• JCPenney Suit-Up event happening Oct. 4
  • Learning opportunities available from your KBOR 403(b) providers
  • Wichita State hosting free application days for Kansas residents Oct. 5-9
  • Wichita State named 2026 APLU award finalist
  • Print a Wichita State bookmark in book lab
  • Get a sneak peak of Shocker basketball at Shocker Madness Oct. 3
  • Parking advisory for the Rhatigan Student Center parking garage Oct. 2
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Keith Harmoney Oct. 5
  • Attend SEM recognition event Oct. 6
  • College of Education seeks assistant professor for Teacher Apprentice Program
  • Remind students that mental health support is available when they need it
  • Volunteer for the Shocktoberfest Parade Oct. 3
  • Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
  • Stop by the Shocker Store garage sale at Braeburn Square
  • Save 40% on one item this weekend at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
  • Upcoming 2027 benefits Open Enrollment events
  • University town hall for faculty and staff to be held Oct. 19
  • Tuition Assistance applications for spring 2027 being accepted
  • Required data labeling is coming soon
  • WSU science education students present at annual Kansas Association of Teachers of Science conference
  • Print a Wichita State bookmark in book lab
  • Mary Elliott’s applied learning experience with Shocker Studios
  • Attend a faculty speaker series hosted by University Libraries
  • ICTNext presents career nightmares and resiliency panel
  • Volleyball takes on Tulsa Oct. 2
  • Honoring 100 years of Student Health Services at WSU
  • WSU Spark Society to offer bingo Oct. 20
  • Magician Jack Kelly to perform live at WSU Oct. 2
  • 11th annual Purple Mile will be hosted at RSC Oct. 10
  • College of Education seeks assistant clinical professor and director of Transition to Teaching
  • Updated Microsoft power user curriculum and digital credential available to WSU faculty and staff
  • Share opportunity to learn more about Wichita State LIFE program with information session
  • Volunteer for the Shocktoberfest Parade Oct. 3
WSU Today: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
  • Wichita State announces largest freshman class in its 131-year history
  • Get a sneak peak of Shocker basketball at Shocker Madness Oct. 3
  • Weather adjustments for Shocktoberfest
  • CES information for the fall 2026 semester
  • Parking advisory for the Rhatigan Student Center parking garage Oct. 2
  • Traffic on Fairmount Street, portion of WuShock Drive will be closed Oct. 1
  • WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for fall semester
  • 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
  • 2026 remembrance ceremony for Memorial ’70 to be held Oct. 2
  • Join the arts at WSU for ‘Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts’ on Oct. 1
  • Barton School welcomes leadership expert and author Margaret Andrews as Distinguished Speaker
  • Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Dr. Steven DeFiglia from NHMFL Sept. 30
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Jessica Aldrich
  • Put collaboration into action at professional development session Oct. 7
  • Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
  • $10 hats available at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
  • Get your Shocktoberfest faculty/staff button now
  • Shocktoberfest Court voting is now open
  • Traffic on Fairmount Street, portion of WuShock Drive will be closed Oct. 1
  • Stay vigilant of scam callers: Learn the common signs of fraudulent behavior
  • Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Dr. Steven DeFiglia from NHMFL Sept. 30
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Jessica Aldrich
  • Volleyball takes on Tulsa Oct. 2
  • Lace up and join the fun at the Pumpkin Run
  • Join campus events and engage with students
  • Attend upcoming ARC Unplugged on AI and research
  • New team, new opportunities: Expand your skills with ITS Applications Training
  • Submit artwork for seventh annual First Gen All Media Art Exhibit
  • Register for Microsoft Excel advanced formulas training
  • This week at the Food Truck Plaza
  • There’s still time to register for the LevelUp Your Leadership course, ‘Enhancing Student Success’
  • Pumpkin Run volunteers needed
  • Stop by the Shocker Store garage sale at Braeburn Square
  • Save 40% on one item this weekend at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
  • Pedestrian routes to be temporarily affected by utility work near RSC, Geology Building and Neff Hall
  • Shocktoberfest door decorations are on display
  • Get your Shocktoberfest faculty/staff button now
  • Celebrate community and tradition at the 2026 Shocktoberfest
  • University Faculty Senate meeting to be held Sept. 28
  • Register for the 2027 Ad Astra Conference for first-gen students
  • UReCA to host Research Mixer Oct. 6
  • 11th annual Purple Mile will be hosted at RSC Oct. 10
  • Join the arts at WSU for ‘Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts’ on Oct. 1
  • Attend SEM recognition event Oct. 6
  • 2027-28 FAFSA opened early
  • September myShockerHealth newsletter is now available
  • Teaching Tomorrow’s September 2026 issue is now available
  • Sign up to receive text alerts from campus
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Chuan-Ju Lin Sept. 28
  • Join celebration of 50 years of LGBTQ+ recognized student organizations on Oct. 3
  • Attend online Savvy Scholar workshop on how to write a literature review
  • There’s still time to register for the LevelUp Your Leadership course, ‘Enhancing Student Success’
WSU Today: Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
  • Get your Shocktoberfest faculty/staff button now
  • Shocktoberfest Court voting is now open
  • Celebrate community and tradition at the 2026 Shocktoberfest
  • Honoring 100 years of Student Health Services at WSU
  • Free food, giveaways and Shocker spirit await at the Shocktoberfest kick-off
  • University Faculty Senate meeting to be held Sept. 28
  • 2027 Benefits Open Enrollment will be Oct. 1-31
  • Teaching Tomorrow’s September 2026 issue is now available
  • New online applied behavior analysis program prepares students for work across a broad range of settings
  • McKnight Art Center, Ulrich Museum of Art and Henrion Hall to be closed Sept. 27 for planned outage
  • Lot 41 by Woolsey Hall to be closed Sept. 23 and 25
  • Attend a faculty speaker series hosted by University Libraries
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Chuan-Ju Lin Sept. 28
  • Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Vijay Matheswaran
  • Magician Jack Kelly to perform live at WSU Oct. 2
  • AAUP Committee A to host a faculty discussion forum on academic freedom Sept. 25
  • 2026 remembrance ceremony for Memorial ’70 to be held Oct. 2
  • WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for fall semester
  • Athletics garage sale set for Sept. 26
  • Encourage students to take advantage of the many resources available through Ablah Library
  • Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
  • Free mini volleyball available with $30 purchase at Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
  • Neff Hall water outage until further notice
  • McKnight Art Center, Ulrich Museum of Art and Henrion Hall to be closed Sept. 27 for planned outage
  • National GEAR UP Day highlights Wichita State Connect’s commitment to college access
  • Join Suspenders4Hope for Suspender Fridays in support of mental health care
  • Briana Rodriguez connects communities through Spanish interpretation
  • Office of Environmental Health and Safety shares off-campus fire safety reminders
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Neil Lin from UCLA
  • Volleyball kicks off conference play in weekend matchups
  • Teacher Apprentice Program virtual information session scheduled for Oct. 13
  • Administrative specialist position open in Parking & Transportation Services
  • Register for Microsoft Excel advanced formulas training
  • Register for Microsoft Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts training
WSU Today: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
  • Pedestrian routes to be temporarily affected by utility work near RSC, Geology Building and Neff Hall
  • National GEAR UP Day highlights Wichita State Connect’s commitment to college access
  • Keep data collection minimized to protect privacy
  • Nominations open for College of Fine Arts Centennial Hall of Fame
  • Lot 41 by Woolsey Hall to be closed Sept. 23 and 25
  • Save the date for Shocker Success Journey
  • Attend upcoming ARC Unplugged on AI and research
  • AAUP Committee A to host a faculty discussion forum on academic freedom Sept. 25
  • 2026 remembrance ceremony for Memorial ’70 to be held Oct. 2
  • Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for ‘Hamilton’ movie night and trivia
  • Meet Tanganyika ambassador animals at Wildlife Wednesday
  • 11th annual Purple Mile will be hosted at RSC Oct. 10
  • Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with vibrant celebration from SAC, Shocker Fiesta
  • Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar on Sept. 23 by Professor Juan Martinez from Louisiana State University
  • Valeriy Tenishev, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, will present at physics seminar Sept. 23
  • College of Health Professions seeks senior financial specialist
  • Share opportunity to learn more about Wichita State LIFE program information session
  • Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal from the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
  • Learn more about the course evaluation tool: CES
  • Heskett Center pool closure update
  • President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case join KMUW’s on air pledge drive Sept. 23
  • Wichita State shares class of summer 2026 graduates and honor roll students
  • Remember to keep the space heater at home
  • Reminder: If you see something, say something – Call UPD at 316-978-3450 for emergencies
  • Be aware of fraudulent emails impersonating KPERS
  • Restarts help protect devices
  • Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar on Sept. 23 by Professor Juan Martinez from Louisiana State University
  • Valeriy Tenishev, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, will present at physics seminar Sept. 23
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Neil Lin from UCLA
  • Barton School welcomes leadership expert and author Margaret Andrews as distinguished speaker
  • Faculty and staff discount available for men’s basketball scrimmage Oct. 7
  • Volleyball kicks off conference play in weekend matchups
  • Register for the 2027 Ad Astra Conference for first-gen students
  • WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for fall semester
  • Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for ‘Hamilton’ movie night and trivia
  • Register for Microsoft Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts training
  • Volunteers needed for Expanding Your Horizons STEM Day
  • This week at the Food Truck Plaza
  • Try the Margherita Pizza in September
  • $10 hats available at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
  • Free food, giveaways and Shocker spirit await at the Shocktoberfest kick-off
  • Enter your department for the Shocktoberfest Door Decorating Competition
  • Lot 41 by Woolsey Hall to be closed Sept. 23
  • Pedestrian routes to be temporarily affected by utility work near RSC, Geology Building and Neff Hall
  • FARE Faculty Research Collaborative Sept. 23 will feature presentations on STEM and education
  • Four programs, one mission: Wichita State celebrates National GEAR UP Week
  • Nominate a future transition mentor
  • Submit artwork for seventh annual First Gen All Media Art Exhibit
  • Learn more about lost and found procedures
  • Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Vijay Matheswaran
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Anna Zinovyeva Sept. 21
  • Meet Tanganyika ambassador animals at Wildlife Wednesday
  • UReCA to host Research Mixer Oct. 6
  • Campus community invited to legislative update session in Morrison Hall
  • UReCA to host research social event Sept. 22
  • NetApp’s fall e-waste and shredding event for campus community scheduled for Oct. 16
  • Office of Environmental Health and Safety shares off-campus fire safety reminders
  • Join celebration of 50 years of LGBTQ+ recognized student organizations on Oct. 3
  • Pumpkin Run volunteers needed
WSU Today: Monday, Sept. 21, 2026