Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Sunday, October 1, 2023. There are 49 signs for today. Sign number 1: 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 2: Ace the Interview Workshop The workshop is on October the 19th, 11-11:45 a.m. in the RSC Room256. In this interactive session, learn how to prepare for an interview, structure interview answers and be successful after an interview. Gain experience practicing interview skills and leave with feedback on how to improve. Register at https://wichitastate.joinhandshake.com/events/1321361/share_preview Sign number 3: National Student Exchange Info Session National Student Exchange info session. Visit wichita.edu/seal for more details Sign number 4: 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 5: 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. Sign number 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 and Lanes! Enjoy cosmic bowling from 5-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights! Standard bowling rates apply. Open to the public! Sign number 9: Virtual AAC Career Fair This is an incredible opportunity for students of all degree levels, class levels, and majors to explore a wide range of career options. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time positions, internships, or co-op opportunities, this event has something for everyone. The AAC Career Fair will take place virtually through CareerEco, offering you the convenience of attending from anywhere. Mark your calendars join us for this exciting event. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 26. Virtual via Career Eco. Register at wichita.edu/AAC. Sign number 10: Food Bank Fridays Join the Community Service Board at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 6 and Nov. 10. Volunteers will help with sorting and organizing food that will be distributed throughout Kansas through various initiatives offered by the Kansas Food Bank. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. For questions email CSB@Wichita.edu. Sign up at wichita.edu/foodbankfridays 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: Entrepreneurship Research Series: Introduction to Intellectual Property Are you eager to unlock the secrets of entrepreneurial success? Join us for the next session in our Entrepreneurship Research Series: Introduction to Intellectual Property, from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 3 in Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons. Picture this: you, delving into the world of intellectual property and discovering how it can shape the destiny of your startup. This workshop is your chance to gain the insights you need to safeguard and maximize the potential of your groundbreaking ideas. Sign number 13: 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 14: 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 15: Saturday Rent-a-Lane Special at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and 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 16: Savvy Scholar Workshop: Data Visualization in ArcGIS Enhance your research skills by mastering the art of data visualization. Join us on October 11 at Ablah Library's Digital Scholars Commons from 3 to 4 p.m., or participate online in the Data Visualization in ArcGIS workshop. Sign number 17: 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 18: 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 19: Registration opens for local NASA Space Apps hackathon NASA’s International Space Apps hackathon is coming back to Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) Oct. 7-8. WSU-NIAR and NASA invite coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists and technologists of all ages to come together in a global hackathon using open-source data from NASA and its Space Agency Partners. Learn more about the competition and register at https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2023/locations/wichita-ks/. The deadline to register for the Wichita event is Sunday Sept. 24. Sign number 20: The Biological Sciences Seminar Series continues with Dr. Jonathan Conard on Oct. 2 The Department of Biological Sciences’ Seminar Series continues Monday, October 2nd, with Johnathan Conard, PhD, of Sterling College with his talk “Patterns of association between white-tailed deer: Assessing the risk for chronic wasting disease transmission." The seminar will be from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hubbard Hall, room 218. As always, seminars are open to the public and undergraduates are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit wichita.edu/biology. Sign number 21: 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 22: 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 23: Three minute thesis competition Can you present your research in 3 minutes? Sign up by October 20. Competition on November 3. Wichita.edu/3mt. Wichita State University, Graduate School Sign number 24: Study Abroad Fair Study Abroad Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 10th at RSC 1st floor Sign number 25: Social Justice in Our Community, a community talk by Pauline Sharp Led by members of the Kaw Nation in collaboration with the City of Lawrence, University of Kansas, Spencer Museum of Art, Kanza Heritage Society and others, the Sacred Red Rock Project is focused upon the return and relocation of the red Siouxan quartzite boulder currently located in Robinson Park in Lawrence to the Kaw Nation, who have a centuries long relationship with the rock and value it as a sacred item of prayer. Pauline Sharp, a citizen of Kaw Nation and past vice-president of the Kaw Nation Cultural Committee, will discuss the relocation project and what it means to Kaw Nation. This free event takes place Tuesday, September 19 in the Beren Gallery at the Ulrich Museum of Art and everyone is welcome. A reception begins at 5:30 p.m., with the program starting at 6 p.m.The talk is presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Lesley Dill | Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me, on display in the Polk/Wilson Gallery August 5 through December 2. Sign number 26: Live Karaoke every 3rd Thursday Join SAC and Shocker Grill and Lanes for Live Karaoke every 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. The first 30 people will receive at free soda. Sign number 27: Tech N9ne will Headline Shocker Madness Wichita State Basketball's Shocker Madness event happening on Saturday, October 7 at 6pm inside Charles Koch Arena will feature a live performance by Tech N9ne. Sign number 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: Career Connections with Fidelity Bank Networking Event Calling all Business Students! Fidelity Bank will be on campus on Thursday, October 5th from 10am-1pm in the Woolsey Ballroom to speak with students regarding full-time opportunities. Bring copies of your resume and you just might get an on-site interview! Be sure to register at https://wichitastate.joinhandshake.com/events/1349172/share_preview so Fidelity knows your coming! Sign number 33: 2023 Engineering and I.T. Career Fair Wichita State engineering and I.T. students have an exciting opportunity to connect with multiple employers who are looking to hire interns, co-op students and full-time employees. On October 12th from 2-5 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the RSC. Register at wichita.edu/engineeringfair Sign number 34: Career Fair Prep (Virtual) 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. Career Fair Prep will be on October 23rd from 5-5:45 pm on Microsoft Teams. Teams Meeting ID: 270 310 488 729 Passcode: xEZP9L Register: https://wichitastate.joinhandshake.com/events/1321169/share_preview Sign number 35: 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 36: Shrek Trivia Do you Trivia and The land Far Far away will Join SAC in the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes Monday October 2nd at 5:30pm for our Shrek Trivia! Sign number 37: Build-A-Friend Stop by to DIY your own Shocker themed best friend. Pick out your bear plush, give it a little stuffing, and top it off with a perfectly petite WSU T-Shirt. This event is exclusive to WSU Students, limit one per student. Available while supplies last. Sign number 38: Flavors of Latin America Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and flavors of Hispanic and Latinx communities! Visit Flavors of Latin America, Monday, Oct. 9 at the Echo Circle from noon to 2pm. Tickets $1. Sign number 39: Mama Bushwick is Dead The WSU School of Performing Arts proudly presents the Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition winner for 2023, Mama Bushwick is Dead. October 5-7 @ 7:30 p.m. Welsbacher Theatre, inside the Eugene M Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th St N, Entrance F, Wichita, KS 67220 Ticket Prices: $15 (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. Sign number 40: Graduate Student Internship Opportunity Q&A Session with Spirit Aerospace, Deloitte, and Wichita Chamber of Commerce. Internship Opportunities or Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, and more. Where: Rhatigan Student Center 2nd Floor Walkway. When: October 5th, sessions start at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. What to bring: Your Student ID's and Questions. Sign number 41: Embracing Cultural Diversity in the LGBTQIA+ Community with Bobby Berry Join us for a thought-provoking and empowering lunch seminar tailored exclusively for LGBTQIA+ students representing under-represented cultures in the United States. At this inclusive gathering, we will celebrate the richness of our diverse identities while addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals within minority communities. Together, we will explore the intersectionality of our experiences and discuss ways to foster understanding, respect, and unity among all cultures and identities at Wichita State and post-graduation. Sign number 42: Trunk or Treat Students, community and children are invited to stop by Trunk or Treat to enjoy themed games, crafts and activities with candy-filled trunks for Halloween. 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the John Bardo Center, 17th and Oliver. This event is sponsored by Students Activities Council. Sign number 43: Leanne Caret to Speak on Campus Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting WSU again. Caret will be featured at a speaking event that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are invited to attend. The speaking event, “Getting Real About Leadership,” will be a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session with the audience. The session will be from 3 to 5 p.m. in 209 Hubbard Hall. Light refreshments will be served. Sign number 44: Effective Teaching: Learning from the Masters Effective Teaching: Learning from the Masters. Tips and tricks from award-winning WSU faculty. October 4, RSC 301, 1-2 PM. Wichita State University, Graduate School. Sign number 45: Oktoberfest Deals at the Shocker Sports Grill amp7 Lanes Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in October to take advantage of Joe's Oktoberfest Deals Limited Time. $4.25 Walnut River Oktoberfest cans. Thursdays, $7.99 for Bavarian pretzels with cheddar beer cheese. Saturdays, $9.75 for grilled bratwurst, seasoned sauerkraut, grain mustard mayonnaise on a toasted hoagie roll, served with crispy french fries. Sign number 46: Pizza of the Month at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in October to try their Pizza of the Month, the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza! It’s topped with ranch style sauce, grilled chicken, pepper smoked bacon, fresh tomatoes, green onions, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses for $19.99 Sign number 47: Celebrate Wu's 75th Birthday WuShock has reached another milestone in Shocker History! Celebrate Wu and 75 years of bringing Shockers together at Wu's Birthday Bash from 11 am - 1 pm at the RSC 1st Floor Atrium on Monday, October 2! Wu’s Birthday Bash features music, games, snacks, cakes, and your chance to congratulate Wu in person! Wu will be present at Wu’s Birthday Bash from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WSU Students with Shocker ID, stop by for your official Shocktoberfest T-Shirt while supplies last. Wu’s Birthday Bash is a signature experience of Shocktoberfest and is coordinated by the Student Activities Council. For more information on this event and other Shocktoberfest programs visit wichita.edu/shocktoberfest or contact Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at (316) 978-3022. Sign number 48: Graduate Student Internship Opportunity Session Q&A Session with Spirit Aerospace, Deloitte, and Wichita Chamber of Commerce. Internship Opportunities or Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, and more. Where: Rhatigan Student Center 2nd Floor Walkway. When: October 5th, sessions start at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. What to bring: Your Student ID's and Questions. Sign number 49: Enjoy breakfast with your college Dean Stop by for a light breakfast and conversation with the Dean of your academic college at Dine with the Deans from 9 - 11 am in RSC 142 Harvest Room on Wednesday, October 4. Learn about what new initiatives are occurring, ask questions, and share knowledge. Dine with the Deans is a signature experience of Shocktoberfest and is coordinated by the Student Activities Council. For more information on this event and other Shocktoberfest programs visit wichita.edu/shocktoberfest or contact Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at (316) 978-3022. That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Sunday, October 1, 2023.