Mid-Semester Coffee & Check-In Free Coffee, Friendly Faces Ablah Library March 12, 9 am - 12 pm

Feeling the mid-semester slump? Swing by the front of Ablah Library from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 12 for free coffee and a chance to connect with your success team.

Is this your first year? How’s the semester going? Whether you need support or just want to chat, students have support. Plus, grab some swag while you’re there. Tackle the rest of the semester together.

Sponsored by Student Success and University Libraries.

"Happy retirement" with a photo of Anthony Vizzini

Join a come-and-go retirement celebration in honor of Dr. Anthony Vizzini from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Remarks begin at 4:30 p.m.

Sonia Kovalevsky Day is a free all-day, all-math event from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Wichita State Connect designed to empower the next generation of women in STEM. The event is for middle and high school students and continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The day includes three workshops:

  • Modular origami
  • The game of Spot It!
  • Modern art and math

There will also be a talk from Dr. Raegan Higgins, Texas Tech University.

There is no registration fee and attendance comes with a free T-shirt.

The event is sponsored by the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Emprise Bank, with organizing committee consisting of Dr. Catherine Searle, committee chair and professor of mathematics; Marie Bukowski, dean, College of Fine Arts; Dr. Mai Dao, assistant professor; and Aubrey Wolfe, assistant educator.

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the Kansas legislature relevant to Wichita State at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28 virtually via Microsoft Teams.

To find a link to the meeting, reach out to Olivia Kerschen, executive assistant to the president, at olivia.kerschen@wichita.edu.

The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students. Legislative updates are held every other Friday.

Biannual e-waste and shredding event. Sponsored by the NetApp Green Team

Visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus-wide e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25 in the NetApp parking lot, lot 44S.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

  • Personal documents accepted for secure shredding
  • All personal electronics accepted, including appliances
  • Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder)
  • On-site assistance available for larger loads

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

Student Success, DSS, & Ablah Library invite you to solve The Case of the Missing Grades. A Shocker's grades have mysteriously vanished and it's up to you to crack the case. 2/26 (Wed) from 2 PM - 4 PM at Ablah Library. Gameplay at 3 times: 2 PM, 2:30 PM, & 3 PM. Image of a magnifying glass and Clue-inspired character cards featuring the logos of Office of Student Success, WSU Libraries, and TRIO Disability Support Services.

TRIO Disability Support Services, University Libraries and the Office of Student Success invite students to solve “The Case of the Missing Grades,” an interactive, Clue-inspired study skills workshop where study skills meet detective work. The event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in Ablah Library.

Step into the role of a student gumshoe, sift through the evidence, solve puzzles and interview the usual suspects, all while uncovering key strategies for academic success.

Interested students can find more information on ShockerSync and University Libraries’ Instagram.

The Indigenous Student Collective is offering four unique beadwork classes during the spring 2025 semester, all taught by local beadworker Michelle Conine. Public signups start Monday, Feb. 24, but space is limited to 15 participants per class.

  • Feb. 27: Square Stitch in 258 Rhatigan Student Center, Smoky Hills Room
  • March 13: Flat Peyote Stitch 258 RSC
  • April 17: Tubular Peyote Stitch 164 John Bardo Center
  • May 1: Spiral Stitch 258 RSC

Class fees are covered by the Indigenous Student Collective and Student Engagement & Belonging. Donations are also welcome.

Join the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) for its general meeting from to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 via Microsoft Teams.

Join the Women’s Leadership Initiative from noon to 1:30 p.m. March 25 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom for a presentation by Wichita Mayor Lily Wu at the third annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon.

Mayor Wu will share her journey of leadership and career development, discussing how to lead authentically, navigate challenges and transform obstacles into milestones for success. She will also talk about the impact of women mentors and role models on her journey, offer recommendations for cultivating empowerment and personal growth in the workplace, and share her strategies for balancing professional responsibilities with personal life.

Mayor Wu, serving since January 2024, brings a wealth of experience from her 12-year career as a journalist with KAKE and KWCH. As a Gore Scholar at WSU, she holds dual bachelor’s degrees in international business and integrated marketing communication. She has also contributed to the Barton School of Business Dean’s Alumni Council and the WSU Alumni Association Board.

The College of Applied Studies is inviting all WSU faculty to its professional development session on growth mindset pedagogy. The presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room with lunch provided. There is also a Zoom option available for those who cannot attend in person.

Faculty interested in attending are asked to complete the RSVP by Feb. 24.

The session will be led by Dr. Carolyn Speer, director of WSU’s Office of Instructional Resources. In addition to engaging the audience around the growth mindset approach to pedagogy, the session will include discussion on the range of additional professional development options available to faculty to advance teaching effectiveness.