Campus involvement was key to success for Wichita couple
There are many parallels in the lives of Wichita State alumni Kris and Leslie Wessel.They were both Jabara scholars. Both real estate majors. Before even graduating, they managed to get part- and...
View ArticleConstruction to start soon on new Wichita State residence hall
Construction of a new five-story residence hall at Wichita State University will start soon after Memorial Day.The new residence hall will help energize campus and provide exceptional access to...
View ArticleConstruction of new Wichita State residence hall moves forward
Wichita State University held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, June 11, to celebrate construction of the new residence hall.Farha Construction and Dondlinger & Sons will officially break ground...
View ArticleTwo weeks of Welcomefest events at Wichita State
Wichita State student groups and campus departments will host a two-week series of events starting Saturday, Aug. 17, to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester.Highlights include the Aloha Beach...
View ArticleWichita State Hindu students group to demonstrate art of rangoli
For Madhulika Srikanth of India, drawing pictures with sand is a ritual. Each year in India, Srikanth gets together with friends and family to form intricate sand patterns in front of her home. This...
View ArticleCommunity service celebrated during WSU's Service Week
Wichita State University's faculty, staff and students continue to have a pivotal impact in the metro area.WSU's Service Week is an effort to recognize National Student Day and participate in Make A...
View ArticleNew Wichita State residence facility to be called Shocker Hall
The new residence hall under construction at Wichita State will be called Shocker Hall. Construction is still on schedule with plans for the building to be open on Aug. 6, 2014, in time for next year's...
View ArticleTwo stand-out Shockers to be named Man and Woman of the Year
The finalists for the 2013 Man and Woman of the Year at Wichita State University have been selected, with the winners to be announced at an awards banquet on Saturday, Oct. 26.The annual scholarship...
View ArticleCampus construction projects continue moving forward
It would be tough not to notice the physical transformation going on at Wichita State University. In some spots, there's more construction orange than Shocker yellow.But it's all for a good cause, and...
View ArticleEagle editorial: Bardo has big goals
Wichita State University President John Bardo is no complacent caretaker. He is full of energy and bold ideas and is determined to advance WSU and Wichita.In a meeting last week with The Eagle...
View ArticleWSU to extend office hours for vital student services
Wichita State University is making services more convenient to all students and especially working adults.Starting Monday, Nov. 4, Wichita State will extend operating hours for many of its most...
View ArticleWSU Shuttle expands to serve students living on campus
In response to student input, Wichita State University will add a second route to its popular free shuttle system for the spring 2014 semester.The new line, called the "Housing Route," will include new...
View ArticleHeskett Center swimmers watch Shockers go 20-0
With Wichita State basketball on the road Wednesday night, many were home or in a sports bar huddled in front of a television to watch the Shockers try to extend their winning streak to 20 games to...
View ArticleMulti-university Hunger Dialogue to tackle campus hunger issues
Time is running out to register for the 4th Kansas Hunger Dialogue, which will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.The event, organized by Kansas Campus Compact, is designed to...
View ArticleInternational Type ThrowDown invites students to Ulrich party
Students from all over Wichita State University will gather to party at the Ulrich Museum 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, celebrating the last bout of the International Type ThrowDown.The event will...
View ArticleSNL's Bill Hader to perform March 8 at Wichita State
Bill HaderFormer Saturday Night Live star Bill Hader will perform his comedy routine at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Wichita State University's Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th...
View ArticleKenya Safari Acrobats bring cultural experience to Wichita State
Wichita State University's Student Activities Council is sponsoring the Kenya Safari Acrobats, who will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in the CAC Theater.The troupe has performed all over the...
View ArticleWichita State will hold Open House for future students, supporters
Wichita State University is inviting students, guests and the Shocker community to attend the 2014 Open House event at 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the CAC Theater.The come-and-go program is open...
View ArticleNIAR develops virtual walk-through for new WSU residence hall
A virtual walk-through of Wichita State University's newest housing option, Shocker Hall, was recently created by the university's National Institute for Aviation Research.The video walk-throughs of...
View ArticleFull house expected in Wichita State's Shocker Hall
A rendering of Shocker Hall, set for completion in August. File Wichita State University's Shocker Hall will be full when it opens in August. As of May 14, Shocker Hall was full, with more than 775...
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