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UReCA: Connect Database – Service to connect faculty and students for undergraduate research opportunities

Faculty and students can connect for undergraduate research opportunities with the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) Connect Database. Fill out the surveys below to start getting connected: Faculty Connect Database survey Student Connect Database survey The UReCA Hub pairs faculty and students according to their research interests and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/15/ureca-connect-database-service-to-connect-faculty-and-students-for-undergraduate-research-opportunities-2/

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Sign up for CIM (Curriculum Management) training next week

All faculty and staff are invited to attend one of the upcoming Curriculum Management (CIM) virtual training sessions available this semester at the following dates and times: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 The Zoom sessions will provide a demonstration of how to submit a curriculum change proposal via the online CIM course…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/15/sign-up-for-cim-curriculum-management-training-next-week-2/

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Sign up for CIM (Curriculum Management) training

All faculty and staff are invited to attend one of the upcoming Curriculum Management (CIM) virtual training sessions available this semester from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17. The Zoom sessions will provide a demonstration of how to submit a curriculum change proposal via the online CIM course and program forms, how to search for existing proposals,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/15/sign-up-for-cim-curriculum-management-training/

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Order awards from RSC Engraving

RSC Engraving is ready to assist with all your award needs for the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Even if you are not sure who your winners are, RSC Engraving can assist with getting your awards selected, in stock and ready to personalize as winners are announced. Production times average one to two weeks during the end-of-year rush, so it’s suggested you…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/24/order-awards-from-rsc-engraving/

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2026 Offer and Onboarding Calendar has been finalized

The 2026 Offer and Onboarding Calendar has been finalized to support your hiring efforts for the upcoming year. This calendar contains hire dates and respective deadlines for offer acceptance and onboarding completion. Please choose a start date that allows time for offer approval, offer acceptance and five business days for onboarding. The calendar is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/21/2026-offer-and-onboarding-calendar-has-been-finalized/

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Celebrate National Transfer Student Week at the Shocker Success Center

Calling all transfer students. Join from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Shocker Success Center for a special celebration in honor of National Transfer Student Week. Explore the building and connect with various campus offices stationed across the lower level, first, second and third floors. Light snacks will be available on floors one through…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/22/celebrate-national-transfer-student-week-at-the-shocker-success-center/

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Nominate a future transition mentor

Do you know a student who would make a great leader and role model for their peers? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Transition Mentor team. Transition mentors play a vital role in supporting new Shockers during their first year at Wichita State. Faculty, staff and community partners are invited to submit nominations now through midnight Sept. 30.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/17/nominate-a-future-transition-mentor/

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NSF Cyberinfrastructure program officer will give virtual presentation over funding and resources for computations

Dr Terrance Figy, associate professor of physics, has arranged an informational Zoom at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept 22 over NSF resources and funding for researchers and educators with Dr. Amy Apon, a program officer at the National Science Foundation. She is a rotator from Clemson University and has a long history of leadership in the HPC/Cyberinfrastructure…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/19/nsf-cyberinfrastructure-program-officer-will-give-virtual-presentation-over-funding-and-resources-for-computations/

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MURPA proposals are due by Oct. 3 to the Office of Research

Proposals are due to the Office of Research for Multidisciplinary Research Project Awards (MURPA) no later than 5 p.m. Oct. The MURPA opportunity provides funding of up to $7,500 for faculty projects that involve two or more investigators from different disciplines that focus different perspectives and capabilities on complex problems that intersect…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/09/murpa-proposals-are-due-by-oct-3-to-the-office-of-research/

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9/10 month exempt faculty and staff have salary spread option available for 2025-26

Now is the time for 9/10 month benefit-eligible faculty or exempt staff members to elect or cancel annualized salary spread for the 2025-26 academic year. If you currently are paid over your 9/10 month appointment and would like to have that pay spread out over 12 months beginning with the pay period starting Aug. 3 for the 2025-26 academic year, complete…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/9-10-month-exempt-faculty-and-staff-have-salary-spread-option-available-for-2025-26/

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Test your luck at Big Bingo Sept. 5

Win big at Big Bingo with Student Activities Council (SAC), which is giving away big prizes, from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 in the Charles Koch Arena Practice Gym. In the past, students have won a Quest VR headset, GoTrax electric scooter, small kitchen appliances, board games, dorm room supplies and much more. Admission is free and anyone can play, but…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/22/test-your-luck-at-big-bingo-sept-5/

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Shocker Assist is available to students with disabilities

Starting Aug. 18, Parking Services will provide mobility rides for students with disabilities. The program is called Shocker Assist, and its hours of the service will be from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. The change in hours should help with students getting to their classes earlier in the morning and will help with getting to their evening…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/18/shocker-assist-is-available-to-students-with-disabilities/

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Test your luck at Big Bingo Sept. 5

Win big at Big Bingo with Student Activities Council (SAC), which is giving away big prizes, from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 in the Charles Koch Arena Practice Gym. In the past, students have won a Quest VR headset, GoTrax electric scooter, small kitchen appliances, board games, dorm room supplies and much more. Admission is free and anyone can play, but…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/test-your-luck-at-big-bingo-sept-5-2/

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‘Donut’ forget to register to vote – Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for National Voter Registration Day

In celebration of National Voter Registration Day, the Shockers Vote Coalition will be available from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center and throughout campus providing donuts and information about voting. Check your voter registration, explore your voting options and find out about how you can join the Shockers …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/08/donut-forget-to-register-to-vote-join-the-shockers-vote-coalition-for-national-voter-registration-day/

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All employees are required to complete annual conflict of interest disclosure

Pursuant to Kansas Board of Regents and WSU Policy, all employees are required to annually disclose certain external interests, activities and consulting arrangements. The university has an internal platform designed for the collection and review of all such disclosures. The platform can be found in the myWSU portal under “Employee Required Training.”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/01/all-employees-are-required-to-complete-annual-conflict-of-interest-disclosure/

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Go to Faculty Friday with free coffee with OSAT

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) will meet with faculty and staff to discuss and answer questions about institutional testing with a table from 9 to 10 a.m. and again from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 near the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks. OSAT is located in 118 Shocker Success Center. Learn more by emailing…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/01/go-to-faculty-friday-and-free-coffee-with-osat/

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Interested in Kappa Delta Chi? Learn about the Rosebud Program

Kappa Delta Chi is a Latina-founded multicultural sorority open to everyone that aims to empower and encourage women of all ages across campus while connecting and growing within the sisterhood. The Rosebud Program offers knowledge and connections without fully committing to the organization and serves as a way to get to know Kappa Delta Chi and what it…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/14/interested-in-kappa-delta-chi-learn-about-the-rosebud-program/

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Multidisciplinary Research Project Awards (MURPA) proposals are due by Oct. 3 to the Office of Research

Proposals are due to the Office of Research for Multidisciplinary Research Project Awards (MURPA) no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. The MURPA opportunity provides funding of up to $7,500 for faculty projects that involve two or more investigators from different disciplines that focus different perspectives and capabilities on complex problems that…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/20/multidisciplinary-research-project-awards-murpa-proposals-are-due-by-oct-3-to-the-office-of-research/

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University Research/Creative Award (URCA) proposals are due by Oct. 3 to the Office of Research

Proposals are due to the Office of Research for University Research/Creative Award (URCA) projects no later than 5 p.m. Oct. 3. The URCA opportunity provides funding of up to $4,500 for faculty to retool or reestablish productive research/creative projects or as seed money to develop pilot data where external funding is available. Proposers must work with a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/20/university-research-creative-award-urca-proposals-are-due-by-oct-3-to-the-office-of-research/

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There is still time to register for WSU’s largest one day volunteer event

Join WSU’s largest one day volunteer event with Wu’s Big Event Sept. 20. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community. Individuals, groups, organizations and students are all invited to attend. Check-in for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. The kick-off will begin at 9 a.m. in the 305/306 Rhatigan Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/there-is-still-time-to-register-for-wsus-largest-one-day-volunteer-event/