Year: 2024

Shockers, you can now view the schedule of courses available during the spring 2025 semester. Plan ahead and schedule an appointment with your academic advisor now so you’re ready to enroll in your classes starting Nov. 11.

2025 Benefits Open Enrollment is almost over. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections by Thursday, Oct. 31.

All benefits-eligible state employees must make their 2025 elections by the deadline on Oct. 31. Employees enrolled in medical coverage who do not make a new election will be defaulted into medical Plan N with a use-it-or-lose-it HRA.

Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. For additional information visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

Samee Khan, professor and former department head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University, is the second candidate for the associate dean of research position in the College of Engineering.

He will be on campus for an open forum at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 in 110B Woolsey Hall, Boettger Auditorium, and for a meet and greet at 4:30 p.m. later that day in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom.

Human Resources appreciates your understanding during the transition to the new system. This week, it’s focusing on troubleshooting tips for non-benefit eligible (NBE) positions. Here’s a handy guide to help you navigate common issues:

Troubleshooting guide for NBE (non-benefit eligible) positions

1. Candidate identification
   • Known candidate justification: If you have already identified a candidate, include the following in the “Justification and Additional Information” box (not the “Additional Information for Posting” box): “Candidate known – do not advertise externally.”
     • Once a candidate is identified, you will receive a link to send them, allowing the candidate to apply directly for the position.
2. Job requisition creation
   • Template search: Use the magnifying glass tool when searching for a template to ensure data transfers to the job card appropriately.
3. Drop-down menu issues
   • Pop-up blocker: If the drop-down menu isn’t working, check your pop-up blocker settings, as this may be causing the issue.
4. Saving drafts
   • Draft visibility: Ensure your name is added to both the “Dept Admin” and “Hiring Manager” fields to see and access your draft requisition.
5. Job requisition declined
   • Resubmission process: If your job requisition is declined, open the job requisition and use the “Restart” button (you will not lose information on the form) in the Approvers section at the bottom to edit and resubmit your job card.
6. Background checks
   • Future update: The offer card will have a Background button added in a future update.
   • Current process: For current NBE positions, please indicate “yes, background needed” or “no, background not needed” for a background check in the “Additional Information” box on the offer card.

For questions, send an email to employment@wichita.edu with the subject: “WuHire”

HR hopes these tips help streamline your hiring process. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. To stay current on information, you can follow the SharePoint site WuHire.

Come join a scary pop-up exhibition from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28-Nov. 2 in the Dr. Sam & Jacqui Kouri Collection Study Center by Ulrich Registrar and Taryn Trapani, collections manager, featuring spooky works from the Ulrich permanent collection and free candy.

Help the Ulrich Museum of Art welcome Wichita State grad Holly Wilson to the next Writing Now|Reading Now at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Ulrich. Reception starts at 5:30 p.m.

Wilson is an MFA graduate of Wichita State who received her Ph.D. in creative writing from Florida State University where she was a Kingsbury Fellow. She’s an associate professor of creative writing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and will be reading from her recently released novel, “Kittentits.”

Writing Now|Reading Now is co-sponsored by the Department of English, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Science, Watermark Books & Cafe and the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Discover the art of presence in the serenity of the Ulrich Museum of Art at Ulrich Mindfulness from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The short mindfulness session will introduce you to the concept of mindfulness and then support you as you learn to apply mindfulness to the viewing of art. End the session with a reflective walk through the gallery on your own time.

Construction on Isely Lane between Jardine Hall and the Rhatigan Student Center will begin Nov. 4. During this time, follow the alternate route signs to avoid the construction zone.

Use the south, west or north entries of Jardine Hall, the north or east entries of McKinley Hall or the north and west entries of the RSC as an alternate route around the construction site.

Student Health is hosting a pop-up flu vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, for the WSU community. Staff, faculty and students are encouraged to come get vaccinated.

If you have insurance, bring your insurance card. If you are a student, fees can be applied to your myWSU student account. 

Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for its final meeting leading into Election Day at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. At the meeting, members will discuss the Get Out the Vote and Election Day celebration plans. They will also provide information about getting involved with the student-led Shockers Vote Coalition.

The meeting will be hosted on teams and everyone is welcome to join. To RSVP and for meeting information, email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.