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WSU Today: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

KPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan representative will be on campus Jan. 27
Check out Jan. 16’s Academic Resources Conference sessions
OAT course proposals are open
Sushi Do opening Jan. 20 in the RSC
Join Wichita State for Suspenders4Hope Day 2026
Lot 41 by Woolsey Hall to be closed part of Jan. 16
Free black koozie available with purchase during Shocker men’s basketball game Jan. 21
Take advantage of the Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
Enjoy all day cosmic bowling Jan. 19 in Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Employee self-evaluation in myPerformance is due Jan. 31
Help shape WSU’s AI support by taking two short surveys
WSU Spark Society is open for new members
Prevent conflict from escalating with Faculty Ombudspersons
Check out Jan. 15’s Academic Resources Conference sessions
The Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker has new hours
Lot 41 by Woolsey Hall to be closed part of Jan. 16
Don’t miss out: Start 2026 with a competitive edge by attending Elevate
Campus community invited to legislative update session in the RSC
Special offer: 3-for-$33 GA tickets available to upcoming men’s basketball game
Applications training specialist position open to internal applicants
Jan. 21 is Suspenders4Hope Day in Wichita. Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training at WSU
Enjoy all day cosmic bowling Jan. 19 in Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Open Streets ICT: WSU and Shocker Neighborhood is coming back
All spring 2026 ePermits on sale now
University Police Department calls on campus to stock Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker this Valentine’s Day
Faculty nominations sought for 2026 KBOR Faculty of the Year and 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Awards
Staff nominations sought for 2026 President’s Distinguished Service and Staff Senate Excellence Awards
Check out Jan. 14’s Academic Resources Conference sessions
ARCS proposals are due by Feb. 6 to the Office of Research
Applications training specialist position open to internal applicants
All students are encouraged to pursue music beyond their major
Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store

Wichita State leads NSF rankings in engineering and aerospace research
Title IX & Civil Rights Training required for students, faculty, staff
Save the date for the Barton Speaker Series with Lieutenant General (Ret.) H.R. McMaster
RSVP to the 2026 annual Strategic Communications Seminar
Apply now for the WSU Staff Senate Scholarship
Check out Jan. 13’s Today’s Academic Resources Conference sessions
Register for 2026 Ad Astra Conference
New Information Security Training coming soon
Read December’s Teaching Tomorrow as you prepare for the spring semester
Applications open for the 2026 John A. See Innovation Award
Classroom technology training is available
Share the Water Science Communications Fellowship with students

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