• Weekly faculty ‘Get Stuff Done’ groups offer protected time for scholarly activity
  • Need a confidential space to talk? Faculty Ombuds are here
  • National Honors Council Associate membership is open to all WSU faculty and staff
  • HR provides hiring reminders and updates
  • Attend farewell reception for Vivian Zavataro Sept. 17
  • Join tours to find out all that University Libraries has to offer
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Chris Proppe
  • Broadway, big events and unexpected collaborations: Michael E. Downs to speak at School of Performing Arts
  • September is Campus Fire Safety Month. When the alarm sounds, be ready
  • Cultivating workshops with WUPAC: Colton Farmer’s applied learning experience
  • Join WSU’s 9/11 day of service
  • PK–12 Advisory Committee starting back up this fall
  • Shocker Royalty nominations and applications are now open
  • Academic, specialized and faculty advisors invited to attend session on appreciative advising
  • Register for Microsoft Teams essentials training
  • Cash disbursement policy for Foundation funds now available
WSU Today: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
  • WuHire on-demand training goes live
  • TIAA financial consultant, Paul Eiting, on campus for one-on-one meetings Sept. 15/16
  • Join TIAA estate planning 101 session Sept. 9
  • MURPA proposals are due by Oct. 2 to the Office of Research
  • URCA proposals are due by Oct. 2 to the Office of Research
  • Call for mentors: FYRE in STEM
  • Join the WSU Spark Society
  • Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Professor Shijiao Huang from Kansas State University Sept. 2
  • Evolution of WuShock exhibit on display in the RSC
  • Show off your Shocker pride by getting Shocker swag at College Colors Day tee swap
  • Attend CourseLeaf CIM (curriculum management software) fall training session
  • Attend CourseLeaf CAT (catalog software) fall training session
  • Registration open for Fall Savvy Scholar Sessions hosted by University Libraries
  • Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
  • HR provides hiring reminders and updates
  • Welcome new faculty to WSU
  • Wichita State to host 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Symposium
  • Check out what’s at the Community Garden
  • WSU’s International Travel Requests can now be submitted through an online portal
  • Vote for WSU in Best of Wichita categories
  • Stay informed on WSU’s weather response process
  • Badge programs can further your abilities and help you succeed
  • Chemistry and biochemistry hosting seminar by Professor Shijiao Huang from Kansas State University Sept. 2
  • Join UReCA lunch and learn on research within the humanities
  • Join campus events and engage with students
  • Join WSU’s 9/11 day of service
  • Register for Microsoft Teams essentials training
  • SEAS the day. Remember to flag students now
  • This week at the Food Truck Plaza
  • Take an F45 class and enter prize giveaway
WSU Today: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
  • Archive of 2026 Fall Address now available on YouTube
  • Due now: Complete your annual appointment notice
  • Shocker Teaching Community of Practice is recruiting participants for fall 2026 cohort
  • Reminder: All staff and faculty have access to Qualtrics survey software
  • MURPA proposals are due by Oct. 2 to the Office of Research
  • URCA proposals are due by Oct. 2 to the Office of Research
  • Show off your Shocker pride by getting Shocker swag at College Colors Day tee swap
  • Join tours to find out all that University Libraries has to offer
  • Gather your friends and save on Pumpkin Run registration before Sept. 1
  • Save the date for Spark Membership Drive and Vendor Fair Sept. 15
  • Join Student Engagement & Belonging for open house Sept. 1
  • Attend retirement celebration for Chris Cavanaugh Sept. 3
  • Stay vigilant of scam callers: Learn the common signs of fraudulent behavior
  • Teaching Tomorrow August 2026 is here
  • Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Chunsheng Ma
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Gavin Rice, Kansas State, Aug. 31
  • Success, setbacks and hard-earned lessons take center stage at free Barton School event
  • Junior Shocker Club memberships offer free admission, swag and more
  • Attend online Savvy Scholar Workshop on using AI tools for library research
  • There’s still time to register for the LevelUp Your Leadership course, ‘Role of a Leader’
  • Join professional development session on brave conversations Sept. 2
WSU Today: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
  • Teaching Tomorrow August 2026 is here
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Gavin Rice, Kansas State, Aug. 31
  • Junior Shocker Club memberships offer free admission, swag and more
  • Attend WSU AAUP chapter update meeting for a welcome to fall
  • Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
WSU Today: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
  • Book technologies lab announces new open hours
  • Vote for WSU in Best of Wichita categories
  • Cash disbursement policy for Foundation funds now available
  • Success, setbacks and hard-earned lessons take center stage at free Barton School event
  • Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Prachi Sahjwani from Cardiff University
  • Attend the Shocker Volleyball Classic this weekend for multiple special events
  • Lifelong curiosity leads to future career in geology: Elizabeth Small’s applied learning experience
  • Gather your friends and save on Pumpkin Run registration before Sept. 1
  • Register for Microsoft PowerPoint essentials training
WSU Today: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
  • Learn more about WuHire updates
  • National Honors Council Associate membership is open to all WSU faculty and staff
  • Shocker Teaching Community of Practice is recruiting participants for fall 2026 cohort
  • Instructors: Do you have an AI policy for your courses?
  • Join webinar learning opportunities from KPERS 457
  • WSU’s physician associate program recognized as Suspenders4Hope Mental Health Advocate
  • Wichita State recognized for a third time in a row with voter engagement award
  • Food for Fines opens up again for the fall semester
  • Share your story with OAL for Student Parent Month
  • Students can start using passkeys for Microsoft’s multifactor authentication to keep their accounts secure
  • August myShockerHealth newsletter is now available
  • Register for Elevate: From Idea to Execution Aug. 27
  • Join Department of Biomedical Engineering seminar with Dr. Erika Moore Aug. 28
  • Chemistry and biochemistry to host seminar by Professor Lejla Zubcevic from University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Attend the Shocker Volleyball Classic this weekend for multiple special events
  • Attend WSU AAUP chapter update meeting for a welcome to fall
  • Today is the day: Celebrate 100 years with the Barton School
  • Save the date for Spark Membership Drive and Vendor Fair Sept. 15
  • Test Information Form required for accommodated and make-up exams
  • This week at the Food Truck Plaza
  • Take an F45 class and enter prize giveaway
  • Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
WSU Today: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
  • University Staff Senate meeting set for Aug. 25
  • University shares schedule for the 2026 Winter Break
  • Learn more about the course evaluation tool: CES
  • OneStop knowledge base: Your search engine for WSU information
  • Book technologies lab announces new open hours
  • WSU’s International Travel Requests can now be submitted through an online portal
  • Founders Day is under a month away
  • Badge programs can make you more competitive in your field
  • Shocker Career Accelerator closed part of Aug. 26 for Career Connection Root Beer Kegger
  • Chemistry and biochemistry to host seminar by Professor Lejla Zubcevic from University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Save the date for Spark fair Sept. 15
  • WSU Child Development Center to host Touch-a-Truck event
  • Register for Microsoft PowerPoint essentials training
WSU Today: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026
  • University Faculty Senate meeting to be held Aug. 24
  • OneStop knowledge base: Your search engine for WSU information
  • Reminder: All staff and faculty have access to Qualtrics survey software
  • Instructors: Do you have an AI policy for your courses?
  • Try F45 at the Heskett Center
  • CES information for the fall 2026 semester
  • Shocker Career Accelerator closed part of Aug. 26 for Career Connection Root Beer Kegger
  • UPDATED: Campus traffic access will no longer be affected Aug. 26
  • Jeri Carroll, professor emerita, passes away
  • Learn more about lost and found procedures
  • Food for Fines opens up again for the fall semester
  • Campus construction update for fall 2026
  • Share your story with OAL for Student Parent Month
  • Request for proposals: 24th annual POWER Conference
  • Send well wishes to Brenda Achey, who is retiring at the end of August
  • Vote for WSU in Best of Wichita categories
  • Sign up to receive text alerts from campus
  • Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Prachi Sahjwani from Cardiff University
  • Biological sciences seminar begins with Barrett Houchen Aug. 24
  • Evolution of WuShock exhibit on display in the RSC
  • Join Student Engagement & Belonging for open house Sept. 1
  • UReCA to host online open house
  • Enjoy a s’more with Shocker Rowing
  • Join professional development session on brave conversations Sept. 2
  • Try the breakfast pizza at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
WSU Today: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
  • Ulrich Museum director to depart Wichita State
  • WuHire on-demand training goes live
  • HR provides hiring reminders and updates
  • Register to learn about the State of Kansas employee assistance program benefit
  • Shocker volleyball takes on Kansas City in exhibition match
  • Lot 41 by Woolsey Hall to be closed part of Aug. 21
  • Lot 11 by Devlin Hall to be closed Aug. 21
  • Founders Day is under a month away
  • Biological sciences seminar begins with Barrett Houchen Aug. 24
  • Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
  • Try pinball for free this week in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
WSU Today: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026