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Campus Connection: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

Try pinball for free this week at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Join in spreading warmth this winter through the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker winter coat drive
12 high school seniors chosen as finalists in Distinguished Scholarship Invitational
University Police Department calls on campus to stock Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker this Valentine’s Day
Grab your official Shocker men’s basketball Yellow Out tee for Jan. 24
Join Shocker men’s basketball Jan. 21 for Black Out Mental Health Stigma game
Donate blood at blood drive on campus
Jan. 21 is Suspenders4Hope Day in Wichita. Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training at WSU
Sushi Do opening Jan. 20 in the RSC

University budget update
University Staff Senate meeting set for Jan. 27
Celebrate the spring 2026 Staff Senate Scholarship recipients
Employee self-evaluation in myPerformance is due Jan. 31
Prevent conflict from escalating with faculty ombudspersons
HPC user and data clean-up advisory
Try pinball for free this week at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Join in spreading warmth this winter through the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker winter coat drive
12 high school seniors chosen as finalists in Distinguished Scholarship Invitational
Students can now apply for Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Staff nominations sought for 2026 President’s Distinguished Service and Staff Senate Excellence Awards
Grab your official Shocker men’s basketball Yellow Out tee for Jan. 24
Join Shocker men’s basketball Jan. 21 for Black Out Mental Health Stigma game
Donate blood at blood drive on campus
Join Wichita State for Suspenders4Hope Day 2026
The Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker has new hours
Share Welcomefest events with your students
SEAS the day. Early feedback matters
OAT course proposals are open
Sushi Do opening Jan. 20 in the RSC

Introducing Shocker Blast for the spring 2026 semester
Welcome back, Shockers!
WSU is committed to free expression
Make the most out of your time in college by getting to know your peers at events
Be aware of all the resources you have as part of Shocker Nation

Join Wichita State for Suspenders4Hope Day 2026
Wichita State invites students to enjoy hot cocoa to kick off spring semester
Spring course spotlight: Learn how to turn ideas into reality in Intro to Digital Filmmaking
Spring course spotlight: Dive deeper into your favorite books in Young Adult Literature
Sushi Do opening Jan. 20 in the RSC
The Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker has new hours
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

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

Save the date for the Barton Speaker Series with Lieutenant General (Ret.) H.R. McMaster
Find your ensemble and community in the School of Music
Spring course spotlight: Learn the secrets of the night sky in Introduction to Modern Astronomy
Spring course spotlight: Not all classes need to be endless studying. Take Bowling this spring
Kick off the spring semester at the SGA Welcome Bash Jan. 22
Campus community invited to legislative update session in the RSC
Register for 2026 Ad Astra Conference
Open Streets ICT: WSU and Shocker Neighborhood is coming back
Wichita State leads NSF rankings in engineering and aerospace research
All spring 2026 ePermits on sale now
Applications open for the 2026 John A. See Innovation Award
Don’t miss out: Start 2026 with a competitive edge by attending Elevate
Try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza in January at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Jan. 21 is Suspenders4Hope Day in Wichita. Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training at WSU
Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store

Wichita State leads NSF rankings in engineering and aerospace research
Wichita State names Dr. Ali P. Gordon as dean of College of Engineering
Child Development Center has pre-K openings
Campus community invited to register to participate in Shocker Community Night Feb. 20
Don’t miss out: Start 2026 with a competitive edge by attending Elevate
Jan. 21 is Suspenders4Hope Day in Wichita. Attend the free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training at WSU

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