Category: News

Abby Arbeiter wanted to sing pop songs in a pub. So, she approached a musician in Fitzgerald’s Bar, in Dublin.

Her request led to some cultural confusion.

Students, faculty and staff can level up their college style and grab one of the new college T-shirts at the Shocker Store.

Tees are available in the Rhatigan Student Center and the online store.

Due to construction work involving replacing the faucets in Jabara Hall Aug. 2 and 3, the water will be turned off to the building.  ITS Help Desk and Desktop Support teams will be working 100% remotely during these two days.

Please contact helpdesk@wichita.edu or 316-978-4357, option 1 with any questions.

The Rhatigan Student Center will be without water starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 26 as the City of Wichita changes a water meter. The outage is expected to last up to two hours.

Restrooms and food services will be unavailable at this time.

As the City of Wichita changes out a water meter for Devlin Hall, water will be temporarily unavailable from around 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 27. The outage will also affect Hubbard Hall, the Heskett Center and Wilkins Stadium.

Nearby buildings throughout campus can be utilized during that time.

As part of WSU’s continuous improvement of its technology processes and cybersecurity, ITS and Information Security have recently expanded controls regarding how WSU systems interact with other systems on the internet. As a result, some systems that send or retrieve files with non-WSU environments could find that traffic blocked.

If your system or device does not have the connectivity that it needs, please follow these steps:

• Open wichita.teamdynamix.com in your browser
• Select Client Portal then sign in
• Search for “Firewall / Security Request” in the search bar and select it among the results
• Select Request a Service, and then enter your information

Water will be shut off in Lindquist Hall July 31-Aug. 1 and in Jabara Hall Aug. 2-3 as contractors replace faucets and toilet valves in the restrooms.

Students, faculty and staff should make preparations for the days without water.

NASA and Wichita State are interested in continuing their partnership by sponsoring NASA-related activities to the community. Up to $55,000 is available to fund up to four proposals, with a 50 cents per dollar cost share requirement.

WSU faculty are invited to submit proposals for activities:

• That engage a significant and diverse population of students, faculty, educators and the general public, especially those of underrepresented racial minorities and ethnicities, women and individuals with disabilities
• That offer exciting learning experiences and relevant NASA knowledge, resources and real-world applications
• That focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

Email Dr. Linda Kliment, associate professor of aerospace engineering, at linda.kliment@wichita.edu to learn more.

Textbooks are now available to order for the fall 2023 semester.

Order online and be prepared for the start of the semester. Depending on the class, options may include rentals, new books, used books, digital materials or more.

Summer 2023 graduates may now find information regarding their diplomas at wichita.edu/diplomas.

• The deadline to submit a name change on the diploma is the last day of classes, Friday, July 28.
• The diploma distribution date for the summer 2023 semester is Sept. 8. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor of Jardine Hall, and graduates must show identification.
• Graduates can also request to have the diploma mailed to them for a fee through myWSU under the myClasses tab, “Graduation Links” and “Request for Diploma Mailing.”

Undergraduate students who also wish to take courses after graduation need to reactive their record after receiving their diploma.

Additional questions regarding diplomas can be sent to diplomas@wichita.edu.