Author: Caelin Bragg

Gabriela Malache, who goes by Gaby, is a Wichita native graduating with her BA in exercise science. She found it difficult to adapt to a fully online learning environment, but she took every advantage to step out of her comfort zone when she got back to campus, which she says other students should do as well.

Gaby is one of more than 1,300 students eligible for fall 2023 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what’s next for the grad.

Addison Karsak, who goes by Addi, encourages Shockers to get involved with the campus community and to make sure to seek advice when they feel they are struggling. She will receive her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science with a minor in Health Management and hopes to continue her education by getting her Doctor of Chiropractic after graduating.

Addi is one of more than 1,300 students eligible for fall 2023 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what’s next for the grad.

Jolynn Dowling, Faculty Senate president and Jason Bosch, Staff Senate president, invite Wichita State faculty and staff to join the fall 2023 virtual university town hall from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 via YouTube livestream.

Hear from President Rick Muma, Provost Shirley Lefever, Zach Gearhart, chief of staff, and Vicki Whisenhant, chief human resources officer, about priorities and other topics of interest at WSU.

Joe Mazzara is a GSA serving as the assistant director of Wichita State Esports, an opportunity that initially drew him to WSU. He was also a featured guest on the September 2023 episode of President Rick Muma’s “Forward Together” podcast. After graduating with his master’s degree, he plans to pursue additional education by pursuing his doctorate.

Joe is one of more than 1,300 students eligible for fall 2023 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what’s next for the grad.

Brittany Wojciechowski is currently working for Jacobs Space Exploration Group doing contract work for the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. She was also a featured guest in the May 2023 episode of President Rick Muma’s “Forward Together” podcast. While at WSU, Brittany conducted numerous research projects, including as part of the AeroFeathers team. She will receive her Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering this fall as a first-gen student.

Brittany is one of more than 1,300 students eligible for fall 2023 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what’s next for the grad.

The Human Resources Office will be closed from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. The office will reopen after 3 p.m.

Students at the Project Innovation Hub were recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards on Dec. 1. The students were honored for their innovative approach to helping the campus and community, including the manufacturing of the handrails in Charles Koch Arena and helping create the Memorial ’70 Cessna Stadium plaques.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Rick Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

The Human Resources Office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. the following day, Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

Pee for Pizza is a sexual health awareness event that allows participants to test for sexually transmitted illnesses such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C and know their status at no additional charge. Pizza is also provided to participants.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

The eighth annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for faculty and staff will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Jan. 25 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Attendees may choose to attend up to two sessions. Gain additional insights, tools and tips to help you improve your marketing and communication efforts.

RSVP information coming soon.