Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Wednesday, August 21, 2024. There are 29 signs for today.
Welcomefest runs August 15 to September 14 and is the official welcome campaign for new and returning Shockers and features events, activities, and services designed to help everyone have a successful transition to life at Wichita State. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include the NXT LVL Garage Party, Clash of the Colleges, Involvement Fair, and much more. Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus, and find ways to connect with the community. View the schedule of events and get connected to campus resources at wichita.edu/welcomefest. Welcomefest is sponsored by Student Engagement and Belonging, for more information on experiences visit us online at wichita.edu/SEB.
Join us for our first information session of the semester. Study Abroad Information Session on Friday, August 23rd at 2:00 P.M. in the [[ char LTRL ]] rsc [[ char NORM ]] Lucas room 265.
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!
Fall 2024 Course: [[ char LTRL ]]musc[[ char NORM ]] 164, Popular Music of the Americas. The course meets on Tuesdays and Thursday, 2:00 to 3:15 pm. Learn about popular music styles and genres from the 1860s to the present day. No musical knowledge required. Counts as a General Education Arts/Humanities course and carries a Diversity designation. If you have questions, email Dr. Trevor R. Nelson at trevor.nelson@wichita.edu.
Get ready for the ultimate showdown. Clash is back, and this year we're celebrating the 10th Anniversary with an epic competition like never before. Join us for a field day filled with exciting team events, thrilling relay races, virtual challenges, and so much more to see which college will reign supreme. We're pulling out all the stops to make this milestone event unforgettable. RSVP at wichita.edu/CLASH. The event will be held on Friday, August 23rd at 7:00 P.M. at Cessna Stadium.
Come check out the Wichita State Rocket Club. We are open to all majors. The meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. in Woolsey room 134. Our lab in is located in the John Bardo Center Room 240. Visit wichita.edu/wsurocketclub for more information.
The Fall 2024 Involvement and Community Fair will be held on Thursday, August 29th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M in the RSC and on the North and Northeast lawn. The event is geared toward showcasing the diverse community of student organizations and resources available to serve the interests of students, faculty and staff at Wichita State University! You're invited to connect with new and returning students and learn more about how you can curate your sense of community on campus.
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator on Wednesday, August 28th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on the East Hubbard Hall Lawn for the Career Connection Root Beer Kegger. Enjoy a hot dog and a cold root beer (while supplies last) and learn about the Shocker Career Accelerator. You can also meet over 50 employers and learn about their organizations. Bring your WSU ID. Dress casually.
The Student Activities Council Open House takes place Wednesday, August 28th from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in the Rhatigan Student Center, Room 266. Students should stop by for information on membership in SAC, meeting times, and free food. For more information on this event call (316) 978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu
Join Shocker Rowing for an evening full of fun on the downtown Arkansas River with S’mores and Oars from Wednesday, August 28th, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. free with WSU ID. The location is 150 N McLean, Wichita, Kansas. Boats and Bikes will provide yard games, s’mores, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and pedal boats. Shocker Rowing will offer a “Learn 2 Row with Shocker Rowing” demonstration teaching anyone how to row on the Arkansas River, and fishing will be available through Wildlife and Fisheries. For more information, visit wichita.edu/smoresandoars
The Brothers of the Delta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. invite you to an upcoming informational session where you can meet current members, learn more about our organization, and find out how to get involved. The informational session will take place on Monday, September 9th at 7:06 P.M. in RSC room 319. Business attire is required. Attending an informational session is required to be considered for membership.
Did you know the Rhatigan Student Center 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.
NSE Info Sessions are being held on the following dates in the following locations. Tuesday, August 27 at 3:00 P.M. in RSC room 257. Monday, September 16 at 11:00 A.M. in RSC room 256. Thursday, October 17 at 1:00 P.M. in RSC room 257. Wednesday, November 20 at 9:30 A.M. in RSC room 256.
You're invited to register for the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 25. We hope that you find your true home on our campus and we can't wait to welcome you to our Panhellenic community. For registration and more information about our chapters, visit wichita.edu/meetPC. Follow us on Instagram @wichitastatepc.
Visit us at https://linktr.ee/isuwsu for membership, social media and our group chat.
Are you interested in studying abroad over the next winter break? Start planning now and look at the options available in many different countries. 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 (includes most fees for the programs 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 Contact: studyabroad@wichita.edu
Who we serve: college students with disabilities (any permanent diagnosis) like ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and others. What we offer: Advisors, free individual tutoring, textbook lending library, writing and math specialists, study skills workshops, scholarship opportunities, writing and math specialists, and more. Where you can find us: Shocker Success Center – Room #223, by phone (316) 978-5949, or by email trio.dss@wichita.edu Want more info? Please visit us at wichita.edu/services/diversity/TRIO/disability_support
Come out and support the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Cultural Greek Council for their annual yard show. This will be on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Shocker Courtyard.
Interested in learning or being part of our council? Feel out our google form at wichita.edu/cultural-greek-council and follow our Instagram: wichitacgc.
Students, do you love Wichita State? Do you love new Shocker gear? Do you enjoy creating engaging Instagram content? If so, apply to become a Shocker Store Brand Ambassador. Selected students will work with the Shocker Store to use Instagram and other avenues to increase student knowledge of Shocker Store products, services and more. Bonus- you’ll receive free Shocker merchandise. For more details and to apply, visit wichita.edu/shockerstoreamb. Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 13.
Join SAC by First, checking out the SAC Open house on Wednesday, August 28th, 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in the RSC room 266. Members gain leadership skills through planning, organizing and executing major events at WSU. Second, attend any SAC event to get connected. Stop by our info table or chat with one of our team members to start your SAC journey. Third, Visit a member meeting. All member meetings are held on the first Tuesday in September, October, and November at 4:30 P.M. in RSC room 142. Lastly, SAC uses committees to plan, market and execute their events. Committees meet weekly in the Rhatigan Student Center. Traditions on Mondays at 3 P.M., Special Events on Monday at 4:30 P.M., Shocker Night Life on Tuesday at 3:30 P.M., Digital Content Team on Wednesday at 3:30 P.M., and Shocker Ventures on Wednesday at 4:00 P.M. For additional information contact sac@wichita.edu or visit wichita.edu/sac
Turn the lights down and the music up for some cosmic bowling at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes. Enjoy cosmic bowling from 5-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Standard bowling rates apply. Open to the public.
SAC is hosting a Hoedown Throwdown on Thursday, August 22nd from 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. at the RSC North Patio. There will be music, crafts, a mechanical bull, and participants are encouraged to be in their best western wear. For more information visit wichita.edu/sac or call (316) 978-3022.
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 will start the third week of September. Visit wichita.edu/caps for more information.
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.
Follow the National Pan-Hellenic Council on Instagram at @wichitastatenphc and sign up for their informational sessions.
FujiSan is now open in the RSC and this week, August 19th through the 23rd, is the grand opening week. FujiSan offers a wide variety of fresh, sustainable, great-tasting food prepared every day. Come explore the many sushi options, poke bowls, boba tea and more. Be sure to stop by to enjoy a different promo each day. Follow WSU Dining on social media for details.
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Join the Cultural Greek Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council on their annual yardshow, "Strolling and Stepping". This year they will be collaborating on the event which will take place on Thursday, August 29th at 6:00 P.M. at the shocker courtyard. Come learn about what our chapters are about!
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Wednesday, August 21, 2024.