- UPD police chief announces retirement; WSU to launch search for next chief
- Forward Together episode 45: Landon Huslig, Wichita Life
- Learn about the Declaration of Independence and print your own copy at the Book Technologies Lab
- Attend farewell reception for Vivian Zavataro Sept. 17
- Save the date for Spark Membership Drive and Vendor Fair Sept. 15; sign up to be a vendor by Sept. 9
- WSU Child Development Center to host Touch-a-Truck event
- Restarts help protect devices
- Nominations open for College of Fine Arts Centennial Hall of Fame
- Attend CourseLeaf CIM (curriculum management software) fall training session
- Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
- Support the WSU Staff Senate Scholarship on Founders Day
- University Staff Senate meeting set for Sept. 15
- University shares schedule for the 2026 Winter Break
- Learn more about the course evaluation tool: CES
- Weekly faculty ‘Get Stuff Done’ groups offer protected time for scholarly activity
- Attend HOPE Fest, a community event for mental health, hope and recovery
- Attend SEM recognition event Oct. 6
- Veterans Upward Bound and Veterans Student Support Services to host open house
- WSUPD offers advice for driver, pedestrian safety
- September is Campus Fire Safety Month. Fire prevention starts with you
- Submissions for the next Academe newsletter are due Sept. 14
- Shocker Royalty nominations and applications are now open
- Shocker volleyball takes on Kansas with ‘Yellow Out’ T-shirt giveaway
- Badge programs can enhance your skillset and broaden your opportunities
- Register for Microsoft Word essentials training
- Try the Margherita Pizza in September
WSU Today: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
- Campus update: A look ahead
- Join TIAA estate planning 101 session Sept. 9
- Wichita State satellite prototype hits milestone with first transfer of data from orbit
- Website design refresh update
- Join Suspenders4Hope for Suspender Fridays in support of mental health care
- Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Chris Proppe
- Broadway, big events and unexpected collaborations: Michael E. Downs to speak at School of Performing Arts
- Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Chunsheng Ma
- Veterans Upward Bound and Veterans Student Support Services to host open house
- Join UReCA lunch and learn on research within the humanities
- Test Information Form required for accommodated and make-up exams
- Learn to make time a boundary and a resource
- Attend online Savvy Scholar Workshop on using AI tools for library research
- Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
- Weekly faculty ‘Get Stuff Done’ groups offer protected time for scholarly activity
- Need a confidential space to talk? Faculty Ombuds are here
- National Honors Council Associate membership is open to all WSU faculty and staff
- HR provides hiring reminders and updates
- Attend farewell reception for Vivian Zavataro Sept. 17
- Join tours to find out all that University Libraries has to offer
- Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Chris Proppe
- Broadway, big events and unexpected collaborations: Michael E. Downs to speak at School of Performing Arts
- September is Campus Fire Safety Month. When the alarm sounds, be ready
- Cultivating workshops with WUPAC: Colton Farmer’s applied learning experience
- Join WSU’s 9/11 day of service
- PK–12 Advisory Committee starting back up this fall
- Shocker Royalty nominations and applications are now open
- Academic, specialized and faculty advisors invited to attend session on appreciative advising
- Register for Microsoft Teams essentials training
- Cash disbursement policy for Foundation funds now available
WSU Today: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
- WuHire on-demand training goes live
- TIAA financial consultant, Paul Eiting, on campus for one-on-one meetings Sept. 15/16
- Join TIAA estate planning 101 session Sept. 9
- MURPA proposals are due by Oct. 2 to the Office of Research
- URCA proposals are due by Oct. 2 to the Office of Research
- Call for mentors: FYRE in STEM
- Join the WSU Spark Society
- Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Professor Shijiao Huang from Kansas State University Sept. 2
- Evolution of WuShock exhibit on display in the RSC
- Show off your Shocker pride by getting Shocker swag at College Colors Day tee swap
- Attend CourseLeaf CIM (curriculum management software) fall training session
- Attend CourseLeaf CAT (catalog software) fall training session
- Registration open for Fall Savvy Scholar Sessions hosted by University Libraries
- Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
- HR provides hiring reminders and updates
- Welcome new faculty to WSU
- Wichita State to host 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Symposium
- Check out what’s at the Community Garden
- WSU’s International Travel Requests can now be submitted through an online portal
- Vote for WSU in Best of Wichita categories
- Stay informed on WSU’s weather response process
- Badge programs can further your abilities and help you succeed
- Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Professor Shijiao Huang from Kansas State University Sept. 2
- Join UReCA lunch and learn on research within the humanities
- Join campus events and engage with students
- Join WSU’s 9/11 day of service
- Register for Microsoft Teams essentials training
- SEAS the day. Remember to flag students now
- This week at the Food Truck Plaza
- Take an F45 class and enter prize giveaway
WSU Today: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
- Archive of 2026 Fall Address now available on YouTube
- Due now: Complete your annual appointment notice
- Shocker Teaching Community of Practice is recruiting participants for fall 2026 cohort
- Reminder: All staff and faculty have access to Qualtrics survey software
- MURPA proposals are due by Oct. 2 to the Office of Research
- URCA proposals are due by Oct. 2 to the Office of Research
- Show off your Shocker pride by getting Shocker swag at College Colors Day tee swap
- Join tours to find out all that University Libraries has to offer
- Gather your friends and save on Pumpkin Run registration before Sept. 1
- Save the date for Spark Membership Drive and Vendor Fair Sept. 15
- Join Student Engagement & Belonging for open house Sept. 1
- Attend retirement celebration for Chris Cavanaugh Sept. 3
- Stay vigilant of scam callers: Learn the common signs of fraudulent behavior
- Teaching Tomorrow August 2026 is here
- Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Chunsheng Ma
- Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Gavin Rice, Kansas State, Aug. 31
- Success, setbacks and hard-earned lessons take center stage at free Barton School event
- Junior Shocker Club memberships offer free admission, swag and more
- Attend online Savvy Scholar Workshop on using AI tools for library research
- There’s still time to register for the LevelUp Your Leadership course, ‘Role of a Leader’
- Join professional development session on brave conversations Sept. 2
WSU Today: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
- Teaching Tomorrow August 2026 is here
- Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Gavin Rice, Kansas State, Aug. 31
- Junior Shocker Club memberships offer free admission, swag and more
- Attend WSU AAUP chapter update meeting for a welcome to fall
- Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
- Book technologies lab announces new open hours
- Vote for WSU in Best of Wichita categories
- Cash disbursement policy for Foundation funds now available
- Success, setbacks and hard-earned lessons take center stage at free Barton School event
- Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Prachi Sahjwani from Cardiff University
- Attend the Shocker Volleyball Classic this weekend for multiple special events
- Lifelong curiosity leads to future career in geology: Elizabeth Small’s applied learning experience
- Gather your friends and save on Pumpkin Run registration before Sept. 1
- Register for Microsoft PowerPoint essentials training
WSU Today: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
- Learn more about WuHire updates
- National Honors Council Associate membership is open to all WSU faculty and staff
- Shocker Teaching Community of Practice is recruiting participants for fall 2026 cohort
- Instructors: Do you have an AI policy for your courses?
- Join webinar learning opportunities from KPERS 457
- WSU’s physician associate program recognized as Suspenders4Hope Mental Health Advocate
- Wichita State recognized for a third time in a row with voter engagement award
- Food for Fines opens up again for the fall semester
- Share your story with OAL for Student Parent Month
- Students can start using passkeys for Microsoft’s multifactor authentication to keep their accounts secure
- August myShockerHealth newsletter is now available
- Register for Elevate: From Idea to Execution Aug. 27
- Join Department of Biomedical Engineering seminar with Dr. Erika Moore Aug. 28
- Chemistry and biochemistry to host seminar by Professor Lejla Zubcevic from University of Kansas Medical Center
- Attend the Shocker Volleyball Classic this weekend for multiple special events
- Attend WSU AAUP chapter update meeting for a welcome to fall
- Today is the day: Celebrate 100 years with the Barton School
- Save the date for Spark Membership Drive and Vendor Fair Sept. 15
- Test Information Form required for accommodated and make-up exams
- This week at the Food Truck Plaza
- Take an F45 class and enter prize giveaway
- Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
