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Student Engagement & Belonging is focused on creating opportunities for personal growth and real-world readiness to maximize your potential at Wichita State. The department oversees student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, civic engagement, community service programs, leadership programs and student activities. Additionally, it assists in off-campus student support, student advocacy efforts and mentorship programs aimed at enhancing academic and student success. It provide dynamic programs, ranging from speakers and film showings to award ceremonies, cultural festivities, LGBTQA programming and much more.

Through intentional growth, unique experiences and inclusive excellence, Student Engagement & Belonging cultivates a vibrant campus community that inspires world-ready leaders.

The Social Science Research Lab (SSRL) grades bubble sheet exams. Grading options include standard, weighted and up to three versions of an exam. Results include items the student missed, a raw score, a percent score and other statistics. Additionally, overall statistical information about the exam is available.

The students’ answers must be on a five-response scanner bubble form. The bubble sheets can be purchased at the Social Science Research Lab.

Simply bring your exams and a completed bubbled in answer key to the SSRL in 429 Lindquist Hall and fill out an Exam Grading Request. The staff will grade the exam and contact the instructor within four hours.

If you have used the services in the past, note that there have been some notable changes to the grading program. Feel free to ask office staff to show you the new reports.

If you have any questions, email Andrea Glessner, SSRL manager, at andrea.glessner@wichita.edu or Sandra Ranney, SSRL director, sandra.ranney@wichita.edu.

The WSU West building has reopened for classes starting Aug. 26.

WSU West was temporarily closed last month for issues relating to the building’s HVAC system, resulting in elevated humidity levels. The HVAC and software controller were replaced and updated last week, and humidity levels are back to normal.

Facilities Services will continue to monitor humidity in the building and make adjustments as needed.

Are you interested in studying abroad over the winter break? Start planning now and look at the options available in many different countries.

Programs are generally three weeks long during the month of January. Areas of study include environmental studies, international business, music, religion, art history, photography, language, psychology, sociology and more.

Costs range from $2,000 to $6,290 (includes most fees for the programs except for the flight). Get started by completing the WSU study abroad application or email Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Joining the Students Activities Council (SAC) helps members gain leadership skills through planning, organizing and executing major events at WSU. There are four easy ways to join:

• Attend the SAC Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 28 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room. Members gain leadership skills through planning, organizing and executing major events at WSU. Stop by to learn more.
• Join an SAC event: Get connected by stopping by an info table or chat with one of SAC’s team members to start your SAC journey.
• Visit a member meeting: All member meetings are held on at 4:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday in September, October and November in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.
• Attend a committee meeting: SAC uses committees to plan, market and execute their events. All members join a committee, attend weekly meetings, help plan, market and execute events to create a positive impact on campus life. Committees meet weekly in the Rhatigan Student Center.
  • Traditions – 3 p.m. on Mondays
  • Special Events – 4:30 p.m. on Mondays
  • Shockers Night Life – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
  • Digital Content Team – 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
  • Shocker Ventures – 4 p.m. on Wednesdays

Wichita State offers an incredible opportunity for Kansas residents aged 60 and over to enroll in free classes this fall, both online and in-person, if enrolled by the deadline.

Help share the news with friends, family and the community. Classes cover a variety of engaging topics, and this semester’s classes include From Vinyl to Viral: A Musical Time Capsule, Presidential Campaign Communications and The Geology of National Parks of the World. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 11, so you can encourage your loved ones to sign up today and join the lifelong learning journey.

The School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts invites the Wichita community to its 2024-25 season of productions.

This year’s season is centered around “Building Community.”

Fall 2024:

• Express – Sept. 28 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex
• Mid-American Dance Theatre presents the Student Choreography Showcase – Oct. 24-26 in Litwin Theatre, Heskett Dance Studios (student-led production)
• Twelfth Night – Nov. 7-10 in the Wilner Auditorium
• Dance at Ulrich – Nov. 15 in the Ulrich Museum of Art
• Senior Capstone Celebration – Nov. 23 in Wilner Auditorium
• Dance Informal Showing – Dec. 5 in Wilner Auditorium

Spring 2025:

• Spring Awakening – Feb. 20-23 in Wilner Auditorium
• The Angel of Death reading by Bela Kiralyfalvi competition winner – March 6-8 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex
• Wichita State Musical Theatre Company production – April 10-12 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex (student-led production)
• Film double feature: Mostly Harmless (Mostly) and Dance Film – April 19 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex
• Spring Dance Concert – April 24-27 in Wilner Auditorium
• Empty Space Theatre production – May 1-3 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex (student-led production)
• Dance Informal Showing – May 8 in Wilner Auditorium

You can attend on-campus Wichita State Fine Arts events at no additional charge with your Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association. Learn more about this season’s productions on the School of Performing Arts website.

The School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts invites the Wichita community to its 2024-25 season of productions.

This year’s season is centered around “Building Community.”

Fall 2024:

• Express – Sept. 28 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex
• Mid-American Dance Theatre presents the Student Choreography Showcase – Oct. 24-26 in Litwin Theatre, Heskett Dance Studios (student-led production)
• Twelfth Night – Nov. 7-10 in the Wilner Auditorium
• Dance at Ulrich – Nov. 15 in the Ulrich Museum of Art
• Senior Capstone Celebration – Nov. 23 in Wilner Auditorium
• Dance Informal Showing – Dec. 5 in Wilner Auditorium

Spring 2025:

• Spring Awakening – Feb. 20-23 in Wilner Auditorium
• The Angel of Death reading by Bela Kiralyfalvi competition winner – March 6-8 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex
• Wichita State Musical Theatre Company production – April 10-12 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex (student-led production)
• Film double feature: Mostly Harmless (Mostly) and Dance Film – April 19 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex
• Spring Dance Concert – April 24-27 in Wilner Auditorium
• Empty Space Theatre production – May 1-3 in the Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex (student-led production)
• Dance Informal Showing – May 8 in Wilner Auditorium

Tickets can be purchased online from the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Wichita State students can attend on-campus Wichita State Fine Arts events at no additional charge with their Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association.

Learn more about this season’s productions on the School of Performing Arts website.

Students have many options for study abroad programs through WSU exchange partner universities and program providers, and Sept. 15 is the deadline for spring 2025 programs.

Students can start the process by attending a study abroad information session or watching the information session video. Study Abroad scholarships are available and that application is also due by Sept. 15.

Learn how to apply for a study abroad program and learn more about scholarship opportunities.

For questions, contact the Study Abroad office at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

The Barton School of Business is pleased to announce that accomplished entrepreneur Chris Wright will serve as its Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the fall 2024 semester. Wright, the founder, chief executive officer and chairman of the Board of Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT), based in Denver, Colorado, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the role.

Liberty Energy, founded in 2011, is a leading North American energy services firm renowned for its innovative completion services and technologies for onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Liberty Energy boasts a market capitalization of $3.33 billion and employs 5,500 individuals.

A self-described tech enthusiast turned entrepreneur, Chris Wright is committed to enhancing human lives by expanding access to abundant, affordable, and reliable energy. He holds an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and has completed graduate work in Electrical Engineering at UC Berkeley and MIT.