Category: Student Resources

The McNair Scholars program is accepting applications for 2023-24 academic year. McNair assists students who are underrepresented in higher education prepare for graduate study.

McNair is hosting two informational events for students who are interested in learning more about the program:

• 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 6 in 165 Grace Wilkie Annex
• 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 7 via Zoom

RSVP to 316-978-3139 or email mcnairscholars@wichita.edu to receive more information.

A few of the benefits and services students can receive with McNair are graduate school preparation, faculty mentorship, research experience, application fee waivers, spring semester campus visits, Individualized counseling and personal support for graduate school preparation, and participation is available to students at no charge, as the program is 100% federally funded

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus and concern.

Group therapy can be effective in addressing multiple challenges individuals face in their lives as well as the unique experience it provides. CAPS runs various groups per semester to address the ever-changing needs of the WSU campus, and group therapy is always free. CAPS services are available in a variety of modalities at this time.

If you think group therapy is right for you, speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. No appointment is needed to join support groups.

Groups are in-person at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified.

Process Group: Understanding Self and Others

• 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14
• 3-4 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17

Support groups: No appointment is needed to join.

• Transgender Support Group: 1-2 p.m. starting Thursday, Feb. 16. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information.
• Healing from Trauma Support Group: 2-3 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17.  Email vanessa@wichitasac.com for more information.
• Neurodiverse Support Group: 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14 in 225 Ablah Library (eight weeks only). Email stalnaker@clinic.wichita.edu for more information.

The Ablah Library hosts the Writing Center multiple times a week to help students on their next essay. Tutors can provide feedback on papers, help generate ideas, help with revisions and more.

The Writing Center sessions will be held in 125 Ablah Library. The following are the times every week:

• Mondays: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Thursdays: 11 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m.
• Fridays: 1-4 p.m.

Wichita State’s Student Ambassador Society (SAS) is accepting applications for the 2023-24 academic year. SAS, supported by the Office of Admissions, is a community of selfless, hardworking and involved students from all areas of campus who seek to give back to WSU through service to others.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on March 1. For more information about SAS or the application, contact the SAS VP of selections at sasvpselections@wichita.edu.

Learn more about Tais Solis and her study abroad experience in Spain at the University of Deusto during the fall 2022 semester. Tais shares how she has benefited from her study abroad program.

Learn more about Joshua Lantz’s study abroad experience in South Korea at Dankook University. Joshua shares what their favorite class is from the program.

Learn more about Brisa Castillo’s study abroad experience in Germany during the fall 2022 semester. Brisa discusses the decision to study abroad.

Did you know the RSC offers a daily study room for students? Each day, the RSC designates an open meeting room as the official study room of the day. The room will be unlocked and open to students to come and go as they please to study throughout the day.

This is to be a quiet, shared space. Check the RSC’s Instagram stories daily to find out which room is the study room for that day.

Did you know there is a hair salon in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center? Come check out Lords and Lady’s Salon, where students can enjoy a haircut for just $10. Walk-ins are welcome or call 316-683-6038 to schedule an appointment.

The Lords and Lady’s Salon operating hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Hear from Study Abroad’s International Buddy Program participants about their experiences in the program. Featured today is Paige Harrington who was paired with an exchange student from Japan.