WSU Today: Monday, June 8, 2026

Faculty and Staff Resources

TIAA in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations available at WSU

Justin Pierce, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings June 9-10. Meetings will be by appointment in 313 Rhatigan Student Center, Prairie Room.

Those interested can schedule a meeting with Justin. For questions, you can also contact Justin by email at justin.pierce@tiaa.org.

Join webinar learning opportunities from KPERS 457

KPERS 457 is offering webinar learning opportunities in June. See below for registration details on upcoming webinars:

1 p.m. June 11: “Nearing Retirement“

Topics covered:

KPERS 457 steps to consider before retirement
Income replacement & income needs in retirement
How to continue KPERS 457 benefits in retirement

2 p.m. June 17: “Achieving Financial Wellness“

Topics covered:

Improving your financial life
Setting financial goals
Creating a budget
Making debt payoff a priority
Building a safety net
Your saving goals
What to do next

Noon June 23: “Retirement Readiness” – For folks who are a few years from retirement, or several, this discussion covers retirement income needs and sources, Social Security and Medicare, withdrawal strategies, long-term care, taxes in retirement, etc.

Faculty/Staff acute care clinic at Student Health

Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic available on campus

Faculty and staff can visit the Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic for minor and acute medical issues only. Appointments are required for the clinic.

The clinic is located in the Student Wellness Center within the Steve Clark YMCA. Most appointments are $30 to $50 for an office visit evaluation by a Student Health Services medical provider, dependent on insurance. The office visit cost does not include the costs for laboratory services, medications or radiology services. Call 316-978-4792 to schedule an appointment. Accidents or injuries while on the job are not eligible for appointments and instead are considered Workers Compensation, call Human Resources for guidance.

Co-pays or deductibles are the employee’s responsibility and depend on personal health insurance benefits.

News

Pay Period 14 Update with a calendar illustration highlighting important upcoming dates

Important update for Pay Period 14

Due to the fiscal year-end budget load, timesheets and leave reports for Pay Period 14 (June 7-20) will not be available for entry or approval until week two of the pay period. It’s anticipated opening access will be available by the end of the day Tuesday, June 16. A follow-up notification will be sent once access is available.

Juneteenth (June 19) is a holiday and will automatically populate on timesheets for benefit-eligible hourly employees with a set schedule. Due to the holiday, the pay date will be Thursday, June 18.

All time must be entered and approved by noon Monday, June 22.

Hamilton star Julius Thomas III returns to Wichita State in new Shock Doc

In the latest Shock Doc from Undergraduate Admissions, Julius Thomas III returns to the Wichita State University stage where his journey first began. Julius opens up about what it takes to make it in showbiz — from auditioning for Hamilton to the unexpected childhood hobby that booked him a role in Broadway’s Xanadu. Now, more than 20 years into a thriving career, Julius came back on campus to mentor the next generation of Shocker artists and look back on a career that far exceeded his wildest dreams.

Highlight Scholar Hashim Syed Shares His Story

Recent graduate and Shocker scholar Hashim Syed reflects on how scholarship support helped shape his Wichita State experience. From advocating for disability rights to creating spaces where students feel a sense of belonging, Syed has made a lasting impact in the community while pursuing his passion for communication.

Watch his highlight video now out on YouTube to learn how scholarships empowered him to build confidence, find community and take the first steps toward his dreams.

Student Success and Persistence

Host an event for SHOCKFEST, Welcome Weekend for new and returning Shockers

Wichita State’s SHOCKFEST (Welcome Weekend) is back, and organizers invite campus departments and community partners to host events that help new and returning Shockers feel welcomed, connected and excited to be part of Shocker Nation.

What is SHOCKFEST? — A cross-campus effort to engage new and returning students the weekend prior to the first day of classes.
When is SHOCKFEST? — Aug. 14-16
Why host an event? — With over 2,500 swipes last year, this is an opportunity to catch students before the start of the school year. Event submissions are open June 8 through July 13. Check out the submission process and event host resources.

SHOCKFEST is sponsored by the Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs. For more information, contact Eiran Saucedo Rodarte, assistant director of First-Year Programs, at eiran.saucedo-rodarte@wichita.edu.

Learn more about SHOCKFEST

Professional Development

Register for Microsoft Teams essentials training June 16

This hands-on training, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16 virtually via Microsoft Teams, covers foundational skills in the collaboration tool that brings chat, meetings, calls and files into one place.

Whether you are new to Microsoft Teams or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will leave you better equipped to navigate the app, use chat for direct and group conversations, work inside teams and channels with tabs and files, schedule and join meetings, place calls and manage voicemail, and adjust your global teams settings.

To register, log in to myTraining via your myWSU and search for “Microsoft Teams Essentials.” Space is limited, so register early.