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Are you passionate about archaeology and eager to delve into the rich history of indigenous North America? The Department of Anthropology is thrilled to announce the Wichita State University Archaeological Field School, taking place at the site of Etzanoa (Arkansas City, Kansas) June 2-27.

During this four-week immersive experience, students will have the unique opportunity to excavate at Etzanoa, an Ancestral Wichita archaeological site. Students enrolled in the archaeological field school at Etzanoa will learn essential archaeology skills, including excavation, artifact identification and curation. In addition to the traditional suite of archaeological skills, students also have the opportunity to enroll in an optional one credit-hour workshop in digital archaeology, which provides training in cutting-edge geospatial recording techniques utilizing GIS, 3D imaging and aerial photography.

Key details:

• Dates: June 2-27
• Location: Arkansas City, Kansas
• Credits: four to five credit hours, offered at both undergraduate and graduate level
• Review of applications begins Friday, Feb. 28

Organizers are committed to making the experience accessible to all aspiring archaeologists. All excavation equipment is provided. Students will reside at Cowley Community College in single-student rooms with private, attached bathroom. Tuition at Wichita State is one of the most affordable and students can receive in-state tuition along the I-35 corridor. Scholarships may be available; more details will be forthcoming. Only 20 students will be accepted.

To learn more about the field school, visit the field school website or contact Dr. Crystal Dozier at crystal.dozier@wichita.edu. Applications will be reviewed after Feb. 28.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Wichita State University Archaeological Field School and embarking on this enriching adventure together!

Faculty, it’s time to submit summer 2025 textbook information to the Shocker Store.

• The book order due date for summer courses is March 15.
• The latest Access Now requests will be accepted is April 30.

Verba Collect will send out customized emails to faculty and department coordinators with a unique link that logs you into a walk-through process without any need for username or password. Book orders will also be accepted via email (lisa.fitzsimmons@wichita.edu), in person (RSC Shocker Store) or campus mail (box 55).

Those planning on using open resource materials can indicate that on their order as well and to flag the course as such so the information can be made available to students. For any questions or concerns, contact the Shocker Store at shockerstore.books@wichita.edu or 316-978-7032.

The Wichita State episode of “The College Tour,” an Amazon Prime original series, is now live on WSU’s website. You can watch the full hour-long episode or explore the 20 individual segments at wichita.edu/thecollegetour.

This episode offers a unique opportunity to experience campus through the eyes of Wichita State students, highlighting WSU’s student-centered, innovation-driven mindset. Share it with prospective students, families, alumni and anyone interested in life at WSU to give them a glimpse of what it means to be part of Shocker Nation.

The episode will premiere on Amazon Prime starting May 27.

WSU K-12 student organization members led an engaging P.E. session at South High School’s professional development in-service Feb. 14. Inspired by their Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) conference presentation, they introduced innovative games like soccer bowling, H-ball and soccer hockey to over 60 P.E. teachers. These interactive sessions followed an Olympic-style format that the students have successfully used in their own classes.

The goal was to provide educators with fun, creative strategies to enhance student engagement in physical education. Teachers participated in activities and a Q&A session.

This hands-on experience allowed WSU students to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting, strengthening their academic and professional development while making a meaningful impact on local educators.

Today is election day, and the Shockers Vote Coalition encourages Shockers to get out and vote.

Do you have questions about the election and voting? Shockers Vote has you covered:

• Check your voter registration and polling location.
• Additional information about voting in the Sedgwick County may be found on Sedgwick County’s website.
• Learn more about the USD 259 Bond Vote.

Do you still have questions? Email Shockers Vote at CivicEngagement@wichita.edu.

The Wichita State episode of “The College Tour,” an Amazon Prime original series, is now live on WSU’s website. You can watch the full hour-long episode or explore the 20 individual segments at wichita.edu/thecollegetour.

This episode offers a unique opportunity to experience campus through the eyes of Wichita State students, highlighting WSU’s student-centered, innovation-driven mindset. Share it with prospective students, families, alumni and anyone interested in life at WSU to give them a glimpse of what it means to be part of Shocker Nation.

For campus marketers, a SharePoint toolkit is available with everything needed to promote the episode and individual segments, including social media and newsletter copy, downloadable segments and more.

The episode will premiere on Amazon Prime starting May 27.

See what your fellow Shockers are up to in Wichita State’s episode of “The College Tour,” an Amazon Prime original series. Visit wichita.edu/thecollegetour to watch the full hour-long episode or explore the 20 individual segments.

Share it with your friends and family to give them a glimpse of what life at WSU is all about. And while you’re watching, keep an eye out — you might spot some familiar faces.

The episode will premiere on Amazon Prime starting May 27.

Multiple opportunities to engage with the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College are available to faculty and staff. Spring is a good time to consider proposing a new Honors seminar or request to teach an existing Honor seminar course topic such as HNRS 351 Survey of Leadership, HNRS 352 Survey of Law and Public Policy or HNRS 486 Collaborative Research.

How to propose an Honors course: Submit a course proposal through Course Information Management (CIM) system that includes information about what makes the course an Honors-level experience, or submit a course proposal form for more preliminary ideas and discussion with the faculty council. For more information about Honors curricula, visit the undergraduate catalog.

Departmental honors courses: Departments may offer an honors (H- suffix) section of any existing department course by adding a cross-listed course through the CIM. These courses are reviewed by the faculty council and, if approved, scheduled and supported by the department. Department chairs are welcome to contact Kimberly Engber, dean of the Cohen Honors College, or contact your college’s honors faculty council member with any questions.

And, if you’d like to receive the honors weekly update, a Friday email bulletin with honors news, information and opportunities, email honors@wichita.edu.

Elizabeth Kelley, psychology major, studied abroad in Asuncion, Paraguay in summer 2024 as part of the Honors Paraguay Service-Learning Seminar. Learn more about Elizabeth’s experience in South America in her spotlight.

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

• Samantha Corcoran
• Trevor R. Nelson

For their successful creation and approval of new OAT-Z (zero-cost) courses for fall 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 spring 2026 is Sept. 30, 2025.