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WSU Today: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

Employee self-evaluation in myPerformance is due Jan. 31
Save the date: Ombudsperson training opportunity
Conquer your writing goals at the FARE faculty research and writing sprint Jan. 14-16
Check out Jan. 12’s Academic Resources Conference sessions
All spring 2026 ePermits on sale now
Join President Muma’s literacy fundraiser
Campus community invited to legislative update session in the RSC
Don’t miss out: Start 2026 with a competitive edge by attending Elevate
Child Development Center has pre-K openings

ARC starts Monday: Check the schedule now
Join HOPE Services for Stalking Awareness Month webinar discussion
Save the date for Associate of Arts and Associate of Science recognition event Feb. 5
Jan. 21 is Suspenders4Hope Day in Wichita. Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training at WSU
Try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza in January at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Visit the Braeburn Square Shocker Store for Friday Flash Sale
Get a free basketball with $100 purchase from Koch Arena Shocker Store

Employee self-evaluation in myPerformance is due Jan. 31
Join President Muma’s literacy fundraiser
ARC starts Monday: Check the schedule now
New Information Security Training coming soon
Spring parking ePermits on sale starting Jan. 12
Campus community invited to register to participate in Shocker Community Night Feb. 20
Call for fiscal year 2027 educational opportunity and student fee funding requests
Parking at Lot 41, near Woolsey Hall, will be restricted part of Jan. 8
Kansas NSF EPSCoR Office invites WSU researchers to a webinar on the NSF E-RISE program Jan. 9
Classroom technology training is available
All students are encouraged to pursue music beyond the major

Wichita State names Dr. Ali P. Gordon as dean of College of Engineering
ARCS proposals are due by Feb. 6 to the Office of Research
Wichita State launches forensic graduate programs to meet demand for evidence experts
Applications open for the 2026 John A. See Innovation Award
Parking at Lot 41, near Woolsey Hall, will be restricted part of Jan. 8
Mike Kennedy named Kansas Sportscaster of the Year
Shocker men’s basketball hosts Rice during Baby Race Night
Join HOPE Services for Stalking Awareness Month webinar discussion
RSVP for Building Bridges workshop series: Spanish language, culture and creating welcoming spaces in an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution
NSF research experience available for undergraduates
Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store

Teaching Tomorrow’s final issue for 2025 is out
Faculty nominations sought for 2026 KBOR Faculty of the Year and 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Awards
Make plans to attend the January Academic Resources Conference Jan. 12-16
Kansas NSF EPSCoR Office invites WSU researchers to a webinar on the NSF E-RISE program Jan. 9, 2026
RSVP for Building Bridges workshop series: Spanish language, culture and creating welcoming spaces in an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution

Prepare for self-evaluations: 2025-26 evaluations in myPerformance will automatically route from manager to employee the beginning of January
Working in Watermark Faculty Success to submit your 2025 FAAR: New developments
Sheryl Propst, director of Talent Management, is leaving WSU Jan. 5, 2026
Save the date for Winter Welcome 2026
RSC departments closing at 2 p.m. Dec. 19

Save the date for the Barton Speaker Series with Lieutenant General (Ret.) H.R. McMaster
The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Sport has released volume 1, issue 2
Kevin Konda appointed interim vice president for Student Affairs
Check out the OneStop Student Services annual report
WSU’s College of Engineering ranks 17th in National Cyber League power rankings, student team cracks top 20 in competition
Faculty nominations sought for 2026 KBOR Faculty of the Year and 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Awards
WSU spring 2026 Great Plains Hub I-Corps cohort begins Jan. 20, 2026
Premier tennis facility project under way in northeast Wichita
Four Shockers named volleyball Academic All-District
ITS will be closed for staff event for part of Dec. 17
Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker will be closed for winter break
Save the date for the 2026 annual Strategic Communications seminar
Make plans to attend the January Academic Resources Conference Jan. 12-16
Richard Todd, associate professor emeritus, passes away
Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store