Transcript for Wednesday, May 01, 2024

Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Wednesday, May 01, 2024. There are 28 signs for today.

Try the May Pizza of the Month

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in May to try their Pizza of the Month, Pisa Pizza Al Funghi. It’s topped with tomato sauce, roasted garlic spread, grilled button, crimini, and portobello mushrooms, Italian sausage, smoked gouda, mozzarella, Romano and parmesan cheeses. All for $21.99.

Get Cash for Your Used Textbooks

Students, bring in your gently used textbooks and get CASH during Textbook Buyback at the Shocker Store. Buyback will be during normal operating hours Monday, May 6th through May 11th in the RSC store.

Rental Textbooks Due by Monday, May 13

Don't Forget! If you rented textbooks from the Shocker Store, don't forget they are due back to the RSC store by Monday, May 13th.

2024 American Athletic Conference Softball Tournament.

The American Athletic Conference Softball Tournament is happening here in Wichita at Wilkins Stadium. The tournament starts Wednesday, May 8th and finishes with the championship on Saturday, May 11th. Call 316-978-3267 for more info or go to Go Shockers dot com slash tickets.

Interested in Greek Life?

Raise your bar with SigEp. Learn more at wichita.edu/sigepinterest

The WSU Geology Club presents: Pet Rocks for Stressed Shocks

Are you stressed about finals? Do you need a friend to get you through these tough times? Look no further than Pet Rocks for Stressed Shocks. On Wednesday, May 1st from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in RSC 264, the WSU Geology Club will be hosting an event where you can make your very own "emotional support rock" to help you get through finals. This is a come-and-go event, free for all Wichita State students with their student ID #. All supplies and rocks are provided at no charge; just come in and make a new friend, literally!

May Food for Fines

The last Food for Fines opportunity will be May 6th through 10th. 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.

Enroll Now – Summer Classes at wichita.edu/summer

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. Enroll now.

De-Stress Fest Specials at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes

Need something to do to take a break from studying for finals? Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes Monday, April 29th through Friday, May 3rd for De-Stress Fest Specials. All week, enjoy free billiards and $2 bowling games with free shoes. Must show student ID. Good luck prepping for finals, Shockers.

Destress Fest

De-stress Fest is organized by the Student Activities Council and takes place each semester the week before finals. Take away the stress from finals with a full list of events and activities. For a full schedule, visit wichita.edu/destress

Shop to Celebrate! NSBW Pop-up Market

Come discover unique products from over 30 local vendors just in time for Mother's Day. Join us for this free event on Thursday, May 2nd at 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex. This pop-up market is hosted by the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State University as part of their day long celebration of National Small Business Week. Learn more at wichita.edu/NSBW2024. For a list of vendors find @ksbdc.wsu on your social media.

Rie Bloomfield Organ Series

See Rie Bloomfield in the Organ Series for the 2023-2024 season, playing the Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall Wednesdays, as part of the Annual Organ POPS Concert series. Hosted in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis. Wednesday, May 1st at 5:15 p.m. with Free Admission!

Attend the 2024 FYRE in STEM Research Showcase.

Save the date: Monday, May 6th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Ablah Library's First Floor for a showcase of research projects from the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM program. Discover diverse topics in STEM. Open to all. Details at wichita.edu/fyre.

Spring 2025 Study Abroad Programs

Spring 2025 Study Abroad Programs Application and Scholarship application due Sunday, Sept. 15. More information available at wichita.edu/StudyAbroad

Student position in HPS department

The Human Performance Studies department is looking for a WSU student who is familiar with maintaining and updating websites and helping with marketing materials. They will also help assist the administrative specialist with other projects within the HPS department. The position will be 20 hours per pay period. The position will be 20 hours per pay period. Please send your resume to the HPS department at box 16 or via email to stacy.johnson@wichita.edu. Immediate position open until filled.

Attend College of Engineering Open House event at Charles Koch Arena

The College of Engineering at WSU invites all to attend its annual Engineering Open House at Charles Koch Arena on Friday, May 3. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., senior engineering and computing students will be presenting prototype solutions throughout the concourse. From the end of student presentations until 7 p.m., there will be hors d'oeuvres and refreshments served, as well as an awards ceremony in the South Entrance area of the arena. Visit wichita.edu/eoh for more information.

Support first-year students in the Koch Innovation Challenge

The College of Engineering at WSU invites all to attend the Koch Innovation Challenge (KIC) in the Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom, on Friday, May 3. The KIC is an innovation competition that emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork and entrepreneurship for first-year students in the Shocker Design Experience program. Between 9 and 11 a.m., 35 teams of students will be presenting elevator pitches to a panel of faculty and industry judges. At 11:15 a.m. there will be an awards ceremony, and the winning team will advance to a national elevator pitch competition. Visit wichita.edu/kic for more information.

Holi: Festival of Colors

Come get colorful and messy. Join AHINSA, ODI and Cultural Association of India to celebrate Holi: A Festival of Colors. Free to students, $5 for community members. The event will be on the east lawn of Hubbard Hall on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A light snack will be provided while it lasts.

WSU has a new exchange partner in Chile!

New Study Abroad programs are available at Universidad Adolfo Ibanez with campuses in Vina del Mar and Santiago, Chile. Starting in Spring 2025! View more information at wichita.edu/UAI

Order Your Commencement T-Shirt for Spring 2024

Graduating Shockers, order your commencement t-shirt today! Your name will be listed on the back with all the other Spring 2024 grads. These are only available by ordering online at thecommencementgroup.com/wichitastateu. They are $39. Shirts will be available for pickup at commencement.

Philosophy 350: Ancient Chinese Philosophy

Come and join me in studying the major philosophical schools of Chinese thought that were developed centuries before the founding of the Qin Dynasty which was the first centralized bureaucratic empire. Philosophical schools developed in this period are the foundations of Chinese civilization. We will study these texts not only in terms of what they say but also to understand the ways they are used by people in the Chinese-speaking world and the kinds of lives they engender. Philosophy 350: Ancient Chinese Philosophy will be offered for Fall 2024 and will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:45. The instructor will be Xiufen Lu. She can be contacted at xiufen.lu@wichita.edu.

InterFest Spring 2024 Vendors Orientation

Participants of InterFest Spring 2024 MUST attend a mandatory vendors meeting. Non-participating organizations are also welcome to join and explore opportunities to get involved. The orientation will be held in the RSC, Room 265, Lucas Room on April 12th, 2024, starting at 3:00 p.m. InterFest Spring 2024 will be on the Grace Chapel Lawn on April 18th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the registration form can be found at wichita.edu/interfestvendor. If you have any questions or concerns, contact isu@wichita.edu

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.

Enroll Now for 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. Enroll now at wichita.edu/summer

Shocker Financial Wellness

Trouble with Finances? Invest in your future with us! For more information visit us at Jardine Hall, Room 203 or online at wichita.edu/shockerfinancial

Shocker Softball Season Schedule

Here is the 2024 Shocker Softball Schedule. The Shockers take on UTSA at home from March 22 to March 24. Then on March 26 the Shockers play Oklahoma at home. From March 28 to March 30 the Shockers will travel to Charlotte to play Charlotte University. On April 5 to April 7 the Shockers will play against Tulsa right here in Wichita. Then from April 12 to April 14 the Shockers will play against South Florida in Florida. On April 17 the Shockers will travel back to Wichita to host Oklahoma State. The following weekend, April 19 through April 21, the Shockers will host UAB for an exciting AAC match up. The final away series for the Shockers will be April 26 to April 28 against North Texas. The Shockers will close out the season at home on May 3 through May 5 against Memphis.

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 www.facebook.com/ksbdc.wsu/events or 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.

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!

That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Wednesday, May 01, 2024.