Category: Resources

Interested in studying abroad? The first step, would be to attend one of the Study Abroad information sessions. The last study abroad information session of the fall semester will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. See the Study Abroad website for the complete list of information sessions or for the video option and to register if you plan to attend.

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:

• 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the Shocker Hall lobby
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room

Wichita State has a number of programs that help students travel the country or the world while simultaneously working toward their degree. Students should explore academic travel opportunities such as Study Abroad early so they can prepare financially and academically.

Are you an undergraduate looking for extra “spooktacular” support on campus? You’ll find it with TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). SSS is 100% funded by the Department of Education to provide completely free resources, guidance and support to help you navigate the path to success in college. If you’re a first-generation, limited income student, or a student with disabilities, you may be eligible.

So, what is SSS all about? Students get free tutoring, peer mentoring, textbook rentals, exclusive access to the private computer lab (with free printing too), fun workshops, events and educational trips, academic advising, exclusive scholarships just for participants, and more.

Interested? Apply today before our limited spots fill up. Visit the SSS website at wichita.edu/sss. Find SSS in 307 Shocker Success Center or call 316-978-3715 for more info.

Feeling the pressure as deadlines pile up? The upcoming Procrastination Prevention Night is your chance to stay on track and finish strong. Whether you’re juggling papers, projects or assignments — or stuck in a class because of academic requirements — the late-night study session with personalized support from 6 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Ablah Library is here to help.

Take advantage of workshops, tutoring and more to help you tackle assignments and stay on track — plus arts and crafts, games and food will be available to reduce stress as deadlines approach.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

Dr. Mark Schneegurt, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is the latest WSU faculty member to take advantage of the University Libraries-negotiated agreement with Springer and get his article published in Archives of Microbiology, a venerable journal, for free.

Shockers can publish their research articles in many Springer peer-reviewed journals at no cost. The agreement with Springer, negotiated by University Libraries, covers articles written by faculty, staff and students at Wichita State with no page charges and no APCs. Both print and open access fees are entirely waived.

There are dozens of high-quality journals available through this program, covering every area of scholarship. These range from modest journals to those with high impact factors. To find eligible journals, use Springer’s Journal Finder to identify which Springer journal is right for your next paper.

Feeling the pressure as deadlines pile up? The upcoming Procrastination Prevention Night is your chance to stay on track and finish strong. Whether you’re juggling papers, projects or assignments — or stuck in a class because of academic requirements — the late-night study session with personalized support from 6 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Ablah Library is here to help.

Take advantage of workshops, tutoring and more to help you tackle assignments and stay on track — plus arts and crafts, games and food will be available to reduce stress as deadlines approach.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

As enrollment approaches, students should check in on their degree progress by meeting with their academic advisors. By enrolling in a combination of fall, spring and summer classes, students can remain on track with their degree programs and potentially shorten the time it takes to earn a degree. You can find your academic advisor in your myWSU.

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. Whether you want to listen to concerts from the School of Music or watch theater or dance performances from the School of Performing Arts, there’s something for everyone.

“Plugged In @ WSU” is the podcast that connects you to the tools, tips and support systems that power your success at Wichita State. Each episode features conversations with campus experts, faculty and students to highlight resources that help you stay on track, stay connected and make the most of your Shocker experience.

Learn about Success Coaching at WSU:

• Meet the success coaches
• What students say about Success Coaching

Remember, while Success Coaches are assigned to specific programs, you can meet with any of them. Find the coach who works best for you.