The university returned to pre-pandemic operations for faculty and staff on June 1. For some, that meant a return to pre-pandemic work schedules and locations including the return to in-person work for all remaining remote employees. For others, that meant a return to regular schedules or readjusting to more people on campus because their roles required them to be on campus.

While perhaps necessary, the return is not without concerns; and many of us — employees and students alike — are anxious and uncertain about the future. In recognition and support of this natural emotional reaction, the university invites all students, staff, faculty, and administration to join one of several Shocker Circles for a safe, non-judgmental place to discuss our campus return.

Beginning on July 6, the Shocker Circles Summer 2021 Reintegration series will be holding Circles on Tuesdays and Thursdays with both lunch hour and late afternoon options. Both virtual and in-person sessions have been scheduled, with discussion topics focused on employees transitioning to an in-person workplace, students and faculty returning to in-person classrooms, and special sessions for employees and students who joined Shocker Nation during 2020 and may now be coming to campus for the first time.

Participation is confidential, but pre-registration is required.

The Office of Admissions will be closed from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 for staff development. Please call 316-978-3085 if you need assistance.

Purple background with text: Tuesday Talks with Student Health Services, Tuesday June 22, New Healthy Shockers Living On-Campus with Camille Childers, Katie Austin, Caitlin Nolen, and current resident advisor students.

Join nurse Heather Stafford, Student Health Services director, Camille Childers, Katie Austin from Housing and Residence Life, and First-Year Programs student intern Caitlin Nolen live on the Student Health Services Facebook page to discuss new freshmen and staying healthy on campus.

Twenty-five years ago, we asked a group of local professionals to predict what life would be like in 2020. As our celebration of Wichita State’s 125th year comes to a close, we asked experts and influencers to talk about those predictions from 25 years ago.

The Wichita State University Office of Admissions will close June 23 for professional development.

For assistance during this time, please all  316-978-3085.

The Registrar’s Office will be closed for staff development and training 1-5 p.m. June 21. During this time, customers can visit the OneStop office at Jardine Hall (Room 112) for assistance.

Parking signs in parking lot

Wichita State University Parking Services is currently pre-selling FY22 ePermits to Wichita State departments, corporations and partners. If you are the contact for your department’s ePermits and would like to renew for FY22, please email the WSU parking office to start the process.

Your department will not be billed until the next fiscal year; however, we’d like to make sure your account is up to date so there is not a lapse in ePermit coverage. Most current departmental ePermits expire on Aug. 31.

Wichita State University’s Delta Dental of Kansas Dental Clinic is open during the summer. The dental clinic provides a full range of services with in-house specialists, including cleanings, fillings, tooth whitening and bleaching, and dental implants. The clinic is open to the campus community and the general public. Most major insurances are accepted, and they also offer payroll deductions for employees at Wichita State. The clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday.

To schedule an appointment, call 316- 978-8350. The clinic is located near the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at the intersection of 29th and Oliver streets.

Group of staff members posing for photo.

Congratulations to the following individuals for their recent election to the 2021-22 University Staff Senate executive team. The Unclassified Professional (UP) Senate and University Support Staff (USS) Senate will officially merge to become the University Staff Senate on July 1.

  • President: Gabriel Fonseca
  • President-elect: Denise Gimlin
  • Vice president: Kayla Jasso
  • USS representative: Angela Linder
  • Secretary: Kennedy Rogers
Shocker alum Shaunte' Levin.

Shaunte’ Levine is the recipient of the fourth annual Launch Award through Harvester Arts and the Wichita State School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI).