Efrain Rueda holds up his award in front of an American Red Cross backdrop and representatives from the American Red Cross

Efrain Rueda, police sergeant for the Wichita State University Police Department, was recognized with a Public Servant Hero Award from the American Red Cross.

Student success tips

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your classes and need support? You can go to wsu.news/SuccessTip4 to set up an appointment with your success coach who can help you with tackling procrastination/motivation, developing study skills, keeping yourself accountable and more.

As a partner of Wichita State, Another Broken Egg, 4862 E. 35th St. N, is offering a 10% discount to faculty, staff and students. Just show them your Shocker ID at checkout.

Hours of operations are from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. during weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Take the opportunity to grab lunch during the day or grab breakfast on your way to campus.

Check out the menu ahead of time at anotherbrokenegg.com. Another Broken Egg Cafe is owned and operated by Wichita State graduates Jacob O’Conner and Jon Peterson.

A Starship delivery robot on a delivery in front of the Rhatigan Student Center

Are you deep in study and don’t want to interrupt your groove? Download the Starship app at wsu.news/starship, select Wichita State and get food delivered anywhere on campus from participating restaurants, including Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Fuzzy’s and more.

WSU PD police badge

The University Police Department wants to remind students, faculty and staff about the appropriate channels for reaching emergency services while they’re on campus.

If you are on campus with a phone:

Calling UPD directly at 316-978-3450 is ideal for getting immediate assistance. Calling 911 will connect you with Sedgwick County and could result in longer wait times for responders.

If you are on campus without access to a phone:

Use one of the many emergency telephones across campus, which are identifiable by the blue light located atop them. These phones connect straight to UPD, and even if you are unable to talk to the dispatcher, an officer will be sent to the location. You can view the locations of all emergency phones on campus through the campus map (wichita.edu/map) under “Campus Safety.”

Other resources:

John Tomblin holds his Lifetime Achievement Award with representatives from MILAM

John Tomblin, executive vice president for Research and Industry and Defense Programs and executive director of the National Institute for Aviation Research, was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase.

Tomblin, alongside others from WSU, was also recognized as one of Wichita Business Journal’s 40 most impactful Wichitans.

Kenyon Giles shoots 3 pointer

Visit Charles Koch Arena starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 as Shocker men’s basketball faces South Florida. The game will celebrate the impact of education and literacy in the community. Champions for Literacy night highlights the importance of reading, while educators are recognized for their dedication and service. It’s an inspiring night that blends basketball with purpose.

With your Shocker ID, you get admission to all home athletics events at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association. Claim your student ticket online now by going to goshockers.com/StudentTickets.

Wichita State Day at Riverfest with photos of the community engaged with WSU representatives and WuShock.

Let’s build a high-energy Shocker Zone designed to spark curiosity, celebrate innovation and connect thousands of visitors with the incredible people and programs across WSU at this year’s FutureFest. All colleges, departments and divisions are invited to host an engagement footprint in the Shocker Zone.

For questions or more information, you are invited to attend an upcoming virtual information meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6 via Microsoft Teams.

Faculty Senate and Staff Senate are jointly sponsoring Love on the Locker, an effort to support the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker during these challenging times, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Police Department. This is not a competition, but a collective opportunity for faculty and staff to come together in support of students, faculty and staff.

The shared goal between the senates is to raise 2,000 donated items or $1,000 in monetary donations through combined faculty and staff participation.

Donations will be accepted through Feb. 13. In-kind donations may be dropped off at the University Police Department or at various collection locations across WSU:

  • Student Engagement & Belonging in 216 Rhatigan Student Center
  • Business Student Success Center in 129 Woolsey Hall
  • Financial Aid or OneStop in Jardine Hall
  • College of Health Professions Dean’s Office on the fourth floor of Ahlberg Hall
  • Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office on the second floor of Lindquist Hall
  • College of Applied Studies Deans Office in Corbin Education Center
  • College of Engineering Dean’s Office in Partnership Building 2
  • Fine Arts Advising Center on the third floor of the McKnight Arts Center
  • Ablah Library Circulation Desk
  • Student Government Association in 219 RSC
  • Hughes Metropolitan Complex
  • First floor of Wallace Hall
  • WSU Old Town

Non-perishable items supporting basic needs — such as hygiene and cleaning supplies, family items, pantry staples, and microwave-ready meals — are especially needed. If donating money, be sure to designate yourself as faculty/staff when donating.

Vichitraporn Vimuktananda stands ready to return a serve

After garnering six total match victories, Wichita State’s Vichitraporn Vimuktananda was named the American Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week by the conference office on Feb. 3.

Vimuktananda earned three victories each in singles and doubles over the last two weeks of competition. She was pivotal in the Shockers’ two road victories last weekend against Iowa State and Iowa, posting a perfect 4-0 record. Her 4-6, 7-5, 6-0 win at No. 5 singles against Iowa Feb. 1 was the clinching point in the Shockers’ 4-2 victory.