Author: Caelin Bragg

Join the Student Government Association (SGA) Student Senate for a meeting at 7:30 p.m. today in 233 RSC. There will also be a livestream available on the SGA YouTube.

The Wichita State SGA is the governing entity for the student experience at the university. SGA is charged with promoting and stimulating student participation in the university’s activities and providing an official channel of communication between the students, faculty, staff and administration.

Do you know of a faculty or staff member who promotes student success, or a student who has been helped by a faculty or staff member through the initiative, that should be highlighted in WSU Today? Email your ideas to Caelin Bragg, newsletter editor with the Office of Strategic Communications, at caelin.bragg@wichita.edu.

Hello, Shocker graduates. I speak on behalf of everyone at Wichita State University in offering our sincerest congratulations. Your hard work and determination have paid off, and I can’t wait to see how well you’ll change the world.

We’re all so very proud of your accomplishments. As you make plans for your future, be sure to stay connected with your Shocker roots.

The spring 2023 commencement ceremony is Saturday, May 13 in Charles Koch Arena, and this is the 125th spring commencement ceremony at Wichita State.

Student Health Services is experiencing technical difficulties with the myShockerhealth patient portal. To make appointments and for other questions or concerns, call 316-978-4792.

Zach Gearhart, chief of staff, will update faculty and staff on legislative issues raised related to Wichita State from the Kansas state government.

The meeting is open to all faculty and staff every other Friday in the Morrison Hall board room. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2.

Over the weekend, Wichita State University took proactive measures and disconnected several University systems to isolate an unauthorized attempt by a third party to access the University’s systems. Most of the University system access has been restored and there has been no indication that any of the University’s secure data or information has been compromised. The University will continue to engage its security protocols in restoring full availability of all networks and systems, prioritizing student needs.

At this time, we anticipate that the University will have restoration of all networks and major systems by tomorrow but are also mindful that these incidents often create residual issues and future interruptions may occur. Cyber incidents have unfortunately become more common, especially in large organizations like WSU. The University has and continues to devote the necessary resources to its digital infrastructure to guard against unauthorized access. We appreciate the Shocker community’s continued patience.

All graduating students are invited to take part in Commencement Cruise at 3 p.m. Friday, May 12 beginning in the parking lot on the west side of campus, Lot 1, to represent their college.

Commencement Cruise is pre-commencement celebratory walk featuring decorated vehicles and groups of graduates following behind on foot from each college. Colleges will decorate their cars at 2 p.m. and line up at 2:30 p.m.

The order of colleges:

• College of Applied Studies
• Barton School of Business
• College of Engineering
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Health Professions
• Cohen Honors College
• College of Innovation and Design
• Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• WSU Libraries

Graduates should RSVP to walk during the Commencement Cruise by Wednesday, May 10. Graduates can also invite friends and family to cheer them on during the walk.

Following the Commencement Cruise, graduates can attend The Toast at 5 p.m. on the Hubbard Hall east lawn. Registration is required to attend.

Any questions can be directed to the Academics Affairs Office at 316-978-3010.

Faculty and staff are invited to participate in Commencement Cruise at 3 p.m. Friday, May 12 beginning in the parking lot on the west side of campus, Lot 1, to support their graduates.

Commencement Cruise is pre-commencement celebratory walk featuring decorated vehicles and groups of graduates following behind on foot from each college.

RSVP to walk with your college’s graduates at the Commencement Cruise by Wednesday, May 10, and faculty can encourage their graduating students to RSVP to walk as well. All are welcome to stand along the parade route to cheer on the graduates.

Any questions can be directed to the Academics Affairs Office at 316-978-3010.

Wichita State’s technical teams continue to work on the server and networking issues. Access to WSU systems will be limited Monday, May 1.

We apologize for the disruption and will continue to keep you informed.

The WSU campus will remain open and classes will continue with adjustments as necessary. Detailed systems access information is below.

Intermittent availability on-campus only May 1:

• Banner – All modules, including enrollment
• Email
• Main Website (wichita.edu)
• NIAR Network and services

Intermittent availability off-campus May 1:
(Access will be available in the Rhatigan Student Center, Ablah Library and residence halls)

• Blackboard
• ChromeRiver
• StarRez
• NuPark
• Anthology
• Suitable
• Degreeworks
• Cornerstone

Innovation Campus and Wichita State faculty partners attended the first Faculty and Innovation Campus Partner Mixer April 27.

The mixer was the first in a series of networking opportunities facilitated by WSU to encourage knowledge sharing and establish relationships among faculty and Innovation Campus partners.

Stay tuned for future mixers and chances to RSVP.