Author: Caelin Bragg

Visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus-wide e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25 in the NetApp parking lot, lot 44S.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

• Personal documents accepted for secure shredding
• All personal electronics accepted, including appliances
  • Note: For recycling old TVs, refer to Sedgwick County’s recycling guide
• Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder)
• On-site assistance available for larger loads

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

Are you an undergraduate looking for extra support on campus? You can find it with TRIO Student Support Services (SSS).

SSS provides completely free resources and assistance to help you navigate the path to success in college. The 100% federally funded program fosters a sense of community and encourages growth from orientation to graduation.

So, what all do you get when join SSS? Students get free tutoring, peer mentoring, textbook loans, exclusive access to the SSS technology lab (with free printing available), interactive workshops to boost academic and life skills, academic advising, exclusive scholarships just for participants and more.

Interested in applying? Visit the SSS website, find the SSS office in 307 Shocker Success Center or call 316-978-3715 for more info.

With snow accumulation expected in Wichita Wednesday, March 5, be sure that you are prepared to stay safe as you make your way to and around campus.

• While traveling, whether on foot or by car, allow yourself extra time to make it to your destination safely.
• Wear warm clothing, such as water-resistant coats and boots and several layers of clothing, and cover the most-affected body parts such as nose, ears, toes, cheeks, chin and fingers with hats, scarves and gloves.
• If you are concerned about coming to campus because of the weather, contact your supervisor about work flexibility. Students concerned about classes can reach out to their instructors.

While on campus, buildings are open during the school day, so if you feel like you are experiencing any adverse effects from the weather, take a moment to warm up in a building before continuing.

If you experience any health issues, you can contact the Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic in the Steve Clark YMCA on campus by calling 316-978-4792. The Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic can help treat minor/acute medical issues.

With expected snow accumulation in Wichita Wednesday, March 5, be sure that you are prepared to stay safe as you make your way to and around campus.

• While traveling, whether on foot or by car, allow yourself extra time to make it to your destination safely.
• Wear warm clothing, such as water-resistant coats and boots and several layers of clothing, and cover the most-affected body parts such as nose, ears, toes, cheeks, chin and fingers with hats, scarves and gloves.
• If you are concerned about coming to campus because of the weather, contact your instructors about classes.

While on campus, buildings are open during the school day, so if you feel like you are experiencing any adverse effects from the weather, take a moment to warm up in a building before continuing.

If you experience any health issues from the weather, you can contact Student Health Services (SHS) at student.health@wichita.edu or call 316-978-4792. SHS is located in the Steve Clark YMCA on campus.

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business, was interviewed by Fortune magazine on why energy company British Petroleum (BP) had become a takeover target. The article and her observations are available online with the article, “How energy giant BP went from eco poster child to possible takeover target.”

Bekah Selby-Leach, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research, was quoted as an economic expert in the online Quartz publication through Yahoo! Finance.

Read the article, “Amazon has beat Walmart on revenue for the first time ever.”

Wichita State is launching a campus-wide university climate survey starting March 3. The survey will be sent to official university email addresses. All students, faculty and staff are asked to participate in this confidential survey about the campus environment.

This survey will guide Wichita State University as it works to continue its mission of inclusive excellence — a commitment to being an inclusive campus that reflects and promotes — in all community members — the evolving diversity of society. Every member of the campus is encouraged to participate.

How the survey will work:
Starting March 3, a survey invitation will be emailed directly to all active students, faculty and staff official university email addresses from Hanover Research, an independent market research and analysis surveyor. The survey has been extended to March 31.

You will be asked direct questions, and you can also fill in open-ended answers about your campus experiences and your thoughts. The study is for quality improvement purposes only; all information you provide will be maintained on a confidential basis by Hanover Research and will only be reported to Wichita State University. The survey should only take 20-25 minutes of your time.

The email will come from Hanover Research (surveys@qemailserver.com) with subject line, “Please share your feedback with Wichita State University.” If you do not see an email, be sure to check both your “focused” and “other” emails. If you still do not see an email, check your junk folder.

Wichita State University’s dedication to being the essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good can only be fully realized if it is intertwined with a commitment to inclusive excellence.

It is essential to the mission of the university as an educational institution to ensure that each member of the Wichita State community (faculty, staff and students) has full opportunity to thrive in its environment, for the university believes that diversity is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence and advancement of knowledge.

This survey will help us in our continuous efforts to ignite change and showcase our work. As we get more responses, we will get better results in representing our community. Please check your WSU email for your individual link and take the time to complete the survey.

Student Health Services is excited to announce its new myShockerhealth Newsletter. The monthly newsletter will highlight a variety of topics in health education and promotion of wellness.

Articles such as the difference between stomach flu and influenza and seasonal affective disorder are examples of what to expect. Opportunities to learn more about healthy services and events on-campus and in the community will provide something for everyone.

The College of Engineering is hosting its 25th annual Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge, a robotics competition for area students in third through eighth grade or ages eight through 14 years old. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1. The competition portion will be in the Heskett Center, while the awards ceremonies will be in 208 Hubbard Hall.

“This exciting competition provides young students with a unique opportunity to apply mathematical, scientific, programming and engineering skills in a real-world setting,” said Dr. Perleker Tamtam, event coordinator. “The competition also promotes essential values such as teamwork, dedication and sportsmanship.”

Staff and faculty who were unable to watch the spring 2025 town hall can now watch the livestream archive on Wichita State’s YouTube channel.

University leaders discussed a number of recent topics relevant to WSU and answered questions from the audience, including, but not limited to:

• Recent state and federal actions and their impact on the university
• Updates on WSU’s master plan, including current construction
• Progress on budget and compensation goals
• Current enrollment forecasts and how WSU is tackling the expected enrollment cliff
• Status on Wichita State’s aspirations of being an R1 university

University leaders look forward to meeting with university constituents throughout the remaining year and beyond as these developments continue to evolve.

Be on the lookout in WSU Today next semester for information on the fall 2025 town hall.