WSU Today: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Wichita Biomedical Campus

Key milestones mark steady progress on Wichita Biomedical Campus

Phase I of the Wichita Biomedical Campus — a collaboration between Wichita State University, University of Kansas and WSU Tech — is making steady progress as it prepares to transform and redefine health care education and research in Kansas.

“The Wichita Biomedical Campus is a tangible expression of our dedication to advancing health care through collaboration and innovation,” WSU President Rick Muma said. “By bringing together researchers, health care professionals and industry leaders, we’re creating an environment where groundbreaking discoveries can thrive and collaboration sparks innovation. This campus will be at the forefront of transforming health care, ultimately improving the lives of countless individuals.” 

Learn more about the progress

Featured Stories

Wichita State anthropologist uses his writings to preserve Turkey’s cultural memory following devastating earthquakes

On Feb. 6, 2023, two massive earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria, followed by more than 30,000 aftershocks in the subsequent three months. The epicenter of the 7.7- and 7.8-magnitude quakes were near Antakya (Antioch), Turkey — a city near the Syrian border, known for its rich history and celebration of Islamic, Christian and Judaic religions.

Antakya has been the focus of decades’ worth of Dr. Jens Kreinath’s research, giving him a scholarly perspective of the region’s cultural and political landscapes before and after the 2023 disaster.

WSU College of Engineering partners with Groover Labs to support regional innovation

The College of Engineering at Wichita State University has partnered with Groover Labs, a nonprofit collaborative workspace, technology hub and rapid prototyping lab in Wichita, to support the regional business community. The collaboration aims to assist businesses in designing and building prototypes, testing proof-of-concept ideas and engaging in low-volume manufacturing.

As part of the initiative, the college’s Project Innovation Hub is expanding its scope to accept projects from companies and community organizations. The projects – which include design and machining of parts, analyzing manufacturing processes, engaging in product development with entrepreneurs and supporting research – are executed by Wichita State students under the guidance of Project Innovation Hub staff and college faculty. A notable example of their work includes more than 400 handrails designed, manufactured and installed in Charles Koch Arena on the Wichita State campus.

Learn more about the partnership

Parking and Traffic

Game day parking enforced over winter closedown

Game day parking will be enforced several times over the winter closedown for Shocker men’s basketball games. On these days a number of lots in the vicinity of Charles Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking beginning three hours prior to tip-off. During this time, signage will be in place alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes.

Anyone previously parked in these lots at closure times will need to move their cars. Any unauthorized parking in a game day lot carries a $50 citation fine.

Dec. 21, lots close at 3:30 p.m.
Dec. 29, lots close at 2 p.m.

Parking garage add-on ePermits for spring on sale Jan. 6

The parking garage add-on ePermit for spring 2025 will go on sale at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Any current ePermit holder is eligible to purchase this add-on for $50. The add-on will allow ePermit holders to park on floor two, the ramp to three, floor three and the ramp to four without having to pay the hourly rate.

This ePermit is for sale in person at the Parking Services building lobby or in the drive thru on the north side of the building. Payment is to be with cash or check only and a limited amount of these ePermits will be made available. You must have a current ePermit on file or you will be required to buy one at the time of the add-on purchase.

For questions on the add-on or parking in general, email wsuparking@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5526.

Human Resources

Important ePAF update for Non-Benefit Eligible Position Add Jobs

Effective immediately, Non-Benefit Eligible (NBE) Add Jobs will only be processed through the ePAF system.

If you already have started processing an NBE Add Job in WuHire and it is in “Generate Offer Details” status, it will complete the process in the WuHire system.

If your offer is not already in WuHire in “Generate Offer Details” status, you must send all additional jobs as an “ADDJOB” ePAF.

The use of NBE Add Job ePAFs is in effect until further notice. This action is used when extending an existing Non-Benefit Eligible employee (students, graduate assistants, lecturers and temps) from semester to semester.

If you had the ability to process NBE ePAF Add Jobs prior to WuHire, your access will be reinstated automatically. There will be no need to request access to the system.

Should you have any questions or require further assistance regarding ePAF training, refer to the ePAF (Electronic Personnel Action Form) Hub.