Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, March 19th through Sunday, March 25th, 2018:
Think you may need your eyes checked? Find out for free with Free Vision Screenings from Student Health Services and the Medical Services Bureau, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 24 in RSC 314 and 316.
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 or to register as a food vendor, visit www.wichta.edu/isu/interfest. The last day for food vendors to register is March 31.
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for Wednesday, March 28 features Run With It from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Save the date for a one-day-only Camelbak sale at the University Bookstore! On Tuesday, April 3, select WSU Camelbaks will be $14.99, while supplies last. Limit three per customer and not valid with any other discounts. Sale is in store only. Grab one before they are gone!
Artstream is a unique traveling exhibition housed in a restored 1967 Airstream trailer. Artstream has exhibited over 150 artist and over 150 national locations. Monday, April 2 and Tuesday, April 3 Visit www.art-stream.com for more information on exhibiting artists.
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.
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.
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.
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 about what kinds of works can be protected by copyright, how to register a copyrighted work, and best practices for using others’ copyrighted work at our free workshop from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 pm on April 3 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.
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!
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.
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.
