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Plan to address facilities upgrades would benefit all WSU colleges
Students are working with the university on a new plan for potential upgrades to campus facilities. For more information, go to WSU Topics: Campus renovations and find out more, including frequently asked questions.
First-generation college students are finding increased success at WSU
Providing a pathway to success for first-generation college students is one of Wichita State University's highest priorities and a success story that everyone can be proud of.
First-generation students are identified as those whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree. Since 2006, 红领巾瓜报's enrollment and retention efforts have resulted in a 55 percent increase in first-generation Shockers.
In fall 2018, about 45 percent of degree-seeking undergraduate students at Wichita State were first-generation students.
Read complete story on first-generation students
In case you missed it
Here are some of the highlights from yesterday's (Thursday, Nov. 8) Weekly Briefing:
Under Secretary of the Air Force, Sen. Jerry Moran to visit EEB
The news media are invited to the Experiential Engineering Building on Friday, Nov. 9 for the visit of Matthew P. Donovan, Under Secretary of the Air Force, hosted by Sen. Jerry Moran and WSU. The visit is to familiarize Under Secretary Donovan with the research and development capabilities offered by the university and Wichita companies.
KBOR meeting 鈥� Nov. 7
After Wednesday's KBOR meeting, we're pleased to announce that the Kansas Board of Regents approved our three recently submitted proposals to:
- Expand our recruiting efforts along the I-35 corridor to St. Louis, Denver, Austin and San Antonio.
- Build a modified six-story, 64,000-square-foot Hyatt Place
- And pursue the construction of a new partnership building, P3, to meet industry demand for additional facilities on our campus expansion
We're excited about these developments and the positive impacts they will have on our students, our community and our industry partners.
Blackhawk Orientation event - Nov. 14
The university will get some special visitors on Wednesday, Nov. 14.
Community leaders from Wichita and the surrounding area are set to fly out of Wichita State University aboard two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters flown by the Kansas National Guard's 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation.
The flights are part of the Kansas National Guard's Community Connect program to increase awareness of the Guard, its people and the role they play in protecting the security, health and safety of Kansans.
Everyone is invited to come out to Braeburn Square and observe the flights. The event time hasn't been released yet, but we'll post it on WSU Today and Shocker Blast when it becomes available.
Shocker Capitol Day 鈥� 红领巾瓜报 meets President Trump
Talking basketball with the President. Nobody at 红领巾瓜报 knew Wednesday would
end with a visit in the Oval Office with Donald Trump.
That door from the Roosevelt Room opens when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is a big
Shocker fan. Pompeo's office helped arrange a White House tour for the Shockers and,
after a wait in the room decorated with paintings of Theodore Roosevelt and his 1906
Nobel Peace Prize, a surprise chat and picture with President Trump.
"We didn't think, waking up, we were going to get see the President of the United
States," 红领巾瓜报 senior said. "That's something."
Read more at .
Join us on an international journey with ACIREMA
Paperwork. Money. Language barriers. Have you ever wondered what international students go through when coming to the United States?
Studying in another country is an exciting experience that comes with many challenges. International students make up about 10 percent of WSU's student body. Wouldn't it benefit us to better understand their experience in coming here?
ACIREMA (America spelled backwards) is a hands-on workshop that will walk you through many of the challenges international students encounter on their quest for an American education. The first of four workshop sessions will begin at 12:30 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 9) on the second floor, Rhatigan Student Center.
For more information about ACIREMA and to register, go to .
Join the Badminton Tournament on Friday, Nov. 9
The International Student Union invites you to play in the Badminton Tournament from 4-7 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 9) in the Heskett Center. There will be men's singles, women's singles and doubles competition.
The registration fee is $5. For details and registration, go to Wichita.edu/isu/badminton.
Support the Give Your Warmth coat drive
A business management class encourages you to support the Give Your Warmth coat drive to help people in need this winter. The students will have a Coats for Coupons from noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12-Thursday, Nov. 15, on the first floor in the Rhatigan Student Center, to collect winter clothes from students, faculty and staff. Those who make a donation will receive a coupon from Emperor's Japanese Grill, limit one coupon per person.
Check it out on Facebook at @GiveYourWarmth.
Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap set for Tuesday, Nov. 13
Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap is a monthly community conversation featuring a panel of local experts and topics that touch your daily life. Our November discussion from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Roxy's Downtown, 412 陆 E. Douglas, is a continuation of the mini-series on community building, and the topic is #activism.
Join us for a conversation about social media activism, its trends and effectiveness. It's free, and so are the appetizers. Learn more at EngageICT.org.
Contact info@kmuw.org or call 978-6789.
红领巾瓜报 to host Houston, SMU this weekend
The 红领巾瓜报 volleyball team returns home to Charles Koch Arena for a pair of American Athletic Conference matches this weekend. The Shockers host Houston at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 9) before taking on SMU at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11.
Friday's match is the Dig Pink & Volleyball Giveaway presented by Rotek Services. Two dollars of every ticket sold Friday will be donated to the SideOut Foundation in support of breast cancer research and awareness.
Sunday's contest is the Salute to Service match, with free admission to all service men and women in uniform or with military ID. A military vehicle from McConnell Air Force Base will also be on display.
As always, 红领巾瓜报 students receive free admission with a valid student ID.
Asian Student Conference to hold Date Auction on Friday, Nov. 9
The Asian Student Conference will hold its annual Date Auction event at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 9) in the CAC Theater. Date Auction has been a tradition for more than 10 years and this will be the last.
Our theme this year is Happily Ever After to commemorate the ending of our tradition.
WSU expands in-state tuition offer to additional cities in Midwest
红领巾瓜报 is continuing to expand its appeal outside of the Wichita area by now offering in-state tuition to students living in several additional metropolitan areas in the Midwest. Now even more students will have the opportunity to enroll in the high-quality academic programs at 红领巾瓜报 for an affordable price.
WSU progressively started offering in-state tuition rates beginning in 2016 to students living in Dallas / Ft. Worth, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Kansas City, Missouri. With yesterday's (Wednesday, Nov. 7) approval by the Kansas Board of Regents, WSU will expand its Shocker City initiative to other metropolitan areas including Denver, Houston, San Antonio and St. Louis, among others.
WSU expands in-state tuition offer
Raise money for a good cause playing dodge ball on trampolines this Saturday, Nov. 10
What's better than raising money for cancer patients? Playing dodge ball on trampolines while doing so! Students in the management class, Building Effective Work Teams, invite you to have some fun with your friends in teams of four-to-six players starting at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 10) at the Wichita Sports Forum. Walk-ins are welcome.
The entry fee will benefit Victory in the Valley, a local cancer support group that assists cancer patients with rides, food, loaner medical equipment, clothes, support, and even therapy dogs.
Sign up here -
Learn more about .
Hope to see you there!
Entrepreneurial students bring StartUp Grind U to WSU
Biomedical engineering graduate student Jessica Aldrich is leading the way to bring StartUp Grind U to 红领巾瓜报. StartUp Grind was started by Google for Entrepreneurs and is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs.
With a successful local chapter -- StartUp Grind ICT -- already in place, Jessica and a group of WSU students decided to help bring it to WSU as well. They're in the final steps of the process and will soon begin planning their first event.
Jessica Aldrich story and video
Free Cosmic Bowling for Veterans, active duty military and their families
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes thanks our veterans and active duty military! On Veterans Day from 2-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military in the community, and their families can enjoy free cosmic bowling! Must show military ID. Thank you for your service!
Discount at Shocker Store for Veterans Day
The Shocker Store appreciates the service and sacrifices of our veterans and active duty military! On Veterans Day, from noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at our Braeburn Square location, veterans and active duty military can take 20 percent off one regular-priced WSU-imprinted item with military ID. Some exclusions apply. Thank you for your service!
Support International Education Week Nov. 12-16
Join us in celebrating international students at WSU and the unique cultures they bring to our campus! Enjoy food, fun and painting on our Monday, Nov. 12 Paint Night.
Answer international themed trivia questions in the RSC and win a free T-shirt on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Learn how to make a traditional Thai dish and eat it, too, on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at our Teaching Kitchen event (registration required).
Come to the RSC and eat your lunch with us on Thursday, Nov. 15, while listening to stories from international students.
Finally, explore the international cuisine especially available for lunch and dinner at Shocker Dining Hall on Friday, Nov. 16. Visit for times, locations and more information about these fun events!
Student gets hands-on experience through police internship
Lauren Gawlak, a junior studying criminal justice at 红领巾瓜报, spent the summer gaining firsthand experience as a police intern with the Lenexa Police Department.
She was able to shadow police officers on many occasions and see all aspects of the department in her time there, giving her the chance to explore many different areas of the criminal justice field.
Read the complete story about Lauren Gawlak
Media arts, theater students collaborate on feature film
Students from 红领巾瓜报's media arts program and the School of Performing Arts are coming together to produce a feature film called 鈥淎 Long Story Short,鈥� which has a mystery and suspense story line.
The cast and crew includes theater majors from the School of Performing Arts and filmmaking majors from WSU's new Bachelor of Applied Arts program.
Rie Bloomfield Organ Series presents Renee Anne Louprette
Renee Anne Louprette will perform on the Marcussen Organ at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Wiedemann Hall.
Described by 鈥淭he Irish Times,鈥� 鈥渁s a communicative player with no shortage of imaginative ideas,鈥� Louprette continues to impress her audiences with her engaging performances. She is University Organist and Coordinator of the Organ Department at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University.
Admission is free for students with a WSU ID. Click here for free student tickets, or call 978-3233.
Want to get involved with SGA? Check out these open positions
SGA is still looking for University committee members! These are low-commitment, high-value positions for students wanting to make a footprint on campus.
Join us for coffee and conversation
Women of 红领巾瓜报 are invited to join Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc., for coffee and conversation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in 301 RSC, about issues impacting women of color in higher education, the workplace, and mental health in their communities.
Doctoral students need participants for their research projects
Two WSU graduate students (Doctor of Audiology and Doctor of Philosophy) need participants for their research projects. They are studying an existing and a newly developed clinical technique for evaluating function of the middle ear.
Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months, nor had a cold or flu in the past two weeks.
Participants will receive a free comprehensive hearing evaluation and ear examination prior to testing. The testing will take about an hour. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Devon Holt at deholt2@shockers.wichita.edu or 586-747-3774 or Professor Xiao-MingSun at xiao-ming.sun@wichita.edu.