Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. 
	There are 45 signs for today.

Sign number 1: 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 2: Study Abroad Programs for Winter 2025

The deadline to apply is Sunday, Sept. 1. Locations include Costa Rica, Spain, Austria, England, Germany, Italy, South Korea and South Africa. Programs are generally 3 weeks long during the month of January. Areas of study include environmental studies, international business, music, religion, art history, photography, language, psychology, sociology, and more. Costs range from $2,000 to $6,290, which includes most program fees except for the flight. Get started by completing the WSU study abroad application or email us. For a complete list of options visit wichita.edu/StudyAbroadShortTerm or contact studyabroad@wichita.edu

Sign number 3: Wildlife Wednesday at the RSC

Join the RSC for Wildlife Wednesday. On Wednesday, April 10th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the RSC East Atrium, have some fun interacting with Tanganyika Wildlife Park's ambassador animals. A different animal will be featured every 30 minutes!

Sign number 4: 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.

Sign number 5: 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.

Sign number 6: Pages for Parks

Come join WSU students on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the Rhatigan Student Center, Room 256 for conversation, light refreshments, and decorating bookmarks. During this event, please bring your new or gently used books of reading levels kindergarten to 8th Grade. Help the students at Gordon Parks Academy have access to books and experience the joy of reading and learning! See you there!

Sign number 7: Northwest After School Tutoring

Come and join the community service board at Northwest High School to tutor and mentor students at an after school program. There is no experience needed, and all volunteers will need to register on the USD 259 website prior to the event. In order to sign up for the event, visit wichita.edu/tutornorthwest

Sign number 8: Service Saturday: Shocker Support Locker

Come join the Community Service Board at the Grace Willkie Hall for Service Saturday at the Shocker Support Locker. We're on a mission to combat food insecurity. Join us to help stock, sort, and count inventory at the Shocker Support Locker. Wear comfy clothes and closed toe shoes. This event takes place on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at Grace Wilkie Hall, room 103. Food and transportation will be provided.

Sign number 9: Philosophy 336: Metaphysics

Philosophy 336 is a class on Metaphysics where we'll be thinking about things and persons and free will and stuff! We'll be asking questions like, "Do any of us have free will?" and wondering if animals think, "I'm definitely a free person!" It will be offered this Fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. The course instructor will be Dr. Patrick Bondy. Contact him at patrick.bondy@wichita.edu

Sign number 10: InterFest Spring 2024

Get a slice of the World at Interfest, International Food Festival, presented by the International Student Union! Everyone is welcome. Join us Thursday, April 18th at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Grace Chapel Lawn. Registration deadline for vendors is Thursday, April 11. To sign up, visit wichita.edu/interfestvendor. If you have any questions or concerns, contact isu@wichita.edu

Sign number 11: New Student Group on Campus - International Women of Color

The International Women of Color Student Group is a new student group on campus that is welcoming new members. Join our GroupMe at wichita.edu/international-women to learn more.

Sign number 12: Service Saturday: Ronald McDonald House of Charities

Come join the Community Service Board at the Ronald McDonald House of Charities, 551 N. Hillside, for Service Saturday. We will be preparing breakfast for the children and families. Wear comfy clothes and closed toe shoes. This event takes place on Saturday, March 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Food and transportation will be provided.

Sign number 13: 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 12 starting at 3 p.m. InterFest Spring 2024 will be on the Grace Chapel Lawn on April 18th at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the registration form can be found at wichita.edu/interfestvendor. If you have any questions or concerns, contact isu@wichita.edu

Sign number 14: 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.

Sign number 15: Nutrition Bingo

Join the Student Government Association in a fun, educational game of BINGO. Wednesday April 10th, 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in the RSC room 265. This BINGO is like no other. Experience a night of learning about nutritional foods, exercise tips, and overall tips and tricks for your health. Come play and get a chance to win meal prep containers, a blender, or a college-friendly cookbook.

Sign number 16: Try the April Pizza of the Month

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in April to try the Pizza of the Month, the Chicken Tikka Masala Flat Bread. It's topped with pan roasted marinated chicken in yogurt and spices, creamy tomatoes, ginger and garlic sauce, turmeric and coriander, panner and fresh cilantro. $16.99 for 2 flatbreads, $8.99 for a single flatbread.

Sign number 17: The WSU Community Engagement Institute invites you to our Rising to the Challenge Spring 2024 Virtual Workshop Series.

Join one, several, or all of our Spring 2024 Rising to the Challenge interactive and FREE workshops centered on navigating challenges with resilience and intention. All five, 60-minute sessions are open to everyone. Starting March 27, every week you will have the chance to gain a wealth of knowledge from a few CEI members, learn more and register at: wichita.edu/RTTC_Spring2024

Sign number 18: LinkedIn + ChatGPT Secrets Revealed

Hiring today looks very different than it did 20 years ago. Register for the LinkedIn + ChatGPT Secrets Revealed workshop, held on April 18 at 11 a.m. to noon virtually. For details, visit wichita.edu/LinkedInWorkshop

Sign number 19: Career Connections with Fidelity Bank

Speak with hiring managers on Wednesday, April 17 from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. in the Woolsey Hall Atrium. To learn more, visit wichita.edu/careerconnectionsapril

Sign number 20: Wednesday's at the Diner

Come and join the Community Service Board at the Lord's Diner on April 10th, 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 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. If you're interested please visit wichita.edu/WednesdaysDiner

Sign number 21: 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 22: United Way GIV Warehouse

Come and join the Community Service Board, on March 22nd and April 19th from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. to sort and organize items so that they may be given to local nonprofits. In order to sign up, visit wichita.edu/givwarehouse

Sign number 23: 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 24: Student Engagement Ambassadors: Join the Team

Are you passionate about Wichita State and eager to spread the word about campus involvement? We're searching for Student Engagement Ambassadors to showcase the value of getting involved through presentations, one-on-one chats, and creative marketing. Applications open NOW until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. Apply now. https://wichita.edu/studentambassador/.

Sign number 25: Join us for our Entrepreneurship Workshop - Patent Searching Techniques!

Join our Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn on April 12, noon to 1 p.m. at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). Acquire essential tools to understand existing innovations, navigate databases, and elevate your entrepreneurial skills. Bring your lunch and spread the word. This session is free and open to all.

Sign number 26: Dance Dance KVolution

DDKV is a dance competition geared towards our members and community members to take initiative in developing performances and all of its aspects. It will be Friday, April 13 at the CAC Theater. Admission is free. KVersity had always been in charge of these aspects, so we want to give our members the opportunity to show what they know or what they have learned through their experience with us. We are excited to invite you to participate/compete in DDKV. This is a great opportunity to showcase your talent and passion for dance.

Sign number 27: Line Dancing Class

Put some pep in your step for this semester's Line Dancing class. Join SAC to learn a multitude of popular line dances from dance coaches in this fun and interactive workshop. This event is from 6:00 P.M. to 8 P.M. in Beggs Ballroom in the RSC on Tuesday, April 16. For more information visit wichita.edu/sacinfo

Sign number 28: Volunteers Needed for Spring 2024 Commencement

Volunteers are needed on May 11 for Wichita State's Spring 2024 Commencement. Three shifts available. Learn more and register at wichita.edu/commencement.

Sign number 29: Apply for jobs at UES

Unearth Your Potential with UES. Apply today! Environmental Scientists, Geologists, and Geotechnical Engineers. teamues.com/careers

Sign number 30: Students RSVP for Commencement by April 12

All spring and summer 2024 eligible graduates must RSVP for commencement by Friday, April 12. Spring 2024 Commencement will take place Saturday, May 11. Learn more at wichita.edu/commencement.

Sign number 31: 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 32: Faculty Chamber Music Series Presents: Welcome Spring.

Faculty Chamber Music Series presents Welcome Spring! Performing Copland's iconic Appalachian Spring. Join us at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 20th at Wiedmann Recital Hall. For detailed ticketing information visit the Fine Arts Box Office in Duerksen Fine Arts Center in person, contact by phone at 316-978-3233, or go online at wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice

Sign number 33: Save the Date and Celebrate National Small Business Week on Thursday, May 2.

The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State is celebrating National Small Business Week in a big way. On Thursday, May 2, the Kansas SBDC at WSU is hosting a conference designed to help established small businesses grow sustainably,  a pop-up market to support local vendors, and an awards ceremony honoring the success of local small business leaders. We hope you'll join us. Learn more and register to attend at https://wichita.edu/NSBW2024.

Sign number 34: Le nozze di Figaro

Save the date for WSU Theater's production of Le Nozze di Figaro. Join us at Miller Concert Hall on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 pm to hear this year's talented opera studio students sing one of Mozart's most famous works. For tickets, call the WSU box office at (316) 978-3233 or purchase online: wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice.

Sign number 35: Fiction Reading by Bee Sacks

Join us at the Ulrich Museum on Thursday, March 21 when author Bee Sacks will present a reading of selections from her fiction works. A reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., with the program following at 6 p.m. Sacks holds an MFA from the Programs in Writing at the University of California, Irvine. Their debut novel, "City of a Thousand Gates" was awarded the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize for fiction. Their second novel, "The Lover," was published in 2023. A former journalist, Bee worked at Vanity Fair for several years before moving to Israel-Palestine to study sacred Jewish texts. This free event is part of the Writing Now Reading Now series, cosponsored by the WSU Department of English, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Watermark Books and Café, and the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Sign number 36: Destress Fest Registration

Spring 2024 De-Stress Fest, April 29th through May 3rd. Take a break from finals to participate in a variety of relaxing activities around campus! Register by April 18th at wichita.edu/destress

Sign number 37: Philosophy 322 - Early Modern Philosophy

It was Rene Descartes who said, I think therefore I am. Join us in Philosophy 322, Early Modern Philosophy, for the Fall of 2024. Held with instructor Brian Hepburn, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 A.M. until 12:15 P.M.

Sign number 38: Colombian muralist GLeo is painting on campus and will give an artist talk this Thursday

In conjunction with Urban Canvas, Exploring Muralism in Wichita, and the Duerksen Amphitheater Mural Project: Adelante Juntos/Forward Together/, enjoy a discussion Thursday, April 11 with Colombian muralist Nathalia Gallego, a.k.a. GLeo, and artist, designer, and community organizer Armando Minjarez about working collaboratively and with community including their experiences with the Horizontes Project and the Duerksen Amphitheater project. Spanish to English translation. A reception will take place from 5:30-6 p.m. with the program following until 7. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Sign number 39: 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 40: 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

Sign number 41: 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

Sign number 42: Philosophy 312 Contemporary Philosophy of Law

This course focuses on different topics in contemporary law from year to year. In Fall 2024, the focus will be on special topics in social justice including the rights of Nature, children's rights, and the rights of indigenous nations and peoples. This is a general education humanities course that contains diversity content.

Sign number 43: 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 44: 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

Sign number 45: 41st Meeting of the Kansas Philosophical Society

Wichita State University's Department of Philosophy will host KPS41, the 41st meeting of the Kansas Philosophical Society. It will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Herrman Room (262) of the Rhatigan Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Wednesday, April 10, 2024.