Author: Caelin Bragg

President Rick Muma visited the Staff Senate Executive Committee virtually to recognize the members as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. The committee was recognized for their commitment to shared governance and their ongoing work to support Wichita State’s mission through collaboration and staff engagement.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

Stop by the Food Truck Plaza on campus to enjoy cuisines from local food truck vendors.

Wednesday:

• Desi Fusion: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Thursday:

• Desi Fusion: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Schedule is subject to change. Visit the Food Truck Plaza website for the most up-to-date information.

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the legislature relevant to Wichita State. The last meeting for the legislative session is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 17 in 101 Morrison Hall. The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Join President Rick Muma when he talks with Mike Kennedy about his 46-year career as the voice of the Shockers and his future plans.

Wichita State’s remarkable run through the NCAA tournament came to an end in the National Championship April 11, as the Shockers fell to #1-seed Jacksonville State 4-1 in the best-of-seven Baker match at Yorktown Lanes.

The team finished its second NCAA campaign with a 79-36 record as NCAA runner-up. Jacksonville State won their second NCAA championship in the last three seasons, finishing 103-10.

Lieutenant General (Ret.) H.R. McMaster, 25th U.S. national security advisor, headlined Wichita State’s 2026 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series April 8.

McMaster spoke to attendees at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center and shared stories and perspectives shaped by his time in the U.S. Army, his work as a scholar and his experience in national leadership while answering questions from the audience. Earlier in the day, he met with students in the Rhatigan Student Center during his visit to WSU.

The Craig W. Barton Speaker Series is an annual Wichita State event established to expose students and the community to differing points of view and encourage critical thinking and conversation. Previous speakers include Robert Gates, 22nd United States secretary of defense (2006-2011); Cody Keenan, former White House director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama; and Norah O’Donnell, former anchor for the CBS Evening News and “60 Minutes” contributor.

Details for the 2027 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series event will be announced at a later date.

Shocker Studios Casting wants to grow into Kansas’ source for matching talent with projects of all types.

Producing a movie or short film that needs a certain actor to fill a role? Is your business launching a market campaign or in need of a voice-over? Are you a student in need of a type of actor for a video project?

“A casting office serves as a tool to connect,” said Kayla Shebshayevich, assistant educator for acting for the digital arts at Wichita State University’s School of Digital Arts. “The casting office reaches out to its network of actors, and they’re responsible for finding that best talent for that project to make it a success.”

Stop by the Food Truck Plaza on campus to enjoy cuisines from local food truck vendors.

Tuesday:

• Desi Fusion: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Southeast Carryout: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Desi Fusion: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Thursday:

• Desi Fusion: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Schedule is subject to change. Visit the Food Truck Plaza website for the most up-to-date information.

Wichita State has named Dr. Jamarco Clark as its next vice president for Student Affairs, effective July 1.

Clark currently serves as vice chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). In that role, he provides executive leadership for the Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Athletics, overseeing strategy, operations, fiscal stewardship and personnel across 22 departments and units.

He is an active scholar and graduate faculty member, teaching in online doctoral and master’s programs in higher education leadership. His research and publications focus on workplace wellbeing, trauma‑informed supervision and the experiences of student affairs professionals.

Stop by the NetApp building on the Innovation Campus to grab food at the NetApp Cafe, which has a variety of pizzas, a full salad bar, specials every day and more. Eat inside the building or head out to the recreation area between NetApp and the Digital Research and Transformation Hub.