Year: 2024

The Academic Resources Conference (ARC) has three hours of come-and-go workshops Friday, May 24, so bring your questions. The links below will send you directly to the meeting:

• 9 a.m: Ultra Labs – OIR Staff
• 10 a.m.: Ultra Labs – OIR Staff
• 11 a.m.: Ultra Labs – OIR Staff

Wichita State plays a pivotal role in advancing aerospace research and economic resiliency in southern Kansas, which was highlighted in a case study from the Brookings Institution. From spearheading workforce development initiatives to driving technology adoption among small and midsized manufacturers, WSU’s collaborative efforts, including those through WSU Tech and NIAR, are shaping the future of the region.

Wichita State University graduate student and high jumper Marissa Jensen loves staying busy, so she starts her days at 4 a.m.

She works as a coach at a cross-fit gym from 5 to 7 a.m. Then it is time for class and studies. Track and field practices takes up her afternoons.

Yale Avenue, between 21st Street and Perimeter Road, will be closed for road construction starting the evening of Monday, May 27. The road is expected to re-open in early June.

As compared to white drivers, a Black driver is five times as likely to be stopped by a police officer. Black citizens report being stopped more frequently for minor violations: forgetting to use their blinker, a cracked windshield, a broken taillight. These frequent stops have real, often serious implications on the mental wellbeing of Black citizens, potentially leading to anxiety and short-term PTSD.

Known as racial profiling, this phenomenon has considerable importance to scholars across the nation, including Michael Birzer, professor of criminal justice.

Stephanie Versch, manager of library resource acquisitions services, is the 2024 recipient of the Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Support Staff Award. The award honors academic library support staff for their significant contributions and dedication.

Stephanie began her journey as a library assistant in access services and later became a digital resources acquisitions specialist in technical services. She has been the manager of library resource acquisitions services since 2023.

Some WordPress websites hosted by Wichita State University will be temporarily unavailable for scheduled maintenance starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23.

These websites, including those for the Shocker Blast newsletter, will be inaccessible while the server’s operating system is upgraded. These updates are substantial and could require up to four hours to complete.

The websites that will be unavailable while the updates are being made include, but are not limited to:

• news.wichita.edu
• ulrich.wichita.edu
• wichitastate.tv
• learn.wichita.edu
• police.wichita.edu
• openrecords.wichita.edu
• airlinequalityrating.wichita.edu
• badges.wichita.edu
• eoc.wichita.edu
• itstraining.wichita.edu
• kcee.wichita.edu
• kfbf.wichita.edu
• ksarn.org
• nasainkansas.org
• realestate.wichita.edu
• servicelearning.wichita.edu
• shockeripe.org
• somos.wichita.edu
• digiproj.wichita.edu
• wsubridges.org
• suspenders4hope.com

As noted previously, the Shocker Blast newsletter will be inaccessible during the scheduled time, which includes submitting items to the newsletters. Shocker Blast questions or submissions can be sent to Caelin Bragg, newsletter editor, at caelin.bragg@wichita.edu.

For more information or questions on the scheduled maintenance, reach out to ITS at helpdesk@wichita.edu or 316-978-4357.

Some WordPress websites hosted by Wichita State University will be temporarily unavailable for scheduled maintenance starting around 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23.

These websites, including those for the WSU Today newsletter and general website support, will be inaccessible while the server’s operating system is upgraded. These updates are substantial and could require up to four hours to complete.

The websites that will be unavailable while the updates are being made include, but are not limited to:

• news.wichita.edu
• ulrich.wichita.edu
• wichitastate.tv
• learn.wichita.edu
• police.wichita.edu
• openrecords.wichita.edu
• airlinequalityrating.wichita.edu
• badges.wichita.edu
• eoc.wichita.edu
• itstraining.wichita.edu
• kcee.wichita.edu
• kfbf.wichita.edu
• ksarn.org
• nasainkansas.org
• realestate.wichita.edu
• servicelearning.wichita.edu
• shockeripe.org
• somos.wichita.edu
• digiproj.wichita.edu
• wsubridges.org
• suspenders4hope.com

As noted previously, the WSU Today newsletter will be inaccessible during the scheduled time, which includes submitting items to the newsletters. WSU Today questions or submissions can be sent to Caelin Bragg, newsletter editor, at caelin.bragg@wichita.edu.

For more information or questions on the scheduled maintenance, reach out to ITS at helpdesk@wichita.edu or 316-978-4357.

Students are invited to register for Panhellenic Primary Recruitment Aug. 22-25 to find their true home on campus. The Panhellenic community can’t wait to welcome students.

For registration and more information about the chapters, visit visit the Panhellenic webpage, and follow WSU Panhellenic on Instagram.

The Office of Online and Adult Learning (OAL) is excited to introduce the Shocker Comeback Program. It is dedicated to helping students complete the undergraduate degree they started at Wichita State. Aimed at those who have been away from WSU for one to three years, students who become part of the program are equipped with the resources needed to finish their bachelor’s degree successfully.

Resources could include a $1,000 scholarship, a re-orientation to WSU, proactive awarding of the Associate of Arts degree (if eligible), monthly success conversations with the OAL Specialist and individualized support from the Shocker Comeback Team. To learn more about the Shocker Comeback Program visit the Shocker Comeback website, call 316-978-8315 or email pamela.oneal@wichita.edu.