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WSU announces Alicia Thompson as new associate vice president of preK-12 connections and special projects

To help guide the new Wichita State Connect space located in the heart of campus, Wichita State has hired Dr. Alicia Thompson, former superintendent of USD 259, as the associate vice president of preK-12 connections and special projects. In this role, Thompson will direct the new Wichita State Connect, which will serve as a hub for preK-12 field trips,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/14/wsu-announces-alicia-thompson-as-new-associate-vice-president-of-prek-12-connections-and-special-projects/

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Take a Substance Use & Mental Wellness Training session

Join a #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Wellness Training from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 16 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. The training aims to help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder, and how to best support students and members of their community.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/08/take-a-substance-use-mental-wellness-training-session/

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Join a Substance Use and Mental Wellness Training

Join the next #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Wellness Training from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 in 313 Rhatigan Student Center, Prairie Room. This training aims to help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder and how to best support students and members of their community. If…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/29/join-a-substance-use-and-mental-wellness-training/

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Student Success Tip: Enhance your experience with exchange programs

Wichita State has a number of programs that help students travel the country or the world while simultaneously working toward their degree and enhancing their student experience. Students should explore academic travel opportunities such as Study Abroad and National Student Exchange early so they can prepare financially and academically. Additional tip to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/student-success-tip-enhance-your-experience-with-exchange-programs/

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Deadline for OAT course designations approaching

…deadline to apply for Open/Alternative Textbook (OAT) course designations is Sept. 30. The OAT program is designed to expand the use of freely-available resources in classes to help address the rising cost of textbooks and the impact of that expense on students. Courses with an OAT designation are visible to students in the course schedule to help them…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/23/deadline-for-oat-course-designations-approaching/

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ODS helps students with disabilities

If you are a student who has a learning, mental or physical disability, make sure you have registered with the Office of Disability Services. The ODS team will help you make sure you have the accommodations you need in all of your classrooms and university activities so you can meet your goals. Even students that have had some injuries or need assistance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/20/ods-helps-students-with-disabilities/

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Need tips for time management?

…to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for all college students but Wichita State’s student success coaches are here to help. Students who want to to improve their time-management skills can find tips and resources in the Time Management section of the Student Success website. Students can also reach …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/27/need-tips-for-time-management/

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Software updates on university owned Macs

Up to date applications keep your devices more secure. To help keep Mac computers up to date, ITS will be deploying a solution Tuesday, June 17 that will automatically update applications on Wichita State owned Macs. When an application needs to be updated, an App Auto Patch window will pop up on your Mac to begin the update. Clicking continue will close and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/05/software-updates-on-university-owned-macs/

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Your support for study abroad programs is vital

…student experience at Wichita State by creating unique learning opportunities, motivating students to seek study abroad experiences, and assisting students with degrees. They also help students identify experiences that fit into degree and career planning while supporting the transfer credit process for WSU students who study abroad. If you would like to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/26/your-support-for-study-abroad-programs-is-vital/

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OIR offering expanded Blackboard labs

Need help with Ultra? The Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) offers a weekly come-and-go faculty lab 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays via Zoom. If you have questions about the Ultra environment or Ultra courses, you are welcome to come to this lab. To address more in-depth Ultra questions, OIR offers a monthly “Please Help Me With Ultra!” lab 3-4 p.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/oir-offering-expanded-blackboard-labs/

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MDL requesting student volunteers

Get your necessary volunteer hours while helping the community with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory needs student volunteers to help manufacture test kits for their community partners for the following hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Volunteers will work in a clean room with no…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/03/wsu-mdl-requesting-student-volunteers/

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WU Reads requesting volunteers to read virtually Friday afternoons

…to read children’s books aloud virtually to Gordon Parks Elementary School students on Friday afternoons. Volunteers will also ask the students questions about the books to help them better understand the story. To participate, volunteers are asked to commit to 20 minutes from 2:40 to 3 p.m. on Friday afternoons for a year. Wu Crew Read is part of an…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/29/wu-reads-requesting-volunteers-to-read-virtually-friday-afternoons/

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Learn all about WSU’s student services

As a member of Shocker Nation, you have access to a number of resources on campus to help you not only succeed in and out of the classroom, but thrive during your time at Wichita State. Here are just some of the services available to you as a student: Academic successFind academic support for your classes through the many success and tutoring services…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/02/learn-all-about-wsus-student-services/

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Hiring dates standardization starts July 1

…compliance and improve the experience for new hires and front-end users. This includes streamlining the onboarding experience and reducing the possibility for errors and delays to help ensure new hires have a great experience starting with their first day on the job. To achieve this, HR is adopting deadlines for hiring dates, effective July 1. These…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/25/hiring-dates-standardization-starts-july-1/

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Ombuds program serves faculty across campus

Confidentially addressing your concerns is the ombuds priority. The ombuds office is here to listen and help faculty identify options within university policies. It facilitates understanding and guides you through the resolution process. Reach out for discreet support in managing university-related issues.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/16/the-ombuds-program-serves-faculty-across-campus/

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Have you seen these signs on campus?

The Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning needs your help providing more engagement opportunities on campus. Those who wish to contribute can look for the office’s signs on campus and scan the featured QR code. The requests will be used as community input for its current development process. The input will be shared later with the private developers…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/19/have-you-seen-these-signs-on-campus/

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Barton Speaker Series survey seeks your feedback

…established to expose students and the community to differing points of view and encourage critical thinking and conversation. The 2025 event did not take place as planned, but to help shape future Barton Speaker Series events, take a moment to complete this brief survey. The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 23.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/08/barton-speaker-series-survey-seeks-your-feedback/

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Learn more Amazon Web Services Campus Invent

…Transformation (NIRDT) at a Campus Invent 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Woolsey Hall. During the event, participants will learn how Amazon Web Services (AWS) can help transform teaching, learning and research at Wichita State. The event will also explore and demystify applications and tools delivered through the AWS cloud computing platform…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/31/learn-more-amazon-web-services-campus-invent/

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Barton School, Butler Community College name scholarship recipients

…has awarded scholarships worth $40,000 to four Butler Community College students interested in furthering their business education at Wichita State. These scholarships will help amplify and activate the coordinated 2+2 program between the two schools where Butler students will receive their associate’s degree and pursue a business degree at WSU.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/21/barton-school-butler-community-college-name-scholarship-recipients/

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Cast your vote in the 2025 SGA General Election April 7-9 online via Simply Voting

The 2025 Student Government Association (SGA) General Election is April 7-9. Vote online via Simply Voting, through your email, and make your voice heard. Not only will you help shape student life at Wichita State, but you’ll also be entered for a chance to win exciting prizes, including gift cards and Shocker gear. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/03/cast-your-vote-in-the-2025-sga-general-election-april-7-9-online-via-simply-voting/