Year: 2024

On Dec. 22, emails were sent from WSU Evaluations to instructors informing them of the CES course evaluation results for the fall 2023 semester. Instructors can find instructions on how they can retrieve their CES results, along with additional information, on the course evaluations webpage. Click on “section menu” for the various topics.

For questions, contact Sandy Ranney at sandra.ranney@wichita.edu.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus and concern. Group therapy is always available at no additional charge.

If you think group therapy is right for you, speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. No appointment is needed to join support groups.

Groups are in-person at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified.

Process group: Understanding self and others

• Wednesdays: 1-2 p.m. starting Feb. 21
• Thursdays: 1-2 p.m. starting Feb. 29
• Fridays: 3-4 p.m. starting Feb. 23

Support groups: No appointment needed

• Neurodiverse support group
  • Wednesdays: 11 a.m.-noon starting Feb. 21 in 225 Ablah Library
  • Email Annette Santiago at annette.santiago@wichita.edu for more information.
• Healing from trauma support group
  • Thursdays: 3-4 p.m. starting Feb. 22
  • Email advocate@wichitasac.com for more information.

Join the Community Service Board for its largest one day volunteer event, Wu’s Big Event, Feb. 10. Join fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community. Individuals, groups, organizations, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Checkin for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m.

The kick-off will begin at 9 a.m. in 208 Hubbard Hall with a light breakfast and kick-off celebration. Participants will then load the buses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to Hubbard Hall for lunch and closing festivities.

The event will end by 1:30 p.m. Transportation to and from service sites is provided. Light Breakfast, lunch, water and T-shirt will also be provided.

For additional information, contact the Community Service Board at CSB@wichita.edu or 316-978-7016.

The School of Nursing is hiring standardized patients to portray patients in various medical scenarios. This is an independent contractor position and requires a minimum of one hour of paid training prior to events.

Events are scheduled throughout each semester and can last up to four hours. All are open to apply. Positions will be filled based on availability and the needs of the scenario. Friends and family can also apply.

Matthew Albers, postal services manager, has been promoted to the role of assistant director for auxiliary services. In addition to his role as manager of the post office, Matthew will manage all office supply orders and oversee deliveries for printing orders and office supplies, and he will continue offering great customer service, ensuring seamless operations and efficiency.

Do you know what academic integrity means? Are you interested in learning more about the academic integrity policy at Wichita State to ensure your semester goes smoothly?

Student Conduct & Community Standards has created a video discussing what academic integrity is. The three minute video will supplement what is already discussed in the syllabi for all your classes. The video can be found on the Student Affairs YouTube page.

For any questions regarding the video, reach out to Student Conduct & Community Standards at SCCS@wichita.edu.

Student Conduct & Community Standards has created a video discussing what academic integrity is at Wichita State and hopes faculty will consider either showing the three minute video during the first week of classes or post it on their Blackboard page.

The intent behind this video is to supplement what may already be covered in faculty’s syllabi and raise awareness regarding Academic Integrity at Wichita State. The video can be found on the Student Affairs YouTube page.

For any questions regarding the video, reach out to Student Conduct & Community Standards at SCCS@wichita.edu.

The Shocker Support Locker will open for the spring semester on the first day of classes, Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Check the SGA website for the Shocker Support Locker’s updated operating hours.

Shocker track & field hosts its final home event of the 2024 indoor track and field season. The Wilson invitational will be hosted in the Heskett Center from Thursday, Jan. 25 to Saturday, Jan. 27.

Thursday’s events will begin at 12:30 p.m., Friday’s events will begin at noon and Saturday’s field events will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the running events beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is available Thursday and Friday at no additional charge, and Saturday admission is $5 or no additional charge for children three and under. Students with a Shocker ID get admission to all Shocker home events at no additional charge.

Gary Bender, Mona Nemer and M. Lee Pelton exemplify the merits and advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education and will be inducted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at 2 p.m, Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. Induction into the Fairmount College Hall of Fame is the highest recognition of outstanding alumni who have had a significant impact on the region, nation and world. The event is open to the public. 

Andrew Hippisley, dean, Fairmount College, will moderate an audience-involved panel discussion with Bender, Nemer and Pelton about their university experiences and how a liberal arts and sciences education prepared them for their careers. A reception will immediately follow the event in Miller Concert Hall Lobby, Duerksen Fine Arts Center.