Author: Caelin Bragg

Wichita State’s Elkana Kipruto claimed the American Conference men’s individual title, and Mercy Jepkoech was named the American Conference Women’s Freshman of the Year at the American Conference Championships Nov. 1 at Frank Liske Park.

The Shocker men finished third, and the Shocker women took fifth of the women’s team championship. The Shockers placed five runners on the all-conference team and two on the all-freshman team.

Kipruto defeated the No. 5-ranked runner in the NCAA, Tulane’s Bernard Cheruiyot, to claim Wichita State’s first-ever American Conference men’s crown, running 23:16.6 in the 8K race.

The table below is to assist instructors with certain dates regarding CES. The dates shown are for the fall 2025 semester.

• The first column includes the various start/end (part-of-term) dates for fall semester courses.
• The second column includes dates meant for instructors. This is the timeframe when instructors will receive emails about the CES process and procedures that they should complete. Instructors will receive additional emails during and after the student CES access dates.
• The last column includes the dates that CES will be available for the students to complete course evaluations.

If your course is in bold, then your fall 2025 CES evaluation process will start soon. Review the start/end dates in each column so you know when your access to the CES system will start and end.

The table below is to assist instructors with certain dates regarding CES. The dates shown are for the fall 2025 semester.

• The first column includes the various start/end (part-of-term) dates for fall semester courses.
• The second column includes dates meant for instructors. This is the timeframe when instructors will receive emails about the CES process and procedures that they should complete. Instructors will receive additional emails during and after the student CES access dates.
• The last column includes the dates that CES will be available for the students to complete course evaluations.

If your course is in bold, then your fall 2025 CES evaluation process will start soon. Review the start/end dates in each column so you know when your access to the CES system will start and end.

During periods of inclement weather, the university closely monitors weather conditions to make informed decisions about campus operations.

University leadership reviews local weather, evaluates transportation conditions, and assesses campus facilities and operations in relation to:

• Weather forecasts and environmental conditions
• Road and campus safety
• Availability of essential services on campus
• Impact on campus education and research activity, residential students, clinical and field education experience, and paid applied learning

In the event of severe weather, the university may determine that it is necessary to adjust the university’s normal operations. Notifications will be communicated one or more of the following ways: WSU email, text message, the university website, WSU social media and campus newsletters. Individual class information will be sent by instructors through Blackboard and/or may be included in course syllabi.

No decision can perfectly fit the circumstances of every member of the community. That is why the university emphasizes shared and personal responsibility. It is important to be, and stay prepared for, inclement weather throughout the school year. Examples of things you can do:

• Dress in layers and limit time outdoors during extreme cold.
• Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks inside air-conditioned facilities during extreme heat.
• Know the locations of tornado shelters in case of an emergency during storm season.
• Keep your devices charged and check your email regularly for updates.
• Review and bookmark the university’s Weather Emergencies page for the latest information.

Periodically, information will be posted regarding Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool to help users better understand Wichita State’s course evaluation tool.

Today’s focus is on the student experience.

• Students will receive an email and notification on Blackboard when an evaluation is open.
• Students can access the evaluation through Blackboard and through links provided in an email sent during the CES collection window.
• When students login to the CES system, they will see a table containing evaluation information. This table will show which evaluations are completed along with the date and time. It will also show upcoming evaluations with the dates they are scheduled to open. 
• Students will see regular pop-up notifications in Blackboard during the CES evaluation time window.
• Students will receive a certificate of completion for each evaluation that is submitted.
• There is a dedicated CES website that includes additional information.

For questions, contact Sandra Ranney at evaluations@ces.wichita.edu.

The table below is to assist instructors with certain dates regarding CES. The dates shown are for the fall 2025 semester.

• The first column includes the various start/end (part-of-term) dates for fall semester courses.
• The second column includes dates meant for instructors. This is the timeframe when instructors will receive emails about the CES process and procedures that they should complete. Instructors will receive additional emails during and after the student CES access dates.
• The last column includes the dates that CES will be available for the students to complete course evaluations.

If your course is in bold, then your fall 2025 CES evaluation process will start soon. Review the start/end dates in each column so you know when your access to the CES system will start and end.

Student Health Services has flu vaccines available for WSU students, faculty and staff. Cost is $25 plus administration fee but may be free with your health insurance benefits (all plans are different). Financial assistance for self-pay students may be available for the administration fee. Walk-in to the Student Wellness Center 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday for your flu vaccine before cold and flu season.

Student Health Services is also hosting two upcoming pop-up flu shot clinics: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 and Thursday, Nov. 6 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center

The Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker, located on the lower level of the Shocker Success Center, offers a number of resources to students facing food insecurity or who need access to other essentials, such as clothing, toiletries and baby/family products, at no cost. And donations to the locker can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student Center.

Find fresh sushi, customized poke bowls and different boba teas at FujiSan, located at the Rhatigan Student Center food court. Either grab a package of freshly made sushi for a quick bite or customize your very own poke bowl, with your choice of side and sushi. Or just stop by a grab yourself a delicious boba tea drink.

Students working on their final fall 2025 assignments have access to a variety of success resources in the Shocker Success Center, including tutoring and other supplemental instruction on the second floor through the Shocker Learning Center, Writing Center, Math Lab and Physics Help Desk.