Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Wednesday, September 13, 2023. There are 43 signs for today. Sign number 1: Cosmic Bowling at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Turn the lights down and the music up for some cosmic bowling at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes! Enjoy cosmic bowling from 5-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights! Standard bowling rates apply. Open to the public! Sign number 2: Meeting you where you are at in the process of turning your idea into a profitable business. Whether you're beginning to draft your business idea or ready to refine your business strategy, ignitor has the tools to guide you. Ignite your passion, fuel your knowledge, and let's transform your idea into a remarkable success story! Visit wichita.edu/ignitor to join the upcoming sessions! Sign number 3: PathwayU PathwayU is a completely free career path tool and degree planning software for college students! Schools invest in an annual site license for unlimited users calculated based on enrollment. Enroll at wichita.edu/PathwayU. Sign number 4: National Student Exchange Info Session National Student Exchange info session. Visit wichita.edu/seal for more details Sign number 5: Entrepreneurship Research Series: Market Research for Startups Ready to delve into the world of start-ups and entrepreneurship? Join us from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 for our Entrepreneurship Research Series kickoff. This session focuses on "Market Research for Startups," offering essential insights into identifying target audiences, analyzing trends, and refining your ideas based on real-world needs. Sign number 6: Join the Community Service Board serving a meal at the Lord's Diner Join the Community Service Board serving dinner at the Lord’s Diner from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 13, Oct. 11 and Nov. 8. The Lord’s Diner provides a free meal seven days a week, 365 days a year. Duties may include serving food, busing dishes, refilling drinks, dining hall clean-up, and washing dishes. Please wear closed-toed shoes and pants. Sign up at wichita.edu/WednesdaysDiner. Sign number 7: Rising to the Challenge Fall 2023 Virtual Workshop Series Join one, several, or all of these interactive and free workshops centered on navigating challenges with resilience and intention. The WSU Community Engagement Institute's 60-minute sessions are open to everyone. The workshop scheduled is as follows: The Power of Silence on September 27 Talk their Talk: Communicating with Different Types of Individuals on October 4 Telling your Program's Story through a Logic Model on October 11 Moving from Criticism to Feedback on October 18 Listening to your Community: How to Gather Useful Input for Decision-Making on October 25 All workshops start at 11 a.m. To learn more about these sessions, visit wichita.edu/RTTC_Fall2023 Sign number 8: Trivia and Karaoke Join SAC and Shocker Grill and Lanes for our monthly Trivia and Karaoke Series! Trivia is set for every 1st Monday at 5:30 p.m., and Karaoke is set for every 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. Sign number 9: volunteerICT provides opportunities for Shockers to volunteer throughout Wichita Have you ever thought about volunteering? Did you know that you can search from hundreds of volunteer opportunities throughout Wichita using volunteerICT. Once you are on the site, you may create an account and begin volunteering. Learn more at wichita.edu/volunteerICT. For questions email volunteerICT@wichita.edu Sign number 10: CAPS Group Therapy Fall 2023 Think group therapy is right for you? Speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792. Groups are located at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified and start the third week of September. Go to wichita.edu/caps for more information. Sign number 11: Volunteer at the United Way GIV Warehouse Join the Community Service Board volunteering at the United Way GIV Warehouse. The United Way Give Items of Value (GIV) program accepts donated items from companies and offers them at no charge to nonprofits throughout the state to help support their mission and goals. Volunteers will meet at the GIV Warehouse to sort and organize items so that they may be given to local nonprofits. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sept. 15, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. Sign up at wichita.edu/givwarehouse. Sign number 12: Suspenders4Hope 5K & 1 Mile Memorial Walk Join us for the 3rd Annual Suspenders4Hope 5k and 1 Mile Walk to benefit StopSuicideICT, presented by Ascension Via Christi and the Steve Clark YMCA. Registration and check-in begin at 8:30 am with the 5k starting at 9 am. The race is an official, certified course on the beautiful Wichita State University Campus and will begin in the Steve Clark YMCA parking lot. Following the race, several speakers and awards will be given. The event will conclude with a 1 Mile Memorial Walk in honor of those who lost their lives to suicide. All registrants for the run and walk will receive a race T-shirt. Sign number 13: Jacob Williams live at Wichita State! You’ve seen him on 12 seasons of Wild N’ Out (MTV), America’s Got Talent (NBC), Adam Devine’s House Party, Roast Battle (Comedy Central), and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS) – now see Jacob Williams live at Wichita State! Williams is an insightful comedian who makes rapid-fire jokes based on real personal struggles with making friends, dating, family drama and following your dreams while encountering various pitfalls and awkward moments along the way. No pre-sale of tickets. Admission is at the door and is free to students with WSU ID, $5 for faculty / staff, and $8 for public. Cash or card accepted. For more information about this event email sac@wichita.edu or connect with us through our Linktree to view more events, socials, or to learn how you can join. https://linktr.ee/wichitastatesac. Sign number 14: $15 Long Sleeve Tee Sale Visit the RSC Shocker Store for a one-day-only sale on select long sleeve tees! On Tuesday, September 19 starting at 8 a.m., you can grab four select long sleeve tees for just $15 each. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions. While supplies last, RSC store only. Sign number 15: GoinGlobal GoinGlobal helps new and experienced job seekers find opportunities both at home and abroad. Their products provide a one-stop resource to help fast track job and internship searches. Register at wichita.edu/GoinGlobal Sign number 16: Issuing a challenge to be creative and explore applied problem solving. Idea Set Go is a competition in which WSU students enter a solution to a proposed problem to win a cash prize of $500. Visit wichita.edu/idea-set-go to learn more and compete! Sign number 17: Resume Pop-Up Pop in and get your resume reviewed. In the RSC 1st floor on Friday, Oct.6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No need to register. Sign number 18: Attention Party People Ignite your curiosity; Arab Student Association, where East meets West. Join our What's App Group chat at https://wichita.edu/arabwhatsapp/ to learn more! Your loved ones and friends are welcome. See you there! Sign number 19: Savvy Scholar Workshop: Writing an Awesome Literature Review Unlock the secrets to crafting a remarkable literature review at our upcoming Savvy Scholar Workshop. Join us on Sept. 27 at Ablah Library's Digital Scholars Commons from 3 to 4 p.m., or participate online in the Writing an Awesome Literature Review workshop. Sign number 20: Shocker Neighborhood Coalition clean up and literature drop From 8 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 16, Sept. 30 and Oct. 21, volunteers will assist with a neighborhood clean-up sponsored by the City of Wichita and will provide residents with an opportunity to clean-up debris and keep the neighborhood clean for residents of the community. Volunteers will be given exact details of the location one week prior to the event. Sign up at wichita.edu/NeighborhoodCleanUp/ Sign number 21: September Pizza of the Month Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in September to try the Pizza of the Month, the Flat Bread Bruschetta! You get two flat breads topped with basil-marinara, kalamata olive tapenade, fresh mozzarella and herb ricotta cream. $15.99 Sign number 22: Softball Fall Schedule WSU softball starts the fall season against McClennan Community College on Sept. 16 at Wilkins Stadium. The next home game is on Sept. 22 against Seminole State College. The Shockers then take on the University of Kansas on Sept. 24 at home. On Oct. 1 the Shockers take on Oklahoma State in Stillwater. The final two games are at home against Emporia State and South Dakota State on Oct. 7 and 8. Tickets are $5 at the gate. Sign number 23: Resume Clinic Workshop The resume is a crucial document in the job search process. Whether you are applying for a part/full time position, on-campus employment, co-op/internship, graduate school admissions, research, fellowship, scholarships or volunteer experience, you must develop and maintain a professional document to apply for these opportunities. Join this hands-on workshop to help you understand the applicant tracking system, how to showcase your skills and how to customize your resume based on the job you’re applying for. The work shop is on Monday, October 2nd at 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm in the Engineering Building, Room #202. Register at https://wichitastate.joinhandshake.com/events/1321344/share_preview Sign number 24: InterFest Fall 2023 The International Student Union presents the InterFest Fall 2023 - International Food Festival. The festival will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 on the lawn by Grace Chapel. If an organization would like to participate, the sign up date is before 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 17 at https://wichita.edu/foodfest. Sign number 25: Adobe Express for Higher Education Adobe Express offers a world of apps and services that foster creativity, drive engagement and build career-relevant skills, including web and mobile apps, plus Premiere Rush and Photoshop Express. For additional information regarding availability and how to access, go to wichita.edu/AdobeExpress. Sign number 26: Join the Community Service Board for Senior Saturdays Join the Community Service Board spending time with local seniors from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16 at Larksfield Senior Living Community. Volunteers may assist with various tasks including, yard work, playing card games, reading or just spending time chatting together. No experience is necessary. Register at wichita.edu/SeniorSaturdays. Sign number 27: Daily Study Room in the RSC Did you know the RSC offers a daily study room for students? Each day, the RSC designates an open meeting room as the official “study room” of the day! The room will be unlocked and open to students to come and go as they please to study all day. This is to be a quiet, shared space. Check our Instagram stories daily to find out which room is the study room. Sign number 28: Fine Arts Career Mixer At the fine arts career mixer meet employers and other individuals within the creative world! The representatives attending this event will include those from creative fields such as art, graphic design, entertainment, gaming, creative writing, and more. Don't miss out on an opportunity to follow your passion. Come and have a conversation! The Mixer is at 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sept. 21 in the McKnight Art Center Lobby. Sign number 29: Mini Wellness and Social Services Fair We're thrilled to host our Mini-Wellness and Social Service Fair! Calling all fellow Shockers, this is the event you don't want to miss! This event allows us to celebrate and promote health, wellness, and social services within our community. It offers a unique opportunity for businesses and organizations to showcase their products or services, as well as generate awareness about their role in our community. Save the date: September 13, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Rhatigan Student Center Sign number 30: Career Fair Prep Workshop The Shocker Career Accelerator and other departments hold career fairs throughout the year so students can get in front of employers. However, they can be intimidating if you have never participated in one. In this workshop, we dive deeply into our career fair checklist. Learn how to: prep before the fair, what to expect during event, and the basics of networking with employers. The workshop is on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11 to 11:45 a.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center, room 203. Sign number 31: Throwback Thursday with the RSC Join the RSC for a fun Throwback Thursday! Celebrate various decades with throwback freebies, snacks, a photo booth and more! Swing by the party from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, September 21 in the RSC East Atrium. Sign number 32: TGIF Tees at the Shocker Store Visit the Shocker Store on Friday, September 15 for TGIF Tees! All day, enjoy $15 select long sleeve black tees! RSC store only. Sign number 33: Join WSU's Largest One Day Volunteer Event: October 7th, 2023 Join us for WSU’s largest one day volunteer event! Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout our community. Individuals, groups, organizations, students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend! Check-in for Wu's Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. The kick-off will begin in Room 208 of Hubbard Hall at 9 a.m. with a lite breakfast and kick-off celebration. Participants will then load the buses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to Hubbard Hall for lunch and closing festivities. The event will end by 1:30 p.m. Transportation to and from Service Sites is provided. Light Breakfast, lunch, water, and T-shirt also provided. Sign up at wichita.edu/bigevent Sign number 34: Join us for WSU's largest one day volunteer event! Join Wichita State University's Community Service Board from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Hubbard Hall in room 208 for Wu's Big Event. Sign up to volunteer for the largest one day community project! Register at wichita.edu/bigevent. Light Breakfast, Lunch, T-shirt, and Transportation will be provided. One Big Day. One Big Thanks. One Big Event. Sign number 35: Career Fair Prep Workshop The Shocker Career Accelerator and other departments hold career fairs throughout the year so students can get in front of employers. However, they can be intimidating if you have never participated in one. In this workshop, we dive deeply into our career fair checklist. Learn how to: prep before the fair, what to expect during event, and the basics of networking with employers. The workshop takes place on Wednesday, October 4th at 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm. It is in the 203 Lancelot Room on the 2nd Floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Register at https://wichitastate.joinhandshake.com/events/1321114/share_preview Sign number 36: Career Fair Prep Workshop The Shocker Career Accelerator and other departments hold career fairs throughout the year so students can get in front of employers. However, they can be intimidating if you have never participated in one. In this workshop, we dive deeply into our career fair checklist. Learn how to: prep before the fair, what to expect during event, and the basics of networking with employers. The workshop takes place on Tuesday, October 10th at 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm. It will be in Room 209 - Wallace Hall. Register at https://wichitastate.joinhandshake.com/events/1321134/share_preview Sign number 37: Saturday Rent-a-Lane Special at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes on Saturdays to take advantage of their Rent-a-Lane special! Up to 6 people can bowl for an hour for just $29.95 and shoes are included! Walk-ins only, not valid for group reservations. For more information, call 316-978-3479 or email SSGL@wichita.edu. Sign number 38: First Distinguished Guest Artist in the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series is proud to present its first Distinguished Guest Artist, Bradley Hunter Welch, organ, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Mr. Welch will be performing an eclectic program of audience favorites on the great Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall. You won't want to miss the "Conversation with the Artist" following the intermission. Tickets can be purchased through wichita.edu/organ, and there are special student prices. The event will be live streamed on the WSU School of Music Facebook page. Sign number 39: Community Service Board General Meetings Join the Community Service Board at 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays in Room 142 of the Rhatigan Student Center. During meetings you will have an opportunity to learn about volunteering, participate in service projects, tour nonprofits and have fun! For questions email CSB@wichita.edu. Sign number 40: WSU Students find funding for your business ideas! WSU Students find funding for your business ideas! Apply today at wichita.edu/cfe-funding Sign number 41: Night with the Author Event at the Shocker Store Join us Thursday, September 14 at the RSC Shocker Store for an evening with Dr. Daniel J. Bergman, author of Teaching is for Superheroes! Dr. Bergman is a Professor and Program Chair of Science Education at Wichita State University and currently works with students and teachers from kindergarten all the way to graduate school. Enjoy chatting with the author and hearing excerpts from the book and gain teaching insights, tips, and advice in an entertaining, superhero-inspired format! Event is come-and-go from 4-6 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu. Sign number 42: Women of WSU Membership Drive Membership is open to all female or female identifying persons who meet any of the following conditions and pay annual dues: •Current faculty, administrative, unclassified professional, university support staff, and auxiliary employees of Wichita State University. •Spouses of WSU faculty, administrative, unclassified professional (UP), and university support staff (USS). •Retirees and WWSU members whose active connection with the University has ended but who wish to retain or renew their membership are also eligible. Join us for Hors d’Oeuvres and learn about WWSU. We offer networking opportunities and raise monies for WSU Scholarships. Tuesday, October 3, 11:00 am-2:00 pm at the President’s House More information on WWSU and Membership visit www.wichita.edu/wwsu. Sign number 43: Women of WSU Vintage Market Fundraiser September 27-October 3 Awesome vintage Wichita State items have been collected from fans, friends, alumni, and employees. Monies will be used to award WWSU annual scholarships to Wichita State students. The Vintage Market on-line Silent Auction opens September 27. Come see the auction items in-person from 11:00 am-1:30 pm at the President’s House during the October 3 WWSU Membership Drive and place your bid online. Bids close at 1:30 pm. This auction is open to everyone! Place your bids here: https://www.32auctions.com/womenofwsu. That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Wednesday, September 13, 2023.