Shocker Financial Wellness is hosting a come-and-go workshop all about eating on a budget from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. As a bonus, students who attend the workshops this semester and fill out the entry/exit surveys are entered in a raffle for a full in-state fall tuition scholarship.

The devastating news of the plane crash last night in Washington, DC has shaken our Shocker community. The university anxiously awaits confirmation of the passenger list. Until this list is released, we are unable to confirm if anyone with ties to Wichita State University was on Flight 5342. We are keeping the families and loved ones of those who were on that flight in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

Aerial photo of campus

Help Wichita State welcome 12 new faculty members who are joining the Shocker family this spring semester.

They hail from three of WSU’s academic colleges, including:

  • College of Fine Arts: 2
  • College of Health Professions: 9
  • College of Innovation and Design: 1
Alejandra Campoverdi

The campus community will have the chance to hear from Alejandra Campoverdi, author of the awarding-winning memoir, “First Gen,” at a featured speaker event on campus. Campoverdi will discuss her memoir at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom.

A best-selling author, Campoverdi has received national acclaim for “First Gen,” including receiving the California Independent Booksellers Alliance Martin Cruz Smith Award. Her memoir was also chosen as the 2024 Opportunity Matters Book Club selection for the Council for Opportunity in Education. Campoverdi previously served as the first White House deputy director of Hispanic media for Former President Barack Obama.

The event is sponsored by the National Institute of Student Success and Academic Affairs.

As you are likely aware, there have been many recent executive orders and federal actions. Our campus leadership is closely monitoring all these actions, and we are evaluating their potential effects on our students, faculty, staff and operations. We are diligently gathering information and assessing the full scope of all orders, proposals and recent developments to determine both the short- and long-term implications to better understand how we will need to respond and, if possible, mitigate impacts.

We understand questions are arising from our campus community. Please understand that executive orders will be followed by government and expert guidance, and possibly court challenges. Therefore, immediate and comprehensive communication is challenging. We value the importance of receiving timely direction, and we are working to balance those needs with providing accurate and meaningful answers and information through the appropriate campus community channels.

Dr. Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost

There have been a lot of questions concerning the impact at Wichita State of recent executive orders and federal actions. Please know that we are closely monitoring all actions and evaluating their potential effects on our students and the rest of campus.

This includes reviewing legal and policy implications, engaging stakeholders, promoting open communication and involvement, and working to mitigate operational impacts. Right now, we are assessing the full scope of all orders, proposals and recent developments to determine both the short-term and long-term implications.

Please understand that most executive orders will be followed by government and expert guidance and possibly court challenges. We know how important it is to receive timely direction, but we are also balancing that with providing accurate and meaningful answers and information.

As we work hard to support students, please expect additional resources and communication from the appropriate departments and administrative offices.

Dr. Teri Hall, vice president of Student Affairs

For the Wednesday, Jan. 29 Shocker men’s basketball game, a number of lots in the vicinity of Charles Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking beginning at 3:30 p.m. During this time, signage will be in place alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes.

Anyone previously parked in these lots will need to move their cars by 3:30 p.m. Any unauthorized parking in a game day lot carries a $50 citation fine.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop on campus

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is Wednesday, Feb. 12 against UTSA, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop on campus

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with new free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is Wednesday, Jan. 29 against North Texas, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

The 12 finalists for the 2025 DSI

Wichita State University has selected the top 12 finalists in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI).

They are:

  • Kit Boor, Eisenhower High School
  • Tyllor Childers, Wichita Northwest High School
  • Elijah DeFore, Wichita Northeast Magnet
  • Luke Hoy, Valley Center High School
  • Mei-Li Hunt, Wesclin Junior-Senior High School (Illinois)
  • Lane Lamping, Basehor-Linwood High School
  • Maci Morgan, Wichita Heights High School
  • Vy Nguyen, Wichita East High School
  • Lakshmishree Sivakumar, Wichita East High School
  • Maddie Sohm, Russell High School
  • Beckett Sollars, Park Hill High School (Missouri)
  • Aidan Thibodeau, Herington High School

The announcement of the Gore Scholars will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in the Marcus Welcome Center. All finalists will receive competitive scholarship packages to attend Wichita State in the fall of 2025.