WSU Today: Nov. 16, 2020

  • The 2020 service recognition events will be moved to a virtual format
  • COVID-19 health and safety update
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Box Lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 24; RSVP by Nov. 18
  • Campus event policy updated
  • NIAR receives $13.7 million from Air Force for advanced composites research
  • Training opportunities from Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance
  • Wichita State students helps Shockers learn COVID-19 health precautions
  • Adequate preparation for finals is essential for success
  • Learn about COVID holiday safety with Student Health Director Camille Childers
  • Toner program coming today
  • Holiday greeting requests for ITS Telecommunications
  • Meet the teams behind 鈥楲uke the Longhorn鈥� and 鈥榃alk With Wu鈥� graphic novel projects
  • Meeting to explore a possible 天美视频 Amateur Radio Club
  • Funding opportunity for WSU female entrepreneurs
  • Excellence in Research nominations
  • Call for graduate student abstracts for CGRS 2021
  • Banner 9 faculty grade entry training offered Nov.18
  • Celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 20!
  • Take 'One Small Step' with KMUW and the Kansas Leadership to bridge political divides
  • Ulrich Virtual talk Tuesday shines spotlight on friendship between Gordon Parks and Muhammad Ali
  • No-cost entrepreneurship webinar to help your small business succeed
  • Learn about intellectual property and trademarks at virtual SCORE workshops
  • Spring 2021 Tuition Assistance deadline approaching
  • Birzer participates on NPR expert panel regarding racial profiling
  • Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge
  • Elements Art Competition award recipients
  • Extra discount on clearance merchandise at the Shocker Store
  • Join us for this week's Wellness Programs
  • Student Involvement Ambassador nominations
  • Please help less fortunate children this Christmas
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship

Emma Wiens, 2020 Grad

Meet a Shocker: Emma Wiens

Nov. 16, 2020 鈥� After completing some pre-requisites at WSU Tech, Emma Wiens attended the Wichita State nursing program. Emma is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for this future nurse.

NASA Suits

Team of Wichita State students submit proposal to the NASA SUITS design challenge

Nov. 16, 2020 鈥� A diverse team of Wichita State students spent four weeks finalizing a proposal for the NASA SUITS design challenge, a competition created to get college students to participate in NASA's Artemis mission.

Zane Storlie

Meet a Shocker: Zane Storlie

Nov. 16, 2020 鈥� Zane Storlie has not only dedicated his time at Wichita State to learning everything he can about computer science, but he鈥檚 also been an advocate for computer science education for elementary and middle school students in the area. Zane created a three-unit curriculum to teach Scratch coding to more than 750 students in Wichita Public Schools, and the Derby school district asked him to present a teacher training course to its librarians.

Shocker Blast: Nov. 16, 2020

  • Fall commencement postponed amid rising area COVID-19 cases
  • Options available for students experiencing academic difficulties
  • Discover how spring classes will be taught
  • Ready for finals? No? Me neither.
  • Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship
  • Complete 8 of 11 Shocker Strong modules to be entered to win a $500 book scholarship
  • Student Government and Student Affairs offers free flu shots today
  • Shocker Support Locker Holiday Care Packages
  • Learn about Spirit AeroSystems' Micro Internships on Nov. 19!
  • Join Shocker Strong in savoring life's joys
  • Join the team
  • Celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 20!
  • Learn about intellectual property and trademarks at virtual SCORE workshops
  • Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
  • Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge
  • Textbook buyback options
  • Support mental health on campus through this internship!
  • Make the most of your college experience by joining the Cohen Honors College!
  • TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
  • CAPS is looking for volunteers for a focus group
  • Want to experience a different city & university? Apply for National Student Exchange by Feb. 1
  • Funding opportunity for WSU female entrepreneurs
  • Elements Art Competition award recipients
  • Psychology researchers want to learn how your child is coping with COVID-19
  • Take 'One Small Step' with KMUW and the Kansas Leadership to bridge political divides
  • Ulrich Virtual talk Tuesday shines spotlight on friendship between Gordon Parks and Muhammad Ali
  • Meet the teams behind 鈥楲uke the Longhorn鈥� and 鈥榃alk With Wu鈥� graphic novel projects
  • No-cost entrepreneurship webinar to help your small business succeed
  • Join us for the last Community Service Board meeting of the semester!
  • Meeting to explore a possible 天美视频 Amateur Radio Club
  • Learn about COVID holiday safety with Student Health Director Camille Childers
  • Join us for this week's Wellness Programs
  • Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
  • Sale on diploma frames
  • Thanksgiving Massage Special at the Heskett Center
  • Extra discount on clearance merchandise at the Shocker Store
  • $14 sweatpants from the Shocker Store
  • Shock the Halls Sale
  • The Salvation Army Angel Tree through the Shocker Store
  • Business students are collecting canned food and personal hygiene products for those in need
  • Join Wu's Big Challenge
  • Guidelines for staying safe when decorating offices, rooms this holiday season

Abdelhakim Al Turk

Meet a Shocker: Abdelhakim Al Turk

Nov. 16, 2020 鈥� Abdelhakim Al Turk came to 天美视频 to study engineering from Lebanon. Throughout his time in Wichita, he has appreciated the mentorship and hands-on experience he鈥檚 gotten from the College of Engineering and through his work at the Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing Lab.

Kirsten Long

Meet a Shocker: Kirsten Long

November 16, 2020 - Kirsten Long, from Haven, came to 天美视频 to start her career in education. She credits her field experiences and helpful teachers with preparing her for teaching. Kirsten is one of more than聽1,200 students eligible for聽fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about聽her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.

Samuel Pittman

Meet a Shocker: Samuel Pittman

Nov. 16, 2020 鈥� Both Samuel Pittman鈥檚 parents work at 天美视频, so he spent a good amount of time on campus as a child. But what really drew him to become a Shocker was the university鈥檚 strong sport management program.

Morgan Bretches

Meet a Shocker: Morgan Bretches

November 16, 2020 - Morgan Bretches, from Wellington, recently聽was offered聽a position as laboratory assistant at Mayo Clinic, where she will investigate the meningeal lymphatic system and the brain. Morgan is one of more than聽1,200 students eligible for聽fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about聽her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.

LaShaya Lawrie Fall 2020 grad

Meet a Shocker: LaShaya Lawrie

Nov. 16, 2020 鈥� LaShaya Lawrie chose Wichita State because it鈥檚 close to home. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering, LaShaya became involved on campus. LaShaya is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation.