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Step inside Shocker Studios, the School of Digital Arts’ professional-grade production facility at Wichita State University. From the LED Volume screen and motion capture lab to recording studios, editing suites and a full film studio, this is where students build the portfolio that gets them hired. Tour every space and see why SODA is shockingly different.

Degree Works will be unavailable Wednesday, July 8, due to scheduled maintenance. Students, faculty and staff who may need access to degree audits during this time are encouraged to save audits in advance.

Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2026 WSU I-Corps cohort.

Participants will go through a multi-session workshop alongside a cohort of fellow teams led by experienced instructors. Each week, participants will learn more about the customer discovery process and the business model canvas. Findings will be integrated to bring innovations closer to market. Participants will also take part in office hours with trained coaches from various entrepreneurship resources. Participants who complete the program are awarded up to $2,000 in funding to conduct customer interviews.

Are you ready to validate your innovative idea? For questions, contact icorps@wichita.edu. The application deadline is Sunday, Aug. 2. 

Welcomefest returns Aug. 14 through Sept. 12, bringing together events, activities and services that help new and returning Shockers connect with campus and start the semester strong.

Faculty, staff and student organizations are invited to submit events for inclusion in the official Welcomefest schedule. Approved submissions will be featured on the Welcomefest website and promoted through a variety of marketing channels, including printed materials, yard signs, social media, campus TV, newsletters and email.

If you’re planning an event during the Welcomefest campaign, submit an event by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.

Wichita State’s Policy 11.03 / Unmanned Aircraft Systems regarding the use of drones has been updated consistent with federal law. All individuals operating UAS/drones on behalf of the university or on university property are expected to review and comply with all policy requirements.

Questions regarding compliance or approval processes may be directed to the University Police Department at 316-978-3450.

Check out what’s currently growing at the Community Garden for the week of June 22, 2026. The garden now has signage to let you know what is ready to be picked and what is still in the process of growing. Make sure to wash what you pick thoroughly before enjoying:

• Basil – Not ready to be harvested.
• Beets – Not ready to be harvested. Expected to be ready for harvest mid to late August.
• Carrots – Not ready to be harvested. Expected to be ready for harvest late August to mid September. 
• Chili peppers – Not ready to be harvested.
• Cilantro – Ready to be harvested. To pick, use clean scissors or gently pinch with your fingers and cut stems about one to two inches above the soil. Be sure to take the outer stems first to allow the inner leaves to keep growing. Gardeners also ask that you avoid pulling the entire plant or more than one-third of the plant at a time. Watch a video guide to harvesting cilantro.
• Cucumbers – Some are ready to be harvested.
• Peppermint – Ready to be harvested. Use clean scissors to cut or pinch at the stem just above a leaf node (the spot where two leaves grow from the stem). Gardeners ask that you avoid pulling off individual leaves, because cutting the stems encourages the plant to become bushier and produce more growth. For uses of peppermint, try blending it with basil for a basil-mint pesto; chopping and adding it to a summer salad; or muddling the leaves for a summer beverage.
• Radishes – Not ready to be harvested. Expected to be ready for harvest mid to late July. 
• Squash – Not ready to be harvested.
• Sunflowers – Not ready to be harvested. The sunflowers have been planted to add some colorful beauty to the garden. Gardeners ask that you refrain from harvesting the sunflowers until they have reached their peak maturity. 
• Sweet Potatoes – Not ready to be harvested. Expected to be ready for harvest mid to late October. 
• Tomatoes – Not ready to be harvested.

The Community Garden is a project of the Student Government Association, the President’s Office and Student Engagement & Belonging.

For questions, concerns or requests to plant your own produce in the garden, reach out to Lauren Madison, student governance coordinator for SEB, at lauren.madison@wichita.edu.

The hospitality management program is pleased to welcome three new members to its advisory board: Wynn Hukle, Matt Lokay and Scott Redler. Bringing extensive industry experience and leadership expertise, they will help guide the program’s continued growth and strengthen connections between students and the hospitality industry.

To learn more about the hospitality program or explore opportunities to get involved, visit wichita.edu/hospitality.

Check out what’s currently growing at the Community Garden for the week of June 15, 2026. The garden now has signage to let you know what is ready to be picked and what is still in the process of growing. Make sure to wash what you pick thoroughly before enjoying:

• Cilantro – Ready to be harvested. To pick, use clean scissors or gently pinch with your fingers and cut stems about one to two inches above the soil. Be sure to take the outer stems first to allow the inner leaves to keep growing. Gardeners also ask that you avoid pulling the entire plant or more than one-third of the plant at a time. Watch a video guide to harvesting cilantro.
• Peppermint – Some are ready to be harvested. Use clean scissors to cut or pinch at the stem just above a leaf node (the spot where two leaves grow from the stem). Gardeners ask that you avoid pulling off individual leaves, because cutting the stems encourages the plant to become bushier and produce more growth. For uses of peppermint, try blending it with basil for a basil-mint pesto; chopping and adding it to a summer salad; or muddling the leaves for a summer beverage.
• Potatoes – Ready to be harvested. To pick, locate the base of the potato plant and dig down until you spot a potato. The leafy part of the plant can be thrown away or placed in the compost bin to the right of the shed. 
• Green peppers – Some of the green peppers have begun producing, so keep an eye on their size and harvest them once they reach your preference.
• Basil – Not ready to be picked.
• Chili peppers – Not ready to be picked.
• Cucumbers – Not ready to be picked.
• Squash – Not ready to be picked.
• Tomatoes – Not ready to be picked.

The Community Garden is a project of the Student Government Association, the President’s Office and Student Engagement & Belonging.

For questions, concerns or requests to plant your own produce in the garden, reach out to Lauren Madison, student governance coordinator for SEB, at lauren.madison@wichita.edu.

The parking garage add-on ePermit for the second half of the year will go on sale at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1. 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 through Dec. 31.

This ePermit is for sale in person at the Parking Services building lobby or in the drive through 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.

Encourage former Shockers who have been away from WSU for a year or more to return and complete their degree. The Shocker Comeback program is designed to support re-enrolling students with resources and guidance to make the transition back to campus as smooth as possible.

The program helps students get back on track and move closer to achieving their educational goals. Eligible students may also receive a $900 scholarship to help ease their return.

If you know a former student that is interested in coming back and finishing what they started. Those interested can sign up to attend the Shocker Comeback open house hosted both in person and online.

For more information about Shocker Comeback, contact Pamela O’Neal at 316-978-8315 or pamela.oneal@wichita.edu.