WSU Today: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

Events and Recreation

Join Military and Veterans Services for Veterans Day event

Join WSU Military and Veterans Services in celebrating Veterans Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in its office on the third floor of the Shocker Success Center, room 318. Refreshments will be served and memorial stars will be provided to visiting veterans.

During this time, the center will also celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, which occurs Nov. 10.

Join College of Applied Studies for Sheri Barnes’ retirement reception Dec. 6

Join the College of Applied Studies to celebrate Sheri Barnes’ retirement at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the Heskett Center lobby. She has put in many years of service and dedication to WSU students, faculty and staff. Enjoy some refreshments as you celebrate her accomplishments.

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Grab the ‘Salute to Service’ T-shirt from the Shocker Store

Grab the official Salute to Service T-shirt that the men’s and women’s basketball teams will wear on Saturday. The shirts are available in the Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store and through the online storefront.

22 new Open/Alternative Textbook courses approved for spring 2025

Wichita State’s Open/Alternative Textbook (OAT) Committee would like to congratulate:

Moriah Beck
Susan Castro
Crystal Dozier
Doug English
Linda Grossman
LaDonna Hale
Matthew Howland
James S. Johnson-Schwartz
Alyssa Lynne-Joseph
Mindy McKinley
Trevor R. Nelson
Jacy Pederson
Yumi Suzuki
Lisa Wray

For their successful creation and approval of 22 new OAT-Z (zero-cost) and OAT-L (low cost of under $50) courses for spring 2025 and on their commitment to making higher education within reach for more students.

If you would like more information on OAT courses, visit the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative, where you can also access the OAT course designation request forms.

The deadline to submit OAT designation request forms for fall 2025 is Feb. 15, 2025.

Job Openings

Join the College of Applied Studies team as a recruitment coordinator

The College of Applied Studies is looking for a recruitment coordinator to join its team. The position will collaborate with faculty and staff in specific college, department, program or specific focal areas to coordinate and expand graduate student recruitment efforts.

The College of Applied Studies empowers students and professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for success through education, research, innovation and community engagement to promote local and global change. Join in its vision as it strives to create a diverse learning community that enriches lives and strengthens communities through active engagement to promote generational success.

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