Year: 2024

Take a break during De-Stress Fest to relax your mind and body with a free yoga session with YMCA instructors at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 on the Hubbard Hall east lawn.

Mats available while supplies last. In case of inclement weather, the location will be at Steve Clark YMCA Studio B.

Needing to knock out additional classes in the summer? The summer Financial Aid application is open.

You must have a completed 2023-24 FAFSA and be enrolled for summer classes in order to apply for summer aid.

Apply online in myWSU under the myFinances tab.

Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies is proud to announce Joe Mazzara as the new WSU director of Esports. Mazzara, who holds a Master’s of Education in sport management and a Bachelor of Applied Arts in media arts from WSU, has been integral to the growth of the esports program since 2019, serving as assistant director and stepping into the role of interim director in February 2024.

Reflecting on his appointment, Mazzara shared, “Becoming the director of Esports at WSU is something I’ve been working towards since 2017. I couldn’t be more grateful to the students and staff in our program for their trust and guidance over the years. I know we will all push WSU Esports into the future through our collaboration as a cohesive unit and community.”

Under Mazzara’s leadership, WSU Esports aims to excel in applied learning and competitive gaming, aspiring to be a leading Division 1 university for esports in the Midwest.

Exciting upcoming events include the second Kansas K.O. in June and the inaugural D-Air Capital Smash Melee & Ultimate Regional in August, hosted by WSU Esports.

OneStop is excited to announce an enhancement to its services to better serve the Wichita State community. OneStop Student Services and Help Desk online services are now available in both English and Spanish. Whether you prefer to reach out via phone calls, chat services or through the Student Self-Help Portal, OneStop has you covered.

Click “Haga clic aquí para el español” while on the OneStop or Blackboard support webpages. For phone calls, press “2” to get a Spanish-speaking staff member (1-855-978-1787, option 2).

Wichita State is committed to ensuring inclusive excellence for all students.

Come celebrate the 2024 graduates of the MFA program in creative writing as they share selections from their literary works at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in the Ulrich Museum of Art.

A reception will be at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the free event.

Join the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 26 in 210 McKnight Art Center to celebrate the accomplishments of art history students studying ADCI.

Presentations by keynote speaker Angela Tucker, coordinator of the Race Project at Johnson County Libraries, and guest speaker Carter Bryant, ADCI alum and ArtsKC program associate, will take place. Event is free and open to the public.

From 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 29, head to the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center for the Social and Behavioral Sciences Career Fair. The fair is the perfect opportunity for students to network with hiring employers and discover exciting job prospects.

Come to the RSC, where you can meet with diverse companies looking for caring and bright students. This is a chance to showcase your unique talents and skills and connect with industry professionals who can help guide you toward success.

This event is hosted by the School of Social Work and the Shocker Career Accelerator.

Today’s information overload world can be less stressful with a plan. In LASI 170, you’ll tackle information overload by developing practical search strategies and critical thinking skills. It’s the key to academic success and informed decision-making in today’s digital landscape.

The eight-week, one-credit class starting Aug. 19 (CRN 11732) and another session Oct. 10 (CRN 11733) is designed to help you succeed in conducting research for your projects, presentations and papers. Don’t miss out — enroll in LASI 170: Introduction to Library Research to develop your research skills.

Visit the course guide for more info.

Are you interested in a career that will allow you to make a positive impact in your community? Join the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs for a Master of Public Administration (MPA) information session at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 25 via Zoom, and learn how an MPA prepares you for positions of leadership in government and nonprofit organizations.

Presenters will provide an overview of the MPA program, its admissions requirements and application process, and discuss career paths for MPA graduates such as city or county manager, executive director or development director of a nonprofit, financial analyst, policy analyst, or director of economic development. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Students of any major are eligible to apply for the Master in Public Administration program and a graduate record examination (GRE) is not required for admission consideration.

For more information, to sign up for the Zoom session or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, contact Bethany Kennedy, student program coordinator, at bethany.kennedy@wichita.edu.

Southeast Wichita GEAR UP invites campus to join its students in a World Book Day celebration to promote reading for pleasure.

This event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

• Bring your favorite book and review it
• Swap books with fellow bibliophiles
• Hear from popular book influencers
• Test your knowledge with book trivia

Don’t miss out on the celebration of literature.