Shocker women's bowling pose with its 2024 Intercollegiate Teams Championship trophy
Sara Duque holds her 2024 Intercollegiate Singles Championship trophy

The Shocker women’s bowling team finished first place at the Intercollegiate Teams Championship (ITC), and Sara Duque finished first to take home the Intercollegiate Singles Championship (ISC) national title.

The Shocker men’s bowling team also finished third in the men’s division of the ITC, and Braden Mallasch finished second in the ISC men’s division.

The finals took place April 20. This is the 11th time Shocker women’s bowling has been the national champion.

This marks the final championship for the Shocker women’s bowling team before it moves to the NCAA under Shocker Athletics this summer.

French musical « Chante la vie, chante » flyer, includes a theater picture with written information about the musical date, time and place, and the actors and singers names.

Wichita State’s French Division in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures presents “Chante la vie, chante,” a live event featuring classic French songs recorded during “The Golden Age of French Song 1950-1999” designed and directed by André Nerman, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22 in the CAC Theater. The musical is free to attend.

It will feature songs by artists such as Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg and many more. Musicians from Paris will be singing and performing these classic French songs.

Shocker Store. Pop-Up Shop! WSU West Lobby. Wed, April 24, 4-7 p.m. Shop for some great Shocker gear and enter to win prizes!

The Shocker Store is headed to WSU West for a pop-up shop from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24.

The Shocker Store will be set up in the main lobby of WSU West so guests can shop for some great Shocker gear and enter to win some Shocker prizes.

A rendering of the Wichita Biomedical Campus with the text, You are cordially invited to attend the Wichita Biomedical Campus Groundbreaking May 8 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Shocker community are invited to attend the groundbreaking for the upcoming Wichita Biomedical Campus at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8 on the southeast corner of Broadway and William.  

Representatives from Wichita State, University of Kansas and elected officials, will provide remarks beginning at 11:15 a.m., and a reception will follow in NICHE, 124 S. Broadway. 

RSVPs are requested by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 1.

Do you need a serotonin boost and a mental break from studying or still need a puppy fix after Bark in the Park? Student Activities Council (SAC) is hosting a photo gallery for Shockers to show off their pets.

Join SAC in the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Store from April 29 to May 2 to admire the Shocker pets under categories: Best Dressed, Caught in the Act, Best Buds and Funniest Pet.

If you would like to include your pet, submit a photo alongside what category you would like to be entered in. The deadline to submit is by 11:59 p.m. April 28.

Students grab food at the 2023 Interfest

Join the International Student Union (ISU) for its Interfest event for the spring 2024 semester from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

Attendees will purchase tickets that can be used to grab food at the various booths:

Find the full menu on ISU’s Instagram.

Theresa Turenne

Join the Office of Financial Operations, Accounts Receivable in celebrating Theresa Turenne at a come and go retirement reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 26 in 135 Woolsey Hall, with remarks at 3 p.m.

Theresa has served the WSU community for over 20 years. She has worked in both the International Office and Student Accounts Receivable office during her time at WSU. She received her Master’s in Public Administration from WSU and served on the Council of University Women in the past.

Help show appreciation for her service to the university by joining the celebration for refreshments while wishing Theresa all the best as she begins a new chapter.

Spring 2024 graduates may find information regarding their diplomas on the Registrar’s Office webpage (wichita.edu/diplomas). 

  • The deadline to submit a name change on diplomas is the last day of classes, May 2.
  • The diploma distribution date for the spring 2024 semester is July 1. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor of Jardine Hall, and graduates must show identification.
  • Graduates can request to have the diploma mailed to them for a fee through myWSU under the myClasses tab, clicking “Graduation Links” and “Request for Diploma Mailing.”
  • Undergraduate students who wish to take courses after graduation need to reactivate their record after receiving their diploma.
Wichita State sign on 21st and Oliver

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To this end, we’d like your feedback on what sets WSU apart and how we can further enrich our community. Your perspectives will help define who we are and steer our path forward. Through the Brand Perception Survey we can help ensure that every member of the Shocker family feels acknowledged and empowered. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to propelling Shocker Nation to excellence.

Alex Day

Alex Day, from Austin, recommends Wichita State University because of its supportive faculty and its College of Health Professions. She enjoys Wichita’s music scene and exploring the downtown science center Exploration Place, located on the Arkansas River.

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