Author: Caelin Bragg

Shocker women’s tennis broke the program record win streak following a win against UAB in the quarterfinals of the American Conference Championship and increased its streak to a total of 19 wins in a row after defeating Tulsa in the semifinals.

The team finished the regular season with a 17-match win streak, tying the program record set in 2016, and was ranked No. 28 in the ITA rankings, which earned the team a No. 1 seed for the American Conference Championship and a first-round bye. The team also recorded a perfect 9-0 at home this season.

The Shockers’ run ended in the finals against Rice and the team now awaits a bid for the NCAA Tennis Tournament May 1.

Learn how to keep athletes safe, strong and game‑ready. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (EXSC 331), CRN: 31228, covers the essentials of injury care, prevention and recognition for coaches, athletic trainers and physical educators. With a hands‑on lab component, you’ll practice real‑world skills to manage common athletic injuries.

Explore the science of the seas in this online gen‑ed natural science course, Oceanography (GEOL 310), CRN: 30537. Study how ocean basins form, how waves, tides and currents move, what gives seawater its unique properties, and the incredible diversity of ocean life. You’ll also look at marine resources, the law of the sea and how human activity shapes the marine environment.

Finals can be a stressful week for students, but it doesn’t have to be. Using proper preparation to avoid stress by getting plenty of rest and adjusting your work schedule can help you manage your workload. And don’t forget that you can reach out to your success coach for more help.

Situated between the main campus and the Innovation Campus is WSU’s iconic Food Truck Plaza, featuring different local food trucks from Wichita for students to choose from, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Stop by for a surprise or check out wichita.edu/foodtruckplaza ahead of time to see what’s scheduled for the week.

Leo Wetta, investment adviser representative with Voya Financial, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Wednesday, April 22. Faculty and staff can get one-on-one advising and review their Voya Financial accounts as part of their KBOR retirement plan, or new employees can receive assistance in enrolling in their KBOR plan.

There is a weekly Thursday option to meet if all meeting times on April 22 are taken. You can select a time and a place of your choosing for the meeting.

If you are interested in meeting with Leo, you can schedule a time to meet and select the “Wichita State University – Rhatigan Student Center Room 313 (Prairie Room)” location. Time slots are limited, so reserve a time soon. For questions, you can call Voya Financial Advisors at 316-686-2428.

Join the next meeting of the WSU Faculty/Staff Club from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at Club 95 in Partnership Building 11. The event will feature the College of Engineering, Barton School of Business and the Graduate School with a rotating slide presentation.

There will also be three live presentations starting at 4:30 p.m. from:

• Joe Jabara, director of the Hub for Cybersecurity Education and Awareness and assistant educator in the School of Computing, on “Cyber League in the Curriculum”
• Murtaza Nasir, assistant professor of business analytics in the Department of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences, on “AI for Everyday Life: Enhancing Personal and Professional Productivity”
• Rocío Del Águila, chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures and associate professor of Spanish, on “Example of Assessable and Engaging Graduate Recruiting”

Come have fun and enjoy the company of your colleagues as well as some good music, food and drink.

Are you graduating this semester and want a keep sake, or do you want to rep your Shocker pride and earn savings and discounts? While shopping at the Shocker Store in the Rhatigan Student Center, at Braeburn Square or online, if you use your Shocker ID, you can earn points that can be used for future purchases.

The RSC store also has school supplies and food available for purchase.

The University Police Department encourages all students, faculty, staff and visitors to remain safe while driving and walking across campus.

WSUPD offers the following safety tips to both drivers and pedestrians:

For drivers:

• Follow all traffic laws, including driving at or under speed limits and coming to a full stop at stop signs.
• Stop for all pedestrians and offer proper clearance for them to cross the road.
• Be vigilant when approaching intersections. Even if you have a green light, pedestrians may still be crossing.
• Be prepared for pedestrians to suddenly cross the road if you see them approaching a crosswalk. They may not give you adequate signals they will cross before doing so.
• Make sure to use your blinkers when making turns, and check that you don’t accidentally have your blinker on when you don’t intend to turn.
• When making turns, make sure to check for pedestrians in front of you as well as where you are turning into.
• If you see a yellow light, slow down and proceed with caution when it is safe to do so. Pedestrians may start crossing as you pass through.
• Be extra vigilant when visibility is low, such as at night or in heavy rain, snow or fog.
• Consider using the Wichita State Transit buses when traffic is high or visibility is low, or when you have to drive a considerable distance across campus.

For pedestrians:

• Follow all traffic laws and traffic signals that tell you when and when not to cross.
• Always use marked crosswalks. Many drivers are not expecting pedestrians crossing elsewhere.
• Check for cars coming from both directions before you begin to cross the road.
• Remain vigilant for cars when crossing the road. Pedestrians have the right of way on roads, but drivers may not see you crossing in time to slow down.
• Make sure drivers coming from both directions have clear sight of you before you cross the road.
• When using a crosswalk, make it clear that you are about to cross before doing so to give drivers enough time to see you, slow down and let you through.
• If a driver has their car blinker on, make sure they are slowing down and completing the turn before crossing the road. They may have a malfunction or left it on by mistake and may not be turning.
• Be extra vigilant when visibility is low, such as at night or in heavy rain, snow or fog.
• Consider using the Wichita State Transit buses when traffic is high or visibility is low, or when you have to walk a considerable distance across campus.

Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 202), CRN: 30386, offered online, dives into how households and businesses make decisions, how competition shapes prices, and how issues like regulation, globalization and environmental policy affect everyday choices. A smart pick for anyone who wants to understand the forces behind what we buy, sell and value.