Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Thursday, February 1, 2024. There are 36 signs for today. Sign number 1: Fairmount Formal 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.edu/sac. Sign number 2: 2024 Fairmount College Career Fair The 2024 Fairmount College Career Fair Thursday is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on February 15 on the First Floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Join us at the RSC, where you can meet with diverse companies looking for bright and ambitious students like you. This is your chance to showcase your unique talents and skills and connect with industry professionals who can help guide you toward success. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to kickstart your career and make your mark on the world. Dust off your resume, dress to impress, and get ready to take the first step toward your bright and promising future. Sign number 3: WSU students start building your startup! It's time to bring your startup vision to life! Whether it's a spark of an idea or a polished business, the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship's 3 funds are ready to fuel your dreams. Don't miss out – kickstart your entrepreneurial journey at wichita.edu/cfe-funding. Sign number 4: Let's Get Social! Get to know your advocates! Student Government Association's advocates help serve WSU undergraduate and graduate students. Want to learn more about what they do and how they're here to help? Come join the advocates and SGA from 6 to 8p.m. on Feb. 8 at Shocker Grill and Lanes. There will be free food, bowling, pool, games, and a chance to win a free parking pass. In addition, SGA will offer an after-hours opportunity to drop off donations for Food for Fines. Sign number 5: Women's Basketball Upcoming Games 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. On February 17th the Shocker Women's Basketball team will play the University of Tulsa, the game promotion is Hawaiian day and Wichita Eagle family fun day. Sign number 6: Quiet Time Mindfulness based stress reduction meditations offered free for WSU Staff and Faculty. Two short meditations at 2:00pm, Tuesdays Starting January 30. Online Link: wichita.edu/MBSR. In-person: Defiance Room, NetApp Building. (Enter on the Northwest side and find us across from the cafeteria.) Sign number 7: Ignitor supporting student and faculty every step from business idea to profit. Ignitor guides entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into profitable ventures. Apply today at Wichita.edu/ignitor Sign number 8: New Date for the 2024 Healthcare Research Roundtable and Summit In order to enable wider participation, the 2024 Healthcare Research Roundtable and Summit has been rescheduled for March 22. Please join us 8am to 3pm at the WSU Metroplex. Sign number 9: De-stress Fest 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.edu/destress. You Got This Shockers! Sign number 10: Join us for our Savvy Scholar Workshop - How AI Can Help You With Research! Explore the transformative impact of AI tools like ChatGPT in our upcoming workshop on February 6th, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend. Learn how AI can enhance writing, inspire research questions, and streamline project initiation. Don't miss this opportunity to integrate AI into your academic pursuits. Learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar Sign number 11: Graduate Student Social! The Graduate Student Council and the Graduate School are excited to welcome you to join us for the first Grad Student Social of Spring 2024! Join us at Shocker Grill and Lanes on Friday, Feb. 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. for bowling, pool, food and a fun Friday night! This is a free event, all we ask is that you bring your WSU ID to show at the door. We're looking forward to seeing you there! Sign number 12: VolunterICT Search volunteer opportunities, sign-up and volunteer with volunteerICT! Visit wichita.edu/volunteerICT for volunteer opportunities throughout Wichita. VolunteerICT connects WSU students to volunteer opportunities throughout Wichita. For more questions or email volunteerICT@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016. Sign number 13: Craig W. Barton Speaker Series Student Q and A Event with Norah O'Donnell Wichita State students are invited to meet Norah O'Donnell, anchor for the CBS Evening News and "60 Minutes" contributor, at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room for an informal Q and A. The event is exclusively for registered WSU students, and refreshments will be served. Capacity is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. RSVP at wichita.edu/MeetNorah. Sign number 14: The Kansas Small Business Development Center at WSU invites you to A Very Merry Metroplex, Holiday Market You're invited to A Very Merry Metroplex, Holiday Market on Wednesday, December 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 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 https://www.wichita.edu/ksbdcmarkets. In conjunction with a Very Merry Metroplex, the Kansas Small Business Development Center will host 1 Million Cups beginning at 8:30 AM. Sign number 15: Welcome to Wichita State 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@wichita.edu or visit us online at wichita.edu/SEAL. Sign number 16: Join your fellow Shockers for WSU's largest one day volunteer event 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 9:00 a.m. A kick-off will begin in the Beggs Ballroom in the RSC at 9 a.m. with breakfast, and information about the agencies being served. Participants will then load the busses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to Beggs Ballroom for lunch and a celebration. The event will end by 1:30 p.m. Transportation to and from Service Sites is provided. Breakfast, lunch, water, and t-shirt also provided. For additional information and to sign-up, go to wichita.edu/big-event Sign number 17: Spring 2024 Group Therapy Think group 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 full week of February. Visit wichita.edu/caps for more information. Sign number 18: Let's bring your student startup idea to life. From concept to prototype, the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship is here to support you. Explore our 3 available funds, open to all aspiring student entrepreneurs. Don't miss out – apply today at wichita.edu/cfe-funding. Sign number 19: 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 @wsursc daily to find out which room is the study room. Sign number 20: Gameday Specials at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes 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! Sign number 21: February Food for Fines The first food for fines of the semester will take place February 5th through 8th. Do you have a parking or traffic citation? Donate to Food for Fines to support the Shocker Support Locker and have your fines forgiven. For more information on what is eligible for donation, visit wichita.edu/studentadvocate Sign number 22: Money for College 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.edu/fafsa. Sign number 23: Why Taiwan Matters: Presidential Elections of 2024 On Saturday, April 20, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., join us in Lindquist Hall Room 100 for Dr. Doris Chang's talk regarding the 2024 Presidential Election in Taiwan. Dr. Chang, professor of political science, will discuss the following: 1. How does the 2024 Presidential Elections in Taiwan and the United States affect U.S.-China-Taiwan Relations? 2. How does Taiwan exercise its alternative sovereignty in the international community? 3. What are the key industries in Taiwan that makes it indispensable to the rest of the world? We look forward to seeing you! This event is cosponsored by the WSU Department of Political Science and the Global Learning Center of Wichita. Sign number 24: Fairmount Formal Join Student Activities Council for our third Annual Fairmount Formal. Prepare for a dapper and dazzling extravaganza, where the elegance of the 1920s takes center stage. With sharp suits and glamorous gowns, this formal event invites you to step into the world of flapper fashion and speakeasy chic. Fairmount Formal features music by DJ Magnum, a Lamphouse Photobooth, and heavy hors d'oeuvres. WSU Students receive two free tickets; $5 for faculty and staff; $8 for general admission. Sign number 25: Run to Benefit Students in NEed Join us for the third annual Wichita State Engineering 5k. The 5k run/walk is open to Wichita State College of Engineering students, faculty, staff and community members. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the College of Engineering Need-Based Scholarship Fund to help students with financial need. The course is USTAF-certified, and registration includes a free 5k-themed shirt. The 5k is set to begin behind the John Bardo Center (1800 Innovation Blvd.) on the WSU Innovation Campus at 9 am, and the awards ceremony will occur at 10:45 am inside the JBC. Visit http://www.RunSignup.com to register for the 5k or donate to the cause. Sign number 26: Fairmount College Hall of Fame Gary Bender, Mona Nemer and M. Lee Pelton will be inducted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at 2 p.m., Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. Bender is a retired nationally known sportscaster. Nemer is Canada's chief science advisor. Pelton is CEO and president of the Boston Foundation. Sign number 27: Prepare for the real world experience at Shocker New Venture Competition. WSU students, prepare your business ideas to compete in the shocker new venture competition. Apply today at Wichita.edu/SNVC Sign number 28: Wichita State Women' Basketball Conference Schedule 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. UTSA, Jan. 96 vs Temple at home, Jan. 14 vs. North Texas, Jan. 17 vs. Memphis at home, Jan. 20 vs Tulsa, Jan. 25 vs. UAB at home, Jan. 27 vs. FAU at home, Jan. 31 vs. Temple, Feb. 4 vs. East Carolina at home, Feb. 10 vs. FAU, Feb. 13 vs. South Florida, Feb 17 vs. Tulsa at home, Feb. 24 vs. Charlotte, Feb. 28 vs. SMU at home, March 2 vs. UTSA at home, and the final game of the season is against UAB on March 5. Sign number 29: Gear up for the big game! Gear up for the big football showdown! Grab some fan freebies to support the home team in the big game! Swing by starting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 1 on the RSC 1st floor. Sponsored by the Rhatigan Student Center Sign number 30: Try the February Pizza of the Month Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in February to try the Pizza of the Month, Greek Flat Breads! Includes two flat breads with fresh basil and oregano tomato sauce, grilled chicken, olives, grilled red onions, roasted red peppers, fresh tomatoes and feta cheese for $15.99 (single flat bread $8.99). Sign number 31: Graduating this semester? Submit your application for degree! The deadline for submitting your application for degree for this semester is Monday, Feb. 12. All students who plan to graduate this semester must submit their application for degree by the deadline. Sign number 32: Embracing Black Love for Black History Month Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8 in RSC for Embracing Black Love, which is an enlightening and empowering panel of discussion dedicated to fostering healthy relationships among Black college students while honoring the diverse spectrum of sexual identities within the Black community! Sign number 33: Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Join ODI for our Lunar New Year celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8 on the first floor of the RSC. We will commemorate the arrival of the majestic Dragon! This event will be filled with cultural activities, performances, and delights as we gather to celebrate the spirit of unity, joy, and renewal during this auspicious Lunar New Year. We hope the Year of the Dragon brings prosperity, success, and happiness to all! Sign number 34: Poetry and Chill for Black History Month hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Immerse yourself in an evening of soul-stirring rhythms and captivating verses, featuring the mesmerizing talents of Poetry and Chill OKC. Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9 in RSC 266 for an unforgettable fusion of live music, evocative poetry, and the art of storytelling woven together by this dynamic group dedicated to uplifting Black culture through the power of song, dance, and spoken word. Whether you're an avid lover of poetry or simply seeking a space to unwind and connect with the essence of artistic expression, this event promises an enchanting journey through the heart and soul of the Midwest's vibrant performing arts scene. Come, be part of an evening that celebrates the beauty, resilience, and creativity of Black culture through an immersive experience of words, melodies, and impassioned performances. Sign number 35: 2024 Fairmount College Career Fair Attention all liberal arts students! Are you ready to take the next step toward your dream career? The Fairmount College Career Fair is the perfect opportunity to network and discover exciting job prospects! Join us at the 2024 Fairmount College Career Fair, Thursday, Feb. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center, First Floor. For questions or more information, contact the Shocker Career Accelerator at (316) 978-3688, SCA@wichita.edu, or stop by and see us in the John Bardo Center, Suite 162. Sign number 36: Education Interview Day Education Interview Day gives students an opportunity to interview with representatives from various school districts for positions they have or may have available for the next school year. It will be Thursday, February 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at 5015 E 29th St. N. For a full schedule, go to wichita.edu/EID. That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Thursday, February 1, 2024.