Year: 2024

Check out the new Wellness-To-Go vending machine in the Heskett Center lobby. Student Health Services has increased access to health and wellness products that include at-home COVID-19 tests, multiple over-the-counter medication options, personal hygiene and other medical supplies at low prices. Free Narcan and Julie, emergency contraception, is also available.

Faculty, staff, students, Innovation Campus partners and the general community can purchase items with credit cards and pay with phone, as well as cash.

Dr. Matthew D. Howland, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, will be giving a lecture at the Museum of World Treasures at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oc. 17 titled “Digital Archaeology and the Biblical World.”

Howland’s lecture will focus on how the application of digital and scientific technologies to the Iron Age archaeology of southern Jordan has produced new discoveries and knowledge of the Biblical Kingdoms in southern Jordan during the time of Kings David and Solomon of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.

Tickets for the event are free for museum members and $4 for non-members.

The WSU Community Engagement Institute invites you to join one, several or all of its fall 2024 interactive and free workshops centered on enhancing organizations. All five, 60-minute sessions are open to everyone and via Zoom. Register for each session below:

• 11 a.m. Oct. 23: Adding AI to your Daily Toolbox
• 11 a.m. Oct. 30: Who’s the Fairest Board of All? The Self-Evaluation Approaches for Nonprofit Boards
• 11 a.m. Nov. 6: Generative Conversations: Don’t be Bored with your Board
• 11 a.m. Nov. 13: Solution-Focused Problem Solving
• 11 a.m. Nov. 20: Preserving Team Integrity

For questions, contact Zane May at zane.may@wichita.edu.

Ready to level up your career? The Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to announce the Virtual Internship Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 on Handshake.

Wichita State is teaming up with Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, Washburn University, Emporia State University and more to bring you a bigger pool of employers to connect with.

At the fair, you’ll be able to:

• Meet with tons of employers in group sessions or one on one chats
• Discover a variety of internships tailored just for you

How to get started:

• Register on Handshake and check out the list of awesome employers who are attending. 
• Sign up for sessions with employers before the fair. If you don’t sign up, you won’t be able to chat with employers during the fair.

PAWS & Relax is back with an adora-Boo twist. Visit with special guests (therapy dogs) from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 31 for tricks and treat at the Multicultural Greek Council Quad outside of the Shocker Success Center.

If the weather gets a little rough, an alternate location will be announced on the TRIO DSS social media: Facebook, Instagram.

Wichita State employees who reached a service milestone between the dates of Sept. 2, 2023 and Sept. 1, 2024 will be honored at events hosted by the university in November.

The event for honorees celebrating milestones of five to 20 years of service with the State of Kansas will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. The event is open to all employees to attend and celebrate with their colleagues who are honorees. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 25 if you will attend the event.

The event for honorees celebrating milestones of 25-50 years of service with the State of Kansas, Bender of Twigs (25 years dedicated to Wichita State) and those having retired from the university will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14. This is an invitation only dinner event for honorees and their guest.

To view a list of the 2024 Service Recognition Honorees or see more information about Wichita State’s annual employee Service Recognition program, visit the service recognition webpage.

As assistant dean for students and experience, Dr. Bobby Berry is fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment at the College of Applied Studies. His work focuses on reducing barriers, supporting underserved and first-generation students and enhancing engagement through initiatives like the Trailblazers Program, revitalized student groups and innovative advising practices. Berry’s efforts, from leadership development to applied learning reviews, ensure students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Faculty interested in learning more about the academic integrity policies and process at Wichita State can join one of the next academic integrity 101 sessions of the fall 2024 semester from Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS), where it will discuss:

• Policy 2.17/student academic integrity
• Reporting academic integrity violations to SCCS
• Academic integrity processes
• Helpful resources for faculty and instructors

The course is intended for faculty only. To register for any of the remaining sessions offered through the 2024-25 academic year, go to the myTraining section of the myWSU portal and search for “academic integrity 101.” The next session will be hosted Tuesday, Oct. 22. For questions, reach out to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu.

Join Shocker baseball at home starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 for a 14-inning fall exhibition baseball face off against Dallas Baptist. You can grab a ticket to the game at no additional charge with your Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see your fellow Shockers in action and support them as they gear up for the season.

Join the Shocker Career Accelerator at its new home in the Milly Marcus Annex at the Marcus Welcome Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 with remarks at 4 p.m.

Explore the new Shocker Experience Walkway, which guides students from Admissions through their college journey, leading to the Shocker Career Accelerator and onto the main campus.

The come-and-go event is open to students, faculty, staff and employers. It’s an excellent opportunity to tour the office, hear about services and learn about the renewed focus on applied learning. Enjoy light refreshments and meet the team.