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WSU Today: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025

Wichita State to return to normal operations Tuesday, Jan. 7
Attend the spring 2025 High DF Course Institute on Friday, Jan. 10
Professional development opportunity available through the Kansas Leadership Center
Spring 2025 is the last semester for Panopto at WSU
Shocker tennis to host fundraising clinic Jan. 10
Usha Haley speaks to KMUW on tariffs and their effects on Kansas and the United States

Welcome back, Shockers
University moves to remote operations Monday, Jan. 6; critical campus functions remain open
Wichita State closing Jan. 9 for National Day of Mourning honoring President Carter
Title IX & Civil Rights Training required for faculty and staff
Employee self-evaluation in myPerformance is due Jan. 31
Important ePAF update for Non-Benefit Eligible Position Add Jobs
Parking garage add-on ePermits for spring on sale now
Game day parking enforced Jan. 6
Shockers set school record with 3.53 cumulative GPA
Spectrum is searching for faculty and staff who may be interested in becoming QT RSO advisors
Faculty nominations sought for President’s Distinguished Service Award

Key milestones mark steady progress on Wichita Biomedical Campus
Wichita State anthropologist uses his writings to preserve Turkey’s cultural memory following devastating earthquakes
WSU College of Engineering partners with Groover Labs to support regional innovation
Meet WSU’s fall 2024 graduating class of Shockers
Grinch spotting on campus: Ensure your spaces are safe and tidy before winter break
Game day parking enforced over winter closedown
Parking garage add-on ePermits for spring on sale Jan. 6
RSC departments will close early Dec. 20
Office of Student Accommodations and Testing closing early Dec. 20
Important ePAF update for Non-Benefit Eligible Position Add Jobs
Geology professor interviewed about his research with Kansas NSF EPSCoR
University re-designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyberdefense Education

Game day parking enforced over winter closedown
Modified shuttle routes during winter closedown
Office of the Provost recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards
University re-designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyberdefense Education
Office of Research is updating the Pivot login method
Missed your Shocker Holiday Party glass? Grab one from the Office of the President
Engineering students take first and third place in electrical and electronics engineering poster competition
CES information for the spring 2025 semester
RSC hosts adjusted hours for winter break
Financial aid wishes Shockers a happy winter break — Reminds community they are still available to help

Remember: University schedule for the winter closedown 2024
Javier Martinez, College of Engineering
Roman Campa, College of Fine Arts
Bryan Mitchell, College of Applied Studies
Updated: University Staff Senate will not meet in December
Hubbard Hall to be without water all day Dec. 18
Information Technology Services will close early Dec. 19
Professional development opportunity available through the Kansas Leadership Center
Read about Daysha Bullocks’ applied learning experiences at the NFL, NHL and more
Foundation year-end gift receipt information for 2024 tax credit
Stay calm and shop on Dec. 18 at Last-Minute Holiday Market
CNET approached Usha Haley on how tariffs could affect PlayStation 5 prices

Save the date for the Barton Speaker Series with Ben Stein
Title IX & Civil Rights Training required for faculty and staff
Graduate School closing for staff event part of Dec. 16
2024 electronic W-2s will be available starting January 2025
Prepare for self-evaluations: 2024-25 evaluations in myPerformance will automatically route from managers to employees
University announces schedule for the 2024 winter closedown
Modified shuttle routes during winter closedown
Game day parking enforced Dec. 17
Stay calm and shop on Dec. 18 at Last-Minute Holiday Market
Save the date for Corbin Connect Speaker Series for speaker event with Dr. Jill Koyama
Save the date for the 2025 annual Strategic Communications seminar
Engineering students take first and third place in electrical and electronics engineering poster competition
The Sunflower offers weekly newsletter
Wichita State named gold university in 2024 Best of Wichita

Hear from Shocker, Steven Soetjoadi, about his time working in Shocker Studios
Attend the spring 2025 High DF Course Institute on Friday, Jan. 10
Dr. Matthew Howland wins Community Engagement and Public Outreach Award for 3D archaeology platform
College of Engineering ranks No. 20 in Cyber Power Rankings
Student success showcase celebrates outstanding advocates
Updated: University Staff Senate will not meet in December
Financial Services and Payroll will close early Dec. 13
Information Technology Services will close early Dec. 19
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship will be temporarily closed part of Dec. 12
Registrar’s Office closing for staff event part of Dec. 13
Extended due date: Excellence award nominations are being accepted by the Office of Research
Register now for the Women’s Leadership Initiative Book Club
Attend a #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Mental Wellness Training for staff and faculty
Graduation stoles and cords available for military and veteran students