Category: Resources

Student Health Services has flu vaccines available for WSU students, faculty and staff. Cost is $25 plus administration fee but may be free with your health insurance benefits (all plans are different). Financial assistance for self-pay students may be available for the administration fee. Walk-in to the Student Wellness Center 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday for your flu vaccine before cold and flu season.

Student Health Services is also hosting two upcoming pop-up flu shot clinics: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17 and Thursday, Nov. 20 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center

A perk of your Shocker ID is access to all fine arts events on campus at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association. All this week, you can watch your peers in the School of Performing Arts perform “Company” at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. You can find specific times and other upcoming events at wichita.edu/cfacalendar.

Check out the new issue of the myShockerhealth newsletter. The Student Health and Wellness newsletter provides monthly relevant health information and tips for WSU students and staff. Opportunities to engage in healthy activities, events and volunteer service are also highlighted.

In this issue:

• United Way Resources for daily living insecurities
• Daylight Savings Time – How to recover!
• What is your sleep profile?
• Make your sleep environment comfortable!
• Healthy Meal staples
• How to write a check
• Employee Corner: Under-desk bikes: Benefits and Cons
• Healthquest points reminder
• Flu vaccines

Finals can be a stressful week for students, but it doesn’t have to be. Using proper preparation to avoid stress by getting plenty of rest adjusting your work schedule can help you manage your workload. And don’t forget you can reach out to your success coach for more help.

You can start getting a look at Shocker basketball starting this week, with Prairie View A&M at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 in Charles Koch Arena. Remember that all students with a Shocker ID get admission to all home athletics events at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association. Stay up to date on Shocker Athletics at goshockers.com.

Student Health Services has flu vaccines available for WSU students, faculty and staff. Cost is $25 plus administration fee but may be free with your health insurance benefits (all plans are different). Financial assistance for self-pay students may be available for the administration fee. Walk-in to the Student Wellness Center 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday for your flu vaccine before cold and flu season.

Student Health Services is also hosting two upcoming pop-up flu shot clinics: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 and Thursday, Nov. 6 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center

Calling all first-generation students. Join the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships for First-Gen Finances, a fun and empowering event designed just for you from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the Shocker Hall multipurpose room. The first 20 attendees will snag a free Shocker Financial Wellness T-shirt, so come early.

• Sit down for a mini budgeting session with a peer financial coach
• Create your personalized First-Gen Finances vision board and goals
• Discover how the new CashCourse can help you take control of your money

Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to level up your money skills, this event is your chance to connect, learn and build your financial future with confidence.

The Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker, located on the lower level of the Shocker Success Center, offers a number of resources to students facing food insecurity or who need access to other essentials, such as clothing, toiletries and baby/family products, at no cost. And donations to the locker can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student Center.

Students working on their final fall 2025 assignments have access to a variety of success resources in the Shocker Success Center, including tutoring and other supplemental instruction on the second floor through the Shocker Learning Center, Writing Center, Math Lab and Physics Help Desk.

Attend the next Savvy Scholar workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons about starting your first article for publication. Participants will explore strategies for planning a new journal article, including conducting a preliminary literature search, identifying a target journal, drafting a working abstract, submitting an application with the IRB and more.