Shocker Strong Prize Drawing deadline extended to Friday, Dec. 11
Shocker Strong participants will have one additional week to complete and submit assignments in Blackboard. Complete eight out of 11 modules by 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in order to be entered into the Shocker Strong Prize Drawing for one of five prizes, including two book scholarships worth up to $500.
Learn more at wichita.edu/SSdrawing.
Apply by noon today to be nominated to the Presidential Search Committee
Here’s a message from Student Body President Rija Khan: The Student Government Association has been asked to recommend students to the Kansas Board of Regents who may serve on the President Search Committee. If you are interested in the opportunity to serve on the Search Committee, please apply today. Applications close at noon today (Friday, Dec. 4).
To apply, please click here.
Questions? Contact sga.president@wichita.edu.
Shocker Neighborhood Commitment offers scholarships and support to Wichita State’s neighbors
Wichita State University has created a scholarship and support network to help those nearest to its campus. The Shocker Neighborhood Commitment provides funding to make college more affordable and attainable for recent high school graduates living in the Shocker Neighborhood.
The scholarship provides last-dollar funding, which means it will cover the unmet need of qualified students. It is available to students who reside between Oliver Street and Interstate 135 to the east and west, and Kansas Highway 96 and Central Avenue to the north and south.
All recipients will also receive academic support and career planning services from one or more of the universities signature support programs.
We get it. With the end of the semester and holidays approaching, not to mention the pandemic, we have seen a lot of students who are experiencing more stress than usual. Let us help! Email student.success@wichita.edu to schedule a quick one-on-one session and receive some effective, quick techniques to help you manage your stress in the coming weeks.
Degree Works down for maintenance today
Degree Works audits will be unavailable Friday, Dec. 4 while necessary upgrades take place. Access to Degree Works for staff and students will resume Monday, Dec. 7.
We need your feedback on Shocker Hall Dining hours
A team of first-year seminar students seeks to gather information on students' use of the Shocker Dining Hall and the possible unmet demand outside of available hours.
If you use the Shocker Dining Hall, please fill out this survey to provide your feedback. Results will not be tied to individuals, and no personally identifiable information will be collected.
'Walk with Wu' celebrates 125 years of Wichita State
In honor of Wichita State University's 125th anniversary, three Wichita State faculty members have teamed up with an alumna artist to create "A Walk with Wu," a graphic novel that chronicles the university's rich history through the eyes of our beloved mascot: WuShock.
“We hope that readers will appreciate the different phases of Wichita State’s story and how we have changed while maintaining the core of who we are," said Dr. Jay Price, professor of history and one of the book's authors.
It's the perfect gift for all Shockers. The books, which sell for $12, are available in the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Stores beginning Dec. 2.
Purchase your “Walk with Wu” graphic novel.
Apply now for LAS Scholarships / Fellowships available in 2021/22
The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites all LAS students planning to continue their education at Wichita State University in the 2021/22 academic year to fill out a LAS General Scholarship / Fellowship application found here.
The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2021.
Nominate an adult learner for the second annual Adult Learner of the Year Award
In March of 2021, the Office of Adult Learning will host the 2nd Annual Adult Learner of the Year (ALOTY) awards ceremony. In this ceremony, we will not only celebrate six years as an office, but we will also name an ALOTY, two finalists, a community partner and a WSU partner. We are calling on the WSU community to help us find an adult learner at Wichita State deserving of the title, Adult Learner of the Year. The deadline to nominate an adult learner for is Friday, Jan. 29.
A student is considered an adult learner at Wichita State if they are a current undergraduate earning their first bachelor’s degree and be either:
- 24 years or older or
- Military or Veteran student or
- Independent status
More information
ALOTY Criteria:
- 3.00 GPA at WSU (Extenuating circumstances can be reviewed)
- Displays perseverance in obtaining a degree
- Demonstrates Shocker Pride
- Possesses leadership qualities
If you know of a student who meets the following criteria, please click here and submit their name.
Campus road repair begins soon
Patching repair and construction will begin soon on short sections of Perimeter Road and Mike Oatman Drive. Completion is scheduled before the resumption of classes on Feb. 1.
While the work will result in lane closures, traffic will continue to use all roads during construction. Flagmen will direct one-way traffic during work hours.
Make the most of your college experience by joining the Cohen Honors College!
All current students are eligible to apply. Starting this year, there are no minimum ACT / SAT or GPA requirements. Applicants are evaluated on their preparation for challenging academic and professional work as well as creative approach to solving problems, urge to make a positive impact on the community and in the world, and open-minded embrace of diversity in backgrounds, values and perspectives.
Go to Cohen Honors College Admission Requirements to learn more and start your application. Applications are reviewed monthly November through August.
Nominate your GTA for the 2021 SGA Graduate Teaching Award of the Year
Started in Spring 2019, the Wichita State University Student Government Association awards the SGA Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge and recognize outstanding graduate teaching assistants for their contributions to the mission of Wichita State University.
If you know any outstanding GTAs, nominate them today! Nominations for the 2021 SGA Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year are now open and will close at 5 p.m. March 12, 2021. Click here to nominate your academic advisor today.
Nominate your Academic Advisor for the 2021 SGA Academic Advisor of the Year
Started in Spring 2020, the Wichita State University Student Government Association awards the SGA Academic Advisor of the Year. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge and recognize a Wichita State University academic advisor who has demonstrated the qualities representative of outstanding student advising.
If you know any outstanding academic advisors, nominate them today! Nominations for the 2021 Academic Advisor of the Year are now open and will close at 5 p.m. March 12, 2021.
Click here to nominate your academic advisor today.
Enroll for a service-learning course in psychology!
The INSPYRE research lab directed by Dr. Samantha Gregus is currently recruiting undergraduate mentors for a 3-hour service-learning course in psychology (PSY 416) for the Spring 2021 semester. The class is with a required service-learning component involved with mentoring at-risk youth. The service-learning component can be completed remotely.
Prior to enrolling in PSY 416 (Psychology and Problems of Society) mentors are required to: pass an interview and background check and attend class on Mondays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Status of the class attendance (i.e., in-person or remote) is to be determined.
We have a course syllabus, class readings, and paper assignments. Mentors will receive training at the beginning of the course and a grade at the end based on attendance and completion of assignments. We are interested in recruiting mentors from any college and major.
For more information, please contact the INSPYRE research lab at inspyre@wichita.edu ASAP.
Cultural Value Orientation as a Predictor of Adolescent Bullying
Are you a parent of a teenager?
The INSPYRE Research lab at Wichita State University is conducting a study to explore how parent and child values relate to how adolescents respond to bullying situations.
In order to be a part of the study, parents and their teen must be together at the start of the survey, and parents must provide permission for their teen to participate. We will ask parents to complete demographic questions and study measures. Then, we’ll ask the parent to hand the study off to their teenager to complete the remaining survey. This study should only take 15 minutes to complete in total. Parents must be at least 18 years old, adolescents must be between the ages of 10-17 years old, and both must be able to read English in order to participate. At the end of the study, the family has the opportunity to be entered into a raffle to win a prize.
For more information, click the survey link to find the parent consent form.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Dr. Samantha Gregus, director of the INSPYRE lab, at inspyre@wichita.edu or call at 316-978-6180.
Free Dental Screenings event today is canceled
The AEGD Program's free dental screening event at SHS scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4 has been canceled.
Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
WSU Postal Services is selling letters to Santa now to Wednesday, Dec. 16. The letters will be sent to Santa Claus, Indiana, and will receive a pictorial cancellation when sent to the recipient. The cost per letter / envelope is $1.50 and covers all postage.
Shocker-branded buses hit the streets of Wichita
Two new battery-powered buses wrapped in Shocker pride will soon be seen zipping through Wichita's streets.
Wichita Transit recently unveiled the Wichita State University-branded buses, which are ecofriendly, filled with modern conveniences, and will circulate among the university’s main campus, as well as Wichita State South, WSU Tech and the Metroplex.
Wichita Transit took over Wichita State’s bus routes in August. Bus services and all Wichita Transit bus services come at no additional charge for staff, faculty and students. However, all Shockers MUST show their Wichita State ID card when they board the bus. Guests and visitors to the Wichita State campus can ride routes 21A and 202A at no additional charge.
The state-of-the-art eco-friendly buses are equipped with a fold-down bike rack on the front of the bus with spaces or positions to hold three bikes, free Wi-Fi and 24 seats per bus. Riders can also opt to stand and use the buses’ balancing handles.
Pictured above: WuShock presents the two new Shocker-branded, battery-powered buses that will be circulating among Wichita State University's main campus, WSU Tech, and the Metroplex.
Shock the Halls Sale
The Shocker Store’s big holiday sale will look a little different this year, but we are so excited for it!
The usual 12 Days of Christmas Sale will not occur due to COVID precautions and the need to allow for social distancing. Instead, we’ve combined all those days of sales and promotions into a one-day-only awesome sale -- the Shock the Halls Sale!
Join us from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Rhatigan Student Center Shirley Beggs Ballroom to find great deals on Shocker apparel and gifts! Stay updated on our Facebook event page for more information and sneak peeks to come.
Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
This Saturday save on some great gifts in the Shocker Store! That day only, take 20% off blankets, drinkware and ornaments. Sale is in both the RSC and Braeburn Square locations.
Free shipping at shockerstore.com
Not a local Shocker? Don’t worry, the Shocker Store has free shipping with a $75 purchase at shockerstore.com through Dec. 17! Not valid on textbook purchases.
Donate to Adult Learner Scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Norton
Susan Norton, director of the Office of Adult Learning, will retire this month. Her last day at WSU will be Friday, Dec. 18. She has been at Wichita State since 2008.
Norton is requesting that instead of having a retirement party, she would like those who can, to donate. The WSU Foundation has helped set up this page for those who would like to donate toward an Adult Learner Scholarship.