President Rick Muma and WuShock pose with the Post Office staff in Morrison Hall.

President Rick Muma and WuShock stopped by the Post Office on the first floor of Morrison Hall to recognize the staff as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. The team was recognized for exemplifying Wichita State’s student-centered mentality shown through their excellent customer service, being the go-to destination for many in the community to receive their passports.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

President Rick Muma and WuShock pose with the staff in the Office of Human Resources for Rick Rewards

President Rick Muma and WuShock crashed the Office of Human Resources’ monthly staff meeting to recognize the staff as this month’s Rick Rewards recipient. The staff was celebrated for the implementation of WuHire, a new system that streamlines the process of hiring staff and students for departments, making it easier for departments to support students on campus.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

Employees at Wichita State pose with President Rick Muma and WuShock for Employee Appreciation Day

President Rick Muma and the President’s Executive Team observed National Employee Appreciation day March 7. The WSU Employee Appreciation Day was filled with conversations, games and food. Special guest, WuShock, wandered around the room greeting and taking photos with attendees.

The event was part of President Muma’s Rick Rewards, a recognition to different departments every month to highlight the work of the Shocker community that betters everyone in Shocker Nation.

President Rick Muma, first gentleman Rick Case and WuShock pose with members of Landscaping and Ground Maintenance for February 2025's Rick Rewards.

President Rick Muma, first gentleman Rick Case and WuShock stopped by Landscape and Ground Maintenance at Gaddis Physical Plant to recognize them as this month’s Rick Rewards recipient. President Muma and Case wished to celebrate their work in keeping the campus beautiful for our students, employees and visitors, and for all of their hard work making sure our community is safe during inclement weather, like during the winter storms the campus experienced in January.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

President Rick Muma and WuShock post with the staff of the Child Development Center Jan. 17 for Rick Rewards

President Rick Muma and WuShock surprised the Child Development Center Jan. 17 for this month’s Rick Rewards. President Muma wished to recognize the important work the staff and teaching assistants do for the community, both for the university and for the city, as well as recognize the important applied learning opportunities they offer to Shockers.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

The Office of the Provost poses with President Rick Muma and WuShock

President Rick Muma and WuShock visited the Office of the Provost Dec. 16 to wish Dr. Shirley Lefever, executive vice president and provost, a happy and restful retirement and to thank her and the rest of her team for helping students thrive at Wichita State.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

President Rick Muma and WuShock pose with the Wichita State Esports staff and roster for Rick Rewards

President Rick Muma visited Wichita State Esports during one of the team’s training sessions to recognize the team as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. President Muma recognized the accomplishments and growth of the teams over the past few years, including hosting the successful D-Air Capital Games event that saw nearly 200 people from across the Midwest visit campus; multiple top finishes from the individual teams; and helping middle school and high school students learn about esports with annual summer camps.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

President Rick Muma and WuShock poses with the Office of Financial Aid for Rick Rewards

President Rick Muma visited the Office of Financial Aid during its regular staff meeting in the Rhatigan Student Center to recognize the office as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. President Muma recognized the Office of Financial Aid for its work in supporting the university’s priority of access and affordability and for assisting Shockers through the new FAFSA process that was put in place last academic year.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

President Rick Muma poses with Shocker Sound Machine in Charles Koch Arena for Rick Rewards

President Rick Muma visited Shocker Sound Machine in Charles Koch Arena to recognize its members as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. President Muma recognized Shocker Sound Machine for its work in charging up the crowds at home athletics games and for providing Shocker-filled shows for the community, including during this year’s Fall Address.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

President Rick Muma poses with members of the Office for the Vice President of Administration and Finance for Rick Rewards

President Rick Muma visited the Division of Finance and Administration in Morrison Hall to express his gratitude to Werner Golling and his staff and celebrate the office as the next recipient of Rick Rewards Aug. 7. President Muma recognized the office for its work in supporting the mission and priorities of Wichita State and thanked Werner Golling, who will retire later this year, for his service to the university. President Muma also recognized Lisa Pappas, executive assistant to the finance and administration divisional officer, who was instrumental in the recent search for Golling’s successor.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.