A student sits alone in her dorm room.

Sept. 5, 2019 - Many students look forward to college because they get to move away from their parents and have some independence. Leaving home can often be difficult, though. According to a national survey, 66% of freshman experience homesickness. Here are some tips to help ease the discomfort.

  • Google On-Campus events
  • Academic Convocation schedule of events
  • Study Abroad Fair coming Sept. 17
  • Save-the-date for $6 T-shirts
  • Up to 60 percent off at JCPenney on Sunday, Sept. 8
  • Turn. Off. Netflix.
  • RSC Unplugged features Stringhounds
  • Dog days of summer with the WSUPD
  • Back to Business Bash coming Thursday, Sept. 5
  • National Cheese Pizza Day 鈥 Free pizza!
  • Shockers After Dark set for Sept. 13
  • Become a conversation leader for Intensive English Language Center
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann begins new season today (Wednesday, Sept. 4)
  • Join SGA on National Voter Registration Day!
  • Join us for the next event in the Graduate School's Professional Development Series: Data Analysis for Beginners
  • WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Kimberly Engber and Honors College
  • D.C. internship helps 小9直播 senior work with voting issues
  • Employability (Made) in Germany
  • Teen study participants needed to help explore perceptions of relationships
  • Campus invited to an open house in the newly expanded Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College space in Shocker Hall on Sept. 12
  • The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is creating an LGBTQ+ Shocker Ambassador program
  • Build-A-Friend on Sept. 10 in RSC
  • University Update includes organizational changes in the Office of Research
  • Workshops offered in Ablah Library
  • Learn about Intellectual Property Basics at University Libraries
  • Build your skills to supervisor people
  • Annual Mini-Wellness Fair coming Sept. 11
  • Join WASAC and CAPS for the Healing from Trauma Support Group
  • Free billiards for members at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • KMUW to host mayoral candidate debate as part of Engage ICT
  • Take an extra 10% off clearance merchandise

Sarah Coffman with a cat rescued by the Wichita Animal Shelter

Sept 4, 2019 - Sarah Coffman graduated from 小9直播 in 2010 with an Integrated Marketing Communications degree. After college, she had every intention to work for an ad agency. But life took her on a different journey.

  • Join us for the next event in the Graduate School's Professional Development Series: Data Analysis for Beginners
  • Mini-symposium to honor Shvartsburg鈥檚 recent award for scientists and engineers
  • University Update includes organizational changes in the Office of Research
  • Attend a brown-bag lunch and discover the advantages of the Learning Quest 529 Educational Savings Plan
  • Get your Shocker-themed buttons!
  • Dog days of summer with the WSUPD
  • Designing a First-Year Seminar: Information meeting
  • University Police Officer trainee position open to WSU employees only
  • WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Kimberly Engber and Honors College
  • Campus invited to an open house in the newly expanded Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College space in Shocker Hall on Sept. 12
  • Workshops offered in Ablah Library
  • Learn about Intellectual Property Basics at University Libraries
  • Department of History invites the WSU community to its fall 2019 lecture
  • Women of 小9直播 membership drive
  • RSC Unplugged features Stringhounds
  • Annual Mini-Wellness Fair coming Sept. 11
  • Join WASAC and CAPS for the Healing from Trauma Support Group
  • Up to 60 percent off at JCPenney on Sunday, Sept. 8
  • Build-A-Friend on Sept. 10 in RSC
  • Study Abroad Fair coming Sept. 17
  • Shockers After Dark set for Sept. 13

Students dance at 2019 Yard Show

Sept. 4, 2019 -- One of 小9直播's most entertaining traditions - the annual Yard Show - was held Aug. 29. The event is put on each year by the WSU Multicultural Greek Council.

Chris Stoneberger, and Quinn, the Goose Dog

Sept. 4, 2019 - Say goodbye to the poop-covered walking paths on campus and hello to the newest member of campus, Quinn, the mighty goose dog.

Collin Munson, graduate assistant for the Shocker Support Locker

Sept. 3, 2019 -- The WSU Student Government Association operates the Shocker Support Locker in Grace Wilkie 103 as a reservoir of donated items for students facing food insecurity. Now boasting steel shelves and continuous staff presence, the Shocker Support Locker has matured beyond recognition in the past year.

  • 小9直播 recognized for its efforts in student success
  • University update
  • Become a conversation leader for Intensive English Language Center
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann begins new season tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 4)
  • Employability (Made) in Germany
  • Learn about Ablah Library and Writing Literature Reviews at workshops
  • Save-the-date for $6 T-shirts
  • OneStop will adjust its late night hours starting Sept. 3
  • Ulrich Museum invites public to Fall Exhibition Opening Party
  • Teen study participants needed to help explore perceptions of relationships

  • September HealthQuest upcoming events
  • Faculty mentors sought for First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM
  • Undergraduate Research mentors wanted
  • Video highlights how the WSU Center for Combating Human Trafficking fits into the university's 2019-20 priorities
  • Brown bag lunch with Learning Quest 529 Educational Savings Plan
  • Become a conversation leader for Intensive English Language Center
  • The Lecture Series in the Mathematical Sciences presents Gideon Maschler, Clark University
  • Join in the retirement celebration for Doris Wells
  • OneStop Specialist position open
  • Wednesdays in Wiedemann begins new season tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 4)
  • Registration for Engaging a Multigenerational Workforce Training on Sept. 19 is available!
  • WSU鈥檚 Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Navy to Conduct Small Business Workshop
  • Google On-Campus events
  • Effective time and priority management is a skill all students need
  • Employability (Made) in Germany
  • Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge 2020
  • Join CAPS for the Autism Spectrum Support Group
  • Save-the-date for $6 T-shirts
  • Free billiards for members at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • Try the Barnyard Burger in September

  • University to observe Labor Day
  • Your financial aid may be impacted with fall enrollment changes
  • Student employees at WSU are eligible to save for retirement
  • Adult learners share their Shocker Stories
  • Welcome party with The Mission today (Friday, Aug. 30)
  • Join SAC for Bingo!
  • Register for Walk-A-Mile!
  • 小9直播 recognized for its efforts in student success
  • Women's Glee Club still accepting singers
  • OneStop will adjust its late night hours starting Sept. 3
  • University update
  • 鈥楳ikrokosmos鈥 is looking for readers
  • Become a conversation leader for Intensive English Language Center
  • Boats & Bikes opens to get people moving on the Arkansas River
  • Youth mentoring opportunity for three credit hours this fall
  • Free HIV testing on Sept. 3
  • Mural is a wish fulfilled for Honors student
  • One student's coffee review: RSC Starbucks
  • Back to Business Bash coming Thursday, Sept. 5
  • National Cheese Pizza Day 鈥 Free pizza!
  • Ulrich Museum invites public to Fall Exhibition Opening Party
  • Teen study participants needed to help explore perceptions of relationships
  • Do you enjoy dancing? Join Kversity!
  • Dog days of summer with the WSUPD
  • Fresh Mex is back

Student studying

Aug. 30, 2019 -- Learning how to study and take tests can be hard. Here are some handy college hacks to help out.

  • University to observe Labor Day
  • WSU mourns the loss of engineering faculty David Koert
  • Designing a First-Year Seminar: Information meetings
  • Electronic Appointment Notices available through tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 31)
  • 2019 - From knowledge to practice: professional development for a more equitable campus
  • Adult learners share their Shocker Stories
  • OneStop will adjust its late night hours starting Sept. 3
  • University update
  • Your financial aid may be impacted with fall enrollment changes
  • Brown bag lunch with Learning Quest 529 Educational Savings Plan
  • Saving for retirement with KPERS 457
  • Dog days of summer with the WSUPD
  • Mural is a wish fulfilled for Honors student
  • Ulrich Museum invites public to Fall Exhibition Opening Party
  • D.C. internship helps 小9直播 senior work with voting issues
  • Lunchtime bingo coming Sept. 3
  • Register for Walk-A-Mile!
  • Teen study participants needed to help explore perceptions of relationships
  • Hear the Chris Lamb radio show on Mondays
  • Join SGA on National Voter Registration Day!
  • Fresh Mex is back
  • Donations needed: Career Closet
Aliyah Funschelle

Aug. 29, 2019 -- Aliyah Funschelle is a junior studying sport management at 小9直播. She is the campus representative for the American Athletic Conference and provides stories about WSU student-athletes to the network.

  • 小9直播 recognized for its efforts in student success
  • Hyatt Place hotel to break ground today (Thursday, Aug. 29) at WSU
  • Rahman appointed Dean Fellow to explore new academic programs
  • ISME Colloquium tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 30)
  • Join in the retirement celebration for Doris Wells
  • Attend a brown-bag lunch and discover the advantages of the Learning Quest 529 Educational Savings Plan
  • Public reception launches special exhibition of Apollo mission art today (Thursday, Aug. 29)
  • Kansas Board of Regents launches Military Articulation Portal
  • Get your Shocker-themed buttons!
  • Engage WSU 2019 to feature keynote address from Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers
  • Increase your influence with your key stakeholders
  • Become a conversation leader for Intensive English Language Center
  • Join CAPS for the Autism Spectrum Support Group
  • Join WASAC and CAPS for the Healing from Trauma Support Group
  • Boats & Bikes opens to get people moving on the Arkansas River
  • Grand opening is set for River Vista鈥檚 Boats and Bikes
  • Labor Day weekend hours at the RSC
  • $1 Cosmic Bowling Games for Labor Day weekend
  • National Cheese Pizza Day 鈥 Free pizza!
  • Volleyball single-match tickets now on sale

Sarah Myose on the mural they created

Aug. 28, 2019 -- 小9直播 student Sarah Myose had the winning entry in a competition to paint a mural on the Clinton Hall stairs. Their inspiration came from their time teaching children to paint dandelions.

  • Enjoy this Clash of the Colleges recap
  • The Involvement Fair is today (Wednesday, Aug. 28)
  • Career Connection Root Beer Kegger is today (Wednesday, Aug. 28)
  • Learn how to build a ceramic bowl and help fight hunger at fun-filled workshop today
  • Youth mentoring opportunity for three credit hours this fall
  • RSC Unplugged features Adam Capps
  • Participate in Real Talk Intersection Dialogues on Aug. 28
  • The Writing Center is open for business for fall 2019
  • Women's Glee Club still accepting singers
  • Now offering karaoke at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
  • Come to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Open House
  • Join SAC for speaker Kristen O'Shea
  • Register for Walk-A-Mile!
  • Attention hackers, defenders and hunters on the Net!
  • Learn about Ablah Library and Writing Literature Reviews at workshops
  • Tour Ablah Library!
  • WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Tonya Witherspoon and applied learning
  • 鈥楳ikrokosmos鈥 is looking for readers
  • Women of 小9直播 membership drive
  • Teen study participants needed to help explore perceptions of relationships
  • Special exhibition on WSU campus showcases artist's commemoration of NASA Apollo missions
  • The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is creating an LGBTQ+ Shocker Ambassador program
  • $1 cosmic bowling games for Labor Day weekend
  • Labor Day weekend hours at the RSC
  • Free HIV testing on Sept. 3
  • Lunchtime bingo coming Sept. 3
  • Embrace a mindset that establishes your leadership role
  • Ulrich update details exciting exhibitions, programs, and events for fall 2019
  • Welcome party with The Mission on Friday, Aug. 30
  • Join SAC for Bingo!
  • Join CAPS for the Autism Spectrum Support Group
  • Join WASAC and CAPS for the Healing from Trauma Support Group
  • Come to the Yard Show

小9直播 students

Aug. 28, 2019 -- 小9直播's efforts to recruit and retain students from historically under-served and under-represented areas haven't gone unnoticed. WSU has been named as a Social Mobility Innovator student success leader.

  • Adult learners share their Shocker Stories
  • Learn about Ablah Library and Writing Literature Reviews at workshops
  • WSU Reporting Navigation Training set for Aug. 29
  • Designing a First-Year Seminar: Information meetings
  • Join SAC for speaker Kristen O'Shea
  • Learn how to build a ceramic bowl and help fight hunger at fun-filled workshop today
  • U.S. diplomat to speak about space exploration
  • Tour Ablah Library!
  • All call for LeaderShape facilitators
  • WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Tonya Witherspoon and applied learning
  • Tired of life at a break-neck speed?
  • Women of 小9直播 membership drive
  • Teen study participants needed to help explore perceptions of relationships
  • A look back at 2018-19 transfer, military, and adult recruitment
  • Nominate a student for the Tradition's Committee
  • Career Connection Root Beer Kegger is today (Wednesday, Aug. 28)
  • Come to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Open House
  • RSC Unplugged features Adam Capps
  • Register for Walk-A-Mile!
  • The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is creating an LGBTQ+ Shocker Ambassador program

小9直播 senior Alejandro Arias Esparza.

Aug. 28, 2019 - Last spring, Alejandro Arias Esparza worked as an intern at FairVote in Washington, D.C., an internship funded by former Kansas governor Mark and Stacy Parkinson. The internship gave him practical experience in research, writing and meeting people that can help him help others vote and grow active in their communities.

A cafe mocha latte at the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks

Aug. 27, 2019 -- This is just one coffee snob鈥檚 take on a popular campus coffee joint. This review will be one of a series of four, and at each place I will try a regular coffee and a mocha latte. I will also review the space and anything else that catches my eye.