Author: Caelin Bragg

To help parents sign their children up for summer camps, the Office of Strategic Communications is compiling Wichita State camp info on the 2026 Summer Camps website.

The table below is to assist instructors with certain dates regarding CES. These dates are for the spring 2026 semester.

• The first column includes the various start/end (part-of-term) dates for spring semester courses.
• The second column includes dates meant for instructors. This is the timeframe when instructors will receive emails about the CES process and procedures that they should complete. Instructors will receive additional emails during and after the student CES access dates.
• The last column includes the dates that CES will be available for the students to complete course evaluations.

The full CES administrative schedule can always be found on the website.

If your course is in bold, then your spring 2026 CES evaluation process will start soon. Review the start/end dates in each column so you know when your access to the CES system will start and end.

Wichita State continues to invest in research cyberinfrastructure to enhance computing, data and software resources critical to supporting research and education, including significant upgrades currently being made on the Beoshock High-Performance Computing (HPC) system. WSU is seeking feedback from faculty and research staff who utilize HPC.

The survey will help WSU better understand the future needs of faculty, research staff and students. The feedback collected will help shape strategic decisions to ensure that WSU’s infrastructure is flexible, scalable and sustainable. If you use or plan on using HPC in the future, your input is crucial for tailoring resources to meet the university’s evolving demands and for fostering a collaborative research environment.

Responses will be accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 25.

The Barton School of Business has received a $300,000 gift from Dr. Silver Kung — a globally recognized investment leader, member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, Wichita State alumnus and founder of Siegfried Capital Group — and his wife, Doriya Li. Their contribution establishes the Dr. Silver Kung and Doriya Li Student Experience and Success Fund, a forward‑looking initiative designed to expand real‑world learning, professional development, and entrepreneurial opportunities for Barton School students.

As part of Wichita State’s strategic plan, every degree‑seeking student is guaranteed an applied learning or research experience before graduation — a commitment that has positioned WSU as a national model for career preparation and industry collaboration. To accelerate this work, the new fund will support a set of projects, including immersive experiential learning opportunities. These experiences will expose students to leading innovation ecosystems such as San Francisco and Silicon Valley, where they can engage directly with venture capital firms, startups and industry leaders.

“Dr. Kung represents the kind of curiosity, global awareness, and innovative mindset we work to cultivate in our students, and we’re grateful for the example he sets.” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business. “This gift from Dr. Kung and Ms. Li will open doors for our students — helping them gain internships, launch new ventures, and apply what they learn in the classroom to real opportunities in a fast-changing global economy.”

In celebration of Shocker men’s basketball’s opportunity to take first place in the American Conference, students have access to game day specials at the team’s two home games this week against South Florida and Tulsa, both currently tied for first in conference. Help cheer on your student peers as they fight for dominance and take advantage of the exclusive game day specials:

• The first 350 students are eligible for a Chick-fil-A sandwich giveaway against South Florida at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. And $3 Michelob Ultras are available (21+ and ID required).
• Ziggy’s Pizza will be given out to students while supplies last against Tulsa at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. And $3 Michelob Ultras are available (21+ and ID required).

As a Shocker, you can get a ticket to both games at no additional charge with your Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association. You can reserve your tickets now before they sell out at goshockers.com/StudentTickets.

And remember that you can use your meal swipes for concessions at Charles Koch Arena.

Are you ready to find a career fit for you and your major? Check out these resources from the Shocker Career Accelerator:

PathwayU is your assessment tool to explore different majors and careers, whether you are currently undecided or looking to change. Go to wichita.pathwayu.com, sign up using your WSU email (first initial, middle initial, last name and maybe a number, @shockers.wichita.edu) and click “Start Assessment.”

What Can I Do With This Major? hosts information on more than 100 different majors and fields, including potential careers, advice on how to get the most out of your major, professional organizations related to your major and more.

Want to get more personalized guidance while getting started? You can schedule an appointment with an SCA career coach through Shocker Central, emailing sca@wichita.edu or calling the office at 316-978-3688.

Did you know that Shockers like you get an automatic membership to 12 Greater Wichita YMCAs, including the Steve Clark YMCA here on campus? You can get started by visiting the Steve Clark YMCA with your Shocker ID and activating your account.

The Wichita State University Police Department wants to remind Shockers to stay vigilant of scammers. Make sure you’re informed of the telltale signs of scammers:

• The police will never notify an individual over the phone that they have a warrant for their arrest. Additionally, the police or legitimate companies will never demand payment over the phone through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, or through gift cards.
• Do not share personal or financial information over the phone unless you are certain of the caller’s identity. If you are ever concerned a caller may be a scammer, hang up and find a phone number from a trusted source, such as an official website or phonebook, and call back to confirm their identity.
• Make sure to reach out to law enforcement if you have been contacted by a scammers or have fallen victim to them. WSUPD can be contacted at 316-978-3450, and the Wichita Police Department can be contacted by dialing 911. You can also file a police report to the Wichita Police Department by calling 316-268-4221.

And share this information with your friends and family so they know to not engage with potential scammers. WSUPD is here to help the campus community stay safe and hopes that everyone can help keep their peers safe from scammers. If you have questions, email WSUPD at police@wichita.edu.

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the legislature relevant to Wichita State. The next meeting for the legislative session is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Join Shocker women’s and men’s basketball and be a champion for literacy. Grab the official shirt and wear it Feb. 10 or 11 at the teams’ Champions for Literacy games in Charles Koch Arena. For every T-shirt sold, $1 will be donated to the Champions for Literacy program. Shirts are available at the Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store or online at shockerstore.com.