WSU Today: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Shocker Athletics

Cleo Littleton started Wichita State’s path to basketball prominence

Cleo Littleton in his University of Wichita gear dribbles a basketball on a court

In his biography, coach Ralph Miller describes basketball as “just tolerated” and overshadowed by football at the University of Wichita in 1951. Nine people cared enough to buy season tickets.

That changed with the arrival of a star player and a hall-of-fame coach. Miller brought 6-foot-3-inch forward Cleo Littleton with him from Wichita East High School and the sport quickly grew up.

Littleton, 93, passed away May 31 in Wichita. He played for the Shockers from 1951-55 and is the program’s career scoring leader with 2,164 points. He earned All-Missouri Valley Conference honors four times and numerous All-American honors in 1954 and 1955. His No. 13 is retired.

Faculty and Staff Resources

Join SBIR proposal virtual boot camp June 8/9

Are you working on innovative technology with the potential to make a commercial impact? If you’re planning to apply for SBIR or STTR in the coming year, this two-day virtual boot camp is designed to help you get there. These hands-on sessions will guide innovators through the critical steps of preparing a strong DOW, NSF, NIH and NASA SBIR/STTR grant application.

The sessions will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. June 8 and 9 and will be led by Veronika Redman with the Crane Group and supported by the Great Plains SBIR Alliance.

Voya Financial in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations to be available at WSU

Jonathan Cross and Stephen Cross Jr., investment adviser representatives with Voya Financial, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Monday, June 8. Faculty and staff can get one-on-one advising and review their Voya Financial accounts as part of their KBOR retirement plan, or new employees can receive assistance in enrolling in their KBOR plan.

If you are interested in meeting with Jonathan or Stephen, you can schedule a time to meet and select “Wichita State University / One-On-One Financial Counseling” while selecting your location. Time slots are limited, so reserve a time soon. For questions, you can call 316-788-0788.

News

Submit Test Information Form for make-up and accommodated exams

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) would like to remind all instructors to submit the Test Information Form (TIF) for students utilizing its office for exams and quizzes. Timely submission of the TIF is crucial so that students can schedule their appointments. Submit TIFs as soon as possible. This form is used for make-up exams and accommodated exams. OSAT proctors your students’ exams with the information you supply on the form.

Remind your students that all exams require an appointment. Students must schedule their exams through registerblast.com/wsu.

For any testing related questions, contact OSAT at testing.center@wichita.edu or call 316-978-8378.

Submit your fall 2026 textbook information to the Shocker Store

Faculty, if you have not already done so, submit your fall 2026 textbook requests to the Shocker Store. The latest Access Now requests will be accepted is Tuesday, June 30. Requests for course materials to be in the Access Now program will be accepted via email (lisa.fitzsimmons@wichita.edu) or in person (RSC Shocker Store). For any questions or concerns, contact the Shocker Store at shockerstore.books@wichita.edu or 316-978-7032.

Operations

Lots 9W and 9E along 17th Street to be closed June 4

Lot 9W and Lot 9E, the parking lots along 17th Street near Ahlberg Hall and Elliott Hall, will be closed Thursday, June 4 for orientation.

ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time. Green lots are open for the summer, all other lots are still enforced.

Lot 41 by Woolsey Hall to be closed June 4

Lot 41, the parking lot near Woolsey Hall, will be closed Thursday, June 4 for an event. Faculty and staff that typically park in this lot will need to park in other yellow lots in the area of the building. The YMCA lot is not available for faculty, staff or event guest parking and could result in a citation.

The purpose of lot reservations is to help accommodate large groups of guests visiting campus for events or the event itself. Lot reservations are not to be used for WSU affiliates. Remember, visitors to campus can park without an ePermit up to three times each semester.

Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time.

Overhead map of Eck Stadium and the surrounding area highlighting the section of the parking lot closure in the top right corner

Lot 19E by Eck Stadium to be partially closed June 4-6

A portion of Lot 19E, the parking lot near Eck Stadium, will be closed from Thursday, June 4 through Saturday, June 6 for an event. Faculty, staff and students that typically park in this lot will need to park in other lots per their ePermit type. The YMCA lot is not available for faculty, staff or event guest parking and could result in a citation.

Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time.

Events and Recreation

Millie the Millipede sits in a garden of flowers and trees

Learn about WSU’s landscapes and gardens on a guided walking tour June 8

Strap on some comfortable shoes for an opportunity to build connections with fellow colleagues and deepen your knowledge of WSU at 11 a.m. Monday, June 8 starting at Woolsey Hall.

The group will stop midway at the Rhatigan Student Center north patio around noon to take a break, enjoy lemonade and allow people to exit or join the tour. You don’t want to miss this event presented by Staff Senate and hosted by WSU Landscape and Ground Maintenance with a special guest appearance along the way. The tour will highlight the amazing work of Landscape and Ground Maintenance, the significance of the different landscapes and gardens, and plant identification and information.

RSVP to the tour

Attend UReCA summer research social June 16 and connect with campus

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) is hosting a research social in the summer. Research socials provide students and faculty the opportunity to connect, build relationships and learn more about campus life and different academic departments.

These events create a welcoming space for undergraduate students to meet new people, play games, enjoy light snacks and engage with faculty in a relaxed and supportive environment. Join the social from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 in Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons, behind the front desk.

RSVP to the social