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Support Mental Health and get a $5 ticket for WSU vs. South Florida

Help end the stigma of mental health and show your support by wearing a Suspenders4Hope T-shirt at the Shocker Women’s Basketball game vs. South Florida at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at Charles Koch Arena. Participants wearing the shirt will get a discounted $5 ticket. To get a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt, complete the #WeSupportU Preventing Suicide Training at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/14/support-mental-health-and-get-a-5-ticket-for-wsu-vs-south-florida/

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Visiting faculty during office hours can increase chance of success

…meet with students in their office to answer questions about content from class, visit about research, or chat about career options in their field. Faculty and instructors want to help you succeed, so check out the hours on their syllabus and go visit them! If, for no other reason, to introduce yourself and say “hello!”

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/19/visit-with-faculty-to-help-you-succeed/

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Mark your calendars: 2023 designated holidays

To help you plan time off and work schedules throughout the year, below are the designated holidays for 2023. Holidays for State of Kansas employees are designated on an annual basis by the governor of the State of Kansas and the Kansas Board of Regents for eligible employees. The following dates have been designated as paid holidays for all departments of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/04/mark-your-calendars-2023-designated-holidays/

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W-2 information available online

W-2 forms for calendar year 2021 are now available. A list of step-by-step instructions is also available. The steps also help with accessing electronically through the State of Kansas Employee Self Service (ESS) Portal. Employees who have previously consented to receive the W-2 electronically will still be in effect for this year. Employees who would like…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/10/w-2-information-available-online/

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Make campus connections with WSU Student Success

Have you made strong connections on campus with other students, faculty or staff yet? Wichita State University Student Success team is here to help students. One of the best ways to keep making progress toward your degree is connecting to the people, the resources and the services on campus. Check out Wichita State’s Student Success website for tips on how…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/11/make-campus-connections-with-wsu-student-success/

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Shocker Central Student Toolkit

…for internships, preparing for career fairs, building your network, or launching your career, Shocker Central connects you to the people, opportunities, and resources that help you move forward. 🎯 Find an On-Campus Job Discover student employment opportunities across Wichita State that help you earn income, build experience, and develop career-ready …

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/shocker_central_students.php

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Participate in the 2022 ADCI listening sessions

…in learning more about the experiences of School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) students at listening sessions March 3 and 4. Students who participate will help to improve the school. The listening sessions will take place at the following times and locations: 5 p.m. March 3 at the RSC (Room 264) 1 p.m. March 4 via Zoom Registration…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/participate-in-the-2022-adci-listening-sessions/

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University schedule for the 2023 winter closedown

To help faculty and staff plan their time off and work schedules throughout the year, Wichita State shares the winter closedown period schedule that has been approved for this year. The closedown will commence at the end of the day on Dec. 18, 2023, and WSU will reopen the morning of Jan. 2, 2024. The closedown is 10 days, two of which are paid holidays and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/30/university-schedule-for-the-2023-winter-closedown/

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OneStop extending in-person hours

…it is extending its hours August and will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the month of August at 112 Jardine Hall. During this time the in-person staff can help students with questions about admissions, first-year advising, financial aid, registration and their student account. Students who can’t make it during business hours can…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/11/onestop-has-extending-in-person-hours/

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WSU Prevention Services launches substance abuse prevention campaign

Wichita State Prevention Services is launching a new campaign focusing on substance abuse prevention. The program includes a new informational website that will help students learn more about substance abuse prevention and about the counseling and resources available to students. The campaign also encourages students who use a designated driver ride-share…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/27/wsu-prevention-services-launches-substance-abuse-prevention-campaign/

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Faculty, staff virtual town hall on Thursday

…encouraged to do so during the live YouTube stream. If you don’t currently have a YouTube account, click here for more information on how to create one. Creating an account will help facilitate questions in the live chat section of the Virtual Town Hall. .

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/09/faculty-staff-virtual-town-hall-on-thursday/

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Office of Admissions hiring Shocker Navigators

…hiring Shocker Navigators. Shocker Navigators work in our office to show prospective students around campus. This is a great opportunity to share why you love Wichita State and help welcome students to Shocker Nation. Shocker Navigators benefit from enhanced public speaking, leadership and customer service skills. This is a paid position. If you are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/13/office-of-admissions-hiring-shocker-navigators/

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Volunteer with Wu Crew this fall

…with various organizations in Wichita. This effort is part of a partnership between Wichita State University’s Office of Engagement and Gordon Parks Elementary School to help USD 259 reach their long-term strategic goal to increase third-grade reading proficiency. It also aligns with Wichita State’s mission to be an educational driver for Kansas and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/27/volunteer-with-wu-crew-this-fall/

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Kansas entrepreneur gives back by supporting WSU’s Women’s Innovation Fund

…Brown, a Kansas entrepreneur and Harvard Law School student, loves her home state so much that when she decided to pay it forward, she partnered with Wichita State University to help propel women in business. Brown is the owner of Spencer Jane, a clothing company founded out of a frustration from the lack of comfortable, professional clothing available to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/21/kansas-entrepreneur-gives-back-by-supporting-wsus-womens-innovation-fund/

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Beyond the Classroom: Aram Khader

Aram Khader is a marketing strategist at ShockStarter, a student-led marketing firm. Working on class projects for clients helped her learn terminology and deadlines that will help her build a resume and career. More than 5,000 Shockers each year take what they’ve learned in the classroom and transfer that knowledge into real-world environments. Applied…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/07/beyond-the-classroom-aram-khader%ef%bf%bc/

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Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services

Faculty and staff, please refer your eligible students to TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) for additional academic services to help them graduate. SSS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free academic services to first-generation students, income-eligible students, and students of disability status. Free services include…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/23/encourage-students-to-apply-for-trio-student-support-services/

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Seeking participants to discuss mobility limitations and new environments

Biomedical Engineering program students and faculty are seeking participants 18 years or older with mobility limitations. The study may help researchers understand how individuals with reduced mobility plan and identify routes for a short trip to a new location. Participants will be asked several questions pertaining to their mobility and current means of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/02/seeking-participants-to-discuss-mobility-limitations-and-new-environments/

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Workshop focuses on international student experience

Paperwork. Money. Language barriers. These are just a few challenges international students face when applying to universities in the United States. To help the Wichita State community better understand these challenges, WSU’s Office of International Education will host ACIREMA (America spelled backward) workshops Friday, Nov. 12 at the Intensive Language…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/03/workshop-focuses-on-international-student-experience/

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What not to send via email

Help protect the Wichita State community by knowing what information not to share via email. Email communication outside of WSU is not guaranteed to be secure since those emails may not be encrypted. Depending on the type of data, regulatory compliance requirements could require additional protection before it is emailed. Examples of information that should …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/17/what-not-to-send-via-email/

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Celebrating creativity during COVID-19

…musical theater and theater. The event will also include the premiere of the dance film “She Moved the Prairie.” You can also donate to the school online or via text to help plan for next year’s season and to support student opportunities. To donate online visit the following link, click “College” then choose “Fine Arts” and select the “School of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/06/celebrating-creativity-during-covid-19/