Author: Caelin Bragg

Students interested in an on-campus position can come to the On-Campus Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Regular student positions (non-Work-Study) and Federal Work-Study positions are available.

Dress is business casual. Students need to bring their Shocker ID (or the number), copies of their resume and be prepared to speak with on-campus employers. Register and learn more at wichita.edu/OCJF.

You’ll be on campus quite a bit this fall — why not work on campus, too? It’s fun, convenient and you get to meet plenty of fellow Shockers. If you’re interested in an on-campus position, come to the On-Campus Job Fair 1-3 p.m. today (Aug. 14) on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Regular student positions (non-Work-Study) and Federal Work-Study positions are available. Dress is business casual. 

Bring your WSU ID (or the number), copies of your resume, and be prepared to speak with on-campus employers. Register and learn more at wichita.edu/OCJF.

President Rick Muma visited the Division of Finance and Administration in Morrison Hall to express his gratitude to Werner Golling and his staff and celebrate the office as the next recipient of Rick Rewards Aug. 7. President Muma recognized the office for its work in supporting the mission and priorities of Wichita State and thanked Werner Golling, who will retire later this year, for his service to the university. President Muma also recognized Lisa Pappas, executive assistant to the finance and administration divisional officer, who was instrumental in the recent search for Golling’s successor.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

The Wallace Hall Air Handler will be shut down for repairs starting at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug 9 and will be turned back on late Sunday. Aug. 11.

The contractors will be staging the repairs to the Air Handling unit starting around 3 p.m. Aug. 9. Facilities Services has scheduled the repairs for over the weekend to help minimize the disruption to the occupants of the building.

There will be no air conditioning or air movement in the building until the repairs are finished Aug. 11.

Shocker Central is your gateway to on-campus employment, internships and full-time career opportunities. Connect with the Shocker Career Accelerator, register for career fairs and events and much more.

With Shocker Central, you can:

• Receive daily or weekly updates with new opportunities tailored to your preferences
• Access the latest schedule of workshops, career fairs and events
• Manage your resumes, cover letters and other application documents
• Schedule appointments with Career Coaches
• Search and apply for job postings

Unlock your potential at wichita.12twenty.com.

• Click on “Log in with your Shocker Central SSO”
• Log in with your myWSUID@wichita.edu and password
• Join the Shocker Central Platform and sign-up
• Complete the “Please tell us a little bit about yourself…” section

Need additional help? If you have questions or need more information about Shocker Central, call the Shocker Career Accelerator at 316-978-3688 or email us at SCA@wichita.edu.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, WSU will limit its irrigation at all Wichita locations, consistent with the City of Wichita’s Stage 2 drought response declaration.

The university supports the city’s recent implementation of outdoor water use restrictions. We recognize the vital importance of water conservation, particularly in times of environmental stress, and are committed to playing our part in ensuring sustainable water usage.

Members of the campus community who notice areas of campus not being watered in compliance with the city’s restrictions can contact Facilities Services at 316-978-3444.

Learn more about the City of Wichita’s declaration and stay up to date on any future developments.

The difficulties of the past year are behind former Wichita State University sprinter Paula Garcia. She can enjoy her spot on Spain’s 2024 Olympic team. 

“It’s a little bit hard for me to believe I did it,” said Garcia, who dealt with multiple injuries recently. “I’m really excited to see what it looks like and to live the Olympic Games.” 

Garcia, who ran for the Shockers from 2017-2022, is a member of Spain’s six-person 400-meter relay team. The relay is Aug. 8, and coaches will select four athletes to run in the days leading up to the race. The final is Aug. 9. 

The Office of Strategic Communications will offer headshot photos to WSU faculty and staff at no additional charge. These opportunities are quick and walk-in only without needing to schedule an appointment.

The next headshot photo event is from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Additional dates will be announced in the future.

As August approaches, it’s a great time for students to consider investing in a successful school year. Shocker Pre-Season programs are a proven way to get connected to campus and start the academic year with a good vibe.

“The data shows Shocker Pre-Season programs make a significant impact on student success,” said Brett Bruner, assistant vice president student success and persistence at Wichita State. “Our Shocker Pre-Season programs are events that prepare new Shockers for the academic year. We focus on building social and academic connections and building resource awareness.”

The programs give students an opportunity to work on skills such as college-level writing, presentations and research. They also help familiarize students with the campus and the people and offices available for information and guidance.

Full list of Shocker Pre-Season programs

• Shocker Promise Academy
• Passage 2 Success
• Shocker Engineering Academy (full)
• Pre-Nursing Success Academy
• Immersive Leadership Institute
• First-Steps
• “When Everyone Leads…in sport!”
• Shocker Rowing
• Math Launch
• School of Performing Arts

WSU TV has begun a new series looking back through the history of WSU and the WSU TV channel. Each week, it will feature a new video showcasing a piece of that history.

This week, WSU TV features a WSU 13 recording of the 1988 Big Band Jazz competition hosted by WSU. It features bands from the surrounding states and commentary by Gary Chew. The episode premieres at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 on YouTube.