Category: News

Nathan Luke, Jasmin Castillo, Gregory VanDyke, Wichita State students, are conducting an independent survey as part of a class project to help implement a healthier and inexpensive food option at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC). The survey will be open through Nov. 12.

In honor of Veteran’s Day Nov. 11, Wichita Transit will not have bus services. Bus services will resume citywide the following day. Students using the transit service are encouraged to download the MyStop app to follow the buses in real-time.

Most children love trying on costumes this time of year, but for children with special needs, finding the right costume can be a challenge.

Walkin’ & Rollin’ is a non-profit organization out of Kansas City that provides wheelchair costumes at no cost. During the fall 2021 semester, members of Wichita State University’s GoBabyGo program worked with the non-profit to help local children have a more thrilling Halloween.

The American Athletic Conference is investing in big cities and the state of Texas with its addition of six new members recently.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Florida Atlantic University, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Texas, Rice University and The University of Texas at San Antonio had their applications for membership approved last week.

Do you know a WSU employee who deserves special recognition for their contributions to Wichita State? The Staff Senate invites the WSU community to submit nominations between Nov. 1-Jan. 28 for outstanding Unclassified Professional (UP) and University Support Staff (USS) employees for the President’s Award for Distinguished Service.

These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community that is beyond the expectations of the duties and responsibilities of their position. Selected honorees are recognized at the annual Shocker Pride Celebration in spring 2022.

Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. Jan. 28. For more information or to submit a nomination, contact amy.belden@wichita.edu.

Beginning Nov. 1, a number of lots in the vicinity of Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking three hours before Wichita State men’s basketball games. Anyone previously parked in these lots will need to move their cars at that time. Signage will be in place alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes.

The Human Resources front office lobby will temporarily close to all non-scheduled walk-in traffic Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 1-2. Customers who have a scheduled appointment with an HR team member will be met in the  HR vestibule at their scheduled time.

To make an in-person appointment with an HR team member, please contact HR.ServiceCenter@wichita.edu.

The Medical Laboratory Sciences department at Wichita State University has received a $280,000 endowed scholarship gift from Southcentral Pathology.

Dr. Joel Alderson, president of Southcentral Pathology in Wichita, KS, established this fund to provide two full-ride scholarships each year in WSU’s Medical Laboratory Sciences program. Recipients are chosen based on merit and financial need, and each student receives an equal amount of funds. This is the largest scholarship donation ever made to the program. 

As part of the Office of Engagement’s Volunteer Appreciation Week Oct. 25-29, the office would like to celebrate the volunteers that have helped them reach more than 500 hours of community service in the Shocker Neighborhood.

The winners for most volunteer hours are:

• Colby Hall
• Jacob Jindra
• Brend Le
• Stacey Le

For more information about future volunteer opportunities, follow the Volunteer ICT page. 

The latest issue of Horizon, Wichita State University Foundation’s monthly newsletter, is now online. This issue includes a feature discussing how need-based scholarships are vital to help students graduate and start meaningful careers. It also includes an update on the Shocker Success Center project and a feature on a generous donor whose recent gift will help launch a new lecture series at WSU.