Author: Caelin Bragg

Shockers should schedule an appointment with their academic advisors to plan their schedule of courses for the spring 2024 semester.

The spring 2024 course schedule will be available starting Wednesday, Oct. 4. Students can discuss what courses they should take with their academic advisor and be ready to register for their classes when spring 2024 registration begins the week of Nov. 13.

President Rick Muma spoke at the annual ICT Summit, “Downtown: A Vision for Our City’s Core,” Sept. 21. Three sets of panelists discussed the history of downtown Wichita, the developments currently underway and the future of downtown.

President Muma spoke about the upcoming Wichita Biomedical Campus in downtown Wichita, which will house the College of Health Professions and WSU Tech’s Health Professions program, and the vision of creating a health care corridor to strengthen learning, collaboration and research for the Wichita community.

Shockers can enjoy a special deal on a meal from Jersey Mike’s at Braeburn Square. Bring your Shocker ID with you and receive any regular size sub, chip and drink for $12.95.

The offer is only available at the Braeburn Square location at 4521 E. 21st Street North.

Jersey Mike’s at Braeburn Square is offering a deal during happy hour for Shockers with their Shocker ID through the end of October.

Stop by Jersey Mike’s from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays until Oct. 30 for $2 off any regular or giant sub by presenting your Shocker ID at checkout.

The offer is only available at the Braeburn Square location at 4521 E. 21st Street North.

Wichitan Leslie Rudd established the Rudd Foundation in 1994 and in 2018 the Rudd Scholars Program began honoring the Midwestern values that strengthen character and lead to a lifetime of success in business, community, and family.

Bayle Sandy, senior economics and political science major, was a recipient of the 2020 Rudd Scholarship.

Shocker Nation can now enjoy a new dining option on campus with Two Hands Corn Dogs now open at Braeburn Square on the Innovation Campus.

Its menu includes items such as corn dogs, elotes, fries and tots with Korean-style twists, as well as a selection of slush and soda. Opening day hours for Friday, Sept. 22 are from noon to 7 p.m., with the normal business hours being from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

And to celebrate the opening, diners can enjoy a corn dog at no additional charge during a special event from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 and on Sept. 24.

John and Gail Wadsworth have given a lead gift of $1.5 million to Wichita State University and Shocker Athletics, earmarked for the Softball Team Operations Facility at Wilkins Stadium. The building is a part of the $9.65 million Phase 1 of the stadium renovation plan, which will begin development in the spring of 2024.

“Gail and I feel so fortunate to be able to support the Shocker Softball program at Wichita State and elevate their facilities to match the caliber of the program,” said John Wadsworth. “Student athletes work incredibly hard to succeed in all aspects of their collegiate experience, and supporting projects that will benefit their development is something we encourage everyone to consider.”

John and Gail are both 1979 graduates of Wichita State University with degrees in mechanical engineering and elementary education, respectively.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $150,000 to Wichita State University to assist in providing resources and support for small businesses and start-ups focused on STEM and research and development.

The SBA’s 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage Two funded 35 accelerator partnerships to foster a thriving national innovation ecosystem that advances equitable investment in innovative startups and high growth small businesses.

Roadtrip Nation took Wichita State and WSU Tech students on a road trip to learn about the career possibilities in Wichita.

The documentary, “Roadtrip Nation: Paths Across Kansas,” will air on PBS Kansas, channel 8. The first episode will air at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, and the second episode will air at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. The episodes will also be available to watch online starting Monday, Sept. 25, where you can also find a trailer for the episodes now.

For decades, young people in middle America have felt unfair pressure to head to the coasts for high-paying and innovative jobs, but that story is changing. In South Central Kansas, people are finding exciting opportunities in innovative industries right in their backyards. Follow the journeys of five young Kansans as they take a deep dive into their home state’s career possibilities. From aerospace and advanced manufacturing to healthcare and agriculture, discover the diverse range of career paths available in South Central Kansas.

“Paths Across Kansas” was made possible through a partnership among the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, Wichita State, WSU Tech, USD 259, the State of Kansas, Strada Foundation, Textron Aviation, Spirit AeroSystems and Bank of America.

The Wichita State University Craig W. Barton Speaker Series cordially invites you to save the date for an evening with Norah O’Donnell, anchor of “CBS Evening News” and a contributor to “60 Minutes,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center.

More information, including how to reserve a ticket to the event, will be available at a later date.

The Craig W. Barton Speaker Series is an annual event established to expose students and the community to differing points of view and encourage critical thinking and conversation.