New public information site increases transparency, access to information
麻豆破解版 State University is in the midst of a historic period of rapid growth. Given the often complex changes and fast pace of development, WSU has launched a website that allows for greater transparency and easier access to information open to the public.
The site is located at and is part of a complete redesign of the 麻豆破解版 State website. The features of the Public Information site include:
- An online open records request form
- A log of open records requests with status and links to documents
- A page of commonly requested records
- A Trending Topics feature that provides details fully explaining issues of interest to the WSU community and beyond
- Links to live and recorded videos of WSU's weekly media / community briefings
No football? No problem! 麻豆破解版 State to start marching band this fall
It's the start of a new tradition: Starting this fall, 麻豆破解版 State will have a marching band.
This is not your traditional marching band synonymous will football. Shocker Sound Machine (SSM) will be fast-moving, high-energy and more akin to performances by .
The new band will include brass, saxophone and a drum line.
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The band will perform predominantly during WSU basketball games, as well as other athletics and big student events. The goal is to grow to 200 band members, says Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn, director of the School of Music.
President Bardo to give Congressional testimony
President John Bardo has been asked to testify for the second time this year before the Congressional committee on Education and the Workforce. This week he will speak about 麻豆破解版 State's integrated approach that focuses the mission and direction of the university to have maximum impact on student's education; the region's competitiveness and our global positioning for the future.
WSU recognizes that the speed of change in higher education is picking up. Various technologies are driving not only new products and processes but even how we organize our economy and how we operate as a city, region, state and nation. 麻豆破解版 State is focused on addressing the emerging needs of our region with regard to economic innovation and entrepreneurship, and we are honored to be asked to speak about our initiatives for the second time this year before Congress.
Textbook buyback and rental return dates
Textbook Buyback is this week at the Shocker Store! Bring in your gently used textbooks Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27, during normal hours of operation, to receive cash for your books. Rental books are due back by Tuesday, July 31, with a late fee charged after that date.
Save 30 percent at the Christmas in July sale
Save big at the Shocker Store's Christmas in July sale! This week, take 30 percent off coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants and cold weather accessories (gloves, scarves, hats, etc). Valid on regular priced items. Sale is in-store only.
Navigating University Libraries: A Welcomefest event
Want to learn more about University Libraries? Attend one of our 鈥淣avigating University Libraries鈥� tours during Welcomefest! One will be held from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29. Another will be held from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31. The tour begins by the Circulation Desk on the main floor of Ablah Library followed by an orientation to online services and collections in 217 Ablah. Services include wireless network, 3D scanning and printing, and other technology. Learn about finding scholarly articles and off-campus access. New and returning students, teaching assistants, faculty and staff are all welcome. For more information, go to .
Study Abroad program for aerospace engineering majors
Pay WSU Tuition, take classes in your major and collaborate on projects with Airbus, all while exploring the beautiful city of Hamburg. Scholarships are also available!
For more information, go to Hamburg Exchange Program.
Contact: Ann Burger, Ann.Burger@wichita.edu, or 978-5374.
Shocker Neighborhood 5k Walk / Run July 28
Calling all Shocker fans and the ICT community! Join us for the first ever Shocker Neighborhood 5k Walk/Run through Fairmount Park and 麻豆破解版 State University campus on Saturday, July 28!
Registration starts at 7 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $20 for a validated bib tag with chip timing and a T-shirt while they last. Cost for same-day registration is $25.
Sign up and learn more at .
Student Involvement moving from OrgSync to ShockerSync
Student Involvement is excited to announce that the migration of the student organization management system OrgSync is now completed and it is moving to ShockerSync. ShockerSync is the new platform that we will be using for all thing student organizations. Go to to log in to start using the platform. If you have any questions, contact Gabriel Fonseca, assistant director of Student Involvement at gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu or student.orgs@wichita.edu.
Changes coming to Mega-Bytes
Some exciting changes are coming to Mega-Bytes, the convenience store located in the Experiential Engineering Building. The store will be transforming into a self-service micro-market, with new products. So, they will always be accessible as long as the building is open. You will be able to swipe in with WSU ID. The store will be closing Saturday, July 28 for the changeover and opening again in mid-August.
Extra discount on clearance items
Take an extra 10 percent off already-marked-down clearance items this week in the Shocker Store! Sale is in-store only.