Author: Lainie Mazzullo

Currently enrolled Wichita State students, staff and faculty can get flu shots from Student Health Services (SHS) at a low cost at the Student Wellness Center inside the Steve Clark YMCA on campus.

Hours Nov. 14-18: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hours Nov. 21-25: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 21 and 22); 9-11 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 23). Closed Thursday and Friday (Nov. 24 and 25).

The cost of the vaccine is $25 for students and $35 for faculty and staff.

If the patient has insurance, the card must be presented while checking in. Flu shot coverage depends on type of health insurance.

No appointment is required to receive the shot.

For more information, contact 316-978-4792 or go to the SHS website.

Applications for the 2023 John A. See Innovation Award will be accepted now to Friday, Jan. 13.

The award was established in 2013 by John A. See to support prototype development, which may include development of products in engineering and science, development of life-enhancing therapeutic products, creation of application of new knowledge, and artistic ventures.

Faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply for the proof-of-concept award.

Congratulations to President Rick Muma for being named by the Wichita Business Journal as one of its 2022 Executives of the Year.

Each year, the WBJ names individuals who make a difference in the business community through its Executive of the Year Awards.

Each week, Shocker Athletics provides an update on the latest results, upcoming events and notable moments in WSU sports history.

Registration for spring 2023 classes is now open.

Go to the myClasses tab in myWSU to begin registration.

If you have any holds that prevent your registration — such as the mandatory Title IX Sexual Harassment and Prevention Training — you may not be able to register until those holds are lifted.

Find out if you have holds on your account by checking the Student Holds channel on the myClasses tab in myWSU.

If you would like additional help or have questions regarding spring registration, please make an appointment with your advisor. Go to wichita.edu/registration to see what day this week you can begin registering.

Registration for spring 2023 classes starts Monday, Nov. 14. Go to the myClasses tab in myWSU to begin registration.

Do you have any holds on your account preventing you from registering? Find out by checking the Student Holds channel on the myClasses tab.

If you would like additional help or have questions regarding spring registration, please make an appointment with your advisor.

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case cordially invite all faculty and staff to the Wichita State Winter Party from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in the RSC Shirley Beggs Ballroom (third floor).

The President’s Executive Team will be there to greet attendees. Party attendees will receive a complimentary holiday glass — the first in a yearly series of vintage WuShock glasses — while supplies last. One per person.

Please RSVP for one of three time slots by Nov. 23.

Shockers, with more people on the WSU campus each year, there are naturally more people traveling to and from classes, offices and events.

Drivers should drive the proper speed throughout campus: 20 mph on streets, 15 mph in parking lots and 10 mph in the parking garage. Please stop for pedestrians crossing the road and always be prepared to stop at crosswalks.

If you’re walking or riding a bike, skateboard, etc., please only cross streets at crosswalks and look before you cross. Keep your eyes up when walking through parking area, as well.

Let’s all do our part to keep our fellow Shockers and campus guests safe!

Sedgwick County is hosting a free mobile COVID vaccine clinic from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9 in Charles Koch Arena.

First and second shots and updated boosters will be available, including the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 and up, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for ages 18 and up.

No appointments, ID or insurance necessary but please bring your vaccine card.

A new report by Inside Higher Ed takes a close look at the experiences of U.S. college undergraduates and what they think their institutions could do to be more supportive.

WSU President Rick Muma contributed to the report, highlighting efforts at WSU such as holding frequent lunches with student groups to gather feedback from students; increased accessibility to campus resources through OneStop and, soon, the Shocker Success Center; and infusing applied learning into every major for every student.