Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Friday, March 8, 2024. There are 40 signs for today. Sign number 1: 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 2: Buy Commencement Regalia Early and Save! Are you graduating in May? Now through April 26, you can bundle your regalia items and save! The Shocker Store offers regalia bundles for bachelors, masters, specialist and doctorate degrees. Visit us in our RSC store or on our “graduation” tab at shockerstore.com for specific pricing and details. For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021. Sign number 3: 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 4: 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 5: Mastering Impactful Research Poster Designs Equip yourself with the skills to create impactful research posters for conferences, competitions, and presentations. Especially if you’re participating in URCAF or GRASP, this workshop is a must-attend! Join us for our Savvy Scholar Workshop Creating a Stunning Research Poster on Tuesday, March 19, 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 more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar Sign number 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 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: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: Trolls: A Movie Experience Trolls: A Movie Experience hosted by SAC on March 23rd at the CAC Theater. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event starts at 6. There will be free popcorn, cotton candy and trolls crafts. Admission for students is free with WSU ID, faculty and staff $5, children 12 and under $5, and the general public is $8. Sign number 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Procrastination Prevention Night at the Library Don't let the mid-semester blues get you down. Join us for a night of support at our late-night study event, designed for students like you. Procrastination Prevention Night is on March 27 from 6 p.m. to midnight at Ablah Library. This free event will feature workshops, tutoring sessions, crafts, mindfulness activities and more. You'll have all the tools you need to conquer the rest of the semester. More information to come! Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries. Sign number 20: Join us for our Entrepreneurship Workshop - Market Research for Startups! Discover market trends, identify competitors, and define your target market at our Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn on March 22, from noon to 1 p.m. at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all. Sign number 21: Learn More with Summer Classes Catch up on credits and accelerate your graduation with summer classes from Wichita State. Financial aid available and classes are available in online or in-person formats with two-, four-, or eight-week timelines. ​To learn more, visit wichita.edu/summer. Sign number 22: 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 23: Win $1,000 and Showcase Your Excellence with the Library Research Award! The Library Research Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries' resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Submit your application, complete with a 500-word essay due by April 8 and have a faculty member submit a letter of support due by April 12. But wait, there's more! By participating, you not only get to reflect on your research journey but also stand a chance to win $1,000. Take advantage of this chance for personal growth and success. For all the details, head over to https://libraries.wichita.edu/lra/home. Questions? Shoot us an email at lib.award@wichita.edu. Sign number 24: Try the March Pizza of the Month Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in March to try their Pizza of the Month, the Margherita! It's topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, parmesan cheese, chili flakes and oregano. All for $19.95! Sign number 25: 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 26: 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 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: WSU students have the chance to put their business ideas and skills to the test as they compete for a cash prize! The Shocker New Venture Competition applications are open. Don't miss your chance to compete, apply today at wichita.edu/snvc. Sign number 29: We are hiring! TRIO Upward Bound Wichita Prep is hiring for Summer 2024. We are hiring student assistants, tutor counselors, and tutors. The application process requires a job application, a written statement, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your transcript. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. Visit wichita.edu/TRIOEmploymentApplication Sign number 30: Fall 2024 Course Philosophy 360 Ethical Theory will be enrolling soon Become more insightful with the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences by exploring the philosophical foundations of evaluative reasoning on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 A.M. this Fall in Philosophy 360. Ethical Theory topics include: African ethics, Care ethics, Deontology, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics. For more information, contact susan.castro@wichita.edu Sign number 31: 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 32: 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 33: March Food for Fines Food for Fines will be March 4th 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 34: Don't miss out on funding. Turn your student startup into a business reality! The WSU Cente for Entrepreneurship's 3 funds are designed for student startups at any stage – from concept to fully operational. Act now and apply for funding at wichita.edu/cfe-funding, because your business dream deserves the financial boost it needs to become a reality! Sign number 35: School of Performing Arts presents the film premiere of 'Christmas Dish' Christmas Dish April 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Welsbacher Theatre (29th and Oliver, Entrance F). Tickets are $15. WSU students receive a free ticket with their WSU Student ID. Call the box office at 316-978-3233 or go online to https://wichita.edu/christmas-dish. The WSU School of Performing Arts proudly presents the Film Premiere of "Christmas Dish," which follows two people that are secretly romantically interested in one another. They agree to share Christmas dinner together, just as friends, because a family holiday isn’t going to happen and all of their other friends are already busy. Sign number 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Health Professions Career Fair The Health Professions Career Fair is Tuesday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the RSC 3rd Floor. The Health Professions Career Fair is your chance to connect with top employers and explore exciting job opportunities in your field of study. Join us and meet with industry leaders in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, healthcare administration, and more. For more information, visit https://wichita.edu/HealthCareerFair. Sign number 40: Shocker Baseball Hosts Long Beach State, March 8-10 Wichita State Baseball plays host to Long Beach State, from March 8 to March 10, at Eck Stadium. Tickets are free for students with a WSU ID. Faculty and Staff receive $6 tickets when they present their employee ID at the Eck Stadium Box Office. Visit GoShockers.com to view the weekend schedule. That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Friday, March 8, 2024.