Author: Caelin Bragg

Amanda Morales found it difficult to balance her studies while being a mother and wife and working full-time, but through the support of those around her, she was able to persist and will now graduate this fall with her bachelor’s degree in education.

Amanda 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.

Mariana Vazquez Serna got involved at Wichita State, making connections with her peers and professors by joining clubs and attending events on campus, something she advises other students to do during their time at WSU. She will work as an associate for an accounting firm after graduating with her BBA in accounting.

Mariana 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.

Shocker volleyball will face Montana State in the NIVC tournament semifinal match at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in Charles Koch Arena.

The game comes after a 3-0 victory against Drake Dec. 6

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.