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Campus Connection: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

Five undergraduate students to represent WSU at Research Day at the Capitol
Wichita State’s College of Engineering names 10 Wallace Scholars
Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood is coming back
Episode 41 of ‘Forward Together’ podcast features WSU alum Carl Bowden
Women’s basketball hosts North Texas for Senior Night and Fan Appreciation Night March 3

Wichita State names winner of Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship
Kansas Science Olympiad needs volunteers for the state event on April 4
WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for spring semester
Dr. Bin Liu from the University of Michigan will present a talk Feb. 18
Don’t miss Eyal Redler and Omer Nagar, Venture Capitalists in Residence, live March 12
Women’s basketball faces UTSA for Play4Kay Game Feb. 21
Grab the official T-shirt of the women’s basketball Play4Kay Game
Registration for the 2026 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference is now open
Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood is coming back
Begin your entrepreneurial journey over lunch, with ‘Introduction to Intellectual Property’
Mental wellness and preventing suicide training for veterans, service members

Know who to call in case of an emergency – Call UPD directly at 316-978-3450 while on campus
Grab discounted tickets and help cheer on men’s basketball as it fights for first place in the American
Episode 40 of ‘Forward Together’ podcast features coaches Kristi Bredbenner and Brian Green
Join women’s basketball against FAU during Educator Appreciation and Champions for Literacy Night Feb. 10
Kansas SBDC at Wichita State announces $25,000 in the GenAI Pitch Competition
Barton School names finalists for prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship
Registration is open for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on March 12
University Police Department calls on campus to stock the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker this Valentine’s Day
WSU receives $2.5 million to launch paid humanities internship program
Dr. Myoung-Woo Yoo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will present physics talk Feb. 11
Professional Development Series continues Feb. 19 with conflict resolution session
Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide in the LGBTQ+ Community Training
Participants wanted: Women 36-40 weeks pregnant for paid research
Adults with skydiving experience wanted for survey
Enjoy $2 Tuesdays in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Take advantage of hot deal on select hoodies and crews from the Shocker Store

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