Year: 2024

Degree Works (degree audit) will receive a necessary software upgrade Tuesday, June 18. It will be unavailable starting at 8 a.m. and should be restored by 5 p.m.

Please plan accordingly. For questions, reach out to Sally Fiscus, associate registrar, at sally.fiscus@wichita.edu or 316-978-7279.

Lots 9W and 9E, the parking lots along 17th Street near Ahlberg Hall, will be closed Friday, June 14 and Monday, June 17 for orientation. Students that typically park in these lots will need to park in other green lots at this time.

Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time. Green lots are open for the summer, all other lots are still enforced.

Join ShockerStrengths from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on either June 20 or July 23 to identify and explore your strengths.

Take the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly StrengthsFinder 2.0) to reveal your top five strengths unique to you. Once you know which of the 34 themes you lead with, ShockerStrengths will show you how to use your top strengths for your own growth and application. This engaging and interactive training session will help you identify your natural talents; develop them into strengths; and enjoy consistent, near-perfect performance in your personal and career success.

Search for “Discovering Your Strengths” in myTraining through your myWSU and register.

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State is open all summer, offering services to the public and the WSU community. The clinic provides services to people across all ages who have communication difficulties, including speaking, hearing, swallowing and spoken and written language impairments.

The Speech-Language-Hearing clinic is located in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at the intersection of 29th and Oliver. Call 316-978-3289 to schedule an appointment.

The Office of the Registrar will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 and all day Thursday, July 25 for staff training activities. Students can receive assistance in OneStop Student Services at 112 Jardine Hall.

Treat your dad this Father’s Day by visiting the Shocker Store June 5-13 to enter to win a WSU dad gift basket from the Shocker Store. Winners will be drawn June 14.

Visit either the Rhatigan Student Center or Braeburn Square locations to enter. No purchase necessary.

The Department of Political Science has announced that Dr. Alex Middlewood was elected to serve a three-year term as the chair of the department.

Dr. Middlewood is looking forward to serving Wichita State students and the Wichita community at-large.

Rebecca Reiling, director of HR Business Partnering and Engagement, has announced her resignation from her role effective at the end of June. Join in celebrating her time at WSU and help wish her well in her future endeavors at a farewell parting from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, June 28 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

During her time at WSU, Rebecca has made major contributions to the university’s HR department and the overall culture at WSU. She’s had a significant influence transforming the team into one that serves as a strategic partner to help departments achieve their goals while navigating all the opportunities and challenges that come along with leading people.

Rebecca will continue in her role through June 14. A transition plan is in the works, which will include Diana Austin taking on an interim role as HRBP supervisor.

Suspenders4Hope, a program developed at Wichita State University, is highlighting different departments and individuals on campus who are advocates for mental health in hopes that their stories will inspire others to continue supporting one another in the community.

The Office of Financial Aid is being recognized for its efforts in alleviating financial stressors for students and being advocates for mental health awareness on campus and in the community. Hear from Sheelu Surender, executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, on how the Office of Financial Aid is supporting mental health.

Wichita State University has signed a new admissions partnership agreement with the Kansas Health Science Center-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM) that will help address Kansas’ physician shortage. This partnership comes on the heels of the recent groundbreaking ceremony of the Wichita Biomedical Campus, a collaboration between WSU and the University of Kansas, adjacent to KHSC-KansasCOM.

The agreement allows a select number of Wichita State students to accelerate their career path with a 3+4 program. Qualified students who meet admission requirements will have the opportunity to begin their first year of medical school in their senior year of undergraduate studies at WSU. After completing their first year at KHSC-KansasCOM, they will receive their bachelor’s degree from WSU, thereby having the opportunity to complete both undergraduate work and a medical degree in seven years.