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Applications are now open for the 2024 Alternative Spring Break

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Alternative Spring Break trip in Boulder Creek, CA. The trip will be spent volunteering as camp counselors at Camp Campbell, Outdoor Science School. The California Outdoor Science Association is sponsored by the California Department of Education. WSU volunteers will serve as camp counselors through the week…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/22/applications-are-now-open-for-the-2024-alternative-spring-break/

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Sign up for Curriculum Management training this fall

All faculty and staff are invited to attend one of four upcoming Curriculum Management (CIM) virtual training sessions available this semester from 1 to 3 p.m. on the following dates: Wednesday, Sept. 6 Tuesday, Sept 12 Thursday, Sept. 21 Wednesday Oct. 4 The two-hour Zoom session will provide a demonstration of how to submit a curriculum change proposal via…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/17/sign-up-for-curriculum-management-training-this-fall/

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Shocker students: We’re here for you!

Welcome to Wichita State, Shockers! Or if it’s not your first time here – welcome back! I love this time of year. It’s always so fun to meet new students and their families and to be part of the excitement of new beginnings! I hope these first few weeks of campus life are a great experience for you. You may find yourself with a multitude of questions, from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/17/shocker-students-were-here-for-you/

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Student success spotlight: Truong ‘Max’ Duong

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Truong “Max” Duong. Max — a junior majoring in music education with a concentration in piano and a resident assistant at Shocker Hall — came to Wichita State from Hanoi, Vietnam after earning his Associate of Keyboard Performance from the Military University of Culture and Arts. Max is also a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/16/student-success-spotlight-truong-max-duong-2/

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The Sunflower offers weekly newsletter

The Sunflower is an entirely student-led news source that covers Wichita State and the surrounding area. Its newsletter comes out every Monday, delivering some of the most important news from the previous week straight to inboxes. To subscribe to the newsletter, visit The Sunflower website and enter an email address. Subscribers can unsubscribe from the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/15/the-sunflower-offers-weekly-newsletter-2/

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Register for Panhellenic’s Primary Recruitment

Panhellenic Council will be hosting Primary Recruitment from Friday, Aug. 25 to Monday, Aug. 28. Primary Recruitment is the easiest way to get to know the five Panhellenic sororities on campus. Registration will close midnight Saturday, Aug. 23. Email wsu.sorority.recruitment@gmail.com to learn more.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/13/register-for-panhellenics-primary-recruitment/

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URCA proposals are due by Oct. 2 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. 2. 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/2026/08/28/urca-proposals-are-due-by-oct-2-to-the-office-of-research/

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Join Student Engagement & Belonging for open house Sept. 1

Come meet fellow students and staff, explore involvement opportunities and discover what Student Engagement & Belonging has to offer at an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 in 208 and 216 Rhatigan Student Center. Whether you’re interested in student organizations, volunteer opportunities, fraternity and sorority life, leadership experiences,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/24/join-student-engagement-belonging-for-open-house-sept-1/

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Get career ready with these helpful resources

Are you ready to find a career fit for you and your major? Check out these resources from the Shocker Career Accelerator available to get started: PathwayU is your assessment tool to explore different majors and careers, whether you are currently undecided or looking to change. Head over to wichita.pathwayu.com, sign up using your WSU email (first initial,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/25/get-career-ready-with-these-helpful-resources-3/

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All are welcome to today’s SGA Student Senate meeting

Join the Student Government Association Student Senate for a meeting at 5:30 p.m. today in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail room. Meetings will also be livestreamed on the SGA YouTube. Where students come first, the Wichita State Student Government Association is the governing entity for the student experience at the university. SGA is charged…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/25/all-are-welcome-to-todays-sga-student-senate-meeting-13/

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Join Challenge Accepted game show with Joseph Tran

Ready to put your skills to the test? Join the Student Activities Council at the Challenge Accepted Game Show, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 at the CAC Theater (find directions to the CAC Theater). This live interactive gameshow is hosted by Joseph Tran and students get to compete in a variety of unexpected challenges for up to $300. Whether you’re…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/25/join-challenge-accepted-game-show-with-joseph-tran/

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Attend WSU AAUP chapter update meeting for a welcome to fall

All faculty and teaching staff are invited to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting for a welcome to the fall semester and for other updates on campus issues. The meeting will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room. Bring a friend or two for updates on events around the campus…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/25/wsu-aaup-chapter-update-meeting-welcome-to-fall/

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Kick off September at the SAC open house

Learn about the Student Activities Council (SAC) and involvement opportunities, play games and meet new people at the SAC open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. You can also get a sneak-peek at some of SAC’s upcoming events for the semester. And more importantly, there’s free food. Make sure to bring…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/27/kick-off-september-at-the-sac-open-house/

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Stay vigilant of scam callers: Learn the common signs of fraudulent behavior

The Wichita State University Police Department wants to remind Shockers to stay vigilant of scammers. Make sure you’re informed of the telltale signs of scammers: The police will never notify an individual over the phone that they have a warrant for their arrest. Additionally, the police or legitimate companies will never demand payment over the phone…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/28/stay-vigilant-of-scam-callers-learn-the-common-signs-of-fraudulent-behavior-5/

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Learn more Alternative Spring Breaks and apply now

Looking for a meaningful way to spend spring break? Join the Denver Alternative Spring Break in 2027. Students will explore social and cultural issues through community visits, hands-on service, group discussions and shared readings while working alongside local organizations. The trip will be from March 15 to March 20, 2027. The $150 fee covers…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/28/learn-more-alternative-spring-breaks-and-apply-now/

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Join tours to find out all that University Libraries has to offer

Explore the library’s secrets in a tour of Ablah Library at two tours, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. WSU students and employees may meet by the Circulation Desk for a tour of: 24-hour study room and other study areas Tech Hub Other services, collections and spaces throughout Ablah Library. After the tour, in 217…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/28/join-tours-to-find-out-all-that-university-libraries-has-to-offer/

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Ask a Shocker Student Ambassador

Do you have questions about what life as a Shocker is like? Ask me about my Shocker Experience! NameKayla Spoors Year at WSUFreshman HometownSaint Charles, MO MajorAerospace Engineering Why I chose my majorI chose my major because from a young age I have been fascinated with all things space and genuinely enjoyed math and other STEM classes. I also feel like…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/asksas_04.php

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Ask a Shocker Student Ambassador

Do you have questions about what life as a Shocker is like? Ask me about my Shocker Experience! NameNiloufar Tajik Year at WSUFreshman HometownKunduz, Afghanistan MajorAerospace Engineering Why I chose my majorI choose Aerospace Engineering because I realized I like to design, build and be creative. I found my passion is to become an aerospace engineer, and …

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/asksas_05.php

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Ask a Shocker Student Ambassador

Do you have questions about what life as a Shocker is like? Ask me about my Shocker Experience! NameJayce McClellan Year at WSUFreshman HometownEl Dorado, KS MajorPolitical Science with a minor in Finance Why I chose my majorI love social science and human behavior; notably governance and how society organizes itself. InvolvementStudent Ambassador Society…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/asksas_06.php

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Ask a Shocker Student Ambassador

Do you have questions about what life as a Shocker is like? Ask me about my Shocker Experience! NameOlive Colfelt Year at WSUSenior HometownArlington, WA MajorPhysics and Chemistry with minors in University Honors, Mathematics and Japanese Why I chose my majorI chose physics early on in high school because I was fascinated by a thought experiment presented…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/asksas_07.php