Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Friday, October 13, 2023. There are 29 signs for today. Sign number 1: 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 2: Pink Merchandise from the Shocker Store to Benefit Victory in the Valley The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, who provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area. There are two short sleeve tees ($14 or $18) and two crew neck sweatshirts ($20 each). All four options are available at the RSC store and online at shockerstore.com and the Braeburn Square location will feature the gray t-shirt. This offer is good while supplies last. No discounts accepted on this merchandise. Sign number 3: 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 4: 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 5: PathwayU PathwayU uses predictive science to help you make more informed decisions about your major and career path and connects you to jobs you’ll love. Sign up at wichita.edu/PathwayU Sign number 6: 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 7: 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 8: Halloween ComicFest Join us for University Libraries' Halloween ComicFest on October 31, 2023, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Ablah Library - a FREE event with thrills and chills! What's waiting for you? Free comics, candy, and the opportunity to get a MYSTERY BAG! To get a mystery bag, like us on Instagram: @wsulibrary and tag us in your Halloween-themed selfie. For details, visit our website: libraries.wichita.edu/comicfest Sign number 9: WSU Community Invited to Business Collaborations Meetup on October 16 The WSU Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting a Business Collaboration Meetup on Monday, October 16 at the WSU Metroplex. Small business owners and anyone who wants to help support small local businesses are invited to this event highlighting the skills, capabilities, products and services of entrepreneurs in our area. The afternoon will kick off at 1 p.m. with a short presentation by WSU Kansas SBDC Regional Director, Brandy Willett, on finding the Win-Win. Then participants will have an opportunity to give a short pitch sharing information about the goods and services their business offers, including what they’re looking for in new partnerships. After that, it’s time for networking. This is a free event (thank you Meritrust Credit Union) but registration is required. Please visit wichita.edu/ksbdcworkshops to signup. Sign number 10: 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 11: Fall Break Hours at the RSC The RSC and some of its departments have altered hours for Fall Break. The building and all departments will be closed Sunday, October 15. The building and some departments have shortened operating hours Monday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 17. Visit wichita.edu/rschours for details. Sign number 12: 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 13: 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 14: Entrepreneurship Research Series: Local Resources for Your Startup Journey Are you ready to take your entrepreneurial aspirations to the next level? Join us for the next session in our Entrepreneurship Research Series: Local Resources for Your Startup Journey from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 24 in Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons. Imagine gaining direct insights from a panel of respected experts in the Wichita community. This is your chance to dive deep into the wealth of local resources to fuel and accelerate your startup ventures. Sign number 15: 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 16: Apply for the RSC Foodie Forum Do you have opinions about RSC dining operations? Apply to attend our RSC Foodie Forum from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. Have your voice heard and enjoy a free lunch! Visit bit.ly/foodieforum2023 to apply. Deadline is Oct. 17. Thirty students will be selected and contacted to participate. Sign number 17: Volunteers Needed for Fall 2023 Commencement Volunteers are needed from 12:30-4:30pm on December 17 for Wichita State's Fall 2023 Commencement. Learn more and register at wichita.edu/volunteerforcommencement. Sign number 18: 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 19: 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 20: WSU Geology Club presents: Environmental Science Career Expo WSU Geology Club Presents: Environmental Science Career Expo. Wednesday, November 8th, 10 AM to 1 PM. Rhatigan Student Center, room 266. This expo is open to all students, especially those who wish to pursue a career in environmental science. Sign number 21: 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 22: Savvy Scholar Workshop: Understanding Populations with U.S. Census Data Unlock the secrets to Understanding Populations with U.S. Census at our upcoming Savvy Scholar Workshop. Join us on Oct. 25 at Ablah Library's Digital Scholars Commons from 3 to 4 p.m., or participate online. Whether you're a dedicated researcher or simply intrigued by the power of data, this workshop is tailored for you. Sign number 23: 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 24: Oktoberfest Deals at the Shocker Sports Grill and 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 25: Official T-Shirt of the Shocker Volleyball Dig Pink Game Join Shocker Volleyball for their Dig Pink game on October 20 and make sure to grab your official t-shirt beforehand! For every one of these t-shirts sold, the Shocker Store will donate $1 to the Side-Out Foundation! Shirts are available at the Koch Arena store and shockerstore.com. Go Shockers! Sign number 26: National Student Exchange Info Session National Student Exchange info session. Visit wichita.edu/seal for more details Sign number 27: 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 28: 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 29: WSU Symphony Orchestra Presents: Music of The Movies In a special event, we invite you to celebrate the brilliant compositions of renowned movie composers such as Alan Menken, Joe Hisaishi, and John Williams. As the highlight of the evening, we'll present Charlie Chaplin's timeless classic, The Rink. The live music will add a new dimension to Chaplin's humor and charm, highlighting the profound connection between music and cinema. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Concert Hall. Get your tickets at the Fine Arts Box Office. WSU Students can request their free student tickets in advance by going to the Box Office in Duerksen Fine Arts Center during operating hours. Must show WSU student ID. That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Friday, October 13, 2023.