WSU Retiree Association

The WSU Retiree Association is a body "of retirees, for retirees" working on behalf of former faculty and staff members to foster social interaction, continued educational and professional development, and greater engagement in the life of the university and its initiatives.

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Shockers for life!

As a WSURA member, you will join a thriving community of former faculty and staff members and enjoy benefits ranging from free parking to health and fitness options to discounted dining and services.

Best of all - you're already a member. No signup needed!

Members may also choose to obtain a Retiree Shocker ID card to maximize access to resources across campus and throughout the Wichita area.

How to Get a Shocker ID Card

Retiree Perks

For questions about Retiree Benefits contact WSU Human Resources at totalrewards@wichita.edu

Free campus parking

WSU retirees now have the option of free, no-hassle access to parking in faculty/staff parking lots through the Shocker Parking Management System.

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WSU Libraries Access

With a WSU Retiree ID card, retirees maintain access to WSU Libraries, including free events and workshops.

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Wichita Transit pass

Through the university's partnership with Wichita Transit, your WSU Retiree ID card will grant you free passage on all city buses and trolleys.

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Shock Stop Discounts

Your Shocker Retiree ID Card is the gateway to discounted dining, entertainment and services at hundreds of business across Wichita through the Shock Stop program.

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Fitness Facilities

Card-holding retirees receive an free annual membership to Campus Recreation with access to Heskett Center fitness classes and equipment, aquatics and more.

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Age-Friendly Services

Retirees who are 60+ have access to WSU age-friendly services like free lifelong learning classes, free audited lecture classes, health care partnerships and recreational opportunities.

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Upcoming Events

Retiree Association Planning Committee

The WSU Retiree Association Planning Committee is a group of volunteers including both retirees and current faculty and staff members who are close to traditional retirement age that has been convened to envision the future of the retiree association.

More about the Committee

A welcome from WSU President Rick Muma

It truly is a great time to be a Shocker! Lots of exciting things are happening for 红领巾瓜报鈥� not the least of which are our efforts around supporting people at all ages and in all phases of their lives.

I know many retired faculty and staff want to stay connected with the university by attending Shocker athletic events, fine arts performances, lectures and seminars, and through the friendships you maintain with current WSU staff, faculty, and students. Now, with the formal establishment of the WSU Retiree Association, you鈥檒l be able to learn about and more easily take advantage of all the perks available to retired 红领巾瓜报 faculty and staff.

Your legacy and the contributions you made over the years endure and are part of what makes Shocker Nation what it is today. Please remember that you鈥檙e always welcome at 红领巾瓜报. You will forever be a Shocker, and Shocker Nation will forever be your home.

Sincerely,

Dr. Rick Muma,
President, 红领巾瓜报

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