Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Saturday, February 17, 2024. There are 33 signs for today. Sign number 1: 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 2: SGA Scholarships now open! SGA Scholarships are now open. Available for Summer 2024 and the 2024-2025 academic year! Visit wichita.edu/sgascholarships to apply. Sign number 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: Wellness Expo Come to the Campus Recreation Wellness Expo at the Heskett Center on March 6th, 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. This is a free event with prizes, free merchandise, and over 70 vendors. Sign number 8: 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 9: Black Wall Street: Maker's Market Black Wall Street: Maker's Market. Tuesday, February 20 and Wednesday, February 21 in the RSC 1st floor from 9am-4pm Do you shop locally? Student Activities Council, Black Student Union and The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be celebrating Black History Month with a special Maker's Market dedicated to showcasing black owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the Wichita Community. Sign number 10: The Power Of Series Hosted by the Student Government Association, The Power Of Series is an opportunity for students to network with 6 influential speakers on various topics of professional development, college experience, and career growth. Join the SGA at the Barton School of Business’s Woolsey Hall Ballroom on Tuesday, February 20th at 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Sign number 11: 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 12: 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 13: School of Performing Arts presents 'Peter and the Starcatcher' Wichita State University School of Performing Arts presents a production of Peter and the Starcatcher. February 29th to March 2nd, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. and March 3rd, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the Wilner Auditorium. A play by Rick Elice, Music by Wayne Barker. Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Ticket Prices: $ 20, $18; $12. WSU students receive a Free Ticket with their WSU Student ID. Contact the Box Office at 316-978-3233 (or online at) wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice. Sign number 14: Become a Passage2Success Mentor! Become a Passage2Success Mentor with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Applications are due March 1. Visit bit.ly/PassageApplicationODI2024 Sign number 15: 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 16: 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 17: Speed Friending If you're looking to forge new connections with like-minded people, this Speed Friending event is for you. This is a fun social space to help create those connections. Whether you are new to Wichita State or just looking to expand your friend circle, SAC would love to help you make new connections that could last a lifetime. Join us on Thursday, February 15th at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the RSC, first floor. Sign number 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: SAC Trivia Series There are 4 events in this series. Event 1: January 29th, Sex Ed 101 featuring Student Health. Event 2: February 5th, Pioneers and Trailblazers: Black History featuring NPHC and BSU. Event 3: March 25th, Divas of Music featuring Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Event 4: April 8th Minute to Win it. All events at 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes. For questions about this event, call SEAL at 316-978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu. Sign number 22: 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 23: David J. Getsy speaks about: Scott Burton and Queer Behavior Ulrich + ACDI present a Clayton Staples speaker. Art historian, curator, and writer David J. Getsy will speak about artist Scott Burton and discuss his book "Queer Behavior: Scott Burton and Performance Art." Thursday, February 22nd in room 210C of McKnight Art Center. The reception begins at 5:30 P.M. and the program begins at 6:00 P.M. This is a free event. For more details visit ulrich.wichita.edu/programs/ Sign number 24: Fully Dimensional, Conversation with Curator Jo Reinert A conversation about curating Fully Dimensional: Artists of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection. Thursday, February 21st at the Ulrich Museum of Art. There will be refreshments at 10:00 A.M. and the program begins at 10:30 A.M. For more details visit ulrich.wichita.edu/programs/ Sign number 25: Gain Strategic Research Skills at a Savvy Scholar Workshop Join our Savvy Scholar Workshop Annotated Bibliographies and Why You Should Write One! Happening on Tuesday, February 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend. Explore the purposes, processes, and benefits of creating robust annotated bibliographies to enhance the quality and efficiency of your research projects and assignments. Learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar Sign number 26: Ignitor The Ignitor program assists students and faculty at every stage, from a business idea to achieving profit. The program is broken into two parts, one to ignite your ideas and one to validate your ideas. Registration information can be found at wichita.edu/ignitor Sign number 27: Visiting Author Brian Turner will read from his memoir Brian Turner will read from his memoir, My Life as a Foreign Country. A Writing Now Reading Now program at 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Thursday February 29th. This is a free event at the Ulrich Museum of Art. For more details visit ulrich.wichita.edu/programs/ Sign number 28: Join us for our Entrepreneurship Workshop - Introduction to Copyright! Explore copyright basics at our Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn on Feb. 23, from noon to 1 p.m. at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). Learn about creative work protection, registering copyrights, and best practices. Feel free to bring your lunch and help us spread the word. This session is free and open to all. Sign number 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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. Sign number 32: 2024 Healthcare Research Roundtable The second annual Healthcare Research Roundtable will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 22. This year we're reaching out to the University of Kansas and WSU Tech as well as to community and industry partners. We're extending the scope to include clinical work, the arts, humanities, applied studies and all the health-related work we do. This is a great opportunity for discovery, coalition-building and strategic planning. RSVP, volunteer to present, and get more information at wichita.edu/2024-Healthcare-Roundtable Sign number 33: 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. That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Saturday, February 17, 2024.