Year: 2024

Wichita State’s Adult Learner Community and Connections program was featured in an article from Inside Higher Ed. The program will enhance WSU’s bridge programs to help adult learners transition to college life.

Wichita State is the first higher learning institution in Kansas to be a member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network.

The larger-than-life Adelante Juntos (Forward Together) mural celebrates the past, present and future of Latinx culture at Wichita State. Dive into the intricate journey of the mural’s creation with its creator Nathalia Gallego (GLeo) and directors Ulrich Museum of Art and Armando Minjárez (Del Norte Studio).

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Wichita State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, after five years with the College of Innovation and Design (CID), is reintegrating with the Barton School of Business. This move aims to enhance alignment with Wichita State’s initiatives in bolstering entrepreneurship programs, providing immersive student experiences, engaging with the entrepreneurial community, and meeting the needs of aspiring and current entrepreneurs.

“The Center for Entrepreneurship transitioning to the Barton School of Business is a strategic move that aligns with our shared vision of fostering a culture of entrepreneurship across Wichita State University. As CID focuses on deepening its strength in managing and developing emerging technologies, we look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts with the Barton School to empower the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders,” said Dr. Jeremy Patterson, dean of the College of Innovation and Design.

The Center for Entrepreneurship will continue striving for excellence by integrating its programming and mission into the entrepreneurial academic and research pursuits of the Barton School and across the WSU campus. Integration with the Barton School has the potential to enhance its position as a premier entrepreneurial center and will facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration with other colleges on campus, including the College of Innovation and Design. The center will continue its pivotal support of students and founders in the early startup phase of their ventures, while building on the continued development of the existing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Kasey Jolly, with Spirit AeroSystems, is the first candidate for the senior vice president for administration, finance and operations position. She will be on campus for a public forum from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 8 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5. The office will resume regular hours on Monday, July 8.

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 success
Find academic support for your classes through the many success and tutoring services offered by WSU.

• Office of Student Success – Find support during your time with Shocker Nation.
  • Shocker Learning Center
• Tutoring
  • Chemistry and economics
  • Accounting Success Academy
  • GEEKS (engineering and computing)
  • Logic Clinic (philosophy)
  • Math Lab
  • Physics Help Room
  • Public Speaking Lab
  • Writing Center
  • Supplemental Instruction
• WSU Libraries

Advising
Prepare for the semester and get your questions answered through one-on-one advising at each academic college.

• College of Applied Studies
• Barton School of Business
• College of Engineering
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Health Professions
• Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Campus engagement
Get involved with your peers and give back to the campus community by joining an existing organization or starting your own.

• Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL)
  • Student Organizations
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Civic Engagement
• Student Government Association

Dining
Enjoy the many dining options available across the entire campus, from the Rhatigan Student Center to the Innovation Campus. Check out the WSU Dining Services website for more information.

• Shocker Dining Hall
• RSC Food Court:
  • Starbucks, Panda Express, Chick-fil-A, Freddy’s, FujiSan
• Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes
• Cargill Café in Woolsey Hall
• Food Truck Plaza
• Braeburn Square:
  • Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Social Tap, Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen, Jersey Mike’s, Two Hands, Starbucks
• NetApp Café

Events and recreation
Take time between your classes to enjoy the many recreational and academic events hosted on campus. View the WSU events calendar to find more ways to enjoy your time at WSU.

• Student Activities Council
• Campus Recreation
  • Aquatics
  • Intramural sports
  • Shocker Rowing
  • Shocker Fit
• Shocker Athletics
• Heskett Center

Health
WSU offers resources and facilities to support students’ physical and mental health needs.

• Student Health Services
• Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Counseling Services
  • HOPE Services
• CARE Team
• Steve Clark YMCA
• Dental Hygiene Clinic
• Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

Shocker Career Accelerator
Gain professional work experience, learn resume writing and interviewing skills and more through Shocker Career Accelerator.

• Shocker Central
• Career Events
• Career Management
• Career Closet
• Professional Student Photos

Student support
Find the support you need to navigate college life.

• Student Support Services
• Office of Disability Services
• TRIO Disability Support Services
• Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Military and Veteran Services
• Student Ambassador Society

Summer 2024 graduates may find information regarding their diplomas on the Registrar’s Office webpage (wichita.edu/diplomas).

• The deadline to submit a name change on diplomas is the last day of classes, July 26.
• The diploma distribution date for the summer 2024 semester is Sept. 9. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor of Jardine Hall, and graduates must show identification.
• Graduates can request to have the diploma mailed to them for a fee through myWSU under the myClasses tab, clicking “Graduation Links” and “Request for Diploma Mailing.”
• Undergraduate students who wish to take courses after graduation need to reactivate their record after receiving their diploma.

The College of Engineering is hiring a recruitment coordinator to join its recruitment team. The role includes collaborating with faculty and staff to coordinate and expand student recruitment efforts. The individual will serve as the lead recruiter for schools and organizations that align with the recruitment strategy.

The position is open to both internal and external candidates. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in recruiting, retention, admissions or a related field.

A new parking ePermit has been created specifically for Shocker Hall residents for the upcoming school year. These ePermits run $75 per semester and are on sale now both online in your parking portal with a credit or debit card or in person at Parking Services with cash or check (you can visit the inside lobby or the drive thru). This ePermit will allow Shocker Hall residents to park in all student parking lots with the exception of lots 1, 2W, 2N, 2E and 22.

Questions about parking on campus can be emailed to wsuparking@wichita.edu.