Year: 2024

The next University Staff Senate meeting is schedule from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. or via Teams.

All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community. 

Wichita State men’s and women’s basketball are partnering with the Elsewhere Fest & Conference to provide a one-day, youth basketball camp from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22 in Charles Koch Arena for children of Elsewhere Fest ticket purchasers.

It will feature educational programming covering the importance of fitness and wellness, basketball skill development and competitive game circuits, and the opportunity for photos and autographs with the teams.

Beyond the classrooms and lecture halls, Wichita State is a hub of vibrant culture, entertainment and adventure all year round. Whether you’re a local in search of new experiences or a visitor eager to immerse yourself in the Shocker spirit, WSU offers a plethora of activities that make the summer months shine.

You are hereby invited to a Wichita State-cation: From intriguing museums and picturesque selfie spots to exhilarating sporting events, captivating fine arts performances and delectable dining options, Wichita State is the place to be. Join us and see why our campus is a welcoming, must-visit destination.

Wichita State University’s campus will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19.

Eligible employees will have the paid holiday off, and the day will automatically be filled out in eligible employees’ timesheets/leave reports.

President Biden initially recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021, and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced in 2023 that Juneteenth would be a state holiday.

Join the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for a reception honoring Andrew Hippisley, dean, from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Remarks will be given at 3 p.m. This is a come and go event.

Dean Hippisley began his position as the 20th dean of Fairmount College on July 2, 2018, and his last day with Wichita State will be this upcoming July 2. He is taking on a new position at the University of Texas at Arlington as vice provost for academic affairs.

CARE Team had a total of 31 CARE cases for the month of May. Though there was an 11.43% decrease in the number of cases from May 2023 to May 2024, in comparing actual numbers May 2024 only had three less CARE cases compared to the previous year (31 cases compared to 34 cases).

The top concerns reported during the month included academic concerns and financial concerns. Academic concerns were related to not passing courses and stress of finals. CARE Team case managers communicated with academic advisors, student conduct and professors to communicate best supportive actions for these students. The financial concerns students reported were related to finding employment for the summer and finances to pay for fall 2024. Common resources discussed were Handshake, Scholarship Universe and Financial Wellness programs.

Overall, CARE’s case managers provided 244 electronic outreaches (211 emails and 33 texts) in the month of May to students, ensuring resources were provided and needs were met prior to students leaving for the summer. CARE Team can predict the number of CARE cases will decrease during the month of June; however, CARE will continue to meet with students during the summer as needs arise.

KMUW’s monthly book club, Literary Feast, features selections made by KMUW staff. For June, KMUW is reading “Knife” by Salman Rushdie.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

The Sunflower is a student-led newspaper 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 at any time.

For questions or concerns, contact The Sunflower editor-in-chief at editor@thesunflower.com or visit The Sunflower’s office in the basement of Elliott Hall, room 019.

The Department of Biological Sciences invites the campus community to celebrate Maria Martino’s career and send her off into retirement. The retirement reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

For the reception, you can create a short video message for Maria. Organizers will compose a short movie with all the videos as a lasting gift for Maria. And for fun, attendees can bring something unusual for Maria’s singleton earring — maybe an earring with a washer or an earring with a pretty feather. There will be an earring tree for your contribution.

If you can’t attend, you can still contribute a video message above, or you can send a card in care of Raj Logan for the reception:

Maria Martino
c/o Raj Logan
526 Hubbard Hall CB26
1845 Fairmount Street
Wichita KS 67260

Wichita State systems and internet are fully restored.

If you continue to experience any technical issues, contact the ITS Help Desk at 316-978-4357 (HELP).