Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Friday, February 23, 2024. There are 44 signs for today. Sign number 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 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: 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 9: 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 10: Volunteer for Wichita Clean Streams Join Wichita Clean Stream’s Wichita RiverWalk Cleanup Crew for a morning of cleaning up the area around the Arkansas and Little Arkansas River. March 9th and April 13th at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Gloves and materials will be provided. Volunteers will meet at a location determined before the event. Volunteers will be given exact location of event via email before the event. Please wear closed toe shoes and pants. For questions email, CSB@wichita.edu. Volunteers may register at https://wichita.edu/CleanStreams. Sign number 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Master of Science in Athletic Training Open House Master of Science in Athletic Training Open House. April 17 from noon to 2:00 PM at the Heskett Center in Room 134. Don't miss the opportunity to see the newly updated lab, learn about the MSAT program, and meet the faculty and current students! Find more information at wichita.edu/MSATOpenHouse Contact us at (316)978-3340 or via email at Lindsay.Lunistra@Wichita.edu. Sign number 15: 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 16: 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 17: Encourage Your Students to Decode Systematic Reviews! Are you uncertain about systematic reviews and their distinctions from regular literature reviews? Attend our Savvy Scholar Workshop Systematic Reviews (and how they differ from regular lit reviews). Happening on Tuesday, March 5, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend. A concise session covering the essentials: what makes them systematic, how to read and interpret them, and tips for writing their own. Shed light on why systematic reviews are the fastest-growing form of scholarly research. Learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar Sign number 18: 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 19: 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 20: Spring Into Color Sale Spring into color this week at the Shocker Store! From February 19-24, all color wall tees are just $8.99 in the RSC store and online at shockerstore.com. Stock up with colorful Shocker gear just in time for spring! Sign number 21: 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 22: 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 23: Get ready to Clash Build Cash where $6000 in prizes are on the line. Clash Build Cash offers a unique chance to hone essential professional skills like strategic decision making, adaptability, and innovative thinking. On March 21st, and head over to the John Bardo Center Lobby, where the action unfolds. Competitors are welcome to join in anytime between noon and 5p.m. with each round lasting 10 minutes. The more 10 minute rounds you participate in, the greater your chances to claim victory! For more details and a link to download Venture Valley visit wichita.edu/clashbuildcash2024 Sign number 24: 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 25: Submit your audition for Shockers Got Talent Audition's are being accepted for current students who are singers, musicians, magicians and more. Interested talent are to submit up to a 5 minute video by Thursday, March 7. Selected talent to perform on Thursday, April 11. The winning performance will receive a one thousand dollar scholarship. Shockers Got Talent is sponsored by the Student Activities Council and you can learn more about this event at wichita.edu/sac. Sign number 26: Lunch flavors with the PSA The Premedical Student Association will be hosting a food sale fundraiser. Here is the menu for the event. Vegetable Biryani is $4 Chicken Biryani is $5 3 Samosas is $2 Mango Lassi is $3 Biryani and Mango Lassi is $8 Biryani and Samosa and Mango Lassi is $10 Cash and card will be accepted. We will be located at the North Patio of the Rhatigan Student Center from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sign number 27: Volunteer: Carnival with the Child Development Center Volunteer at the Child Development Center's Carnival for children and their families. April 12th at 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Volunteers may be tasked with setting-up for the event and facilitating the event's activities. For questions email: CSB@wichita.edu. Volunteers may register at https://wichita.edu/DevelopmentCenterCarnivalVolunteer Sign number 28: Official T-Shirt of the Play4Kay Pink Out Game Join the women’s basketball team for their Play4Kay Pink Out game on February 28th and make sure to grab your official t-shirt beforehand! For every pink item sold, the Shocker Store will donate $1 to the Kay Yow Fund! Shirts are available at the Koch Arena store and shockerstore.com. Go Shockers! Sign number 29: Volunteer: Easter Egg Hunt with the Child Development Center Join us for the Child Development Center's Easter Egg Hunt! April 3rd at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Volunteers may help with setting-up the games and activities and with facilitation of the event. For questions email, CSB@wichita.edu. Volunteers may sign up at https://wichita.edu/DevelopmentCenterEasterEggHunt Sign number 30: Volunteer: Food Bank Friday Join the Community Service Board at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse. 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. Students may sign-up here: wichita.edu/foodbankdfriday/. For questions email CSB@Wichita.edu. Sign number 31: 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 32: Volunteer: United Way GIV Warehouse Come and join the Community Service Board volunteering at the United Way GIV Warehouse. March 22nd and April 19th at 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. 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. Volunteers will meet at the GIV Warehouse to sort and organize items so that they may be given to local nonprofits. Volunteers may register at https://wichita.edu/givwarehouse. Sign number 33: 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 34: 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 35: Volunteer for Easter Egg Assembly with WSU's Child Development Center Join us for the Child Development Center's Easter Egg Assembly! April 2nd at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Volunteers will assist with the set-up of games and activities as well as the facilitation of the event. No experience is necessary. For questions email: CSB@wichita.edu. Volunteers may sign-up https://wichita.edu/DevelopmentCenterEasterVolunteer Sign number 36: Community Service Board Weekly Meetings Join the Community Service Board for their weekly meetings every Thursday at 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM! Held in the Rhatigan Student Center, room 142. Connect with your fellow Shockers, hear from nonprofit leaders, find out about ways you can volunteer, tour local nonprofits, participate in volunteer projects and have fun! Meetings are open to all WSU staff, students, and faculty. For questions email CSB@wichita.edu. Sign number 37: 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 38: Volunteer for Tutoring at Northwest High School Tutor and mentor students at an after school program at Northwest High School. March 21st and April 25th at 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. No experience is necessary, and all volunteers will need to register on the USD 259 website prior to the event. For questions, email CSB@wichita.edu. Volunteers may register at https://wichita.edu/TutorNorthWest. Sign number 39: Inclusive Teaching to Promote a Sense of Belonging for All Students As part of the ongoing Teaching Matters series, the WSU Retention Fellows are excited to invite you to its upcoming session, Inclusive Teaching to Promote a Sense of Belonging for All Students, at noon on Friday, March 1 in RSC 261. Sign number 40: Volunteer at Wednesday at the Diner Join the Community Service Board in serving a meals at the Lord's Diner. March 6th and April 10th, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The 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. For questions email: CSB@wichita.edu. Volunteers may sign up at Wichita.edu/WednesdaysDiner/ Sign number 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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. That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Friday, February 23, 2024.