Author: Caelin Bragg

Jonathan Cross and Stephen Cross Jr., investment adviser representatives with Voya Financial, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Monday, Feb. 9. 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.

If you are interested in meeting with Jonathan or Stephen, you can schedule a time to meet and select the “Wichita State University / One-On-One Financial Counseling” while selecting your location. Time slots are limited, so reserve a time soon. For questions, you can call 316-788-0788.

Kurzweil 3000 is a powerful reading, writing, studying and test-taking tool available to all WSU students for free. Encourage students stop by for open training either between 8 a.m. and noon Monday, Feb. 2 or between 1 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, both in 106 Shocker Success Center, Assistive Technology Lab.

Contact the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing at osat@wichita.edu or 316-978-3309 for questions regarding Kurzweil 3000 or the training.

Power. Propaganda. Political intrigue. Discover how art and architecture shaped politics, religion and society by taking Power and Art History (ARTH 125C), CRN: 23339, this spring. The deadline to enroll in classes for the spring semester is today, Jan. 26.

Peek behind the political curtains in Diplomacy and Negotiation (POLS 361), CRN: 22251, which explores the strategies, psychology and cultural and political pressures that drive high-level negotiations. Today, Jan. 26, is the last day to enroll in full-term classes for the spring 2026 semester.

Do you want to be the star of your own video feature for Wichita State’s social media? Video introductions are now being accepted from students just like you.

You can submit your video through the online Student Stories form. Videos should be under two minutes long and briefly showcase your story and personality. If selected, Wichita State will produce a short feature video to be posted on WSU’s social media.

The following are a few examples of similar features created by WSU:

• From WSU to NASA: My Journey Into Space Innovation
• This Shocker Followed His Passion at Shocker Studios
• This Shocker Made Wichita State University His Home

For questions, contact Marcus Wright, director of videography in the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, at marcus.wright@wichita.edu.

All students on campus have access to the all-you-can-eat Shocker Dining Hall, located on the first floor of Shocker Hall. Pay at the door, grab a plate (or two) and fill it with options from multiple kiosks. Want to see what’s on the menu? Head over to dineoncampus.com/wsudining.

Students, have you been to student hours yet? If your answer is no, take the opportunity this week to visit at least one of your professors in their office during their student hours. Only a handful of students each semester use this opportunity to get to know their professors outside of the classroom. You might even gain an advisor, mentor or get the answer to your questions from your text.

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.

As the Wichita area prepares for a winter weather storm, be sure you are prepared and remain aware of current campus operations. 

Over this coming weekend, university operations will remain normal, including the men’s basketball game, Shocker Dining services and WSU Libraries. However, event organizers and instructors have mitigation plans in place and will communicate any changes to weekend events, classes or clinicals. Please reach out to your event organizer or instructor for additional questions. 

Continuing operations updates 

WSU relies on forecasts and emergency notifications issued by emergency management professionals and meteorologists in monitoring weather that may affect campus operations.  

If there are changes to the university’s operations status, they will be communicated via WSU email, WSU social media, the Weather Emergencies Page and Shocker Alerts. Sign up to receive Shocker Alerts to your mobile phone – wichita.edu/alert.  

Safety reminders 

• Dress in layers and limit time outdoors during extreme cold. 
• Keep devices charged and check email regularly for updates. 
• Weather conditions can vary widely depending on where you live or the time of day you travel. When the university remains open for normal operations, each individual must evaluate their own situation, prioritize personal safety, and make responsible choices about whether it is safe to come to campus. 

If you’ve ever stood up from your game console and yelled, “I could design a better game than this!” this spring is your chance to prove it with Introduction to Game Design (MART 104), CRN: 22425. Build stories, mechanics and player experiences from the ground up. Enroll by Monday, Jan. 26.

Concerned about the commute? Shockers like you get free access to bus routes from WSU’s main campus to Shocker Studios with your Shocker ID. Learn more about the route to Shocker Studios, including outbound and inbound times.