Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Thursday, April 13, 2023. There are 34 signs for today. Sign number 1: Ace The Interview Join our April workshop: April 19, 2 to 2:45p.m. in Woolsey 231. Register at WICHITASTATE.JOINHANDSHAKE.COM. Sign number 2: WSU's Impulse Percussion Group Presents - Year 3 Alumni Showcase - Featuring Andrew Glistrap on Vibraphone This is the third year of the IPG’s Alumni Showcase and on April 17th we welcome Andrew Gilstrap (BA 2007, MM 2010) who will perform Ney Rosauro’s Vibraphone Concerto. We will also feature two of our graduating students; I Cheng Che, who will perform Alex Orfaly’s brand new piece Danzon Luna for solo timpani and chamber ensemble, and Jared Hurn who will join me performing David Mancini’s Suite for Drum Set which we’re calling “Dueling Drum Sets”. The IPG will also perform the Amadinda Percussion Groups version of Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite with comic relief from Maya Grossman. Please join us at 7:30pm on Monday the 17th at Miller Concert Hall in the Duerksen Fine Arts Building for an exciting evening of music. Sign number 3: Meet The Firms: Shocker Career Accelerator Beta Alpha Psi’s Meet the Firms will be April 20, from noon to 2p.m. on the third floor of the RSC. Register at wichitastate.joinhandshake.com. Sign number 4: Prescription Drug Take Back Day! Student Health Services is co-sponsoring with the University Police Department for Prescription Drug Take Back Day! You can drop off any unused or expired medications throughout the month of April at Student Health Service in the Student Wellness Center. Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This national service is part of the DEA's program to help prevent drug misuse or abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications. What should you do before coming in? Remember to bring unused or expired medications in prescription bottles or a clear, sealed bag. Also, remove labels from the bottles or cover up personal health information, such as name, address, and health insurance information! If you have any questions, contact SHS at (316) 978-4792 or the University Police Department at (316) 978-3450. Sign number 5: Attend Pee for Pizza Event (April 20th) Student Health Services Pee for Pizza event is coming up very soon! It will take place noon-4 p.m. Thursday, April 20th, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. During the event, participants can get tested for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by submitting a urine specimen and then receive a free pizza. Pee 4 Pizza is a Sexual Health awareness event that allows you to test for sexually transmitted illnesses such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and Hepatitis C, and know your status for FREE! Urine and blood specimens are collected and free pizza is provided afterwards. Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza occurs twice a month through the fall and spring semesters and is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing. For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request. Sign number 6: $20 Shocker Bonus Dollar Opportunities Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership wants your feedback! SEAL is seeking participants for a focus group as well as a survey. SURVEY: Complete the SEAL marketing survey and you will be entered for a chance to win $20 Shocker Bonus Dollars (able to use in all campus dining locations). The survey can take up to ten minutes to complete. FOCUS GROUP: SEAL is holding a focus group to discuss departmental marketing. Participants will receive $20 Shocker Bonus Dollars. The focus group takes place Wednesday, April 12 from 2:30-4 p.m. If you’re interested in providing feedback, sign up now! SURVEY & FOCUS GROUP LINK: https://linktr.ee/wichitastateseal Sign number 7: DDKV - Dance Dance KVolution Dance Competition KVersity is hosting their first annual dance competition, Dance Dance KVolution, otherwise known as DDKV! DDKV is geared towards their members and the community to take initiative in developing performances and all of its aspects. KVersity has always been in charge of these aspects, so they want to give their members the opportunity to show what they know or what they have learned through their experience with KVersity! The competition will be April 15 in the CAC Theater and the show starts at 6 p.m. Anyone is able to attend, and it is free admission. We hope to see you there! Sign number 8: Saint Motel: Live in concert Saint Motel: Live in concert at 8 p.m. in the Charles Koch Arena on Friday, April 14. This event is sponsored by the Student Activities Council. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.wichita.edu/concert Sign number 9: Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Distinguished Guest Artist Tate Addis Please join us in person or on the livestream (WSU Facebook page) for the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Distinguished Guest Artist concert by Tate Addis on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30pm in Wiedemann Hall. Mr. Addis will perform works by Ager, Bossi, Barié Isoir and Widor on the great Marcussen organ. Don't miss the Conversation with the Aritst, an onstage interview of the artist. Tickets are available at www.wichita.edu/organ. Sign number 10: Pee for Pizza Get tested for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by submitting a urine specimen and you will get FREE PIZZA! Call 316-978-4792 to reserve your spot from Noon to 4:00pm on Apr. 20 at the Student Wellness Center. Other testing available upon request. Sign number 11: Register for the upcoming Diversity Lecture Series! The Diversity Lecture Series is a series that features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. "From Where I Stand" by Saul Flores will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 in Rhatigan Student Center 301! He inspires first-generation college students and those of varying backgrounds to overcome their personal, academic, and financial barriers in pursuit of a college education. Register for the upcoming lecture at wichita.edu/diversitylectureseries. Sign number 12: Holi: A festival of Color Please join the Association of HINdu Students in America (AHINSA) to celebrate the spring event: Holi: Festival of colors at the Hubbard Hall East Lawn on Saturday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light refreshments and colors will be provided. Get ready to be colorful and messy. Preferably wear all whites to enjoy the colors. Sign number 13: WSU School of Performing Arts presents a Theatre Film: "Compendium" "Compendium" will screen April 21-22 @ 7:30 p.m. Location: Welsbacher Theatre, inside the Eugene M Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220 Tickets Prices: $10 (limited seating) WSU students receive 1 Free Ticket with their WSU Student ID thanks to the support of the WSU Student Government for College of Fine Arts performances Box Office: 316-978-3233 (or online at) www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice The WSU School of Performing Arts proudly presents a Wichita State University Theatre feature film, "Compendium," as part of the WSU Theatre season this year. The show was produced by Theatre Professor and Program Coordinator of Acting for Digital Arts at WSU, Bret Jones. It is a collaborative project between the Theatre and Filmmaking departments. "Compendium" is an anthology with four short films making up the bill. Each short film is set in an imagined world “where time and space collide into the uncertain threads of the future.” Three of the scripts were written by WSU Filmmaking students, and the fourth was written by Jones. Sign number 14: Make money playing games! Join the Behavioral Economics Lab at Wichita State University today. The Behavioral Economics Laboratory at Wichita State University is recruiting participants. Earn $15 to 20 per hour on average: Your exact earnings will be based on your and others’ decisions. On average, students earn $15-20 per hour (with a guaranteed $5 minimum payment for showing up to the lab and being on time!) Contribute to important research. Your contributions in our experiments will be used to publish high-quality research in Academic Journals and advance the field of experimental economics pioneered by Nobel Prize laureate Vernon L. Smith. Interested? Sign up to be a participant today at https://orsee.wichita.edu. Have questions? Email siyu.wang@wichita.edu. Sign number 15: Calling women shockers, earn funding for your business idea XX Menstrual Monitoring, a group of past recipients, found knowing "that other people think we have a good idea and are willing to give us greater resources to make it a reality has given all of us an extra boost of confidence and motivation to continue with the project." Apply before April 28th for funding at wichita.edu/w4w. Sign number 16: First-Gen Cord Ceremony The First-Gen Cord Ceremony will be held April 30th, 2023. This is for all First-Generation students graduating this semester to receive their cord recognizing this accomplishment. The ceremony will be held in the CAC Theatre starting at 10:00AM. For more information visit the SEAL office in RSC 216. Sign number 17: RSVP for Commencement RSVP Deadline is April 16. Spring 2023 commencement is Saturday, May 13. Additional Information can be found at wichita.edu/commencement Sign number 18: Pizza of the Month at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in April to try the Pizza of the Month, the Margherita! It’s topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, parmesan cheese, chili flakes and oregano for $17.95. Sign number 19: Register Today for the 2023 Tilford Diversity Symposium April 25 and 26, 2023 - Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University Join us for the 2023 Tilford Symposium! This year’s theme: "Building Resilience and Community: Prioritizing Mental Health, Well-being, and Inclusive Allyship" is presented by the Office of the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer. This one-of-a-kind conference brings together industry leaders and influencers to discuss crucial issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and mental health. Honoring the legacy of Dr. Tilford, a champion of inclusive excellence in education, this symposium is a must-attend event. Registration is FREE and open to all faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and community members. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by brilliant individuals, gain valuable insights into diversity and inclusion challenges, participate in critical conversations to enhance your organization's culture, and identify strategies to recruit and retain talent. The symposium features a tentative schedule of events including Meet and Greet, Keynote Address, Breakout Sessions, Panel Discussions, and Lunch Table Topics. Register today - Space is limited! For more details, visit: https://wichita.edu/tilfordsymposium Sign number 20: Volunteer for Commencmement We Need Your Help! Volunteers Needed for Commencement on Saturday, May 13. Volunteer Shifts: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. For more details and to sign-up, visit wichita.edu/volunteerforcommencement Sign number 21: Attend a National Student Exchange Info Session Join one of our National Student Exchange Info Sessions. Days, Times, and Locations are listed below February 16 from 2-3 pm in the Rhatigan Student Center, room 264 March 20 from 11 am to 12 pm in the Rhatigan Student Center, room 261 April 14 from 4-5 pm in the Rhatigan Student Center, room 203 Sign number 22: Join the Student Activities Councils concert planning committee from 5-6pm every Tuesday in the RSC room 238. The Student Activities Councils brand new concert committee is looking for students who love music, planning events or are interested in getting involved on campus to join! Join us in the RSC every Tuesday from 5-6pm in room 238, or join us for member meetings weekly on Tuesdays at 4:15 for SAC member meetings in room 233. Sign number 23: Earth Day Table for Study Abroad programs On Thursday, April 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the RSC first floor, stop by for free goodies and info about study abroad programs! Sign number 24: Decide who wins the People's Choice Award! All students are encouraged to attend the Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show, on April 21st, as a student judge. While there, you can learn a little of what it might take to start a business and network with industry professionals, experts, and peers. Find out more at https://wichita.edu/snvc. Sign number 25: SSGL Wed Pool Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes every Wednesday for their $4/hour pool special! Plus, free popcorn for pool players on Wednesdays, too! Sign number 26: Honors College General Assembly and BBQ Do you like free food? Are you passionate about or interested in learning more about the Honors College? Do you want the opportunity to informally connect with other Honors students and faculty? If the answer to any of those questions is “yes,” then attending the Honors College General Assembly is for you! Swing by the Shocker Hall plaza on April 14th between 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to celebrate with the Cohen Honors College the end of the year accomplishments and updates, presented by Dean Engber herself! RSVP at https://wichita.edu/cohenbbq today to enjoy BBQ, games, and a raffle for a selection of prizes! Sign number 27: Small Business Mixer: Shocker Career Accelerator Woolsey Hall, April 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. Sign number 28: I want a pizza that! Looking for pizza on campus? Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to try their house-made pizza! Pizzas are available in 7” personal, 12” small and 16” large sizes. They even take call-ahead orders for dine-in or carry out! Just call 316-978-3479. Sign number 29: Pickleball Clinic at the Heskett Center Learn how to play Pickleball from an instructor at the Heskett Center on April 20th from 4 pm to 7pm. Register for the clinic by midnight on April 18th. For more information about this event, contact SAC at sac@wichita.edu, or visit our link tree at linktr.ee/wichitastatesac. Sign number 30: Buy Commencement Regalia Early and Save! Are you graduating in May? Now through April 28, you can bundle your regalia items and save! The Shocker Store offers regalia bundles for bachelors, masters, specialist and doctorate degrees. Visit us in our RSC store or on our “graduation” tab at shockerstore.com for specific pricing and details. For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021. Sign number 31: PRIDE Prom Join in on a night of fun from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 in Rhatigan Student Center 233 in a safe space with your friends and allies! There will be food, a photo booth, music and more. Everyone is welcome to attend. Prom attire is encouraged, but not required. This event is free and open to WSU students and their guests. Sign number 32: Karaoke at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes Come sing your heart out at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes! From 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, stop by for Karaoke! $2 Bud Light Draws. $1 any size fountain beverage. Start the weekend early! Availability by vary due to group reservations and special events. Sign number 33: Calling women shockers, earn funding for your business idea. Chinelo Ogogor, a past recipient, applied to fund her business idea Wombcare, which began from an observation she made. “During college, I worked in a women's healthcare clinic and discovered that many of its practices and procedures are outdated and do not accommodate or include all types of women.” Apply before April 28th for funding at wichita.edu/w4w. Sign number 34: Midwest Air Force Collider Do you have technology the Air Force might be interested in? This virtual event brings the United States Air Force and the small business community together to connect and Collaborate. This ensembles the opportunity for small business innovation to quickly deliver advanced technologies to the Air Force. Apply to pitch your technology by April 24 at www.wichita.edu/AFcollider. That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Thursday, April 13, 2023.