Author: Courtney Lockhart

The African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) would like to congratulate Eleazar Recendiz and Kaya Russell on being recipients of the spring 2023 AAFSA scholarship.

Eleazar majors in business administration entrepreneurship and management, and Kaya majors in psychology. AAFSA is excited for the impact each of them will have on the campus and Wichita communities in the near and distant futures.

The African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) calls on all faculty and staff of color at Wichita State looking to get connected on campus to join its next meeting at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center.

Its bi-monthly meetings allow AAFSA to keep up-to-date with current topics important to those the group represents. Participants are encouraged to share their voices and join the group as it strives to make a difference on- and off-campus.

Are you a faculty, staff, or alumni person of color at Wichita State looking to get involved but unsure where to start? Join the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) for the next meeting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 in RSC 240 (Mayfield Room).

Bi-monthly meetings allow AAFSA to keep up-to-date with current topics important to those the group represents. Participants are encouraged to share their voices and join the group as they strive to make a difference on-and-off campus.

Are you planning to enroll in classes this summer? The summer 2022 Financial Aid Application is available for completion. What you need to do:

• Enroll in summer 2022 classes.
• Complete the Summer Aid Application in your myWSU student portal, under the myFinances tab, under Financial Aid Links. Allow up to three weeks for processing.
• Learn more about summer courses at Wichita State.

If you have additional questions regarding financial aid at Wichita State, please contact us 24/7/365 by phone at (316) 978-3430 or by chat at wichita.edu/onestop.

The African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) will host it’s next meeting 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 via Zoom. We’d love for your voice to join our own as we strive to make a difference on and off campus.

AAFSA appreciates the service of all its members, and recently recognized its former and current presidents with trophies. You can view the members at the AAFSA Facebook:

• Dr. Rhonda K. Lewis: 2008-2012
• Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr.: 2013-2015
• Moniqueka Holloway: 2015-2017
• Dr. Bobby Berry: 2017-2019
• Danielle Johnson: 2019-2021
• Courtney Lockhart: 2021-2023

Do you plan to take classes during the summer? The summer 2022 financial aid application is now available. To apply, students need to do the following:

• Enroll in summer 2022 classes.
• Complete the “Summer Aid Application” in your myWSU student portal, under the myFinances tab and “Financial Aid” links.
• Please allow up to three weeks for processing.

For more information about financial aid at Wichita State, please contact 316-978-3430 or chat at Wichita OneStop.

Are you a student, faculty, staff, or alumni person of color here at Wichita State looking to get involved but unsure where to start? Join the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) for the next meeting 12:30-1:30 p.m. today, March 1 via Zoom.

Bi-monthly meetings allow AAFSA to keep up-to-date with current topics important to those the group represents. Participants are encouraged to share their voices and join the group as they strive to make a difference on-and-off campus.

This semester has been trying for so many, but we made it. Many thanks to President Muma, WSU administration, faculty and staff — and last but far from least — our students for making this fall one for the record books.

We in the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) would like to wish you the happiest of holidays! May your celebration or simply rest and relaxation be accompanied with meaningful friends and family.

I’d also like to take a moment to show our appreciation for this year’s AAFSA scholarship recipients:

1. Tamia Trotter (nursing)
2. Breasia Williams (strategic communication)
3. Brandon Griffith (computer engineering and entrepreneurship)
4. Destanee Brigman-Reed (nursing, public health and communication)

Are you a Wichita State faculty or staff member who is also a person of color and interested in getting involved but unsure where to start? Join the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) for the next meeting 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 2 via Zoom.

AAFSA seeks to achieve a visible commitment to the inclusion and valuing of African American students, faculty, staff and WSU alumni in the community. AFFSA meets bi-monthly about current topics important to those they represent.

Join us as we strive to make a difference on and off-campus.

Finding and applying for scholarships is now faster, easier and mobile with Wichita State’s ScholarshipUniverse. ScholarshipUniverse is a scholarship-matching tool for admitted and current WSU students. ScholarshipUniverse connects Shockers to millions of dollars in internal and external scholarships. All scholarships are reviewed by the Office of Financial before they are listed.

All academic colleges on campus will use ScholarshipUniverse to post future scholarship opportunities. To start matching to scholarships, simply visit the ScholarshipUniverse and select Student Login to use a myWSU ID and password to log in. Students should then review the privacy policy and update their contact details in the platform. Students can begin competing for institutional scholarships within their college by completing their new or continuing student scholarship application by Nov. 1.

For more information about ScholarshipUniverse or financial aid at Wichita State, contact the Office of Financial Aid 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 316-978-3430 or by chat at the OneStop website.