Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, March 12th through Sunday, March 18th, 2018:
Complete your taxes for free. Visit the Office of Student Management. 8am-5pm. Monday-Friday.
The Heskett Center has modified hours for Spring Break. We are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday through Friday, 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Help WSU & the national McBEE campus consortium strengthen data driven practices in regards to campus safety by completing the WSU/McBEE Campus Safety Survey accessed through the myWSU portal now through April 7th, 2018. The survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete and students participating in the research will be entered into one of two drawings. A total of four $250 scholarships and 14-second place $50 Amazon Gift Cards will be given out.
Are you concerned about your company’s intellectual property? Come to the Business Booster series on March 16th and learn first-hand from a WSU patent attorney! “Protection is Everything: Intellectual Property,” Friday, March 16th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Devlin Hall. The cost is $99 per person ($10 for Students; $20 for Faculty and Staff). For more information and to register visit Wichita.edu/businessbooster.
Registration for the 5th Annual Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference, to be held on Friday, March 30, 2018 is now live. Go to www.wichita.edu/genderconference register. The event, which will be held on the second floor of the RSC, is free and open to all. Attendees are welcome to drop in out throughout the day.
The USPTO’s “Intellectual Property for Beginners: Design Patents” workshop will be rescheduled for a later date. For updates, visit University Libraries website at libraries.wichita.edu.
Ulrich Museum is featuring a talk from Dr. Robin Henry to speak about artist-turned-architect Luis Jiménez, artwork to examine the absurdity of American racism. Wednesday, March 14, 5:30 p.m. The reception is at 6 p.m. This program is free and open to the public.
The Lambda Alpha Symposium was created to encourage and recognize student research in the field of anthropology. The symposium provides students an opportunity to present a 15-minute presentation and discuss current research in an atmosphere conducive to professional development. At the end of the event, three judges will announce a winner, who will be given a prize of $100. Additionally, an award will be given for best Undergraduate presentation. Event Date: Saturday April 7th. Abstract Due Date: Friday March 16th
Stop by in March to try the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Burger of the Month, the St. Patty’s Burger! It is topped with corned beef, Swiss cheese, spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut.
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.
Members of the EAT.DRINK.PLAY. Rewards program in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes can enjoy $5 cosmic bowling Fridays from 4-7 p.m. during the month of March. That’s $5 per person for all three hours! This deal is for members only. Joining is free & easy. Simply stop in and sign up and begin enjoying the rewards.
Identify and apply key methods, tools, and resources for successful archival research projects in our workshop on March 16 from noon to 1:15 pm in RM 217, Ablah Library.
Learn all the steps to create a literature review, from conducting comprehensive research to synthesizing perspectives to presenting your findings. This workshop will go from Noon to 1:15 p.m. on March 30 in Ablah Library, Room 217.
Learn how to conduct a patent search using keywords and classification using free online patent databases at our workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on March 27 in Ablah Library, Room 217.
Did you know that Special Collections has digital materials available through the library website? Special Collections is not limited to traditional sources and has some surprising materials. We have photos of graffiti murals, materials documenting the connection between Kansas basketball and the 1936 Olympics, Bonaparte Family Papers, over 300 maps, and so much more. This workshop will highlight some of our most unexpected digital treasures. Thursday, April 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
Successful business plans require reliable data. Learn what information you need and where to find it in our workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. March 13th, at the Experiential Engineering Building, Room 264.
Want to work in the health care industry? Come to the Health Industry Career Fair to network with more than 40 health care employers from Kansas and the surrounding area who are looking to hire interns and full-time employees. March 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., RSC 3rd floor.
Join Student Activities Council and the brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. to create and learn about the Mexican tradition of cascarones. DIY Cascarones will take place in the RSC 1st floor, March 29th, 11-1pm. For more information please visit www.wichita.edu/sac.
Save at the University Bookstore with your Shocker Baseball ticket stubs! Each time the Shockers hit a home run in a home game, bring your ticket stub to the University Bookstore the next day and receive 10% off one WSU imprinted item, up to 30% off for 3 or more home runs. May not be combined with any other discount or promotion. Some exclusions apply. Hit those home runs, Shockers!
Save the date for $7.00 t-shirts from the University Bookstore in honor of St. Patty’s Day! One day only, on Thursday, March 15, the Bookstore will have three different shirt styles available, while supplies last. Limit three per customer and not valid with any other discounts. Luck of the Shockers Sale is in store only.
Student Health Services and myShockerHealth, for all your health care needs. To set up an appointment call 316-978-3620 or visit our online portal at wichita.edu/shs. Student Health provides a health clinic and pharmacy, women’s and men’s health services, contraception, nutrition counseling, vaccinations, immunizations, allergy shots and laboratory diagnostic testing.
Feeling Sick? Getting better is just one click away. Head to wichita.edu/shs and click on “Log into myShockerHealth” to access the myShockerHealth portal where you can set appointments, send secure messages to health care providers, look at vaccinations and much more.
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.
Join the Community Service Board with Food Bank Fridays at the Kansas Food Bank from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, March 16. Carpooling will be coordinated with departures at 1 p.m. from the RSC. Visit wichita.edu/CSBvolunteer for more information.
The Virtual Career Fair will be held online on March 27, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is exclusively for college students seeking internships and cooperative education. Learn more at wichita.edu/virtualfair.
Interested in going Greek? This is your chance! Learn more about each of the organizations under the Multicultural Greek council during their respective weeks:
– and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s week will be March 12-16.
To learn more, email wichita.mgc@gmail.com.
