Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, April 9th through Sunday, April 15th, 2018:
WSU Theatre presents its new movie, Sidekicks! What happens when the world’s superheroes go underground, they leave their sidekicks in charge, of course! When evil rears is ugly head, the Sidekicks must get past their bickering to save the world! This is a new comedy movie from WSU Theatre. April 13-14 at The Welsbacher Theatre. Call 316-978-3233 for tickets.
Due to unforseen weather changes, we have rescheduled Tie- Dye Tuesday to Tuesday, April 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC North Patio. Make your own FREE tie-dye t-shirt with Student Activities Council! Make sure to decorate a t-shirt while supplies last. One t-shirt per WSU student only. For more information about SAC sponsored events, please visit www.wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at sac@wichita.edu. Sponsored by Meritrust.
There will be delicious Pakistani Food, Live Music performances, a Guest Speaker and Trivia. We’ll also be announcing our new Cabinet for the year 2018-2019. Tickets are $5 per person which can be purchased ahead of time or pay by cash at the door. Pakistani culture has it’s own significance around the globe and we’re here to promote it at Wichita State University. This event will held at Rhatigan Student Center in Beggs Ballroom on April 15, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Student Activities Council is hosting its 25th Annual Family Carnival on Saturday April 21st from 1PM to 4PM at the Rhatigan Student Center East Courtyard! Family Carnival is a fun-filled day that includes games, inflatables, a petting zoo and more!
Want to determine the impact of your research? Want to get a head start on preparing your tenure and promotion dossier? Come to the University Libraries’ Citation Searching and Altmetrics for Faculty and Other Researchers workshop from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in Room 217, Ablah Library.
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for Wednesday, April 11 features Randy Fields Combo from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Planning to buy a class ring or graduation announcements? Stop by the University Bookstore from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 or Wednesday, April 11 to chat with representatives from CB Graduation Announcements/Balfour and see what your options are!
Are you graduating this spring? Commemorate this achievement with a commencement t-shirt! Your name will be listed on the back with all the other Spring 2018 grads. Pre-order online at www.wsubooks.com under the “Graduation” tab (for pick-up at graduation) or purchase at the Bookstore’s Koch Arena souvenir store during commencement. For more information, call 316-978-7490.
Save the date for the University Bookstore’s Spring Patio Sale! From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 26, on the RSC North Patio, you will find great deals on Shocker gear for all the Shockers in your life.
The annual WSU LGBTQ Pride Prom will be on Friday, April 13th at 7:00p.m. in Room 233 of the Rhatigan Student Center. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more about this event, and other “Gaypril” programs at wichita.edu/ODI
Vasanth – colors of INDIA is one of the biggest events that Indian Students Association hosts in the spring semester. A colorful night filled with entertainment and extravagance. We have always been in a front to spread the culture and traditional essence of INDIA. The purpose of the event is to enrich and exhibit the cultural habits, traditions, costumes, religions, languages and dialects spread across INDIA at Wichita State. For tickets contact us at Aditi Pandey: (316) 409-2645
Make sure to follow the Multicultural Greek Council on all of our social media outlets! The Multicultural Greek Council houses 10 Multicultural Greek organizations at WSU. These organizations are based on service, scholarship and brotherhood/sisterhood. For more information, contact our email at wichita.mgc@gmail.com.
Calling all students! The Center for Entrepreneurship is in need of student judges for the Shocker New Venture Competition. Go to wichita.edu/snvc to sign up now!
Try the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes April Burger of the Month, the Hangover Burger! It’s topped with a fried egg, bacon and American cheese. Available for the month of April only, so swing on by!
April brings great bowling deals exclusively for members of the EAT.DRINK.PLAY. Rewards program in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes! Members can enjoy $1 bowling games on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the month. Shoe rental is not included and availability may vary due to special events and group reservations. Joining our rewards program is both free and easy! Visit us for details.
En Mas’ curator Claire Tancons will speak on Tuesday, April 24. Reception is at 5:30 p.m. The talk will start at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Performance in the Plaza brings dance, music, and performance arts to YOU! Hosted by Student Activities Council and the WSU School of Performing Arts, this once-in-a-lifetime event will immerse you into the art, sophistication, and allure of dance. Bring your friends to enjoy the performance on Wednesday, April 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Plaza of Heroines. For more information about SAC sponsored events, please visit www.wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Spring Exhibition Opening – Music, dance, parade and pageantry fill the evening of our spring feast of our opening exhibition, “EN MAS: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean”. Explore the galleries and venture amongst the works of nine exhibition artists as they explore that history of performance art related to the traditions of Caribbean Carnival. Saturday, April 21, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Ulrich Museum of Art. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
Learn and practice using the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition style to write and format research papers and citation lists in our workshop from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 pm on April 13 in Room 217, Ablah Library.
Interested in graphic design but unsure where to begin? In this hands-on workshop we will explore freely available graphic design software programs for photo editing and digital illustration. We will discuss basic format and design considerations. Intro to Free Graphic Design Tools, Thursday, April 12th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. is hosting their annual Clothesline Project on April 30, 2018 from 10 a.m.-12:30 in the Rhatigan Student Center Room 142. The Clothesline Project is a campaign that brings awareness to the unique stories and experiences of survivors of gender-based violence within the community. For more information, please contact Sarah Myose at syz.jager@gmail.com.
Join the members of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. to raise awareness about dating violence through their annual Red Flag Campaign on Tuesday, April 24 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. in the RSC 1st floor! Decorate a flag and learn more about the red flags of dating violence at this unique event! For more information, please contact Sarah Myose at syz.jager@gmail.com.
April 10th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., be sure to enjoy INTERFEST, the international food festival in the Neff Hall Courtyard. Each semester WSU Students prepare and sell dishes from their native countries for this event. The festival provides a platform for inter-cultural sharing where the WSU Community and visitors can try out diverse cuisine and learn about the origins and cultural significance of a particular dish. For more information, visit www.wichta.edu/isu/interfest.
Complete your taxes for free. Visit the Office of Student Management. 8am-5pm. Monday-Friday.
A great opportunity to structure relaxation into your week, Keep Calm and Breathe On will teach relaxation, mindfulness and meditation techniques, with the overall goal of managing stress, increasing well-being and leading a healthier life. Every Wednesday 12:15-12:45 p.m. in RSC 257.
Customize citation styles, edit parenthetical citations, and sync multiple devices using this citation management software provided by WSU. The “Endnote Optimization Strategies” workshop is from Noon to 1:15 p.m. on April 20 in RM 217, Ablah library, and is included in the Graduate School Professional Development Series.
Learn how to search for images, music, and videos that are free from copyright and legal restrictions so you can share, modify, or repurpose them for any creative project. We will discuss Creative Commons, public domain, and other alternatives to restricted material then explore various resources and tools for finding free media online. “Finding Freely Available Media.” Thursday, April 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
A guest panel from WSU Ventures will discuss next steps for inventors who need fund, develop, commercialize, or license their product. The workshop will be on April 24 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on the lower level of Ablah Library.
Learn how to search for patents in some of the library’s subscription databases such as SciFinder Scholar and Google Scholar. Databases are accessible to students, staff, faculty, and community users. Community users may only be able to access the databases in the library using the designated community user computers on the first floor. “Patent Searching for STEM Research.” Tuesday, April 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
Join Community Service Board in Mentoring Mondays! Volunteers are needed to provide tutoring for youth in variety of subjects. No tutoring experience is required. To volunteer, please visit wichita.edu/CSBvolunteer.
