Photos of Sadie Svymbersky and the text OAL Student Spotlight

Office of Online and Adult Learning (OAL) students are incredibly dedicated to completing their degrees while juggling their responsibilities such as full-time work, caring for their families and participating in their communities. They bring a wealth of experience, perseverance, creativity and a growth mindset to every course they take. OAL wants to share how its Shockers are making a difference.

Meet Sadie Svymbersky. Along with being a full-time student, Sadie is a para at an elementary school and coaches the Derby 8th-grade girls basketball team. Her unwavering dedication and passion to help students achieve their goals are nothing short of inspiring. Sadie is a true role model for all those who aspire to make a difference in the world of education.

Woolsey Hall in WSU's campus

The Wichita Business Journal has released the 2024 “Coolest Office in Wichita” nominations, and Woolsey Hall has been nominated. Woolsey Hall made it through round one with over 40% of the vote and is now in round two. The community can vote once for their choice through the voting period until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2.

Partner With Us for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

The College of Engineering is hosting an Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED) event, commonly known as Girl Day, for about 200 high school girls from Wichita and the surrounding area. The event will be from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

The students will participate in hands-on STEM activities, listen to inspirational female speakers, attend an industry fair featuring companies from STEM fields and meet women from the engineering and computing industries, including professionals, WSU faculty and students. There is still a need for companies from STEM fields to join the industry fair and for women from the engineering and computing industries to provide mentorship during the event.

Get ready for a new way to manage the purchasing process. Financial Operations is thrilled to announce that the Wu-Buy E-Procurement System is officially live and ready for action.

What’s Wu-Buy? It’s not just a system; it’s a game-changer, designed to make the procurement experience smoother, faster and more efficient.

Starting Feb. 5, the Amazon Business Prime account will be part of the Wu-Buy E-Procurement system. Users must log into Wu-Buy and select the Amazon supplier tile which will direct them to the Amazon site.

Financial Operations is thrilled to share this exciting news to enhance the Amazon Business Prime ordering experience.

Prospective Students Information Sessions. Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design Wichita State University

For those who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the field of education and becoming an advanced professional, Wichita State offers a Master of Education in learning and instructional design. The program is designed to be innovative, dynamic and flexible, catering to the diverse needs and goals of individuals seeking to advance their careers in teaching, learning and program design.

Those interested in learning more about the program can attend virtual information sessions that are held at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month during the fall and spring semesters. The next session is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.

To obtain the link for the sessions or any further information, please contact Dr. Jay, associate professor and program chair for Master of Education in learning and instructional design, at jaehwan.byun@wichita.edu.

Food for Fines, February 5th through 9th

The first Food for Fines of the spring semester will take place Feb. 5-9. This is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During this week certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker. Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the University Police Department.

For more information and details about the program and donation eligibility, please visit the Student Advocate webpage or email the student advocates at sga.gradadvocate@wichita.edu or sga.ugadvocate@wichita.edu

Graduating this semester? Submit your application for degree! Deadline February 12

For those graduating with their graduate degrees this semester, don’t forget to submit your application for degree. The deadline to submit is Monday Feb. 12. All students who plan to graduate must submit their application for degree and have their plan of study on file with the Graduate School.

To find the AFD form, go to myWSU, click on myClasses and then under “Graduation Links.”

For questions, email wsugradschool@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3253.

For those who want to “be the change,” social work may be the right path for that goal. Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accepting additional applications for the 2023-24 school year through Saturday, April 1.

The program is open to all majors and has both full- and part-time schedule options. MSW students go on to work in mental health, forensics, health care, addiction treatment, aging, human resources, schools, international settings, child and family welfare, disaster relief, athletic programs and more.

For more information, contact Shaunna Millar, MSW director, at shaunna.millar@wichita.edu.

Staff nominations open for Distinguished Service Awards. Deadline extended: Friday, February 2, 2024

Do you know a WSU employee who deserves special recognition for their contributions to Wichita State? The deadline for nominations has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday Feb. 2.

These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community that is beyond the expectations of the duties and responsibilities of their position. Selected honorees are recognized at the annual Shocker Pride Celebration.

Award details and the nomination form can be found on the Staff Senate Awards website. Nominations can be submitted to marissa.kouns@wichita.edu.