Year: 2024

Join HOPE Services for its #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Wellness Training from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 13 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room. This new version 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.

Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the training. If you are interested in attending, staff and faculty may register on myTraining.

For more info on HOPE Services, visit wichita.edu/hope

Josie Sloan is a first-generation college student who worked as bus driver for Wichita Public Schools while earning her degree in communication sciences and disorders.

Josie is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2024 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what’s next for the grad.

Hans Schrader plans on a career in museums, and he got his start at Wichita State University’s Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology.

Hans is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2024 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what’s next for the grad.

In preparation for the 2024 winter closedown (dates and details are available on the Leave Administration webpage), the HR Talent Acquisition team will implement the following deadlines related to hiring all positions (excluding Division of Industry and Defense Programs). This will provide a more positive experience for candidates and ensure positions are posted and employees are hired successfully prior to the shutdown.

Approvals

• Anything sent after Wednesday, Dec. 18 that requires HR Employment approval will be processed after Jan. 6, 2025.

For hiring Benefit Eligible (BE) positions:

The first New Employee Orientation (NEO) in 2025 is on Jan. 7, 2025. To attend this session:

• Candidate(s) must have accepted their offer(s) by Monday, Dec. 16.
• Candidate(s) must have completed all onboarding tasks by noon Friday, Dec. 20.
  • Candidates who have not completed onboarding by the deadline may have their start date moved to the next available date and corresponding NEO.

For hiring Non-Benefit Eligible (NBE) positions (i.e., student, grad, lecturer, temp)

• Any offer(s) with a desired start date during the Jan. 5, 2025 pay period must be submitted no later than Wednesday, Dec. 11. Candidate(s) must have completed all onboarding tasks by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
• To assist with processing before shutdown and to minimize the chance of a start date being pushed back, offers with a desired start date during the Jan. 19, 2025 pay period should be submitted no later than Wednesday, Dec. 18. If not received by that date, such offers will not be processed until after we return on Jan. 6, 2025.

*Note that NBE hires must have completed all onboarding and be updated to “hired” status by HR before they can start work.

If you have any questions, email the Talent Acquisition team at employment@wichita.edu.

The University Staff Senate will host a Lunch and Learn with speakers from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. Join in practicing mindfulness and stay to learn about CAPS services myths.

Meditation will be led by Chukwunenye Nweke. First 50 attendees will receive HOPE bracelets. Bring your own lunch, and treats and refreshments will be provided.

The Shocker Printing storefront will be closed for updates between 2 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. You will not be able to submit a print job or place a supply order during this time so plan accordingly.

Traveling internationally? Pursuant to university policy, when travelling internationally, either for university-affiliated or personal travel, you may be required to receive approval and/or submit paperwork prior to your departure. This is in addition to your ChromeRiver requirements if traveling on business.

Traveling for personal reasons? If you access WSU services or take WSU owned hardware, you still need a simplified travel form. Find out what you need to submit.

Information Technology Services (ITS) has a Tech Help Desk located in Shocker Success Center (SSC) for current Wichita State students.

The SSC Tech Help Desk is available to support students on personal devices. In addition to general Help Desk support, services will include:

• Hardware diagnostics
• University owned software installations and troubleshooting
• Providing loaner Chromebooks
• Limited malware removal

The SSC Tech Help Desk is located on the third floor of the Shocker Success Center, Room 320.

Contact information:

Technology Help Desk:

316-978-4357, option 1 | helpdesk@wichita.edu

Help Desk phone hours:

• Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Help Desk office hours:

Shocker Success Center, Room 320

• Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Student issues

Book time with Tech Help Shocker Success Center

Disability Support Services (DSS) at TRIO and WSU Libraries invite you to PAWS & Relax with therapy dogs from Love on a Leash during finals week from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 and 11 on the first floor of the Ablah Library.

Love on a Leash sends the departments different teams of volunteer therapy dogs and their handlers for each PAWS & Relax event. They will post updates to their socials, including which therapy dogs to expect and their bios:

Instagram: @wsu_trio_dss, @wsulibrary

Facebook: TRIO DSS, WSU Libraries

Want to earn some cash for textbooks you no longer need? Participate in the Online Textbook Buyback program. You can sell your books, ship them for free and get cash. For questions, email shockerstore@wichita.edu.