WSU Today: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026

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Submit your spring 2027 textbook information

Faculty, if you have not already done so, submit your spring 2027 textbook requests to the Shocker Store. Access Now requests will be accepted until the first day of classes, Jan. 19, 2027. Textbook requests will be accepted via email (lisa.fitzsimmons@wichita.edu or yajiara.thompson@wichita.edu), in person at the RSC Shocker Store or campus mail at box 55.

For any questions or concerns, contact the Shocker Store at shockerstore.books@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7031 or 316-978-7032.

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Wichita State hosting free application days for Kansas residents Oct. 5-9

In alignment with the Kansas Board of Regents, Wichita State University is taking part in the statewide free college application period — Apply Free Days — Monday, Oct. 5 through Friday, Oct. 9.

During this period, any Kansas resident who applies for degree-bound undergraduate admission to Wichita State can do so without paying the application fee.

Prospective students can start and save their online application at any time, and as long as they submit the final application during the five-day window, the fee will be waived.

Resources and information related to Apply Free Days are available from the Kansas Board of Regents at kansasregents.org/applyfree.

Start the application now and submit it next week

WSU Child Development Center has a preschool opening

The WSU Child Development Center has a preschool opening. To determine eligibility and to get more information, email Amy Mease at amy.mease@wichita.edu.

Operations

Portion of Lot 24, along 17th Street, to be closed Oct. 9

A portion of Lot 24, the parking lot along 17th Street, will be closed Friday, Oct. 9 for an event in the Rhatigan Student Center. Faculty, staff and students that typically park in this lot may need to park in other lots as allowed by their ePermit.

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.

Strategic Communications will be temporarily closed Oct. 8 for staff development

The Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing in Morrison Hall will be closed for staff development Thursday, Oct. 8. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9.

To reach the office, email Mercedes Shoemaker at mercedes.shoemaker@wichita.edu or leave a voicemail at 316-978-3045 and the office will get back to you when it reopens Oct. 9.

Events and Recreation

Connect with Adelante Juntos at the next general meeting

Join Adelante Juntos, WSU’s faculty and staff association, for its upcoming general meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Connect with fellow faculty and staff, learn more about Adelante Juntos, hear about upcoming opportunities and get involved with our growing community at Wichita State.

The meeting is free and open to all WSU faculty and staff.

Join Office of Community Partnerships for its next meeting Oct. 19

The WSU Office of Community Partnerships (OCP) is hosting its next meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 in 302 Woolsey Hall, Berry Foundation Room, focusing on the National Institute for Health Solutions and Innovations.

OCP was established to help advance the work of Wichita State in meeting the needs of communities across the state and serves as a supportive and collaborative hub for community-focused initiatives housed in WSU offices aiming to strengthen the well-being of Kansas residents, organizations and communities. The office serves as resource for faculty, staff and students wanting to engage in community efforts, especially in the public, social and health services fields.

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WSU Spark Society to offer bingo Oct. 20

Join the fun for four exciting games of bingo with the WSU Spark Society from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. Purchase up to three cards per game for a chance at great prizes. There will be one winner per game.

Everyone is invited to purchase a lunch (by Oct. 12) or bring their own, drop in after 11:30 a.m. to enjoy it before the games begin.

WSU Spark Society is a social/philanthropic organization open to WSU faculty and staff. Money raised will be used to offer at least two scholarships of $2,000, per academic year, to WSU students.

Purchase your bingo cards

SOBER FREE On-Campus Movie Screening Free Food and Mocktails Wednesday Oct. 28 CAC Theater

RSVP for free screening of ‘SOBER’ movie Oct. 28

HOPE Services and Suspenders4Hope™ invite you to join community leaders for the on-campus screening of “SOBER” at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 in the CAC Theater.

The movie, developed by national recovery organization The Phoenix, documents the highs and lows of individuals who have dedicated themselves to healing from addiction. In addition to free entry, food and mocktails are on the house. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

RSVP for the screening

Save the date for Shocker Success Journey

Discover how Wichita State’s student-centered spaces work together to foster belonging, engagement and achievement starting at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 23 in the Rhatigan Student Center. Enjoy lunch at the RSC (line opens at 11:15 a.m.), explore the impact of the Shocker Success Center and finish with dessert at Ablah Library. Sponsored by WSU Retention Faculty Fellows.

Additional event details, including the specific meeting location within the RSC, will be sent to registered participants prior to the event. Space is limited to the first 30 who register.