Here are your Wichita State University [[emph +]]digital [[emph +]]signage [[emph +]]announcements for Friday, January 19, 2024. There are 20 signs for today.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 1: Money for College [[slnc 500]] The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA, has been updated. New features include a streamlined application process, improved user experience and expanded eligibility for federal student aid. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid today at wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash [[ char LTRL ]]fafsa[[ char NORM ]].[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 2: Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for spring Unity Breakfast [[slnc 500]] Welcome back, Shockers! Come join us for a come and go breakfast to kick off the semester and unite the campus community. It will be from 8:00am to 11:00am on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in RSC 142. We invite you to come meet, greet and enjoy breakfast with the LGBTQ community, allies and ODI staff.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 3: VolunterICT [[slnc 500]] Search volunteer opportunities, sign-up and volunteer with volunteerICT! Visit wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash volunteerICT for volunteer opportunities throughout Wichita. VolunteerICT connects WSU students to volunteer opportunities throughout Wichita. For more questions or email volunteerICT at wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] or call 316-978-7016.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 4: Wichita State Women' Basketball Conference Schedule [[slnc 500]] The WSU Women's Basketball teams opens their conference schedule against Tulane at home on Dec. 30. The rest of their schedule is: Jan. 3 vs. Rice University, Jan. 6 vs. [[ char LTRL ]]usta[[ char NORM ]], Jan. 96 vs Temple at home, Jan. 14 vs. North Texas, Jan. 17 vs. Memphis at home, Jan. 20 vs Tulsa, Jan. 25 vs. [[ char LTRL ]]uab[[ char NORM ]] at home, Jan. 27 vs. [[ char LTRL ]]fau[[ char NORM ]] at home, Jan. 31 vs. Temple, Feb. 4 vs. East Carolina at home, Feb. 10 vs. [[ char LTRL ]]fau[[ char NORM ]], Feb. 13 vs. South Florida, Feb 17 vs. Tulsa at home, Feb. 24 vs. Charlotte, Feb. 28 vs. [[ char LTRL ]]smu[[ char NORM ]] at home, March 2 vs. [[ char LTRL ]]usta[[ char NORM ]] at home, and the final game of the season is against [[ char LTRL ]]uab[[ char NORM ]] on March 5.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 5: Welcome to Wichita State [[slnc 500]] Spring 2024 Welcomefest takes place Tuesday, January 16 - Saturday, February 3 and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include Winter Wonderland, Fairmount Formal, Involvement Fair and much more! Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus, and find ways to connect with the community. Welcomefest is sponsored by Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership. For more information on events like this, email us at seal at wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] or visit us online at wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash SEAL.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 6: De-stress Fest [[slnc 500]] De-stress Fest is organized by the Student Activities Council and takes place each semester the week before finals. For a full schedule, visit wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash destress. You Got This Shockers![[slnc 1500]] Sign number 7: SAC Open House [[slnc 500]] The Student Activities Council are hosting an Open House on January 22 in the Rhatigan Student Center, room 142. Come meet the executive board and learn more about [[ char LTRL ]]sac[[ char NORM ]] and how to get involved. Be sure to bring your WSU ID, and enjoy free pizza. Meet, experience, enjoy, mingle and connect.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 8: ODI hosts 16th annual Martin Luther King Junior Commemoration [[slnc 500]] This annual event highlights and memorializes the work, accomplishments and legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King Junior at 6:00pm on January 31 at the Rhatigan Student Center's Cadman Art Gallery. The keynote speaker is Kyle Ellison, founding director of Khan Lab School Wichita.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 9: New Date for the 2024 Healthcare Research Roundtable and Summit [[slnc 500]] In order to enable wider participation, the 2024 Healthcare Research Roundtable and Summit has been rescheduled for March 22. Please join us 8:00am to 3:00pm at the WSU Metroplex.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 10: Wichita State Panhellenic Continuous Opening Bidding Recruitment Event [[slnc 500]] Wichita State Panhellenic is hosting a spring Continuous Opening Bidding Recruitment Event on January 20th from noon to 5:00pm A chance to meet all five chapter houses at Wichita State. Registration closes on January 19th at noon. For more information about our chapters, visit wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash meet P C. To apply, visit wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash apply P C.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 11: Gameday Specials at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes [[slnc 500]] Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes for some great game day specials on men’s basketball home and away game days! All day those days, you can enjoy $6.99 single-topping personal pizza and medium beverage! Plus, buy any pitcher of beer, get a free basket of pizza rolls! Celebrate Shocker game day at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes![[slnc 1500]] Sign number 12: Try the Shrimp Alfredo Pizza at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes [[slnc 500]] Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in January to try their Pizza of the Month, Shrimp Alfredo pizza! It’s topped with alfredo sauce, herb roasted shrimp, roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, Romano, provolone and parmesan cheeses. All for $21.99.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 13: Wichita State Women' Basketball Conference Schedule [[slnc 500]] The Shockers Women's Basketball team plays on December 30 against Tulane at home, January 2 against Rice, January 6 against [[ char LTRL ]]utsa[[ char NORM ]], January 9 against Temple at home, January 14 against North Texas, January 17 against Memphis at home, January 20 against Tulsa, January 25 against [[ char LTRL ]]uab[[ char NORM ]] at home, January 27 against [[ char LTRL ]]fau[[ char NORM ]] at home, January 31 against Temple, February 4 against East Carolina at home, February 10 against [[ char LTRL ]]fau[[ char NORM ]], February 13 against South Florida, February 17 against Tulsa at home, February 24 against Charlotte, February 28 against [[ char LTRL ]]smu[[ char NORM ]] at home, March 2 against [[ char LTRL ]]utsa[[ char NORM ]] at home, and March 5 against [[ char LTRL ]]uab[[ char NORM ]]. Season tickets on sale. Call 3 1 6 9 7 8 [[ char LTRL ]]fans[[ char NORM ]] or visit go shockers dot com slash tickets.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 14: Women's Basketball Upcoming Games [[slnc 500]] On January 25th the Shocker Women's Basketball team will play UAB, the game promotion is student night and coaches Vs. cancer. On January 27th the Shocker Women's Basketball team will play FAU, the game promotion is Junior Shocker Day and coaches Vs. cancer. On February 4th the Shocker Women's Basketball team will play ECU, the game promotion is national girls and women in sports day.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 15: Fairmount Formal [[slnc 500]] Mark your calendars to save the day for February 2nd, 2024 for our 3rd Fairmount Formal located in Beggs Ballroom. For more information, visit wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash [[ char LTRL ]]sac[[ char NORM ]].[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 16: The Kansas Small Business Development Center at WSU invites you to A Very Merry Metroplex, Holiday Market [[slnc 500]] You're invited to A Very Merry Metroplex, Holiday Market on Wednesday, December 13, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Wichita State Metroplex, Oliver and 29th North. Join us in support of 50 local small businesses. Pick up list-minute gift items or cards, enjoy lunch from local food trucks, and ample free parking. Learn more at wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash [[ char LTRL ]]ksbdc[[ char NORM ]] markets. In conjunction with a Very Merry Metroplex, the Kansas Small Business Development Center will host 1 Million Cups beginning at 8:30 AM.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 17: Ignitor supporting student and faculty every step from business idea to profit. [[slnc 500]] Ignitor guides entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into profitable ventures. Apply today at Wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash ignitor[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 18: Score Big with WSU Campus Recreation's Intramural Basketball – Register Today! [[slnc 500]] Get ready to dribble, shoot, and score with WSU Campus Recreation's Intramural Basketball! Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the game, this is your chance to join in on the basketball excitement right here on campus. Participants can sign up through the WSU Campus Recreation App. Deadline for registration ends on Wednesday, January 24th. Encourage your friends, classmates, and teammates to join the action! Share this opportunity on your social media channels using #WSUBasketball and let's make this Intramural Basketball season one to remember.[[slnc 1500]] Sign number 19: Prepare for the real world experience at Shocker New Venture Competition. [[slnc 500]] WSU students, prepare your business ideas to compete in the shocker new venture competition. Apply today at Wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash [[ char LTRL ]]snvc[[ char NORM ]][[slnc 1500]] Sign number 20: Join your fellow Shockers for WSU's largest one day volunteer event [[slnc 500]] Join the Community Service Board for WSU’s largest one day volunteer event! Join us on February 10th, 2024 to make a HUGE impact in the Wichita community. 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 9:00am A kick-off will begin in the Beggs Ballroom in the RSC at 9:00am with breakfast, and information about the agencies being served. Participants will then load the busses and be at a service site by 10:00am Volunteers will work until noon and return to Beggs Ballroom for lunch and a celebration. The event will end by 1:30pm Transportation to and from Service Sites is provided. Breakfast, lunch, water, and t-shirt also provided. Additional information and to sign-up may be found here: wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]]edu[[ char NORM ]] slash big[[ char LTRL ]]-[[ char NORM ]]event.[[slnc 1500]] That’s all of the [[emph +]]digital [[emph +]]signage [[emph +]]announcements for Friday, January 19, 2024.