Author: Caelin Bragg

In case you did not receive an alert during this week’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week tornado drill, you can sign up to receive alerts straight to your phone by going to wichita.edu/alert and signing up for ShockerAlerts.

The alerts will notify you in the event of an emergency situation on or around campus or if there is a change in operations on campus.

Jonathan Cross and Stephen Cross Jr., investment adviser representatives with Voya Financial, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10. 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.

Wichita State student Lauren Hughes has been nominated for the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for undergraduates pursuing research careers in science, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

Hughes is majoring in biological sciences with minors in chemistry and American Sign Language.

Enter to win either a red parking spot for an entire semester or a $250 GreenPhire VISA gift card, among other prizes, by completing the confidential National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey sent to your Wichita State email address by WSU’s HOPE Services department.

For questions about the survey, contact Cora Olson, assistant director of HOPE Services, at 316-978-4792 or cora.olson@wichita.edu.

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to study, need help with research or just finding a new book to read, students have access to thousands of materials in Ablah Library.

Does the library not have what you need? You can also borrow from libraries across the country, all for free, using Interlibrary Loans. You can also reserve private study spaces for you or your group.

Get started by visiting wichita.edu/library.

UPDATE: The 2026 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series main event with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) H.R. McMaster on April 8 has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, email the Fine Arts Box Office inside the Duerksen Fine Arts Center at fastickets@wichita.edu by 5 p.m. Friday, April 3. Patrons on the waitlist will be notified by email if tickets become available.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) H.R. McMaster, 25th U.S. national security advisor, will speak at the 2026 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Free general admission tickets are available now.

McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for 34 years before retiring as a lieutenant general in June 2018. His military awards include the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Purple Heart.

McMaster has authored three New York Times bestselling books. “Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Lies that Led to Vietnam” and “Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World” examine the most critical foreign policy and national security challenges that the United States has faced. His latest book, “At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House,” recollects his time serving under President Trump’s first administration.

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.

UPDATE: The 2026 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series main event with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) H.R. McMaster on April 8 has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, email the Fine Arts Box Office inside the Duerksen Fine Arts Center at fastickets@wichita.edu by 5 p.m. Friday, April 3. Patrons on the waitlist will be notified by email if tickets become available. RSVPs for the student event at 3:30 p.m. are still open.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) H.R. McMaster, 25th U.S. national security advisor, will speak at the 2026 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Free general admission tickets are available now.

Additionally, an exclusive student event with McMaster will be held earlier in the day at 3:30 p.m. April 8 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room. RSVP to meet McMaster.

McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for 34 years before retiring as a lieutenant general in June 2018. His military awards include the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Purple Heart.

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.

Shocker men’s basketball is playing with the No. 2 seed in the American Conference on the line against Florida Atlantic at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, and students can cheer them on at no additional charge by going to goshockers.com/studenttickets, thanks to the Student Government Association.

A win against FAU will give the Shockers a bye to the semifinals of the American Conference Championship, putting the team just two wins away from a bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Additionally, students can attend the pregame Shocker Pride Community Wide Tailgate from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. south of Charles Koch Arena. Enjoy a beer garden (ID required), free tailgate food, music, lawn games and more while supplies last.

Get ready for an unforgettable community pregame tailgate as Shocker Nation celebrates Senior Day as Shocker men’s basketball takes on Florida Atlantic at 3 p.m. Saturday March 7.

The free pregame tailgate will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and feature food, great vibes and a chance to rally together before the massive matchup against FAU. With a win, the Shockers can lock in second place in the conference, making this game one of the most meaningful of the season.

Shocker men’s basketball is playing for big stakes, and Shocker Athletics wants to pack Charles Koch Arena for the game against Florida Atlantic at 3 p.m. Saturday March 7. Ticket deals and food add to the fun.

The Shocker Pride Community Wide Tailgate starts at 12:30 p.m. south of Charles Koch Arena and runs until 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a beer garden, free tailgate food, music, lawn games and more.

Faculty and staff can purchase $10 tickets by using the following promo codes:

• General faculty/staff (WSU)
• Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College (DBHC)
• College of Health Professions (CHP)
• College of Education (CAS)
• Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (FCLAS)
• College of Engineering (COE)
• Barton School of Business (WFBSB)
• College of Fine Arts (CFA)
• Graduate School (GRAD)
• College of Innovation and Design (CID)

American Conference Championship information:

The Shockers clinch the American Conference’s No. 2 seed with a win on Saturday and are guaranteed to finish no lower than third. The top two seeds in the American Conference Championship advance to the semifinals, meaning two wins is all that is needed to secure the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The conference tournament begins March 11 in Birmingham, Alabama. Should Wichita State remain in the top two, it will play in the semifinals on March 14. Should the Shockers finish in third place, it plays in the quarterfinals on March 13. Tickets are available for the American Championship.