Author: Caelin Bragg

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.

The School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts presents “One-Night Only with Julius Thomas III,” a powerhouse musical theatre performance featuring the internationally acclaimed stage artist, Wichita State alum and star of multiple major Broadway productions.

The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in Wiedemann Hall, followed by a special artist talk from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 6 in Wichita State Connect.

Tickets for “One-Night Only with Julius Thomas III” are available at no additional charge to WSU students, thanks to the Student Government Association. Simply show your Shocker ID to the Fine Arts Box Office in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The artist talk is free to the public.

The evening is made possible by the College of Fine Arts Connoisseur Series, with generous support from The Sam and Rie Bloomfield Foundation and The Hickman Musical Theatre Guest Artist Fund.

The School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts presents “One-Night Only with Julius Thomas III,” a powerhouse musical theatre performance featuring the internationally acclaimed stage artist, Wichita State alum and star of multiple major Broadway productions.

The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in Wiedemann Hall on campus, followed by a special artist talk from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 6 in Wichita State Connect.

Tickets for “One-Night Only with Julius Thomas III” are $35 and the artist talk is free to the public.

The evening is made possible by the College of Fine Arts Connoisseur Series, with generous support from The Sam and Rie Bloomfield Foundation and The Hickman Musical Theatre Guest Artist Fund.

Suspenders4Hope, a program developed at Wichita State, is highlighting different departments and individuals on campus who are advocates for mental health in hopes that their stories will inspire others to continue supporting one another in the community.

The Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization is being recognized for its integral part in helping the Student Wellness Center and Counseling and Psychological Services launch Suspenders4Hope, leading to communities both in and outside of Wichita State having the tools necessary to support those in need.