Author: Caelin Bragg

Wichita State University is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

Hear from Jacey Arnett, a current first-gen student at Wichita State, about her first-gen experience.

Two Wichita State University organizations have established a solid presence in Alabama’s largest metropolitan area.

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and FirePoint Innovations Center recently hosted a grand opening event at the Big Spring Summit in the heart of downtown Huntsville, Alabama, showcasing 6,000 square feet of newly renovated space in the building.

Strategically located near the Redstone Arsenal, a hotbed of Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA aviation development, the satellite location allows NIAR and FirePoint to accelerate collaboration with Huntsville-based military units and their collaborators and provides the ability to conveniently hold meetings and events in downtown Huntsville, rather than obtaining clearance for visitors on base.

Wichita State University is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

Hear from Eduardo Avila, a current first-gen student at Wichita State, about his first-gen experience.

Wichita State University is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

Hear from Brianna Escoto, a current first-gen student at Wichita State, about their first-gen experience.

Wichita State University is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

Hear from Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Institution and a current employee at Wichita State who went to college as a first-gen student, about the first-gen experience.

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we invite you to reach out to the many referenced resources in order to join the larger discussion of these topics on our campus.

What is the duration of the training?
The duration of the training is approximately 40 minutes for employees, 40 minutes for graduate students and athletes, and approximately 45-60 minutes for undergraduate students.

When is the training deadline?
March 1, 2024

Am I required to complete this training?
If you are required to complete the training, it will appear in your myWSU profile. Please follow the steps below to access the training.

How do I access the training?
To access your Title IX Training please log into myWSU, click on the “Home” tab, and then look for the “Title IX Training” channel on the left column of the portal. If you have been assigned training you will find a link to your training there.

Thank you for your participation and for helping us to build the best campus possible.

For more information or if you have any questions or issues accessing the training, please contact CTAC at 316-978-3186 or ctac@wichita.edu.

The Shocker women’s golf team and the Women’s Leadership Initiative partnered on Oct. 11 to offer an intro to golf course for women at Wichita State. The course took place at the Wichita State practice facility at Willowbend Golf Course, which brought over 25 participants and taught them the basics of the game. Head Coach Tom McCurdy, Assistant Coach Alejandra Heinen and members of the golf team shared instructions on how to play golf, such as gripping the club, swinging and how to putt.

“The course was a great opportunity for women to learn and play golf in a welcoming and supportive environment,” said Dr. Teri Hall, vice president of Student Affairs. “This was a great way for the Women’s Leadership Initiative to learn from our amazing student athletes and we look forward to doing it again in the future.”

Hosting the intro to golf course was more than just a chance to learn the basics of the game. It was also an opportunity for women to build community through a sport that all individuals can play. This was an opportunity for women to get together, learn a new skill, make new friends and build community.

The Women’s Leadership Initiative is a network of faculty, staff and students who engage in powerful conversations and provide opportunities that build critical skills that can support women, advancing equity and inclusion.

The Shocker women’s golf team is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Eight golfers make up the roster, including five returners and three new players. These student athletes come from all walks of life and elevate the team to new heights. The 2023-24 season kicked off with the Payne Stewart Invitational in Missouri. The team finished fifth in the Big O Classic with a score of 622 and recently tied for ninth in Idaho.

Supporting the Shocker women’s golf team enables Shocker Athletics to recruit top student-athletes and provide them with the resources they need to be successful in their sport, the classroom and in life. Additionally, the support helps recognize outstanding achievements through initiatives like the Natasha Fife Women’s Golf Scholarship, which is awarded to members of the team. Join in shaping the future of women’s golf at WSU by going to the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement website.

Join the Department of Geology and the student Geology Club from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room to connect with companies in environmental sciences showcasing current and future job openings and internships at the Environmental Science Career Expo.

The expo is open to students across the university.

Organizations and companies planning to attend include: Enertech, GSI, Kansas Corporation Commission, Kansas Department of Health and the Environment, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Geological Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, SCS, TerraCon, Textron and US Geological Survey.

The Department of Geology, and certificate programs in environment and sustainability, and Geographic Information Systems will also be in attendance for any students interested in program opportunities.

Wichita State University is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

Hear from Bobby Berry, assistant dean for the College of Applied Studies and a current employee at Wichita State who went to college as a first-gen student, about the first-gen experience.

Shocker Nation: Visit the new “Greetings from Wichita State” mural in the Rhatigan Student Center and show off your Shocker Pride.

The mural was designed by Annelise Muret, art director for the Office of Strategic Communications, and is located on the east side of the RSC, near the Shocker Card Center and Campus Credit Union.

Take a selfie with the mural and tag WSU’s social media accounts:

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