Category: News

The staff at Wichita State’s Student Wellness Center and Counseling and Prevention Services received cookies as the first Rick Rewards presentation on Monday, Dec. 13. 

Rick Rewards is a new program by President Rick Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of a member, or members, of the campus community.

The Student Wellness Center was selected as the first recipient because of its staff’s dedication to the mental and physical health of WSU students and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first of many future Rick Rewards that will be handed out to applaud the many people on campus who go above and beyond every day.

The Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Center will be closed from 1 p.m to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 for a holiday event. The LAS Advising Center will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16.

The Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) will close temporarily Dec. 19–Jan. 2 for Winter Break. During this time, the RSC Shocker Store location will be open for a portion time. For specific building and department hours, visit the RSC operating hours website.

Registration is open for the first state-wide virtual Kansas Open Education Resources (OER) Summit 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Admission for this event is free.

The summit will provide sessions that allow participants to learn more and share ideas about OER, open pedagogy and other open education initiatives. The summit also allows participants to collaborate with their Kansas colleagues in discussions and workshops about different topics and discipline areas to obtain more insight on how they can utilize open education in their institutions or classrooms.

The Kansas OER summit is supported by the Kansas Board of Regents and Midwestern Higher Education Compacy (MHEC). Registration is required to attend.

Shockers have until 3 p.m. Dec. 13 to grab any last-minute items for the holidays at the Shocker Support Locker. The facility will close Tuesday, Dec. 14, and will reopen Jan. 17, 2022.

For more information, contact 316-978-3022 or visit the Shocker Support Locker website.

More than 1,100 Shockers are eligible for graduation in fall 2021. While each of their journeys are unique, they all share a common connection to Shocker Nation. Here’s what some of our graduates have to say about their time at Wichita State University and the future they see for themselves.  

What is a first-gen student?

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree.

• Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Jaci Ignudo, digital specialist, Strategic Communications.
• The efforts of the First-Gen Coordinating Council were recently recognized American Association of Colleges and Universities News Watch
• Congratulations to the 454 December F1rst-Gen grads that walk on Saturday, Dec.12.

Facilities Services will close 12:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. During this time, work orders can be submitted online and will be processed the following day. For emergency services, please contact the University Police Department at 316-978-3450.

The Student Involvement office will close 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 for a community service project. For assistance during this time, students can contact 316-978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu. The office will respond as soon as they return.

Wichita State University’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan (DEI) includes efforts to promote student success, increase sponsored research funding for diversity and inclusive excellence, and empower the campus community to create a culture and experience that meets its ever-changing needs.