersecurity professionals in government. The scholars receive scholarships that cover tuition, a bi-monthly stipend and professional development expenses. This year’s scholars: Daniel Halbleib, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Bachelor of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/25/four-students-named-2024-cybercorp-scholars-receive-tuition-scholarship-and-yearly-stipend/

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Attend upcoming 2025 benefits open enrollment events

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections. Events occurring this week: 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in person in 258 Rhatigan Student Center, Smoky Hills Room 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, online, attend the Online Open Enrollment Presentation. Registration is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/11/attend-upcoming-2025-benefits-open-enrollment-events-5/

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Attend upcoming 2025 benefits open enrollment events

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections. Events occurring this week: 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in person in 258 Rhatigan Student Center, Smoky Hills Room 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, online, attend the Online Open Enrollment Presentation. Registration is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/10/attend-upcoming-2025-benefits-open-enrollment-events-4/

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Help celebrate transfer students Oct 24

Wichita State is proud to recognize the transfer students who make campus thrive. Transfer students can join a celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Shocker Success Center for National Transfer Week and discover all the ways WSU supports transfer students. Enjoy light appetizers across the first, second and third floors while exploring …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/18/help-celebrate-transfer-students-oct-24/

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Read about Ja’Nae McKelvy’s internship with the Kansas City Chiefs

Meet Ja’Nae McKelvy, a dedicated sport management student at Wichita State, who is making significant strides in her field. After completing an internship with the Kansas City Chiefs as a KC Training Camp Intern this past summer, Ja’Nae is excited to take on a new role as the fall 2024 intern with the Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation. Reflecting on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/07/read-about-janae-mckelvys-internship-with-the-kansas-city-chiefs/

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Faculty and staff are invited to annual WSU Holiday Party Dec. 4

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case cordially invite the Shocker community, faculty, staff and retirees, to the annual Wichita State Holiday Party from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 in the 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Shirley Beggs Ballroom. Attendees will be greeted by the President’s Executive Team. Faculty, staff and retirees will also…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/21/faculty-and-staff-are-invited-to-annual-wsu-winter-party-dec-4/

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Campus community invited to Shocker basketball Tip-Off Luncheon Oct. 4

Come join the 2024 Shocker Basketball Tipoff Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in the Aetna Multi-Purpose Center inside Charles Koch Arena. Wichita State faculty and staff can purchase tickets to this event half off for $30. The event is an opportunity to engage with the basketball athletes and their coaches and enjoy an early Thanksgiving-style meal.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/30/campus-community-invited-to-shocker-basketball-tip-off-luncheon-oct-4/

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The Mortar Board Honor Society prepares for its next group of leaders

Applications are now open for the Wichita State Mortar Board Honor Society. Accepted juniors and seniors can creative positive change on campus through scholarship, leadership and service. Since its founding in 1918, Mortar Board has recognized students who exemplify excellence and dedication to helping others. The WSU chapter has been active since 1954,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/02/the-mortar-board-honor-society-prepares-for-its-next-group-of-leaders/

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TIAA in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations to be available at WSU

Jeremy Kohn, ChFC, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Dec. 3 and 4. At these meetings, Jeremy can help you confirm that you are on track for retirement and provide specific investment recommendations for your TIAA accounts. If you are interested in meeting with Jeremy, schedule a time to meet, and have your…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/26/tiaa-in-person-kbor-retirement-plan-consultations-to-be-available-at-wsu-7/

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TIAA in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations to be available at WSU

Jeremy Kohn, ChFC, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Oct. 15 and 16. At these meetings, Jeremy can help you confirm that you are on track for retirement and provide specific investment recommendations for your TIAA accounts. If you are interested in meeting with Jeremy, schedule a time to meet, and have your…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/04/tiaa-in-person-kbor-retirement-plan-consultations-to-be-available-at-wsu-6/

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Learn about Paige Youngdahl’s Koch internship as a data analyst

Meet Paige Youngdahl, a senior at Wichita State majoring in information technology and management information systems. This past summer, Paige advanced her skills as a data analyst intern at Koch Industries. Reflecting on the experience, Paige says her favorite part has been connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications. “I can’t explain how many …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/13/learn-about-paige-youngdahl-koch-internship-as-a-data-analyst/

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Key milestones mark steady progress on Wichita Biomedical Campus

Phase I of the Wichita Biomedical Campus — a collaboration between Wichita State University, University of Kansas and WSU Tech — is making steady progress as it prepares to transform and redefine health care education and research in Kansas. “The Wichita Biomedical Campus is a tangible expression of our dedication to advancing health care through…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/20/key-milestones-mark-steady-progress-on-wichita-biomedical-campus/

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Attend next session in recurring academic integrity 101 training Oct. 22

Faculty interested in learning more about the academic integrity policies and process at Wichita State can join one of the next academic integrity 101 sessions of the fall 2024 semester from Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS), where it will discuss: Policy 2.17/student academic integrity Reporting academic integrity violations to SCCS Academic…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/15/attend-next-academic-integrity-101-training-session/