- Join Financial Aid Day open house with Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Register for the Future Forward: WSU Summit Nov. 2
- Attend WSU AAUP chapter update on what’s next with the mergers
- Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Molly Reichenborn Oct. 19
- MCLL hosts Bowdoin College’s Dr. Gonzalez for a virtual talk on Sephardi citizenship in Spain
- Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Dmitri Pavlov from Texas Tech University
- Internationally renowned dance artist Kirven Douthit-Boyd to present special studio showing
- Shakespeare and Halloween are a bloody good match for School of Performing Arts
- Lot 35S by John Bardo Center to be closed Oct. 17
- Volleyball hosts Rice for Youth Team Day Oct. 18
- Help students start preparing for their careers before graduation
- Empower student success with PathwayU
- High school seniors are invited to participate in scholarships competition for engineering
- Join the Community Service Board and work on a Habitat for Humanity house
- Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
- Upcoming 2027 benefits Open Enrollment events
- Watermark office hours planned for Oct. 21 and Nov. 2 to support faculty with FAARs
- Register and attend Wellness Retreat for faculty and staff
- Join SAC’s Trunk or Treat event Oct. 17 on campus
- Sign up to observe at the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational
- Nominations sought for the 2026 Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award
- New myWSU portal has officially launched
- Online and Adult Learning hosting OAL Week Nov. 9-13
- Supporting children through their grief journey: Chloe Swenson’s applied learning experience
- Effective Teaching: Learn from the masters at panel
- Internationally renowned dance artist Kirven Douthit-Boyd to present artist talk and special studio showing
- WSU Symphony Concert spotlights Marcussen organ
- Parking enforcement specialist positions open in Parking & Transportation Services
- College of Education seeks assistant professor for Teacher Apprentice Program
- Register for Microsoft PowerPoint essentials training
- Attend hybrid Savvy Scholar workshop on mastering EndNote
- Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a walk and talk with first-generation college students
- Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to try the Black ‘N Blue Burger
WSU Today: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
- WuHire training on demand goes live
- Hiring updates and reminders to be aware of
- University town hall for faculty and staff to be held Oct. 19
- Join Financial Services for a finance 101 event
- Apply for the WSU Staff Senate Scholarship
- ‘Forward Together’ episode 46 features Dr. Jamarco Clark, VP for Student Affairs
- Barton School names Tanner Gegen director of finance, HR and administration
- Heskett Center pool closure update
- Barton School opens nominations for 2028 ‘Beyond’ Hall of Fame
- Students can compete for cash prizes at annual Innovation Works competition
- Limited classroom support services Oct. 14
- Required data labeling is coming soon
- Lot 2W by Charles Koch Arena to be closed Oct. 14
- Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis speaks on ‘Understanding Palestine and Israel’
- Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Professor Vladislav Klepov from University of Georgia Oct. 14
- Dr. Wanpeng Tan, University of Notre Dame, will present at physics seminar Oct. 14
- Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Lin Jiang from San José State University
- Attend WSU AAUP chapter update on what’s next with the mergers
- Take a coffee break with Adelante Juntos
- Register for a free naloxone overdose intervention training
- Attend virtual workshop to learn the basics of Census Data Oct. 19
- Academy for Effective Teaching hosting 2026 ceremony Nov. 19
- UReCA hosting lunch and learn on hidden curriculum of research
- College of Education seeks assistant clinical professor and director of Transition to Teaching
- All are welcome for Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide in LGBTQ+ Community training
- Begin your entrepreneurial journey over lunch with ‘Market Research for New Ventures’
- Encourage students to attend Procrastination Prevention Night, one week away
- Join the Community Service Board and work on a Habitat for Humanity house
- Pumpkin Run volunteers needed
- Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
- University Staff Senate meeting set for Oct. 20
- Upcoming 2027 benefits Open Enrollment events
- University shares schedule for the 2026 Winter Break
- Navigating conflict? You’re not alone
- Join ‘The Art of Immunity: Seeing Protection Through a Different Lens’ panel discussion Oct. 22
- Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Professor Vladislav Klepov from University of Georgia Oct. 14
- Hear from John Bond on getting your journal article published
- WSU Symphony Concert spotlights Marcussen organ
- Grab the official T-shirt of the Shocker volleyball Dig Pink Game
- Support student engagement through ShockerSync
- Celebrate public service at Hugo Wall Day 2026
- Register for Microsoft PowerPoint essentials training
- Register for Microsoft OneDrive essentials training
- UReCA’s Connect Database is open for the fall semester
- Military and Veterans Services honors the 251st birthday of the United States Navy
- WSUPD offers advice for protecting property on campus
- This week at the Food Truck Plaza
WSU Today: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
- myGoals Training continues with employee training beginning this week
- Water access temporarily shut off in Lindquist, Grace Wilkie
- Lot 2W by Charles Koch Arena to be closed Oct. 14
- Lot 41 and portion of Lot 13 to be closed Oct. 11-13
- Geology Building, Engineering Building and portion of sidewalk closing over fall break
- University town hall for faculty and staff to be held Oct. 19
- Sign up for CLSS schedule building trainings in October
- FARE fall conference on Nov. 6 will offer faculty support on building a sustainable academic career
- Remember to keep the space heater at home
- WSUPD offers advice for driver, pedestrian safety
- OSAT is open during fall break and on Veterans Day
- Students can compete for cash prizes at annual Innovation Works competition
- Limited classroom support services Oct. 14
- Parking reminders during fall break
- Shockers Vote! Coalition reminds Shockers Kansas voting registration deadline quickly approaches
- Submit your spring 2027 textbook information
- Learn more about lost and found procedures
- Applied learning leads Wichita State marketing student to career at Textron Aviation
- Hear from John Bond on getting your journal article published
- Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Dmitri Pavlov from Texas Tech University
- Dr. Wanpeng Tan, University of Notre Dame, will present at physics seminar Oct. 14
- Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Lin Jiang from San José State University
- UReCA hosting lunch and learn on hidden curriculum of research
- Let the bodies hit the dance floor with SAC’s Grave Rave Oct. 29
- Join Office of Community Partnerships for its next meeting Oct. 19
- Register for the 2027 Ad Astra Conference for first-gen students
- NetApp’s fall e-waste and shredding event for campus community scheduled for Oct. 16
- Parking enforcement specialist positions open in Parking & Transportation Services
- Try the buffalo chicken mac ‘n cheese pizza in October
WSU Today: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
- Voya Financial in-person consultations with representatives to be available at WSU
- Lot 41 and portion of Lot 13 to be closed Oct. 11-13
- Stay aware of upcoming close dates in OSAT
- Geology Building, Engineering Building and portion of sidewalk closing over fall break
- Portion of Lot 24, along 17th Street, to be closed Oct. 9
- Parking reminders during fall break
- Shockers Vote! Coalition reminds Shockers Kansas voting registration deadline quickly approaches
- WSU Retiree Association Brown Bag: When good stuff becomes too much stuff
- Join SAC’s Trunk or Treat event Oct. 17 on campus
- Celebrate the 81st anniversary of the United Nations Charter Day
- Teacher Apprentice Program virtual information session scheduled for Oct. 13
- Help students better understand financial aid and scholarships
- Provide feedback on dining services and enter giveaway
- Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- University town hall for faculty and staff to be held Oct. 19
- Hiring updates and reminders to be aware of
- Upcoming 2027 benefits Open Enrollment events
- Navigating conflict? You’re not alone
- Voya Financial in-person consultations with representatives to be available at WSU
- Apply for the WSU Staff Senate Scholarship
- Applied learning leads Wichita State marketing student to career at Textron Aviation
- High school seniors are invited to participate in scholarships competition for engineering
- Barton School names Shawn and Shawna Lancelot co-chairs of 2028 ‘Beyond’ Hall of Fame
- Wichita State and McPherson College announce new academic partnership
- Physician associate program celebrates PA week
- Online and Adult Learning hosting OAL Week Nov. 9-13
- From ‘Why?’ to world class: WSU’s Kevin Kelly has built a career in a wind tunnel
- New myWSU portal launching Oct. 12
- Graduate students to host discussion on monsters as mirrors
- Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss crystallization and biomineralization in different environments
- Celebrate the 81st anniversary of the United Nations Charter Day
- Celebrate public service at Hugo Wall Day 2026
- RSVP for the Shocker Success Journey, with lunch included
- Employees reaching service milestones will be honored at upcoming service recognition events
- School of Digital Arts to host open house in conjunction with Tallgrass Film Festival
- Register for Microsoft OneDrive essentials training
- Register for Microsoft SharePoint foundations training
- Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to try the Black ‘N Blue Burger
WSU Today: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
- WSU Child Development Center has a preschool opening
- Submit your spring 2027 textbook information
- Wichita State hosting free application days for Kansas residents Oct. 5-9
- Portion of Lot 24, along 17th Street, to be closed Oct. 9
- Strategic Communications will be temporarily closed Oct. 8 for staff development
- RSVP for free screening of ‘SOBER’ movie Oct. 28
- Connect with Adelante Juntos at the next general meeting
- Join Office of Community Partnerships for its next meeting Oct. 19
- WSU Spark Society to offer bingo Oct. 20
- Save the date for Shocker Success Journey
- Men’s basketball hosting charity scrimmage versus Murray State Oct. 7
- Graduate students to host discussion on monsters as mirrors
- Attend hybrid Savvy Scholar workshop on mastering EndNote
- Try the buffalo chicken mac ‘n cheese pizza in October
- Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
- Free mini volleyball available with $30 purchase at Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
- Upcoming 2027 benefits Open Enrollment events
- FARE fall conference on Nov. 6 will offer faculty support on building a sustainable academic career
- Learn more about the course evaluation tool: CES
- Public health sciences recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards
- Stay informed on WSU’s weather response process
- Grab a tee from the Shocker Store to benefit Wichita Cancer Foundation
- Required data labeling is coming soon
- Call for mentors: FYRE in STEM
- Strategic Communications will be temporarily closed Oct. 8 for staff development
- Employees reaching service milestones will be honored at upcoming service recognition events
- Faculty and instructors, join Student Success and OSAT for a midterm coffee break
- Take a study break and unwind with therapy dogs at PAWS & Relax Oct. 6
- NetApp’s fall e-waste and shredding event for campus community scheduled for Oct. 16
- This week at the Food Truck Plaza
- Register for Microsoft SharePoint foundations training
- Updated Microsoft power user curriculum and digital credential available to WSU faculty and staff
- Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a walk and talk with first-generation college students
- Mid-semester SEAS check
WSU Today: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
- Leaders are required to attend a myGoals leadership training
- 2026 Shocktoberfest awards recipients
- Wichita State hosting free application days for Kansas residents Oct. 5-9
- New myWSU portal launching Oct. 12
- Attend rAI colloquium on AI and environment
- WSU Retiree Association Brown Bag: When good stuff becomes too much stuff
- Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss crystallization and biomineralization in different environments
- Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Keith Harmoney Oct. 5
- Men’s basketball hosting charity scrimmage versus Murray State Oct. 7
- Grab the official T-shirt of the Shocker volleyball Dig Pink Game
- Employees reaching service milestones will be honored at upcoming service recognition events
- Put collaboration into action at professional development session Oct. 7
- Attend online Savvy Scholar workshop on how to write a literature review
WSU Today: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
