- University town hall for faculty and staff to be held Oct. 19
- Hiring updates and reminders to be aware of
- Upcoming 2027 benefits Open Enrollment events
- Navigating conflict? You’re not alone
- Voya Financial in-person consultations with representatives to be available at WSU
- Apply for the WSU Staff Senate Scholarship
- Applied learning leads Wichita State marketing student to career at Textron Aviation
- High school seniors are invited to participate in scholarships competition for engineering
- Barton School names Shawn and Shawna Lancelot co-chairs of 2028 ‘Beyond’ Hall of Fame
- Wichita State and McPherson College announce new academic partnership
- Physician associate program celebrates PA week
- Online and Adult Learning hosting OAL Week Nov. 9-13
- From ‘Why?’ to world class: WSU’s Kevin Kelly has built a career in a wind tunnel
- New myWSU portal launching Oct. 12
- Graduate students to host discussion on monsters as mirrors
- Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss crystallization and biomineralization in different environments
- Celebrate the 81st anniversary of the United Nations Charter Day
- Celebrate public service at Hugo Wall Day 2026
- RSVP for the Shocker Success Journey, with lunch included
- Employees reaching service milestones will be honored at upcoming service recognition events
- School of Digital Arts to host open house in conjunction with Tallgrass Film Festival
- Register for Microsoft OneDrive essentials training
- Register for Microsoft SharePoint foundations training
- Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to try the Black ‘N Blue Burger
WSU Today: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
- WSU Child Development Center has a preschool opening
- Submit your spring 2027 textbook information
- Wichita State hosting free application days for Kansas residents Oct. 5-9
- Portion of Lot 24, along 17th Street, to be closed Oct. 9
- Strategic Communications will be temporarily closed Oct. 8 for staff development
- RSVP for free screening of ‘SOBER’ movie Oct. 28
- Connect with Adelante Juntos at the next general meeting
- Join Office of Community Partnerships for its next meeting Oct. 19
- WSU Spark Society to offer bingo Oct. 20
- Save the date for Shocker Success Journey
- Men’s basketball hosting charity scrimmage versus Murray State Oct. 7
- Graduate students to host discussion on monsters as mirrors
- Attend hybrid Savvy Scholar workshop on mastering EndNote
- Try the buffalo chicken mac ‘n cheese pizza in October
- Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
- Free mini volleyball available with $30 purchase at Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
- Upcoming 2027 benefits Open Enrollment events
- FARE fall conference on Nov. 6 will offer faculty support on building a sustainable academic career
- Learn more about the course evaluation tool: CES
- Public health sciences recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards
- Stay informed on WSU’s weather response process
- Grab a tee from the Shocker Store to benefit Wichita Cancer Foundation
- Required data labeling is coming soon
- Call for mentors: FYRE in STEM
- Strategic Communications will be temporarily closed Oct. 8 for staff development
- Employees reaching service milestones will be honored at upcoming service recognition events
- Faculty and instructors, join Student Success and OSAT for a midterm coffee break
- Take a study break and unwind with therapy dogs at PAWS & Relax Oct. 6
- NetApp’s fall e-waste and shredding event for campus community scheduled for Oct. 16
- This week at the Food Truck Plaza
- Register for Microsoft SharePoint foundations training
- Updated Microsoft power user curriculum and digital credential available to WSU faculty and staff
- Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a walk and talk with first-generation college students
- Mid-semester SEAS check
WSU Today: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
- Leaders are required to attend a myGoals leadership training
- 2026 Shocktoberfest awards recipients
- Wichita State hosting free application days for Kansas residents Oct. 5-9
- New myWSU portal launching Oct. 12
- Attend rAI colloquium on AI and environment
- WSU Retiree Association Brown Bag: When good stuff becomes too much stuff
- Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss crystallization and biomineralization in different environments
- Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Keith Harmoney Oct. 5
- Men’s basketball hosting charity scrimmage versus Murray State Oct. 7
- Grab the official T-shirt of the Shocker volleyball Dig Pink Game
- Employees reaching service milestones will be honored at upcoming service recognition events
- Put collaboration into action at professional development session Oct. 7
- Attend online Savvy Scholar workshop on how to write a literature review
WSU Today: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
- JCPenney Suit-Up event happening Oct. 4
- Learning opportunities available from your KBOR 403(b) providers
- Wichita State hosting free application days for Kansas residents Oct. 5-9
- Wichita State named 2026 APLU award finalist
- Print a Wichita State bookmark in book lab
- Get a sneak peak of Shocker basketball at Shocker Madness Oct. 3
- Parking advisory for the Rhatigan Student Center parking garage Oct. 2
- Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Keith Harmoney Oct. 5
- Attend SEM recognition event Oct. 6
- College of Education seeks assistant professor for Teacher Apprentice Program
- Remind students that mental health support is available when they need it
- Volunteer for the Shocktoberfest Parade Oct. 3
- Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
- Stop by the Shocker Store garage sale at Braeburn Square
- Save 40% on one item this weekend at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
- Upcoming 2027 benefits Open Enrollment events
- University town hall for faculty and staff to be held Oct. 19
- Tuition Assistance applications for spring 2027 being accepted
- Required data labeling is coming soon
- WSU science education students present at annual Kansas Association of Teachers of Science conference
- Print a Wichita State bookmark in book lab
- Mary Elliott’s applied learning experience with Shocker Studios
- Attend a faculty speaker series hosted by University Libraries
- ICTNext presents career nightmares and resiliency panel
- Volleyball takes on Tulsa Oct. 2
- Honoring 100 years of Student Health Services at WSU
- WSU Spark Society to offer bingo Oct. 20
- Magician Jack Kelly to perform live at WSU Oct. 2
- 11th annual Purple Mile will be hosted at RSC Oct. 10
- College of Education seeks assistant clinical professor and director of Transition to Teaching
- Updated Microsoft power user curriculum and digital credential available to WSU faculty and staff
- Share opportunity to learn more about Wichita State LIFE program with information session
- Volunteer for the Shocktoberfest Parade Oct. 3
WSU Today: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Wichita State announces largest freshman class in its 131-year history
- Get a sneak peak of Shocker basketball at Shocker Madness Oct. 3
- Weather adjustments for Shocktoberfest
- CES information for the fall 2026 semester
- Parking advisory for the Rhatigan Student Center parking garage Oct. 2
- Traffic on Fairmount Street, portion of WuShock Drive will be closed Oct. 1
- WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for fall semester
- Faculty and instructors, join Student Success and OSAT for a midterm coffee break
- Take a study break and unwind with therapy dogs at PAWS & Relax Oct. 6
- 2026 remembrance ceremony for Memorial ’70 to be held Oct. 2
- Join the arts at WSU for ‘Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts’ on Oct. 1
- Barton School welcomes leadership expert and author Margaret Andrews as Distinguished Speaker
- Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Dr. Steven DeFiglia from NHMFL Sept. 30
- Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Jessica Aldrich
- Put collaboration into action at professional development session Oct. 7
- Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
- $10 hats available at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
- Get your Shocktoberfest faculty/staff button now
- Shocktoberfest Court voting is now open
- Traffic on Fairmount Street, portion of WuShock Drive will be closed Oct. 1
- Stay vigilant of scam callers: Learn the common signs of fraudulent behavior
- Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Dr. Steven DeFiglia from NHMFL Sept. 30
- Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Jessica Aldrich
- Volleyball takes on Tulsa Oct. 2
- Lace up and join the fun at the Pumpkin Run
- Join campus events and engage with students
- Attend upcoming ARC Unplugged on AI and research
- New team, new opportunities: Expand your skills with ITS Applications Training
- Submit artwork for seventh annual First Gen All Media Art Exhibit
- Register for Microsoft Excel advanced formulas training
- This week at the Food Truck Plaza
- There’s still time to register for the LevelUp Your Leadership course, ‘Enhancing Student Success’
- Pumpkin Run volunteers needed
- Stop by the Shocker Store garage sale at Braeburn Square
- Save 40% on one item this weekend at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
- Pedestrian routes to be temporarily affected by utility work near RSC, Geology Building and Neff Hall
- Shocktoberfest door decorations are on display
- Get your Shocktoberfest faculty/staff button now
- Celebrate community and tradition at the 2026 Shocktoberfest
- University Faculty Senate meeting to be held Sept. 28
- Register for the 2027 Ad Astra Conference for first-gen students
- UReCA to host Research Mixer Oct. 6
- 11th annual Purple Mile will be hosted at RSC Oct. 10
- Join the arts at WSU for ‘Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts’ on Oct. 1
- Attend SEM recognition event Oct. 6
- 2027-28 FAFSA opened early
- September myShockerHealth newsletter is now available
- Teaching Tomorrow’s September 2026 issue is now available
- Sign up to receive text alerts from campus
- Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Chuan-Ju Lin Sept. 28
- Join celebration of 50 years of LGBTQ+ recognized student organizations on Oct. 3
- Attend online Savvy Scholar workshop on how to write a literature review
- There’s still time to register for the LevelUp Your Leadership course, ‘Enhancing Student Success’
WSU Today: Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
- Get your Shocktoberfest faculty/staff button now
- Shocktoberfest Court voting is now open
- Celebrate community and tradition at the 2026 Shocktoberfest
- Honoring 100 years of Student Health Services at WSU
- Free food, giveaways and Shocker spirit await at the Shocktoberfest kick-off
- University Faculty Senate meeting to be held Sept. 28
- 2027 Benefits Open Enrollment will be Oct. 1-31
- Teaching Tomorrow’s September 2026 issue is now available
- New online applied behavior analysis program prepares students for work across a broad range of settings
- McKnight Art Center, Ulrich Museum of Art and Henrion Hall to be closed Sept. 27 for planned outage
- Lot 41 by Woolsey Hall to be closed Sept. 23 and 25
- Attend a faculty speaker series hosted by University Libraries
- Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Chuan-Ju Lin Sept. 28
- Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Vijay Matheswaran
- Magician Jack Kelly to perform live at WSU Oct. 2
- AAUP Committee A to host a faculty discussion forum on academic freedom Sept. 25
- 2026 remembrance ceremony for Memorial ’70 to be held Oct. 2
- WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for fall semester
- Athletics garage sale set for Sept. 26
- Encourage students to take advantage of the many resources available through Ablah Library
- Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
- Free mini volleyball available with $30 purchase at Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
