Category: Resources

As Wichita expects some extreme heat this weekend, make sure you are informed of how to protect yourself and others as you enjoy events:

• Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned spaces when possible and wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Most buildings on campus are open during the workday for you to take a break in.
• Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
• Check the UV index every day. The higher the UV index, the more you should do to protect yourself from the sun. When planning outdoor activities, follow the EPA’s UV index scale for safety recommendations.
• While outside, protect your skin by seeking shade, using a hat and sunglasses when outdoors and wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
• Stay informed by knowing the signs of heat-related illness and checking on friends, family members, neighbors and pets who may be at higher risk.

Remember that the sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you’re spending time outside, take frequent breaks and avoid overexertion during the hottest parts of the day.

As Wichita expects extreme heat this week, make sure you are informed of how to protect yourself and others:

• Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned spaces when possible and wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Most buildings on campus are open during the workday for you to take a break in.
• Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
• Check the UV index every day. The higher the UV index, the more you should do to protect yourself from the sun. When planning outdoor activities, follow the EPA’s UV index scale for safety recommendations.
• While outside, protect your skin by seeking shade, using a hat and sunglasses when outdoors and wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
• Stay informed by knowing the signs of heat-related illness and checking on friends, family members, neighbors and pets who may be at higher risk.

Remember that the sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you’re spending time outside, take frequent breaks and avoid overexertion during the hottest parts of the day.

Curious about a career in public health? An internship can be a great way to gain hands-on experience, build your professional network and explore the many ways you can make an impact in your community.

The Center for Public Health Initiatives at WSU’s Community Engagement Institute is proud to highlight some of the interns who have gained valuable experience.

Interested in an internship with CPHI? Reach out to Chantal Nez Dominguez at chantal.nez@wichita.edu learn more about potential internship opportunities and how you can get involved.

Textbook ordering is open for the fall 2026 semester. Head to shockerstore.com to order and be prepared for the start of classes. Depending on your class, options may include rentals, new books, used books, digital materials and more.

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State is open throughout the summer, providing high-quality, affordable services to both the public and WSU community.

The clinic provides services to people across the lifespan who have communication difficulties, including speaking, hearing, swallowing and spoken and written language impairments. The clinic offers free hearing evaluations to faculty and staff. The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is located in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at the intersection of 29th and Oliver. Call 316-978-3289 to schedule an appointment. Learn more at wichita.edu/SLHclinic.

Wichita State hosts an online portal for our Innovation Campus partners. The portal offers a “one-stop shop” for the resources available on campus:

• Where to find news and events at WSU
• How to access the weekly Campus Connection newsletter and where to submit posts
• What amenities are available on campus
• How to sign up for emergency communication through Shocker Alerts
• Where to park on campus
• And more

If you need to make up an exam/quiz or if you have accommodations for testing, you will need to make an appointment. All make-up exams and accommodated exams require an appointment with the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT). Schedule your exams through registerblast.com/wsu. You should make your appointment at least three days before your exam. After scheduling your appointment in RegisterBlast, let your instructor know when you scheduled your testing appointment.

For questions about the process, contact OSAT at testingcenter@wichita.edu or call 316-978-8378.

Want to earn some cash for textbooks you no longer need? Participate in the online textbook buyback program. You can sell your books, ship them for free and get cash. If you have questions, email shockerstore@wichita.edu.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. HOPE Service encourages you check in with yourself and access resources using the free, anonymous mental health screening tool at wichita.edu/freescreen.

Reminder that the OneStop chatbot is available 24/7 to help answer questions anytime, including nights, weekends and throughout summer break.

When the office is closed or in-person visits aren’t possible, the chatbot serves as a convenient first stop for questions about financial aid, registration, billing, deadlines and other OneStop services.

While the chatbot makes it easy to get information, students are reminded not to share sensitive personal information in the chat, including financial or other private details.