A map highlighting the sidewalks north of Ablah Library and the Media Resources Center in red

Contractors will pour concrete for the Ablah Library terrace starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3. The pouring is expected to be done later that afternoon.

Trucks will access the site along the sidewalk on the north side of Ablah Library and the Media Resources Center (MRC), which will be closed during this time, and personnel will be on site to assist in clearing the sidewalks for truck traffic.

Shockers watching an eclipse with eclipse glasses

On the afternoon of April 8, Wichitans looking up into the sky will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, with the best view at around 1:45 p.m. Central Time. Despite not being in the path of totality, it will still be an event worth watching.

If you’re planning to view the solar eclipse, KMUW offers tips to safely watch, from start to finish, including where to find proper eyewear and alternative methods to view the eclipse.

You can also find additional information on safely viewing the eclipse from NASA, and NASA will host a livestream of the eclipse starting at noon April 8.

Dr. Nick Solomey, professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, also provided insights on what has been described as the “Great American Eclipse” to KWCH.

Zachary Brown with his daughter and WuShock in Charles Koch Arena

Hear from Zachary Brown, director of strategic enrollment and student services in the Barton School of Business and a current employee at Wichita State who went to college as a first-gen student, about the first-gen experience.

Wichita State 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.

Photos of Richard Sack and Nick Vasilescu

A professor and graduate student from Wichita State University have been awarded the 2024 John A. See Innovation Award.

The John A. See Innovation Award is given each year as a way to recognize novel ideas that have the potential to meet a market need and attract further funding once they have advanced through the early prototyping phase. Examples of supported costs are prototype development, design, product testing and market analysis.

The 2024 winners are as follows:

  • Richard Sack, lab manager of the Project Innovation Hub in the College of Engineering. His winning research project is titled “manufacturing conductive nano-scale fibers by combining electrospinning with ultrasonic phased arrays.”
  • Nick Vasilescu, a graduate student in innovation and design, was awarded for his biotech startup TestKey.
Decorative graphics with the text, What's hot this Summer: Educators Involved in Wichita. April 15, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Wichita State Connect, and the WSU College of Applied Studies, Corbin Connect and Credit Union of America logos

Join Corbin Connect for an evening focused on summer engagement opportunities for students and educators from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 at Wichita State Connect.

The event, What’s Hot This Summer: Educators Involved With Wichita, is free for educators, education students and community organizations, and complimentary cookout style dinner will be served.

Local organizations with summer educational programs will share opportunities for local P-12 students and volunteer opportunities for educators.

WSU PD police badge

Charles “Chuck” Rummery passed away on March 27 at the age of 85. Chuck served in law enforcement for 38 years, retiring as deputy police chief of the Wichita Police Department before becoming chief of police at the WSU Police Department from 1991 to 2003. He also served in the Air Force and Army Reserves. He was born in Wichita on April 23, 1938 to parents Floyd and Eloise.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beverly, son David (Kelly), daughter Cheryl, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A visitation for will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54.

A funeral service will occur at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3 at Olivet Baptist Church, 3440 W 13th St N, with a procession leading to a graveside service drom 11:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 3 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the Kansas Humane Society and Phoenix Hospice.

Summer and fall course schedules are available online. Encourage your students to enroll now to secure their classes.

Students can view the course schedule and enroll by using Banner and logging in with their myWSU information.

Summer classes are a great way for students to catch up on credits and graduate sooner.

  • Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
  • Courses are available in two-, four-, or eight-week schedules with online, hybrid and in-person formats.

Learn more about summer classes.

Students can reach out to their academic advisor with any questions about scheduling summer and fall classes.

Please refer to the timeline for when registration opens for each classification:

  • Monday: Seniors (90+ earned credit hours), Honors College members, student athletes and graduate students
  • Tuesday: Juniors (60-89 earned credit hours)
  • Wednesday: Sophomores (30-59 earned credit hours)
  • Thursday: Freshmen (0-29 earned credit hours)
  • Friday: Non-degree bound students
Enroll Now. Summer and Fall Classes.

Summer and fall course schedules are available online. Enroll now to secure your classes.

View the course schedule and enroll now by using Banner and logging in with your myWSU information.

Why should students take summer classes? Summer classes are a great way to catch up on credits and graduate sooner.

  • Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
  • Courses are available in two-, four-, or eight-week schedules with online, hybrid and in-person formats.

Learn more about summer classes.

Be sure to reach out to your academic advisor with any questions about scheduling your summer and fall classes.

For the first time, the Center for International Business Advancement (CIBA), the Barton School of Business, the International Business Studies Association (IBSA) and the World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) welcome the Federal Reserve Bank to Wichita to speak on the Economic Outlook. The program featuring Dr. Nicholas Sly, vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at the Wichita Country Club.

Few organizations are better positioned to speak on the Economic Outlook than the Fed. The Federal Reserve System is the United States central bank and promotes the effective operation of the U.S. economy (the largest and most complex in the world) and, more generally, the public interest. The Fed conducts the nation’s monetary policy to promote maximum employment, stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates in the U.S. economy. It also promotes the stability of the financial system and seeks to minimize and contain systemic risks through, among many other activities, active monitoring and engagement in the U.S. and abroad and fostering payments’ and settlements’ safety and efficiency through services to the banking industry and the U.S. government that facilitate U.S.-dollar transactions and payments.

Late registrations after April 8 or walk-ins will not be accepted.

For a quick response, send all questions to wtcouncil@wichita.edu. Learn more about this and other programs on the WTCouncil webpage.

As the extent of the flood damage to the basement of Corbin Education Center has been further analyzed, it has become clear that the building will need to be closed to class and office use for a considerable period of time. Early estimates are that Corbin will not reopen until at least September.

Students: If you have classes in Corbin, please continue to check Blackboard and/or your email for updates. Your instructors will communicate how instruction will proceed for the remainder of the spring semester and where the class will meet. If you have questions, please reach out to your instructor.

Instructors: If you teach in Corbin, please watch your email for information on your reassigned temporary classroom space. Please update Blackboard for students as soon as you receive this information. Reach out to Eason Bryer (eason.bryer@wichita.edu) and/or Aaron Conyers (aaron.conyers@wichita.edu) to coordinate retrieval of items and packing of office contents. Reach out to cas.dean@wichita.edu with any questions.

Faculty and staff: If you work in Corbin, please watch your email for information on your reassigned workspace. Reach out to Eason Bryer (eason.bryer@wichita.edu) and/or Aaron Conyers (aaron.conyers@wichita.edu) to coordinate retrieval of items and packing of office contents. Reach out to cas.dean@wichita.edu with any questions.

A new web page is being set up to provide updates and frequently asked questions. Please check wichita.edu/corbin.

Please be assured that the integrity of this historic building, designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, has not been compromised. Flooding was limited to the basement mechanical room. However, the large amount of equipment damage has taken out the ability to run power, HVAC and IT services throughout the building. Replacing that equipment and fixing the flood damage will take many months.

Events planned for Corbin — such as the 60th anniversary celebration — will be postponed until fall 2024.

Everyone’s patience is appreciated as work is done to reopen Corbin Education Center as soon as possible.