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Shocker 360 app tracks beyond-the-classroom experiences

Wichita State students now have access to Shocker 360, an app that lets students log their beyond-the-classroom experiences, use to earn points, and share those experiences with potential employers.

Through the Shocker 360 app, students can add to their knowledge base through extracurricular experiences such as attending panel discussions, working on research, applied learning and internships, social activities, and seminars. Then through those experiences, students build their competencies in six key areas that employers look for when hiring:

Diversity, inclusion and global engagement
Civic engagement
Career exploration
Research, creative and scholarly activities
Leadership development
Academic success, peer engagement and Shocker pride

“All the things you do behind your coursework are making you a more interesting and employable person,” said Dr. Carolyn Shaw, associate vice president for strategic enrollment management.

Student Affairs offices closing today

Student Affairs offices will close at 2 p.m. today for professional development. Some offices will remain open. For more information, please contact individual offices. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Former Wichita State dean remembered as leader in education

Dr. Maurine A. Fry served as professor and dean of the College of Education from 1988 to 1993 at Wichita State University. Fry, 85, passed away on July 17 in Venice, Florida.

Lindquist Hall closing

Lindquist Hall will close from July 24 to Aug.1 for electrical repairs.

For more information, please call facilities services at 316-978-3444.

Image Alt Text Pictures of Hassan Alshawi, Heather Stafford, Tonya Baldwin, and Joyce Chiam with Text: Wichita State University Student Health Services, Tuesday Talks, New international Shockers.

Tuesday Talks: New international Shockers

For this week’s Tuesday Talks, watch Nurse Heather Stafford, Student Health Services associate director; Tonya Baldwin, International Education; and Hassan Alshawi and Joyce Chiam, WSU students, as they discuss what new international students need to know about staying healthy at WSU.

Update: Parking lot repairs

Parking lots 3N and 3S at the northeast corner of Cessna Stadium will be ready for general use Friday, July 23. Lot 2E at the northwest corner of Koch Arena will be ready Saturday, July 24.

Beginning Monday, July 26, lot 11 between Cessna Stadium and Devlin Hall will be closed for repairs. The lot will reopen later in the week if there is no inclement weather.

Future repairs are scheduled for lots 19E and 19W located near Eck Stadium, and lot 7 in front of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Changes for WSU travel booking

Effective Sunday, Aug. 1, Sunflower Travel agency will be increasing its booking fees for airfare, hotel and vehicle rental reservations. The new prices are as follows:

Hotel and vehicle reservations $15.00
Airfare bookings $30.00

For more information, contact Laurie O’Leary at 316-733-2753, or email at loleary@sunflowertravel.com . For other travel-related questions, email wsutraveloffice@wichita.edu.