Campus Connection: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Campus Safety

Know who to call in case of an emergency – Call UPD directly at 316-978-3450 while on campus

The University Police Department wants to remind students, faculty and staff about the appropriate channels for reaching emergency services while they’re on campus.

Shocker Athletics

Men's basketball center, Will Berg, dunks a ball against Tulane

Grab discounted tickets and help cheer on men’s basketball as it fights for first place in the American

Following Shocker men’s basketball’s win against Tulane Feb. 8 in New Orleans, the team is in the running for taking the first place slot in the American Conference. To help keep the momentum going, Shocker Athletics is offering a special deal on tickets to the next two home games in Charles Koch Arena, at just $25 total:

The team is looking for a repeat against South Florida at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11
Help men’s basketball take revenge on Tulsa at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14

Currently, South Florida and Tulsa are tied for first place in the American, so a win against both teams will give WSU a dominant lead in the conference. Grab your tickets before they sell out through goshockers.evenue.net.

Join women’s basketball against FAU during Educator Appreciation and Champions for Literacy Night Feb. 10

Head out to Charles Koch Arena for Educator Appreciation and Champions for Literacy Night during Shocker women’s basketball’s game against FAU at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Educators receive special recognition for their impact on students and the community. Celebrate learning while cheering on the Shockers.

Episode 40 of ‘Forward Together’ podcast features coaches Kristi Bredbenner and Brian Green

Wichita State President Rick Muma sits down with softball coach Kristi Bredbenner and baseball coach Brian Green for a candid conversation about their seasons, their student‑athletes and what it truly means to compete as part of Shocker Athletics.

Watch the episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts or Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe to be notified when new episodes are available.

News

A University Police Department car situated near the Wichita State sign on 21st and Oliver

University Police Department calls on campus to stock the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker this Valentine’s Day

The Wichita State University Police Department is calling on Shocker Nation to help spread the love for Valentine’s Day this year by stocking the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker.

Now through Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, UPD is stuffing a squad car at the University Police Department building at Mid Campus Drive and Research Place, where you can drop off your donations for the locker.

Don’t know what to donate? The following are common, in-demand items at the locker:

Canned foods and other easy instant meals
Fruit products like applesauce and juice, vegetables, and cooking sauces like spaghetti and tomato sauce
Grains and pasta, such as granola bars, rice, macaroni and bread
Health and hygiene products such as bandages, deodorant, soaps, toothpaste, tampons and pads
Baby products like wipes, diapers and formula

Learn more about the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day | Thursday, March 12 | 10 am to 2 pm

Registration is open for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on March 12

The College of Engineering is hosting its annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED) event for high school students from Wichita and the surrounding area. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Registration is open for students who would like to attend, professionals from the engineering and computing industries who would like to volunteer as mentors at the event, and companies from STEM fields who would like to participate in the Opportunity Fair. Registration will close on Monday, Feb. 23 or sooner if capacity is reached.

Learn more and register at wichita.edu/iged.

Kansas SBDC at Wichita State announces $25,000 in the GenAI Pitch Competition

The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State announced the launch of the 2026 GenAI Pitch Competition, a high-impact entrepreneurial event focused on accelerating technological innovation for small and medium-sized businesses.

In partnership with AWS and Futran Solutions, the competition will award at least $50,000 in technology grants to businesses that deliver the most compelling three-minute pitches, showcasing how AI technology could strengthen their operations or expand their market potential. Applicants must submit an application and business plan for evaluation. Judges will evaluate innovation, feasibility and long-term impact on business growth.

Learn more about the competition

Barton School names finalists for prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship

The Barton School of Business has announced eight exceptional high school seniors as finalists for the 2026 Clay Barton Scholarship, one of the most prestigious business scholarships in the state of Kansas. Valued at $50,000, the scholarship is awarded annually to one student who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and a passion for business.

Applied Learning

WSU receives $2.5 million to launch paid humanities internship program

Wichita State has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to create the Wichita HIREs program: Humanities Internships Reward Employers, an initiative designed to expand applied learning opportunities for students pursuing humanities degrees. This transformative grant includes a $1 million matching funds requirement to build a long-term endowment to sustain the program beyond the five-year grant period.

Professional Development

Take a suspenders4hope promoting mental wellness and preventing suicide in the LGBTQ+ community training, everyone is welcome! Tuesday, February 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, Woolsey hall 226

Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide in the LGBTQ+ Community Training

Join a Suspenders4Hope Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide in the LGBTQ+ Community Training from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in 226 Woolsey Hall. Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome to sign up for the training. Space for this training is limited, so reserve your seat today.

Staff and faculty: Sign up on myTraining on myWSU
Students and community members: Sign up on the registration site

All participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.

Percy Turner instructs a class of students for the Professional Development Series

Professional Development Series continues Feb. 19 with conflict resolution session

The Professional Development Series continues from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Wichita Public Library Westlink Branch with Mastering Conflict Resolution: Science-Backed Strategies for Success, a practical session designed to help professionals address workplace conflict with clarity and confidence. Check-in begins at 12:45 p.m.

Led by Brenda Deitzman of Wayfinder Consulting, this training draws on research-based approaches to help participants understand the roots of conflict and respond in ways that strengthen communication and team dynamics. Attendees will gain actionable tools for navigating difficult conversations, reducing tension and turning disagreement into productive dialogue.

This session is ideal for supervisors, team leaders and professionals at any level who want to build healthier, more effective working relationships and foster a more collaborative workplace.

Volunteer Opportunities and Surveys

Participants wanted: Women 36-40 weeks pregnant for paid research

The departments of public health and engineering are developing a wearable fetal heart rate monitor to improve prenatal healthcare access. Researchers are recruiting participants who are 36-40 weeks pregnant to help test this non‑invasive device. The study takes about 90 minutes in Ahlberg Hall. Participants receive $125. A valid Social Security number is required for compensation.

If you’re interested, complete the interest form or share it with someone who might be interested.

Learn more about the project.

For questions, contact PI Dr. Nikki Keene Woods at nikki.keenewoods@wichita.edu or student researcher Anna Brake at axbrake@shockers.wichita.edu.

Adults with skydiving experience wanted for survey

Researchers are currently seeking English-speaking adults (18+) with skydiving experience to complete a questionnaire of knowledge and attitudes towards noise-induced hearing loss and hearing protection devices.

Participants will complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of general demographic questions, questions about experience skydiving, and questions concerning noise-induced hearing loss and hearing protection devices. It is estimated that the questionnaire will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Compensation is not provided.

If you have any questions, contact masutter1@shockers.wichita.edu or benjamin.kirby@wichita.edu. For questions about the rights of research participants, you may contact the Office of Research at 316-978-3285.

Access the survey

Special Offers and Promotions

Shocker Store Hot Deal! $20 select hoodies, $15 select crews. RSC and shockerstore.com. While supplies last

Take advantage of hot deal on select hoodies and crews from the Shocker Store

Visit the Shocker Store for a hot deal on hoodies and crews. Grab select hoodies for $20 each and select crews for $15 each. Offer valid in the Rhatigan Student Center store and shockerstore.com, while supplies last. Not valid with other discounts or promotions and all sales are final.

Enjoy $2 Tuesdays in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes from 4 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday for $2 Tuesday specials. Enjoy $2 bowling games (shoes included), $2 medium fountain drinks, $2 nachos and $2 pretzels. Bring your friends and make your Tuesday great. Bowling specials not valid for advance group reservations and bowling availability may vary due to group reservations or special events.