Campus Connection: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

Events and Recreation

"Campus Wide - Not open to public. Bi-annual e-waste & shredding event. Friday, October 16 | 11 AM - 1 PM | NetApp SE Parking Lot. Sponsored by: The NetApp Green Team. Hosted by:" and logos for NetApp and WSU. Clip art of different electronics accepted to bring, including phones, batteries, printers, computers, keyboards, stereos, tablets, routers.

NetApp’s fall e-waste and shredding event for campus community scheduled for Oct. 16

Faculty, staff, students and campus partners at Wichita State can visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 in the NetApp parking lot, Lot 44S.

This event is exclusive to WSU faculty, staff, students and campus partners and not open to the public.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

Personal documents accepted for secure shredding
Personal electronics accepted, including appliances. No TVs accepted
- Note: For recycling old TVs, refer to Sedgwick County’s recycling guide
Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder)
On-site assistance available for larger loads

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

Join SAC’s Trunk or Treat event Oct. 17 on campus

Student Activities Council’s Trunk or Treat from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at Lot 35S near the John Bardo Center is an event for families and kids of all ages to interact with student organizations, campus departments and community partners by participating in a fun and safe alternative to traditional trick or treating.

A variety of activities, crafts and treats for all will be available. Trunk or Treat admission is free.

Learn more about Trunk or Treat

Presentations and Talks

Join ‘The Art of Immunity: Seeing Protection Through a Different Lens’ panel discussion Oct. 22

The Ascension Via Christi - Wichita State University School of Nursing and the Ulrich Museum of Art will present "The Art of Immunity: Seeing Protection Through a Different Lens" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 in 200 Ahlberg Hall.

Fine Arts

WSU Symphony Concert spotlights Marcussen organ

The WSU Symphony Orchestra performs in concert with faculty artist Lynne Davis, the Robert L. Town Distinguished Professor of Organ, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 in Wiedemann Hall. The program features music by Handel, Walton and Saint-Saens, and will be led by Mark Laycock.

Campus Safety

WSUPD offers advice for driver, pedestrian safety

The University Police Department encourages all students, faculty, staff and visitors to remain safe while driving and walking across campus.

The University Police Department encourages all students, faculty, staff and visitors to remain safe while driving and walking across campus.

WSUPD offers the following safety tips to both drivers and pedestrians:

For drivers:

Follow all traffic laws, including driving at or under speed limits and coming to a full stop at stop signs.
Stop for all pedestrians and offer proper clearance for them to cross the road.
Be vigilant when approaching intersections. Even if you have a green light, pedestrians may still be crossing.
Be prepared for pedestrians to suddenly cross the road if you see them approaching a crosswalk. They may not give you adequate signals they will cross before doing so.
Make sure to use your blinkers when making turns, and check that you don’t accidentally have your blinker on when you don’t intend to turn.
When making turns, make sure to check for pedestrians in front of you as well as where you are turning into.
If you see a yellow light, slow down and proceed with caution when it is safe to do so. Pedestrians may start crossing as you pass through.
Be extra vigilant when visibility is low, such as at night or in heavy rain, snow or fog.
Consider using the Wichita State Transit buses when traffic is high or visibility is low, or when you have to drive a considerable distance across campus.

For pedestrians:

Follow all traffic laws and traffic signals that tell you when and when not to cross.
Always use marked crosswalks. Many drivers are not expecting pedestrians crossing elsewhere.
Check for cars coming from both directions before you begin to cross the road.
Remain vigilant for cars when crossing the road. Pedestrians have the right of way on roads, but drivers may not see you crossing in time to slow down.
Make sure drivers coming from both directions have clear sight of you before you cross the road.
When using a crosswalk, make it clear that you are about to cross before doing so to give drivers enough time to see you, slow down and let you through.
If a driver has their car blinker on, make sure they are slowing down and completing the turn before crossing the road. They may have a malfunction or left it on by mistake and may not be turning.
Be extra vigilant when visibility is low, such as at night or in heavy rain, snow or fog.
Consider using the Wichita State Transit buses when traffic is high or visibility is low, or when you have to walk a considerable distance across campus.

Campus emergency? Call 316-978-3450. See Something? Say Something.

WSUPD offers advice for protecting property on campus

The Wichita State University Police Department urges all Shockers to be proactive in protecting their property and valuables.

Keep valuables with you at all times, and if you need to leave something in your car, make sure the items are not visible from the windows, the car is locked and you have your keys with you.

Additionally, if you are storing a bike on campus, use a strong, u-bolt style lock when parked at a bike rack or elsewhere on campus. A bike should never be left unlocked while in a public area.

If you experience any issues while on campus, call WSUPD at 316-978-3450 or use one of the emergency phones located across campus.

News

Learn more about lost and found procedures

All lost and found items should be turned in to the University Police Department. UPD maintains a log of both found items and items reported lost to help reunite property with its owner as quickly as possible.

Read more of Learn more about lost and found procedures

Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE) Competition Friday, November 20, 2026 wichita.edu/wise, Wichita State University, College of Engineering

High school seniors are invited to participate in scholarships competition for engineering

High school seniors are invited to test their skills, explore engineering and computing careers, and compete for scholarships through the 2026 Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE).