Category: News

Student Health Services will host a flu shot clinic for students, faculty and staff from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Nov. 18 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

The shots will cost $20. Students can pay with their myShockerHealth portal or with exact cash at the location. Faculty and staff can pay with cash. Participants can also bring their health insurance cards to file with their insurance.

Last year, United Way-funded United Way of the Plains supported individuals in the Shocker Neighborhood more than 35,400 times, and 211 alone assisted this neighborhood 16,328 times. The top service support categories were emergency social services and case management, food assistance, homeless prevention and developmental support for children.

This year, WSU would like to increase its donations by 4-5%. Every dollar donated equals $2.09 worth of impact because United Way leverages resources, grants, donated goods and volunteers, a dollar goes further and has a greater impact in the community. Where else can you get a return on your investment like that?

For 2022, members are invited to give to United Way at the level that’s right for them. A gift of any size makes a difference. To donate, fill out the ePledge form.

The Shocker Career Accelerator is launching the First Destination Survey (FDS) to all undergrad and graduate students who have filled out an application for a degree for fall 2021. The FDS is completed by graduating students online and, based on national standards, captures how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The information collected from the FDS provides precise, concise and consistent data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale. Outcomes include: (1) types of employment—full or part-time, contract, freelance, (2) additional education, e.g., accepted to graduate or professional school, (3) still seeking either employment, further education or military and (4) starting salary for those employed full time (not a required field).

Encourage your graduating students to complete the survey starting Nov. 14. 

Michael Irvin has been named interim executive director of WSU’s Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) effective Dec. 3. Irvin, who currently serves as the OIEC’s equal opportunity coordinator, will assume the role from Christine Taylor, who has accepted a position at another university. A national search will be conducted for a permanent position. 

The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance is committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination or harassment based on race color, national origin, pregnancy, sex age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation or political philosophy.

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 Quang Nguyen, Communications and Marketing specialist, Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
• Faculty and staff: If you are interested in being featured as a first-generation profile, contact Lydia Santiago at FGShockers@wichita.edu.
• Graduation cords: Fall 2021 First-Gen graduation cords are in route. For more information, Lydia Santiago, FGShockers@wichita.edu.

The inauguration of the university’s 15th president, Rick Muma, was held Friday, Oct. 29. For a selection of photos from the inauguration ceremony, visit The Inauguration of Richard Muma.

You can also view more photos of the event on Zenfolio.

International Education Week 2021 begins today, Nov. 15, and will last through Nov. 19. Today through Nov. 16, test your international knowledge for a chance to win prizes. The top three participants with the highest trivia scores will be awarded the prize package.

Access today’s quiz now. All quiz links can also be found at the International Education Week 2021 website.

The campus community can now donate a holiday gift for a local child or adult through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree and Star of Hope programs hosted by the Shocker Store. The hybrid donation program is available online but the gifts will need to be delivered to the store no later than Dec. 1.

To sponsor a child or adult, visit the WSU Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) Angel Tree website and create an account to select an angel from the virtual Angel Tree. Once members claim an angel, they can purchase a suggested gift listed and bring it back to the RSC or Braeburn Square Shocker Store. Gifts must be unwrapped, new and clearly labeled with your angel’s name and number.

For more information, contact Vanessa Bell of RSC Marketing at 316-978-7008 or vanessa.bell@wichita.edu.

Building on a 20-year history of collaboration, Lockheed Martin recently named Wichita State University and WSU Tech as a tier one collegiate partner institution, emphasizing collaboration with the institution as an Aeronautics Sector Emerging School to bolster the pipeline for future Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) careers. 

The Shocker Neighborhood Coalitions, which is overseen by Wichita State’s Office of Engagement, hosted a meeting with 30 other community members to discuss their collective impact on northeast Wichita communities Nov. 8.

The meeting included members of the following: Wichita Libraries, Wichita Police Department, Wichita Public Schools, WSU’s Student Government Association, neighborhood churches, residents, neighborhood associations and other community-serving organizations. The meeting ended with a vote on the top community issues the Shocker Neighborhood Coalition will work on in the future. The next meeting is scheduled to take place in January.

For more information about the Shocker Neighborhood Coalition or to join, contact. engagedstudent1@wichita.edu.