Author: Caelin Bragg

Join the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing for the ninth annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for faculty and staff from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 30. And if your team is looking to order promo items for your office, visit the Vendor Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The opening session, breakout sessions and Vendor Fair will all be held on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Gain additional insights, tools and tips to help you improve your marketing and communication efforts. Attendees may choose to attend two of five sessions.

Justin Pierce, RICP, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Feb. 11 and 12. At these meetings, Justin can help you confirm that you are on track for retirement and provide specific investment recommendations for your TIAA accounts.

If you are interested in meeting with Justin, schedule a time to meet and have your TIAA login credentials handy. Time slots are limited, so reserve a time soon. If you need scheduling assistance, you can call the TIAA scheduling team at 800-732-8353.

Are you interested in joining a sorority? Panhellenic Council invites you to the Panhellenic COB Event from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 on Omega Court, just north of campus between Corbin Education Center and Eck Stadium.

Whether you missed Primary Recruitment in the fall or simply want to learn more about the vibrant Panhellenic community at Wichita State, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore.

Join to:

• Meet members from each Panhellenic chapter.
• Learn about the values, traditions and opportunities within the community.
• Discover if Greek Life is the next step in your journey.

You may even have the chance to receive a bid to join one of the sororities.

Join President Rick Muma and his team as they prepare future Shockers for a lifetime of success. The President’s Team is raising money for the United Way’s Champions for Literacy initiative, which puts books and supplies into the hands of USD 259 students.

Reading helps children build cognitive skills, gain a deeper understanding of the world, improve their concentration and fuel their imagination. As an educational driver for the state of Kansas, Wichita State is committed to helping students of all ages achieve success and become the leaders of tomorrow.

Students not reading proficiently by the fourth grade are four times more likely to drop out, and illiteracy often continues into adulthood. Donations to the campaign stay local to the Shocker Neighborhood through United Way of the Plains to alleviate illiteracy in the community.

As you return to campus for the spring semester, you will notice ongoing and new construction across Wichita State’s 330 acres and beyond. 

Read more about the latest developments happening around Wichita State.

Remember, medication take back is available every day at Student Health. You can bring any unused or expired medication for safe disposal to Student Health Services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

You can also pickup medication disposal bags to take with you for free at the Student Wellness Center.

Faculty and staff can visit the Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic for minor and acute medical issues only. Appointments are required for the clinic.

The clinic is located in the Student Wellness Center within the Steve Clark YMCA. Most appointments are $30 to $50 for an office visit evaluation by a Student Health Services medical provider, dependent on insurance. The office visit cost does not include the costs for laboratory services, medications or radiology services. Call 316-978-4792 to schedule an appointment.

Co-pays or deductibles are the employee’s responsibility and depend on personal health insurance benefits.

Examples of minor/acute illness/injury acceptable for treatment:

• Cough, cold, fever and flu
• Sore throats and sinus infections
• Bronchitis and pneumonia
• Allergies and asthma
• Sprains and strains that are non-work related
• Headaches and acute migraine
• Urinary tract infections
• Ear and eye infections
• Rashes and skin infections
• Minor procedures, such as ear lavages
• In-house laboratory services – rapid strep, UAs, mono, etc.
• Radiology X-ray services – not ultrasound
• Pharmacy services — with prescriptions written by SHS providers
• Immunizations
• Tuberculosis testing
• Blood pressure checks
• Sexually transmitted infections with symptoms

Injuries and illnesses occurring while on the job at WSU must be reported to your supervisor and follow Human Resources procedures. Student Health Services cannot treat potential workers’ compensation injuries or illnesses.

WSU Student Health employees will provide medical services as licensed medical providers. They are nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses. The clinic is a Student Health Services clinic.

Update: This event has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email the Fine Arts Box Office inside Duerksen Fine Arts Center at fastickets@wichita.edu by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6. Patrons on the waitlist will be notified by email if tickets become available.

Ben Stein, economist, lawyer, actor and prolific author, will speak at the 2025 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Seat reservations are required, and the event is free and open to the public.

Stein, a Yale Law School valedictorian, has worked as a speechwriter for Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, authored more than 30 books on finance and law, and has become a key figure in exposing the junk bond scandal. Widely recognized for his iconic role in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and for hosting “Win Ben Stein’s Money,” Stein continues to speak on economics and politics.

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, anchor for the CBS Evening News and “60 Minutes” contributor.

Start the semester off warm and cozy by enjoying hot cocoa with the colleges. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23, the academic colleges at WSU will serve Shockers hot cocoa to ring in the new semester.

Each college will serve the hot cocoa in their respective buildings:

• College of Applied Studies: Heskett Center lobby
• Barton School of Business: Woolsey Hall lobby
• College of Engineering: John Bardo Center
• Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences/Cohen Honors College: Lindquist Hall lobby
• College of Fine Arts: Duerksen Fine Arts Center in the Miller Lobby
• College of Health Professions: Ahlberg Hall lobby

For questions, contact the Office of Student Affairs at 316-978-3021.

The Wichita State campus will be open, and all classes will return to their usual mode of delivery Wednesday, Jan. 22

Students with any questions can reach out to their instructor. Faculty or staff with questions can reach out to their department chair or supervisor.