Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Sunday, September 1, 2024. There are 28 signs for today.
Follow the National Pan-Hellenic Council on Instagram at @wichitastatenphc and sign up for their informational sessions.
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.
Come to Big Bingo on Tuesday, September 3rd from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at the Koch Arena Practice Gym. You could win a variety of prizes such as an electric bike, a JBL speaker, kitchen appliances, and more!
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.
Spring 2025 Study Abroad Programs Application and Scholarship application due Sunday, September 15th. More information available at: wichita.edu/StudyAbroad
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.
Raise your bar with SigEp. Learn more at wichita.edu/sigepinterest
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes to try the new pizza slice combo. For just $7.99, you can enjoy a slice of pizza, a side salad or chips, and a drink. Available Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
International Welcome Picnic by ISU at the Hubbard East Lawn on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 3-5PM. Enjoy BBQ, painting, snacks , games and have fun.
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.
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 your fellow Shockers for an Alternative Spring Break trip in 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Informational meetings about the Alternative Spring Break trip will be Wednesday, Sept. 18; Friday, Sept. 27; Thursday, Oct. 10; Monday, Oct. 23; and Wednesday, Nov. 6. Meetings are held from noon to 1 p.m. in RSC 245. At the meetings you will receive information about trip including cost, logistics and travel information. If you are unable to attend one of our meetings, we would be happy to meet with you separately do talk more about the trip. Email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu for more questions and information. Student Engagement and Belonging-Your Home Away From Home Web: wichita.edu/SEB. Email SEB@wichita.edu. Phone: 316-978-3022. Follow-up on social media @wichitastateSEB. Location: Rhatigan Student Center-Suite 216
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.
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.
See the Ulrich Museum's new fall exhibitions and enjoy food, music by Kylie Brown and Josué Estrada, and art-themed fun. This free event takes place in the Ulrich Museum galleries 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, and everyone is welcome.
Come make a new friend and find your crew at "Meet your Match" at shocker hall on Sunday, September 5th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. There will be popsicles games, activities and more.
This Great Plains Model United Nations Conference allows you to take on the role of diplomats from a foreign country in a simulation of UN committee meetings. This conference allows you to hone your skills in research, writing, public speaking, and negotiation. The Conference is on Friday, October 4th, 12:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Saturday, October 5th, 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. The Conference will be held in Woolsey Hall, on WSU Campus. Topic One: Countering the threat posed by improvised explosive devices. Topic Two: International cooperation to address and counter the world drug problem. Registration for the conference is open. For more information visit wichita.edu/GreatPlainsModelUN
Want to learn more about NPHC? Don’t miss out on our upcoming information sessions! Join us to get all the details you need. Sessions will be held on September 3rd at 6:00 P.M. in the RSC room 265, September 4th at 6:00 P.M. in the RSC room 265, and September 5th at 6:00 P.M. virtually. A student must have attended a minimum of one NPHC sponsored informational meeting (geared to orient students to fraternity and sorority life registration process and protocols for aspirants) immediately prior to the intake period. To learn more about NPHC events visit the Shocker Sync page wichita.edu/nphcsync
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!
The Shocker State Fair will be on 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13 in the Charles Koch Arena Parking Lot. This is the Office of First-Year Programs' first of three Transition Mentor Meet-Ups and will include inflatables, axe throwing, football pass, battle dome, photo booth, petting zoo, bucket dump, carnival snacks, games, and various campus organizations and offices will be tabling.
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.
Visit us at https://linktr.ee/isuwsu for membership, social media and our group chat.
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.
Are you a passionate Fine Art student seeking to connect with leading employers and build valuable networks within the vibrant and dynamic creative world? Look no further than the SCA's Fine Arts Career Mixer. Head to McKnight Art Center Lobby on Thursday, September 19th, from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M to engage with representatives from diverse creative fields, ranging from art, graphic design, entertainment, gaming, creative writing, theater, music, and more. Immerse yourself in discussions with these industry professionals, exploring their work, understanding their companies, and discovering potential full-time, part-time, or internship positions they might offer and positions they currently have available. To RSVP on Shocker Central, visit wichita.edu/fineartsmixerfall2024
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
Join us for a special first-ever Digital Aarti of Lord Ganesh at Wichita State University, hosted by AHINSA. Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with us from the comfort of your home and experience the divine blessings of Lord Ganesh. All are welcome to participate and make this auspicious occasion memorable. Don’t miss out!
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.
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
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Sunday, September 1, 2024.