Author: Abigail Klein

Alexander Sterzing is a member of Wichita State’s rowing team and involved in other activities such as the International Buddy Program and Christian Challenge. Alexander, from the Houston area, majors in aerospace engineering and works in the NASA Jump Start Program.

Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas may be eligible to receive regular in-state tuition at Wichita State. Read what some out-of-state students have to say about why they chose WSU — and Wichita — as their new home.

The next Student Health Services (SHS) Pee for Pizza event will take place noon-4 p.m. today, Sept. 22, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. During the event, participants can get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia by submitting a urine specimen and then receive a free pizza.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza occurs twice a month through the fall and spring semesters and is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

Brianna Smith, a computer engineering junior, is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is applying her student skills as a research analyst at FirePoint. While there, Brianna has led development of STEM education programs where she can use her coding and leadership experience.

Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas may be eligible to receive regular in-state tuition at Wichita State. 

Join Shocker Career Accelerator (SCA) for an open house at its office from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Sept. 21, at 162 John Bardo Center. This is a come-and-go event for students, faculty and staff to view the SCA office and learn about the services the staff provides. Light refreshments and the SCA team will be available for meet and greets during the event.

The Shocker Learning Center is having its annual Fall Open House 11 a..m.-1 p.m. today, Sept. 21 at 107 Lindquist Hall Room.

Come visit us to learn about the services the center offers, including tutoring, supplemental instruction, study space, Thursday study hall and peer mentoring.

The event will also feature goodies and giveaways as long as supplies last. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to stop by.

President Rick Muma will host three town halls at three separate times today, Sept. 21, via Zoom. The times and groups include the following:

• W. Frank Barton School of Business — 1-2 p.m.
• Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — 2-3 p.m.
• Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College — 3-4 p.m.

Wichita State senior Sydney McKinney is a student-athlete made for the era of name, image and likeness opportunties.

McKinney is a softball All-American, artist, entrepreneur, and diligent brand manager for herself. When NCAA and college administrators conceived of NIL benefits – compensating student-athletes for their talent and time – McKinney is the perfect example of the intended outcome.

Vicki Whisenhant has been named as the new executive director of human resources for Wichita State University. She will begin her role immediately.

Whisenhant brings expertise in leading organizations through cultural and operational transformation in a collaborative and interactive process. She comes to WSU from Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut, where she was the chief experience officer from 2016 through 2021.

Whisenhant, a 1993 WSU alumna, said she is excited and honored to join Shocker Nation, leading the HR team at the university. She will work collaboratively with leadership, faculty and staff to create an engaging environment for everyone.

WSU believes in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with EVERFI to provide the Sexual Harassment and Prevention Training. Completion of this training is required of all degree-seeking students every academic year.   

By this point you have received multiple emails from EVERFI that contains a link to the training.  Follow the instructions in the email to access and complete the training. 

Please ensure that you have completed the course by Sept. 23, 2022. Failure to complete the training will result in a registration hold being placed on your account.  You will not be able to register for Spring 2023 courses until you have completed the training.

Please contact the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance at 316-978-5177 or OIEC@wichita.edu if you have any questions or issues accessing the training.

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

It’s never too late to try new tactics in the classroom and at home to improve learning. Students can quiz themselves or other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class, or join a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance.