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.
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.
Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, March 5th through Sunday, March 11th, 2018:
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 the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for Wednesday, March 7 features Aaron Lee Martin from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
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.
Are you interested in learning more about design patents? Join us for a virtual presentation by Supervisory Patent Examiner, Garth Rademaker with the USPTO from 11:30 am – 1 pm in RM 204, Ablah Library. Free and open to the public.
Women of Aviation event to help encourage women to pursue a career in aviation. Come to the RSC on March 8th at 10:45 to launch a pink paper airplane at 11 a.m. Mayor Jeff Longwell will be our honored guest.
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.
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.
Learn how to cite a variety government documents such case law, legislation, and other government agency publications. These citations will include formats such as print, microfiche, electronic, maps, and online documents. “Citing Government Information.” Friday, March 9 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
Quickly explore how a website is hosted, designed, and maintained within the WordPress environment. Learn the basics of HTML and CSS coding as you begin creating a sample website. Bring any questions you may have about coding or website creation and get them answered while working on hands-on coding. No coding experience required. “Website Creation and Management Using WordPress.” Thursday, March 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
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.
Friday, March 9, hear the stories from the DEA agents who captured Pablo Escobar and served as inspiration for the Netflix series “Narcos.” Visit wichita.edu/sac for ticket pricing and more information.
Undecided or want to switch your major? Major Meet-Up will help you match your interests to possible majors at WSU. Come chat with academic advisors and gain valuable next steps in your major direction! March 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., RSC 142.
Waffles & Onesies, Thursday, March 8, 9:00pm-11:30pm at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes (RSC). FREE Breakfast, Bowling, Billiards and Board Games with a WSU ID card.
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 February 21 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:
– Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s week will be March 5-9,
– and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s week will be March 12-16.
To learn more, email wichita.mgc@gmail.com.
Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, February 26th through Sunday, March 4th, 2018:
The deadline to apply for the Shocker New Venture Competition is one week away. The deadline is March 5th at 8:00 am. Apply on-line at wichita.edu/snvc.
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for Wednesday, February 28 features Sterling Gray from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Women of Aviation event to help encourage women to pursue a career in aviation. Come to the RSC on March 8th at 10:45 to launch a pink paper airplane at 11 a.m. Mayor Jeff Longwell will be our honored guest.
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.
Learn how to cite a variety government documents such case law, legislation, and other government agency publications. These citations will include formats such as print, microfiche, electronic, maps, and online documents. “Citing Government Information.” Friday, March 9 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
Quickly explore how a website is hosted, designed, and maintained within the WordPress environment. Learn the basics of HTML and CSS coding as you begin creating a sample website. Bring any questions you may have about coding or website creation and get them answered while working on hands-on coding. No coding experience required. “Website Creation and Management Using WordPress.” Thursday, March 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
In a time of instant authorship and digital-born content, learn best practices for using others’ copyrighted work and learn how to protect your own copyrighted work. The “Copryight in the Digital World” workshop will include information such as usage rights, fair use in an online environment, open license resources, works in the public domain, obtaining permission, and copyright registration. Thursday, March 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
In “Search Strategies for Applied Science Research” explore the research process in-depth with example projects while discovering advanced tools and resources along the way. Friday, March 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
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.
Friday, March 9, hear the stories from the DEA agents who captured Pablo Escobar and served as inspiration for the Netflix series “Narcos.” Visit wichita.edu/sac for ticket pricing and more information.
Undecided or want to switch your major? Major Meet-Up will help you match your interests to possible majors at WSU. Come chat with academic advisors and gain valuable next steps in your major direction! March 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., RSC 142.
Educational and Interactive heath fair at the Heskett Center upstairs Gymnasium. Join hundreds of your fellow shockers as you participate in aerobic demonstrations, receive medical screenings and wellness tips from over 50 vendor booths from Wichita State University departments and around the community. February 28, at 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy DVDs and Donuts from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the 1st Floor of Ablah Library as we celebrate the rebranding of the Shocker DVD Collection. Pick up a donut and scan the over 600 popular movies and TV shows available for checkout by WSU students, faculty and staff free of charge. The Shocker DVD Collection is sponsored by the Student Activities Council, Student Government Association and University Libraries.
Waffles & Onesies, Thursday, March 8, 9:00pm-11:30pm at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes (RSC). FREE Breakfast, Bowling, Billiards and Board Games with a WSU Id card.
Don’t miss out on the Advising Open House for First-Year Students on Wednesday, February 28th! Who can say no to free food and the chance to win prizes, including a smart TV? For more information visit www.wichita.edu/fyopenhouse.
In the “Graphic Design Tools for Your Small Business” workshop, get an overview of freely available graphic design software programs and their application to small businesses including promotional flyers, brochures and mailers, business cards, professional presentations, and social media posts. Basic design principles and branding considerations will also be discussed. Tuesday, February 27 in Ablah Library, Room 217.
An African-style Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Zuma Zuma will feature an array of never before seen talent mixed with the traditional acts associated with African variety arts. Come out to experience this once in a lifetime performance, which is fun for all ages! Wednesday, February 28, 6 p.m., CAC Theater Free to WSU students with Shocker ID, $3 faculty/staff; $5 general admission and $1 for kids 12 and under. For more information, email sac@wichita.edu.
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.
Come chat with Wichita area employers at Career Chats: Employer Meet-Up. February 28 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. in RSC, Room 142.
Meet up with employers from Wichita and the surrounding area in the non-profit and public service sector at Careers For a Cause. February 27, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., RSC, 3rd Floor.
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.
Stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to try their Burger of the Month for February! This month’s burger is “The Big Chilly”, topped with cheddar cheese and made-from-scratch chili!
EAT.DRINK.PLAY. Rewards Program members in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes can once again enjoy a bonus discount of 10% on Fridays in February. Receive your rewards level discount plus an additional 10% every Friday! Not a member? Joining is free and easy. Simply visit the sports grill counter or customer service to register.
Have you heard about WU Coin? WU Coin hopes to be the first cryptocurrency-based business model that is proposed to the WSU as an alternative for Shocker Dollars. Head to facebook.com/shockerdk for more information.
The virtual career fair will be held online on February 21 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.
Apply now for the Shocker New Venture Competition! SNVC offers students the chance to win start-up capital for their business idea. Hurry and apply now, applications close March 5th at noon. Learn more at www.wichita.edu/snvc.
Interested in going Greek? This is your chance! Learn more about each of the organizations under the Multicultural Greek council during their respective weeks:
– Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will be hosting theirs February 26-March 2,
– Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s week will be on March 5-9,
– and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s week will be on March 12-16.
To learn more, email wichita.mgc@gmail.com.
Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, February 19th through Sunday, February 25th, 2018:
Thursday, February 22 in Starbucks Lounge at the RSC, International Student Union (ISU) is organizing “Karaoke with ISU”, to showcase your singing talent. Send us the YouTube Karaoke links of the songs you wish to sing to Nuwanthi at isu@wichita.edu or 316-202-9051. We also have recruitment drive for a few officer positions in ISU.
In a time of instant authorship and digital-born content, learn best practices for using others’ copyrighted work and learn how to protect your own copyrighted work. The “Copryight in the Digital World” workshop will include information such as usage rights, fair use in an online environment, open license resources, works in the public domain, obtaining permission, and copyright registration. Thursday, March 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
In “Search Strategies for Applied Science Research” explore the research process in-depth with example projects while discovering advanced tools and resources along the way. Friday, March 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
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.
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for Wednesday, February 21 features Tom Page Trio from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Friday, March 9, hear the stories from the DEA agents who captured Pablo Escobar and served as inspiration for the Netflix series “Narcos.” Visit wichita.edu/sac for ticket pricing and more information.
Undecided or want to switch your major? Major Meet-Up will help you match your interests to possible majors at WSU. Come chat with academic advisors and gain valuable next steps in your major direction! March 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., RSC 142.
Educational and Interactive heath fair at the Heskett Center upstairs Gymnasium. Join hundreds of your fellow shockers as you participate in aerobic demonstrations, receive medical screenings and wellness tips from over 50 vendor booths from Wichita State University departments and around the community. February 28, at 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy DVDs and Donuts from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the 1st Floor of Ablah Library as we celebrate the rebranding of the Shocker DVD Collection. Pick up a donut and scan the over 600 popular movies and TV shows available for checkout by WSU students, faculty and staff free of charge. The Shocker DVD Collection is sponsored by the Student Activities Council, Student Government Association and University Libraries.
Waffles & Onesies, Thursday, March 8, 9:00pm-11:30pm at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes (RSC). FREE Breakfast, Bowling, Billiards and Board Games with a WSU Id card.
The Black Student Union is having its first ever Ebony Ball. This event will take place in Beggs Ballroom at 8pm on February 24th. The theme will be Black Excellence. The Ebony Ball is a formal event that celebrates the beauty and culture of blackness. Tickets can be purchased at the door for 10 dollars and 7 dollars for members.
Don’t miss out on the Advising Open House for First-Year Students on Wednesday, February 28th! Who can say no to free food and the chance to win prizes, including a smart TV? For more information visit www.wichita.edu/fyopenhouse.
In the “Introduction to EndNote” workshop, learn to use Endnote to upload citation data from library databases, create new citations in various citation styles, organize citations, and insert citations into a MS Word document. Included in the Graduate School Professional Development Series. Friday, February 23 in Ablah Library, Room 217.
In the “Graphic Design Tools for Your Small Business” workshop, get an overview of freely available graphic design software programs and their application to small businesses including promotional flyers, brochures and mailers, business cards, professional presentations, and social media posts. Basic design principles and branding considerations will also be discussed. Tuesday, February 27 in Ablah Library, Room 217.
An African-style Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Zuma Zuma will feature an array of never before seen talent mixed with the traditional acts associated with African variety arts. Come out to experience this once in a lifetime performance, which is fun for all ages! Wednesday, February 28, 6 p.m., CAC Theater Free to WSU students with Shocker ID, $3 faculty/staff; $5 general admission and $1 for kids 12 and under. For more information, email sac@wichita.edu.
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.
The Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge will be taking place this year on April 24. We will be selecting and sending two teams this year from Wichita State University. For any questions, contact Nancy at nancy.kersenbrock@wichita.edu or 316.978.6269.
Come chat with Wichita area employers at Career Chats: Employer Meet-Up. February 28 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. in RSC, Room 142.
Meet up with employers from Wichita and the surrounding area in the non-profit and public service sector at Careers For a Cause. February 27, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., RSC, 3rd Floor.
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.
Do you want to work or volunteer with food? This free Food Handler’s Safety Class, hosted by the City of Wichita Department of Environmental Health, will provide students with the training and certification to safely work with food. Participants who attend the whole class will receive a Food Handler’s Card that is valid for 4 years. Wednesday, February 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in RSC, Room 258.
Stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to try their Burger of the Month for February! This month’s burger is “The Big Chilly”, topped with cheddar cheese and made-from-scratch chili!
EAT.DRINK.PLAY. Rewards Program members in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes can once again enjoy a bonus discount of 10% on Fridays in February. Receive your rewards level discount plus an additional 10% every Friday! Not a member? Joining is free and easy. Simply visit the sports grill counter or customer service to register.
Have you heard about WU Coin? WU Coin hopes to be the first cryptocurrency-based business model that is proposed to the WSU as an alternative for Shocker Dollars. Head to facebook.com/shockerdk for more information.
Established during an era of de-facto racial segregation, Wichita’s Dunbar Theater became a resource for local African Americans. This presentation will examine the birth, development, decline, and resurrection of one of Wichita’s iconic community institutions. “The History of Wichita’s Dunbar Theater,” Tuesday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m. in Hubbard Hall, Room 208.
Commuters are a large part of the shocker nation and SAC wants to show our appreciation with the one thing every college student needs; Coffee! SAC invites all shocker commuters to stop by and enjoy free coffee and hot chocolate on Wednesday, February 21st from 11a.m.- 1p.m on the 1st floor of the RSC!
The goal of Safe Zone Training is to provide a safe and supportive network to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and ally (LGBTQA) community. To provide safe spaces on campus that are highly visible and easily identifiable where LGBTQA persons find that support and understanding is the key and where bigotry and discrimination are not tolerated. For more information and to register, go to wichita.edu/safezone.
The virtual career fair will be held online on February 21 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.
Apply now for the Shocker New Venture Competition! SNVC offers students the chance to win start-up capital for their business idea. Hurry and apply now, applications close March 5th at noon. Learn more at www.wichita.edu/snvc.
Interested in going Greek? This is your chance! Learn more about each of the organizations under the Multicultural Greek council during their respective weeks:
– Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will be hosting theirs February 26-March 2,
– Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s week will be on March 5-9,
– and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s week will be on March 12-16.
To learn more, email wichita.mgc@gmail.com.
Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, February 12th through Sunday, February 18th, 2018:
I Love You Because presented by WSU School of Performing Arts Feb. 14-17 at 7:30 pm, Feb. 18 at 2:00 pm at the Welsbacher Theatre. Tickets are $15, $12 and $10; WSU students receive 1 free ticket with WSU student ID. For tickets call 978-3233.
The Black Student Union is having its first ever Ebony Ball. This event will take place in Beggs Ballroom at 8pm on February 24th. The theme will be Black Excellence. The Ebony Ball is a formal event that celebrates the beauty and culture of blackness. Tickets can be purchased at the door for 10 dollars and 7 dollars for members.
The Rhatigan Student Center is joining up with other WSU departments on Friday, February 16 as they celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day on campus! Random surprises will be happening throughout campus that day, so be on the lookout! Share your Shocker kindness with us that day using #ShockerKindness. Spread the kindness on campus!
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for Wednesday, February 14 features Patz from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
The “Introduction to Patents” workshop will introduce new inventors to types of patents and applications, patent eligibility, parts of a patent, how to find free assistance, and more. Monday, February 19 at Hughes Metroplex, Entrance B.
Don’t miss out on the Advising Open House for First-Year Students on Wednesday, February 28th! Who can say no to free food and the chance to win prizes, including a smart TV? For more information visit www.wichita.edu/fyopenhouse.
In the “Introduction to EndNote” workshop, learn to use Endnote to upload citation data from library databases, create new citations in various citation styles, organize citations, and insert citations into a MS Word document. Included in the Graduate School Professional Development Series. Friday, February 23 in Ablah Library, Room 217.
In the “Graphic Design Tools for Your Small Business” workshop, get an overview of freely available graphic design software programs and their application to small businesses including promotional flyers, brochures and mailers, business cards, professional presentations, and social media posts. Basic design principles and branding considerations will also be discussed. Tuesday, February 27 in Ablah Library, Room 217.
An African-style Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Zuma Zuma will feature an array of never before seen talent mixed with the traditional acts associated with African variety arts. Come out to experience this once in a lifetime performance, which is fun for all ages! Wednesday, February 28, 6 p.m., CAC Theater Free to WSU students with Shocker ID, $3 faculty/staff; $5 general admission and $1 for kids 12 and under. For more information, email sac@wichita.edu.
“Get Out” is a suspense-filled experience as it showcases the many hidden messages of racism people of color experience in real life. Come out and enjoy this thriller with your friends and learn more about the micro-aggressions experienced by people of color in a discussion following the film. Thursday, February 15, Hubbard Hall 208, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. This film is rated R. Admission is free to WSU students with Shocker ID, $3 faculty/staff; $5 general admission and $1 for kids 12 and under.
In the “E-Books Make Research Easier” workshop, learn about functions of the Libraries’ two largest ebook databases, eBook Collection from EBSCOhost and Ebook Central from ProQuest, that make research easier: for example, searching for keywords within an ebook, highlighting, attaching virtual sticky notes to specific pages, generating draft citations for an ebook, saving an ebook to the cloud for easy access, and even looking up an unfamiliar word in a dictionary. Thursday, February 15 in Ablah Library, Room 217.
In the “Group Research Strategies for Success” workshop, discover library database tools, Google Docs and other resources to organize and share materials for group projects. Friday, February 16 in Ablah Library, Room 217.
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.
The Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge will be taking place this year on April 24. We will be selecting and sending two teams this year from Wichita State University. For any questions, contact Nancy at nancy.kersenbrock@wichita.edu or 316.978.6269.
Come chat with Wichita area employers at Career Chats: Employer Meet-Up. February 28 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. in RSC, Room 142.
Meet up with employers from Wichita and the surrounding area in the non-profit and public service sector at Careers For a Cause. February 27, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., RSC, 3rd Floor.
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.
Do you want to work or volunteer with food? This free Food Handler’s Safety Class, hosted by the City of Wichita Department of Environmental Health, will provide students with the training and certification to safely work with food. Participants who attend the whole class will receive a Food Handler’s Card that is valid for 4 years. Wednesday, February 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in RSC, Room 258.
Join the Community Service Board with Food Bank Fridays at the Kansas Food Bank from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. Carpooling will be coordinated with departures at 1 p.m. from the RSC. Sign up at wichita.edu/CSBvolunteer.
Stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to try their Burger of the Month for February! This month’s burger is “The Big Chilly”, topped with cheddar cheese and made-from-scratch chili!
EAT.DRINK.PLAY. Rewards Program members in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes can once again enjoy a bonus discount of 10% on Fridays in February. Receive your rewards level discount plus an additional 10% every Friday! Not a member? Joining is free and easy. Simply visit the sports grill counter or customer service to register.
University Libraries and REL 311G present an exhibit of student posters from Dr. Rannfrid Thelle’s “Archaeology and the Bible” Fall 2017 course. The poster exhibit will be up February 12- February 26 in the main corridor of Ablah Library. Student presenters will be available to discuss their projects and answer questions from 12-2 pm Tuesday, February 13.
Sandra Beasley is the author of 3 poetry collections. Beasley is on the faculty of the low-residency MFA program at the University of Tampa, Florida. Join us for “Writing Now/Reading Now: Sandra Beasley,” Thursday, February 15, Reception begins at 5:30 p.m., Reading begins at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
How can you tackle big issues such as species conservation and human rights? Make your mark on the world during Invent for the Planet. You will focus on developing products to make the world a better place for the inventors of tomorrow. “Invent for the Planet” February 16 through February 18. Follow the link to Sign Up – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrRdnUdOofEzykr9TQzhcscX-PRYzTlCmUB7yiollCdVEusw/viewform
Have you heard about WU Coin? WU Coin hopes to be the first cryptocurrency-based business model that is proposed to the WSU as an alternative for Shocker Dollars. Head to facebook.com/shockerdk for more information.
Established during an era of de-facto racial segregation, Wichita’s Dunbar Theater became a resource for local African Americans. This presentation will examine the birth, development, decline, and resurrection of one of Wichita’s iconic community institutions. “The History of Wichita’s Dunbar Theater,” Tuesday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m. in Hubbard Hall, Room 208.
In the “Trademark Basics: Protect Your Business Name” workshop, discover the difference between a trademark, service mark, and registered mark. Then, learn how to search for existing marks and logos and walk through the online trademark application process. Tuesday, February 13, in Ablah Library Room 217.
February 14 is International Condom Day and also Valentines Days! Join Student Health Services and Student Activities Council as we discuss the importance of safe sexual health practices. This event will be on Wednesday, February 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in RSC 1st Floor. There will be free condoms. For more information please visit wichita.edu/sac.
Commuters are a large part of the shocker nation and SAC wants to show our appreciation with the one thing every college student needs; Coffee! SAC invites all shocker commuters to stop by and enjoy free coffee and hot chocolate on Wednesday, February 21st from 11a.m.- 1p.m on the 1st floor of the RSC!
The goal of Safe Zone Training is to provide a safe and supportive network to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and ally (LGBTQA) community. To provide safe spaces on campus that are highly visible and easily identifiable where LGBTQA persons find that support and understanding is the key and where bigotry and discrimination are not tolerated. For more information and to register, go to wichita.edu/safezone.
Love tattoos but can’t commit? Then take one for a test drive at Student Activity Council’s Henna Tattoo event, co-hosted by the Indian Student Association. Stop by the RSC 1st floor on Tuesday February 20th between 11am and 1pm to get a free henna tattoo and learn about their cultural background. For more information, please contact SAC at sac@wichita.edu or visit our website at wichita.edu/sac.
The virtual career fair will be held online on February 21 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.
Apply now for the Shocker New Venture Competition! SNVC offers students the chance to win start-up capital for their business idea. Hurry and apply now, applications close March 5th at noon. Learn more at www.wichita.edu/snvc.
WSU business students have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers who are interested in hiring interns, co-op students, and full-time employees. Business professional dress is required. Bring copies of your resume and your WSU ID. February 13, 2018 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Koch Arena.
Interested in going Greek? This is your chance! Learn more about each of the organizations under the Multicultural Greek council during their respective weeks:
– Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will be hosting their week February 12-16,
– Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will be hosting theirs February 26-March 2,
– Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s week will be on March 5-9,
– and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s week will be on March 12-16.
To learn more, email wichita.mgc@gmail.com.
Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, February 5th through Sunday, February 11th, 2018:
Learn about functions of the Libraries’ two largest ebook databases, eBook Collection from EBSCOhost and Ebook Central from ProQuest, that make research easier: for example, searching for keywords within an ebook, highlighting, attaching virtual sticky notes to specific pages, generating draft citations for an ebook, saving an ebook to the cloud for easy access, and even looking up an unfamiliar word in a dictionary.
Group Research Strategies for Success. Discover library database tools, Google Docs and other resources to organize and share materials for group projects. Friday, February 16, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Ablah Library. Room 217.
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 the yellow button to access the myShockerHealth portal where you can set appointments, send secure messages to health care providers, look at vaccinations and much more.
The Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge will be taking place this year on April 24. We will be selecting and sending two teams this year from Wichita State University. For any questions, contact Nancy at nancy.kersenbrock@wichita.edu or (316) 978-6269.
SAC, the Student Activities Council, presents a homecoming game show on Thursday, February 8 at the CAC Theater at 7:00-9:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30! If so come out and play along to an interactive trivia game show. Get the chance to meet the homecoming candidates for Wichita State and see if they know their history too. Also the audience gets the opportunity to win bonus prizes! The prizes will be revealed the week of the event! For more information visit http://wichita.edu/sac
Come chat with Wichita area employers at Career Chats: Employer Meet-Up. February 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in RSC 142.
Meet up with employers from Wichita and the surrounding area in the non-profit and public service sector at Careers For a Cause. February 27, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., RSC 3rd Floor.
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.
Do you want to work or volunteer with food? This class, hosted by the City of Wichita Department of Environmental Health, will provide students with the training and certification to safely work with food. Participants who attend the whole class will receive a Food Handler’s Card that is valid for 4 years. Wednesday, February 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the RSC, Room 258. Sign up at 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, Feb. 2. Carpooling will be coordinated with departures at 1 p.m. from the RSC.
Stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to try their Burger of the Month for February! This month’s burger is “The Big Chilly”, topped with cheddar cheese and made-from-scratch chili!
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for Wednesday, February 7 features Emily Strom from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
EAT.DRINK.PLAY. Rewards Program members in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes can once again enjoy a bonus discount of 10% on Fridays in February. Receive your rewards level discount plus an additional 10% every Friday! Not a member? Joining is free and easy. Simply visit the sports grill counter or customer service to register.
University Libraries and REL 311G present an exhibit of student posters from Dr. Rannfrid Thelle’s “Archaeology and the Bible” Fall 2017 course. The poster exhibit will be up February 12- February 26 in the main corridor of Ablah Library. Student presenters will be available to discuss their projects and answer questions from 12-2 pm Tuesday, February 13.
The University Bookstore is having a one-day-only special featuring $17 quarter-zip sweatshirts! The sale is on Saturday, February 10 and the Bookstore will be open extended hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. that day. While supplies last. Sale is in store only and not valid with any other discounts.
To give your venture an edge in the upcoming Shocker New Venture Competition, attend these 2 free workshops: Business Model: A Tool for Innovators and Entrepreneurs, on Friday February 9th and Business Pitching: Knowing the Essentials to Grab Attention, on Friday February 16th Seats are limited, so register today.
Sandra Beasley is the author of 3 poetry collections. Beasley is on the faculty of the low-residency MFA program at the University of Tampa, Florida. Writing Now/Reading Now: Sandra Beasley Thursday, February 15 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6 p.m. Reading Free Admission | Public Welcome
How can you tackle big issues such as species conservation and human rights? Make your mark on the world during Invent for the Planet. You will focus on developing products to make the world a better place for the inventors of tomorrow.
Have you heard about WU Coin? WU Coin hopes to be the first cryptocurrency-based business model that is proposed to the WSU as an alternative for Shocker Dollars. Head to facebook.com/shockerdk for more information.
Established during an era of de-facto racial segregation, Wichita’s Dunbar Theater became a resource for local African Americans. This presentation will examine the birth, development, decline, and resurrection of one of Wichita’s iconic community institutions. Tuesday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m. in Hubbard Hall 208.
Discover the difference between a trademark, service mark, and registered mark. Then, learn how to search for existing marks and logos and walk through the online trademark application process. Trademark Basics: Protect Your Business Name – Tuesday, February 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
A strong research question is the foundation of any successful research project, but what actually makes a question good? In this workshop we’ll explore the essential elements of a research question, work through examples from several subject areas, and practice writing questions as a class. Writing a Good Research Question – Friday, February 9 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
Learn how to create and navigate a basic spreadsheet in MS Excel 2013, a spreadsheet application. We will cover tool bar navigation, math operators and formula functions, many basic tools such as sorting, manipulating rows and columns, cell formatting, and creating new pages using a sample spreadsheet and creating a new one. Intro to Excel – Thursday, February 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
February 14th is International Condom Day and also Valentines Days! Join Student Health Services and Student Activities Council as we discuss the importance of safe sexual health practices. This event will be on Wednesday, February 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in RSC 1st Floor. There will be free condoms. For more information please visit wichita.edu/sac.
Join members of the curatorial team led by Ulrich staff for an intimate discussion of selected works in the “We The People: American Art of Social Concern”. Lunch will be provided following the gallery walk. RSVP to ulrich@wichita.edu for lunch. 12 p.m. Gallery Walk | 12:30 p.m. Lunch
The goal of Safe Zone Training is to provide a safe and supportive network to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and ally (LGBTQA) community. To provide safe spaces on campus that are highly visible and easily identifiable where LGBTQA persons find that support and understanding is the key and where bigotry and discrimination are not tolerated. For more information and to register, go to wichita.edu/safezone.
UNITED IN WU is an overnight diversity camp where students from all walks of life learn about the power of diversity. This camp provides hands-on activities, introspection, and pushes students out of their comfort zones. Applications are available in Rhatigan Student Center 208. For more information, go to wichita.edu/unitedinwu.
Wichita State Homecoming 2018, Shocker Space Jam, will be February 5-10. Various events take place throughout the week, all of which are free to students. For more information, please visit www.shockeralumni.org/homecoming.
Join Student Activities Council as we kick-off Homecoming Week! Bring your Shocker spirit and SAC will provide all of the materials to make your own unique mask of Wu Shock himself. From there, Wu masks may be taken to WSU basketball games throughout Homecoming week to show off your Shocker pride. Get in on WSU festivities with SAC by stopping by the RSC 1st floor from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information about SAC sponsored events, please visit www.wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at sac@wichita.
Business Booster starts February 9th with Developing a Business Model. A workshop designed to help you create an effective approach to starting a venture. Business Booster is held from 8:30-11:30 am on the second floor of Devlin Hall.
Love tattoos but can’t commit? Then take one for a test drive at Student Activity Council’s Henna Tattoo event, co-hosted by the Indian Student Association. Stop by the RSC 1st floor on Tuesday February 20th between 11am and 1pm to get a free henna tattoo and learn about their cultural background. For more information, please contact SAC at sac@wichita.edu or visit our website at wichita.edu/sac.
The virtual career fair will be held online on February 21 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.
Apply now for the Shocker New Venture Competition! SNVC offers students the chance to win start-up capital for their business idea. Hurry and apply now, applications close March 5th at noon.
University Libraries is hosting the workshop “Empowering Innovation: Intellectual Property Basics” from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, in GoCreate, Experiential Engineering Building Rm. 264. Inventions, designs, original works of authorship and trade secrets – all of these can provide you with economic benefits. This workshop is the first in the Entrepreneurship Research Series.
WSU business students have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers who are interested in hiring interns, co-op students, and full-time employees. Business professional dress is required. Bring copies of your resume and your WSU ID. February 13, 2018 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Koch Arena.
Interested in going Greek? This is your chance! Learn more about each of the organizations under the Multicultural Greek council during their respective weeks: – Chi Sigma Tau National Fraternity and Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority will hold their week February 5-9. – Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will be hosting their week February 12-16, – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will be hosting theirs February 26-March 2, – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s week will be on March 5-9, – and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s week will be on March 12-16. To learn more, email wichita.mgc@gmail.com.
At “Sex in the Dark,” the lights are out so students can anonymously ask any sexual health question. Our panel of experts will shed some light on the questions you’ve been too embarrassed to ask. Participate and receive free glow gear, snacks and win prizes. Sex in the Dark will be on February 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Shocker Hall Multipurpose Room.
Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, January 29th through Sunday, February 4th, 2018:
How can you tackle big issues such as species conservation and human rights? Make your mark on the world during Invent for the Planet. You will focus on developing products to make the world a better place for the inventors of tomorrow. February 16-18. Follow the link for details and to apply – (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrRdnUdOofEzykr9TQzhcscX-PRYzTlCmUB7yiollCdVEusw/viewform)
Have you heard about WU Coin? Proposed as an alternative for Shocker Dollars, WU Coin uses a cryptocurrency-based business model. Go to www.shockerdk.com to find all the information that you need to feed your curiosity about WU Coin and its benefits.
Established during an era of de-facto racial segregation, Wichita’s Dunbar Theater became a resource for local African Americans. This presentation will examine the birth, development, decline, and resurrection of one of Wichita’s iconic community institutions. Learn more about the History of Wichita’s Dunbar Theater, Tuesday, February 20 at 6 p.m. in Hubbard Hall, Room 208.
Inventions, designs, original works of authorship and trade secrets – all of these can provide you with economic benefits. Know the basics of protection! Location: Hughes Metroplex, Entrance B 5015 E. 29th St. N. Wichita, KS 67260 Open to the public. Learn more about Empowering Innovations, Monday, February 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
January’s Trademark Tuesday presentation will be focused on forms, fees, and filing requirements.This event is intended for individuals with a beginning to intermediate level of trademark knowledge. To get the most out of this event, we recommend participants view informational videos regarding trademark registration before the session and prepare questions to ask the trademark experts. Tuesday, January 30, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Discover the difference between a trademark, service mark, and registered mark. Then, learn how to search for existing marks and logos and walk through the online trademark application process. Tuesday, February 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
A strong research question is the foundation of any successful research project, but what actually makes a question good? In this workshop we’ll explore the essential elements of a research question, work through examples from several subject areas, and practice writing questions as a class. Friday, February 9 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
Learn how to create and navigate a basic spreadsheet in MS Excel 2013, a spreadsheet application. We will cover tool bar navigation, math operators and formula functions, many basic tools such as sorting, manipulating rows and columns, cell formatting, and creating new pages using a sample spreadsheet and creating a new one. Thursday, February 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ablah Library, Room 217.
It’s International Condom Day and also Valentines Days! Join Student Health Services and Student Activities Council as we discuss the importance of safe sexual health practices. This event will be on Wednesday, February 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in RSC 1st Floor. There will be free condoms. For more information please visit wichita.edu/sac.
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for Wednesday, January 31 features TML from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Need a place to watch the big game on Sunday, February 4? The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is the perfect place! Enjoy food and drink specials and catch the game on one of their many TVs!
Mind Matters is a student organization that works to de-stigmatize mental health. This semester we will meet on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in RSC 221. Join us!
Join members of the curatorial team led by Ulrich staff for an intimate discussion of selected works in the “We The People: American Art of Social Concern”. Lunch will be provided following the gallery walk. RSVP to ulrich@wichita.edu for lunch. The Gallery Walk will be at 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m.
Safe Zone Training, Monday, February 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The goal of Safe Zone Training is to provide a safe and supportive network to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and ally (LGBTQA) community. To provide safe spaces on campus that are highly visible and easily identifiable where LGBTQA persons find that support and understanding is the key and where bigotry and discrimination are not tolerated. For more information and to register, go to wichita.edu/safezone.
UNITED IN WU is an overnight diversity camp where students from all walks of life learn about the power of diversity. This camp provides hands-on activities, introspection, and pushes students out of their comfort zones. Applications are available in Rhatigan Student Center 208. For more information, go to wichita.edu/unitedinwu.
Wichita State Homecoming 2018, Shocker Space Jam, will be February 5-10. Various events take place throughout the week, all of which are free to students. For more information, please visit www.shockeralumni.org/homecoming.
Calling all International Students! SAC want you to know how much we appreciate you on the Wichita State campus! Stop by the 1st floor of the RSC on Wednesday, February 7th from 11a.m. – 1p.m. to see exactly what your fellow shockers appreciate about you!
Join Student Activities Council as we kick-off Homecoming Week! Bring your Shocker spirit and SAC will provide all of the materials to make your own unique mask of Wu Shock himself. From there, Wu masks may be taken to WSU basketball games throughout Homecoming week to show off your Shocker pride. Get in on WSU festivities with SAC by stopping by the RSC 1st floor from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information about SAC sponsored events, please visit www.wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Business Booster starts February 9th with Developing a Business Model. A workshop designed to help you create an effective approach to starting a venture. Business Booster is held from 8:30-11:30 am on the second floor of Devlin Hall.
Save the date for a one-day-only special from the University Bookstore! Starting at noon on Wednesday, January 31, the Bookstore will have two styles of crew sweatshirts for just $14! While supplies last. Limit 3 per customer, not valid with any other discounts. Special is in store only.
Love tattoos but can’t commit? Then take one for a test drive at Student Activity Council’s Henna Tattoo event, co-hosted by the Indian Student Association. Stop by the RSC 1st floor on Tuesday February 20th between 11am and 1pm to get a free henna tattoo and learn about their cultural background. For more information, please contact SAC at sac@wichita.edu or visit our website at www.wichita.edu/SAC.
The virtual career fair will be held online on February 21 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.
Apply now for the Shocker New Venture Competition! SNVC offers students the chance to win start-up capital for their business idea. Hurry and apply now, applications close March 5th at noon.
University Libraries is hosting the workshop “Empowering Innovation: Intellectual Property Basics” from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, in GoCreate, Experiential Engineering Building Rm. 264. Inventions, designs, original works of authorship and trade secrets – all of these can provide you with economic benefits. This workshop is the first in the Entrepreneurship Research Series.
University Libraries is holding the workshop “Discovering Digital Literacy” from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, February 1, in Ablah Library, Room 217. Explore key concepts and practices necessary to proficiently engage and evaluate our growing universe of digital information. This workshop is the first in the series of Digital Literacy workshops.
The University Libraries is hosting the workshop “Finding and Tracking Legislation” for all students on Friday, February 2, from noon to 1:15 pm in Ablah Library, RM217. This is the first in a series of Savvy Researcher workshops to be held this semester.
Campus Credit Union, not your ordinary college tradition, The BEST college tradition! Helping you to save, share, and grow. Feel free to stop by, we are located right next to the WSU police station.
Changed people change culture! Join Called to Greatness this Thursday, February 1st from 8-9:15pm in RSC, Room 156 (Edmiston Room) as we discover how to change culture, influence those around us, and grow in our ability to lead ourselves and others. Get ready to play fun games, meet students from all walks of life, and learn more about your leadership strengths. This is a free event open to all WSU students.
WSU business students have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers who are interested in hiring interns, co-op students, and full-time employees. Business professional dress is required. Bring copies of your resume and your WSU ID. February 13, 2018 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Koch Arena.
Have your resume reviewed and practice interviewing with an employer expert in the business field. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Bring copies of your resume and your WSU ID to RSC 265 on January 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Interested in going Greek? This is your chance! Learn more about each of the organizations under the Multicultural Greek council during their respective weeks:
– Kappa Delta Chi Sorority will hold theirs January 22-26,
– Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity’s is January 29-February 2,
– Chi Sigma Tau National Fraternity and Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority will hold their week February 5-9.
– Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will be hosting their week February 12-16,
– Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will be hosting theirs February 26-March 2,
– Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s week will be on March 5-9,
– and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s week will be on March 12-16.
To learn more, email wichita.mgc@gmail.com.
Stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in January to try their newest Burger of the Month, the Mushroom Swiss Burger! Available all month for $6.99.
Members of the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Eat.Drink.Play. Rewards program can enjoy free billiards from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday during the month of January. Not a member? Joining is free and easy, just stop by the counter!
At “Sex in the Dark,” the lights are out so students can anonymously ask any sexual health question. Our panel of experts will shed some light on the questions you’ve been too embarrassed to ask. Participate and receive free glow gear, snacks and win prizes. Sex in the Dark will be on February 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Shocker Hall Multipurpose Room.
The choice is yours at the University Bookstore! They carry many textbook options for students, including new, used, rentals and e-books. Purchase your choice of textbook options for your spring classes in store or online at wsubooks.com.
Cut H8 and SAC are hosting an Open Mic Event on January 30th from 11 am to 1 pm. Come join us at the brand new Starbucks in the RSC to hear speakers, songs, spoken word, and poetry.
Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, January 15th through Sunday, January 21st, 2018:
Learn more about the SWEET life of being in a Multicultural Greek organization! Stop by our table in the RSC 1st floor from 12-1:20 p.m. on Thursday, January 18 to get free sweets and company! For more info, email wichita.mgc@gmail.com. An art installation is an “artistic genre of a three-dimensional work that is site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space”. This upcoming Welcome-fest, join Student Activities Council and the WSU Sculpture Guild to contribute, interact, and be captivated by the one-of-a-kind art installation on Tuesday, January 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC North Patio! Be prepared to see the RSC North Patio with new eyes as we transform the area!
Wichita State Associate Professor of Political Science Neal Allen, will speak about the items from the D.J. Scanlon Political Button collection that are presented in association with the Ulrich Museum’s winter exhibition “WE THE PEOPLE: American Art of Social Concern” Tuesday, January 23 5:30 p.m. Reception at 6 p.m. at the Ulrich Museum
Stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in January to try their newest Burger of the Month, the Mushroom Swiss Burger! Available all month for $6.99.
Members of the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Eat.Drink.Play. Rewards program can enjoy free billiards from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday during the month of January. Not a member? Joining is free and easy, just stop by the counter!
Stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in January to try their newest Burger of the Month, the Mushroom Swiss Burger! Available all month for $6.99.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes January 13-27 to take advantage of some great Welcome-fest deals to start out the semester! You can enjoy $1.50 hot dogs, $3/hour billiards and $1.50 bowling games (rental shoes not included). Welcome back, Shockers!
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for Wednesday, January 17 features Adam Capps from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
At Sex in the Dark, the lights are out so students can anonymously ask any sexual health question. Our panel of experts will shed some light on the questions you’ve been too embarrassed to ask. Participate and receive free glow gear, snacks and win prizes.
Sex in the Dark will be on February 8th at 5 p.m. in the Shocker Hall Multipurpose Room.
The tour begins by the Circulation Desk at 5:30PM followed by an orientation to online services and collections in 217 Ablah. Learn about special services and collections for students. Includes a wireless network, 3D printing and other technology, study areas, a quiet zone and a 24-hour study room with computers and vending. Although this event is designed for students, everyone is welcome, including family and friends!
University Libraries (UL) can make your life easier, especially when it comes to doing library research. Come to this workshop to learn about library resources that help you avoid article charges, the EndNote software program provided by the UL that reduces the effort required to format research papers and citations, technology equipment such as iPads and portable projectors that you can borrow, subject librarians who are available for individual and group consultations, and much more.
Stock up on the items every college student needs! Come to the RSC 1st floor on Thursday January 18th from 11a.m. – 1p.m. to receive everything you need to survive the commuter struggle!
Martin Luther King Day- Cosmic Bowling The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes will be open Monday, January 15 on Martin Luther King Day. Enjoy $1.50 cosmic bowling games with free rental shoes all day! Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The choice is yours at the University Bookstore! They carry many textbook options for students, including new, used, rentals and e-books. Purchase your choice of textbook options for your spring classes in store or online at wsubooks.com.
Cut H8 and SAC are hosting an Open Mic Event on January 30th from 11 am to 1 pm. Come join us at the brand new Starbucks in the RSC to hear speakers, songs, spoken word, and poetry.
Represent WSU at the Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Wednesday, February 14th. Students from the state’s eight public universities will present their research to lawmakers. Apply at wichita.edu/dayatcapitol
Join us for food, fun, music, and prizes. This event is FREE for WSU students and staff with a WSU ID. If you are interested in being a part of this event, please visit wichita.edu/Involvement to register. Spring-fest is sponsored by Campus Recreation and Student Involvement.
Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, January 8th through Sunday, January 14th, 2017:
Stock up on the items every college student needs! Come to the RSC 1st floor on Thursday January 18th from 11a.m. – 1p.m. to receive everything you need to survive the commuter struggle!
Martin Luther King Day – Cosmic Bowling The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes will be open Monday, January 15 on Martin Luther King Day. Enjoy $1.50 cosmic bowling games with free rental shoes all day! Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The choice is yours at the University Bookstore! They carry many textbook options for students, including new, used, rentals and e-books. Purchase your choice of textbook options for your spring classes in store or online at wsubooks.com.
Cut H8 and SAC are hosting an Open Mic Event on January 30th from 11 am to 1 pm. Come join us at the brand new Starbucks in the RSC to hear speakers, songs, spoken word, and poetry.
Represent WSU at the Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Wednesday, February 14th. Students from the state’s eight public universities will present their research to lawmakers. Apply at wichita.edu/dayatcapitol
Join us for food, fun, music, and prizes. This event is FREE for WSU students and staff with a WSU ID. If you are interested in being a part of this event, please visit wichita.edu/Involvement to register. Springfest is sponsored by Campus Recreation and Student Involvement.
The Counseling and Testing Center invites all students to participate in the Healing Arts Showcase. The showcase exhibits art work created by WSU students and aims to educate on and address mental health and the stigma surrounding it. Go to www.wichita.edu/healing arts to learn more about the submission process. All entries must be received by Jan. 12th, 2018 at noon.
