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Campus Connection: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

WSU’s GoCreate recognized with award for community contributions
Pick up your Champions for Literacy tee
From Wichita to Amazon Robotics: A mechanical engineering journey
Donate and have your fines forgiven with Food For Fines
Registration is open for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on March 12
WSU chooses 3 high school seniors as 2026 Gore Scholarship recipients
America’s Got Talent hypnotist, Chris Jones, coming to campus Feb. 6
Professor Warren E. Pickett from University of California, Davis will present at the physics seminar Feb. 4
Exterior work on Biomedical Campus signals finishing touches in progress
College of Health Professions offers patient-serving clinics to public
Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide in the LGBTQ+ Community Training
Adults with skydiving experience wanted for survey
Participants needed for doctoral research project
Gameday special available at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Campus construction update for spring 2026
Join in spreading warmth this winter through the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker winter coat drive
Learn how to stay safe with fire safety resources
Know who to call in case of an emergency – Call UPD directly at 316-978-3450 while on campus
College of Health Professions offers patient-serving clinics to public
Child Development Center has pre-K openings
Attend Faculty Artist Series with Dr. Cristina Castaldi, soprano, in recital Feb. 1
Ulrich Museum will kick off exhibition season with a free party Jan. 29
America’s Got Talent hypnotist, Chris Jones, coming to campus Feb. 6
Save the date for Love Data Week Feb 9-13 at Ablah Library
Help out with the annual Books & Bears for National TRIO and GEAR UP Day
Attend UReCA research social and connect with others Jan. 27
Donate blood at blood drive on campus
Pizza Shuttle coming to Wichita State’s Braeburn Square
Strengthen leadership skills at Professional Development Series session on mentoring Feb. 4
Participants needed for doctoral research project
Gameday special available at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Try pinball for free this week at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Join in spreading warmth this winter through the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker winter coat drive
12 high school seniors chosen as finalists in Distinguished Scholarship Invitational
University Police Department calls on campus to stock Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker this Valentine’s Day
Grab your official Shocker men’s basketball Yellow Out tee for Jan. 24
Join Shocker men’s basketball Jan. 21 for Black Out Mental Health Stigma game
Donate blood at blood drive on campus
Jan. 21 is Suspenders4Hope Day in Wichita. Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training at WSU
Sushi Do opening Jan. 20 in the RSC

Wichita State leads NSF rankings in engineering and aerospace research
Wichita State names Dr. Ali P. Gordon as dean of College of Engineering
Child Development Center has pre-K openings
Campus community invited to register to participate in Shocker Community Night Feb. 20
Don’t miss out: Start 2026 with a competitive edge by attending Elevate
Jan. 21 is Suspenders4Hope Day in Wichita. Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training at WSU

WSU’s College of Engineering ranks 17th in National Cyber League power rankings, student team cracks top 20 in competition
Meet some of WSU’s fall 2025 graduating class of Shockers
Get a free basketball with $100 purchase from Koch Arena Shocker Store
Shocker men’s basketball hosts Rice during Baby Race Night

Shocker men’s basketball takes on Wofford for Full Court Fetch
WSU spring 2026 Great Plains Hub I-Corps cohort begins Jan. 20, 2026
Submit your events to be featured as part of the spring 2026 Welcomefest schedule
Braeburn Square will remain open over WSU winter break

Braeburn Square will remain open over WSU winter break
Wichita State Cricket Club makes history with back-to-back championships
Submit your events to be featured as part of the spring 2026 Welcomefest schedule
Campus community invited to register participate in Shocker Community Night Feb. 20, 2026
Order a WuShock bowling ball as a holiday gift
Take a naloxone administration training Dec. 15

Sharing light through song at the 62nd Candlelight Concert
RSVP for retirement reception for Dotty Harpool on Dec. 9
Celebrate the season at the Wednesdays in Wiedemann holiday concert
Visit the WSU Post Office to have letters from Santa delivered
Top gifts under $25 from the Shocker Store
Volunteers needed for fall 2025 commencement
Braeburn Square Shocker Store hosting Black Friday weekend doorbuster Nov. 28-29
Get a WSU bear with $100 purchase

ATF’s Wichita field office will relocate to WSU’s Innovation Campus
Barton School of Business announces 2025 class of 25 Under 25
Make It Real: Barton School launches IMPACT, advancing WSU’s national leadership in applied learning and career readiness
Provide a holiday gift through Salvation Army Angel Tree with the Shocker Store
Episode 38 of ‘Forward Together’ podcast features Mezzo-Soprano Joyce DiDonato, alum
Maria Brigida Brunetti from University of Kansas will present at the physics seminar Nov. 19
WSU announces retirement of longtime radio voice Mike Kennedy
Join the School of Performing Arts and celebrate the 2025-26 senior capstone projects
RSVP for retirement reception for Dotty Harpool on Dec. 9
Register for the 2025 Advanced Practice Symposium on clinical updates in care
Get a WSU bear with $100 purchase