Year: 2024

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Asian business expert, was approached by Fox to speak on developments in South Korea and its effects on business and geopolitical risks.

The Office of Student Success hosted an informational showcase for faculty and staff, providing an opportunity to connect with the Shocker Learning Center, Success Coaching staff and First-Year Programs. The event also celebrated the vital role everyone plays in fostering student success and persistence at WSU.

Recognized were individuals and departments whose exceptional contributions have made a lasting impact on students and the WSU community. Help in recognizing the following award recipients for their outstanding efforts:

Outstanding Collaboration Award

• Student Outreach and Support
• Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Behind-the-Scene Hero Award

• Mary Morris, learning management systems specialist
• Rebecca Off, Rhatigan Student Center event coordinator

Distinguished Partnership Award

• University Libraries

This recognition is a reflection of ongoing commitment to creating an environment where students can thrive. By honoring those who contribute to its shared mission, the Office of Student Success continues to encourage a culture of excellence and collaboration across the campus.

Wichita State has long been a partner with Panopto for academic video capture and hosting. This relationship will end on June 1, 2025, and Panopto will no longer be available to staff, faculty or students. If you have videos stored in Panopto, you can download them for future use. OIR has designed training to help you move from Panopto to Stream, the new video capture and hosting solution. The Academic Resources Conference (ARC) for January 2025 also has training available. Most of that training will take place Jan. 14, 2025 online via Teams, and recordings of those sessions will also be available. To make an ARC training plan, consult the session schedule.

At this time, Panopto videos are still safe in Panopto, and any videos you would like to remove from Panopto can be safely removed. This process must be completed no later than May 31, 2025, however. Reach out to the Office of Instructional Resources at OIR@wichita.edu for questions or help.

After close to 30 years of service for Carolyn McCoy, and over 15 years for Lydia Richard, both are retiring at the end of this month. Help celebrate them at a retirement party from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

The parking garage add-on ePermit for spring 2025 will go on sale at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Any current ePermit holder is eligible to purchase this add-on for $50. The add-on will allow ePermit holders to park on floor two, the ramp to three, floor three and the ramp to four without having to pay the hourly rate.

This ePermit is for sale in person at the Parking Services building lobby or in the drive thru on the north side of the building. Payment is to be with cash or check only and a limited amount of these ePermits will be made available. You must have a current ePermit on file or you will be required to buy one at the time of the add-on purchase.

For questions on the add-on or parking in general, email wsuparking@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5526.

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case want to wish everyone in Shocker Nation happy holidays!

Aynsley Paterson stepped out of her comfort zone, overcoming her introverted nature to build friendships and make the most of the Shocker experience.

Jose Miranda is a first-generation student who chose Wichita State for its exercise science program and to remain close to home. He is also a loyal Shocker basketball fan, so staying close to Charles Koch Arena mattered.

Yuki To is a first-gen student at Wichita State University who is currently graduating with her degree in health science, and with the help of the scholarships available to her at Wichita State, she is graduating debt free. She made sure to spend time on extracurricular activities and develop connections with other Shockers. Her advice to her peers: “Don’t be afraid to try.”

All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at WSU for at least three years are eligible. Faculty who hold an administrative position above that of chair are not eligible.

Previous winners of the award are ineligible for a period of five years following the award. See the Office of Research website for additional details and online nomination forms.

Nomination forms must be received by Friday, Dec. 13. The full applications are due Jan. 13, 2025 (nominees will receive an email outlining the requirements).