Author: Caelin Bragg

Organizers have transitioned the Community Garden to fall crops. Check out what’s currently growing for the week of Aug 31, 2026 below. Make sure to wash what you pick thoroughly before enjoying.

• Sunflowers, beds #10 and #11 – Ready to harvest. Cut at the base of the plant to harvest.
• Beans, bed #6 – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the beans to be ready to harvest late September-early October.
• Beets, bed #2 – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the beets to be ready to harvest mid to late October.
• Carrots, bed #1 – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the carrots to be ready to harvest late August-mid September.
• Chili peppers, bed #8 – Not ready to harvest. Gardeners ask that you wait until the chili peppers become bright red before harvesting.
• Italian large leaf basil, bed #5 – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the basil to be ready to harvest late October.
• Lettuce, beds #1 and #3 – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the lettuce to be ready to harvest late September-mid October.
• Mustard greens, bed #5 – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the mustard greens to be ready to harvest late September-early October.
• Onion, bed #4 – Not ready to harvest. The onions planted now will establish roots and small green tops before going somewhat dormant or slow-growing during the cold winter months. You can expect them to be ready for harvest next Spring.
• Peppermint, bed #5 – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the peppermint to be ready to harvest late September.
• Radishes, bed #4 and RSC wall – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the beets to be ready to harvest mid to late October.
• Spinach, bed #4 – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the spinach to be ready to harvest late September-early October.
• Sweet potatoes, beds #10-14 – Not ready to harvest. You can expect the sweet potatoes to be ready to harvest mid to late October.

The Community Garden is a project of the Student Government Association, the President’s Office and Student Engagement & Belonging.

For questions, concerns or requests to plant your own produce in the garden, reach out to Lauren Madison, student governance coordinator for SEB, at lauren.madison@wichita.edu.

Wichita State welcomes over 25 faculty members for this fall semester.

They hail from six colleges, including:

• College of Education: 6
• College of Fine Arts: 9
• College of Health Professions: 3
• College of Engineering: 2
• Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: 5
• University Libraries: 1

Welcome to Wichita State!

The 2026 President’s Fall Address livestream archive is now available to watch on Wichita State’s YouTube channel. An audio described version is also available.

President Rick Muma, Dr. Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost, and other university representatives discussed what’s coming up for the university and the campus community’s efforts that have led to tremendous progress on the university’s priorities:

• Helping families through access and affordability
• Supporting Kansas businesses with a talent pipeline that meets employer needs
• Increasing economic prosperity with higher education that benefits the Kansas economy

Thank you to the campus community for your feedback and interest in watching the 2026 President’s Fall Address. Please look forward to learning more about the 2027 President’s Fall Address next summer.

Do you and your friends want to compete against other Shockers? Wichita State has several intramural sports tournaments for you to participate in, including this September: golf scramble, 7v7 flag football, pickleball and futsal.

Create your own team or join as a free agent for another team. Other sports later this semester include 6v6 volleyball, esports tournaments for EAFC, Madden, NBA2K and NHL, and more.

Need help signing up for a sport? Visit the Campus Recreation website for a guide on intramural sports.

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for college life, but students can find resources for improving their time management skills from Student Success.

Looking for lunch options on campus? Head over to the Rhatigan Student Center food court for multiple choices to satisfy your cravings:

• Get the essentials from Starbucks
• Put together your own sides and entrees for a meal at Panda Express
• Use the kiosks at Chick-fil-A and get a text when your food’s ready
• Order ice cream and fries for a sweet treat from Freddy’s
• Get fresh sushi and more at Sushi-Do

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 non-traditional payment methods.
• 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 scammer 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.

The majority of university life takes place outside of the classroom. Use your time in school as an opportunity to find lifelong friends and make connections by getting involved with the many student organization on campus.

See what events are coming up this weekend by exploring ShockerSync, your portal for student organizations at WSU, by visiting wichita.edu/shockersync.

Support WSU’s Shocker athletes as the volleyball team hosts the Shocker Volleyball Classic this weekend at Charles Koch Arena. For this weekend of events, all WSU faculty and staff receive free admission when they show their Shocker ID at the ticket office:

• Get loud and pack the Roundhouse for Jam the Gym as the team takes the court for its season opener against Stephen F. Austin at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. The first 300 fans will receive a free exclusive Jam the Gym T-shirt.
• Shocker volleyball celebrates legendary head coach Chris Lamb and his induction into the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame at Lambo Night against Idaho State at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Be part of a special night honoring one of the most successful eras in Shocker history as fans help recognize Lamb’s lasting impact on Shocker Athletics and the Wichita community. The first 300 fans through the doors will receive an exclusive clear fanny pack to rep in style like Coach Lamb.
• Spend your Sunday with Shocker volleyball during Signature Sunday as it takes on Missouri State at noon Aug. 30, and following the match fans will have the opportunity for postgame autographs with the Shocker athletes.

Support your fellow Shockers on the volleyball team as it hosts the Shocker Volleyball Classic this weekend at Charles Koch Arena (find directions to Charles Koch Arena). WSU students have access to all home athletics games at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association:

Get loud and pack the Roundhouse for Jam the Gym as the team takes the court for its season opener against Stephen F. Austin at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. The first 300 fans will receive a free exclusive Jam the Gym T-shirt.

Shocker volleyball celebrates legendary head coach Chris Lamb and his induction into the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame at Lambo Night against Idaho State at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Be part of a special night honoring one of the most successful eras in Shocker history as fans help recognize Lamb’s lasting impact on Shocker Athletics and the Wichita community. The first 300 fans through the doors will receive an exclusive clear fanny pack to rep in style like Coach Lamb.

Spend your Sunday with Shocker volleyball during Signature Sunday as it takes on Missouri State at noon Aug. 30, and following the match fans will have the opportunity for postgame autographs with the Shocker athletes.