Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Wednesday, September 11, 2024. There are 46 signs for today.
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 the Community Service Board volunteering at Wichita Clean Streams on Saturday, September 14th and Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. For more information and to register visit wichita.edu/cleanstreams2024
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.
2024 Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism – The Harmony of Uniqueness: Advancing Higher Education through Prioritizing Cultural Innovation and Community Engagement. Join us at Wichita State University on Thursday, October 3rd and October 4th, 2024 for this FREE conference. Learn more at wichita.edu/tilford
Come to our free event, Shockers After Dark! Friday, September 13th from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at the Shocker Grill and Lanes in the Rhatigan Student Center. Come out and enjoy mini golf, bingo, nugget bar, fry bar, karaoke, hot shot hoops, inflatable axe throwing, and canvas painting! The first 50 students through the door will receive a free shocker after dark t-shirt.
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.
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.
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc will have rush week from Monday, September 9 through September 18th. The events will be as follows.
Monday, September 9 (Kappa Delta Chi Informational)6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in RSC 264.
Tuesday, September 10 (Service- Care Kits) 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in RSC 264.
Wednesday, Sept. 11 (Kappa Delta Chi Informational and HALO social) 6:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. in RSC 266.
Thursday, September 12 (Trivia Night) 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in RSC 240.
Friday, September 13 (Kappa Delta Chi Informational) 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in RSC 264.
Monday, September 16 (Kappa Delta Chi Informational) 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in RSC 265.
Tuesday, September 17 (Service- Posters) 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in RSC 264.
Wednesday, September 18 (Social) 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in RSC 265
Questions? Contact our recruitment chair! AlphaAlpha.Recruitment@KappaDeltaChi.Org
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.
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.
Zeta Beta will host a scavenger hunt to help you find important resources on campus. Find them on the RSC North Side Patio at 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on September 19th.
Follow the National Pan-Hellenic Council on Instagram at @wichitastatenphc and sign up for their informational sessions.
Visit us at https://linktr.ee/isuwsu for membership, social media and our group chat.
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
Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the RSC room 216, Student Engagement and Belonging invites you to join us for the Open House! You’ll have the chance to meet with students and staff to learn how to get connected with events, leadership workshops, support groups, volunteer activities, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Community Service Board, Student Government Association Student Senate, and so much more. Stop by for snacks, activities, and a chance to win a red parking spot. The Open House is sponsored by Student Engagement and Belonging, for more information on experiences visit us online at wichita.edu/SEB
WSU School of Performing Art's Jo Zakas Musical Theatre Incubator Program is thrilled to present a workshop production of Express, an original new musical by Wichita native Arri Lawton Simon and his writing partner Janine McGuire. The production will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, with performances at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Welsbacher Theatre in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex at 29th and Oliver, Entrance F. Tickets are $15 for General Admission. WSU students receive one free ticket with their WSU Student ID. Advance tickets may be purchased at the box office via phone at 316-978-3233 or online at wichita.universitytickets.com.
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.
Students, their families, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater Shocker community are all invited to take part in Shocktoberfest, Monday, September 30th through Saturday, October 5th. This years week includes a Shocker Baseball fall scrimmage, entrepreneur market, Braeburn Square patio party, brew garden + fan fest, parade, Shocker Madness and more. Go to wichita.edu/shocktoberfest for more information.
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.
Shocktoberfest Court nominations are open through midnight on Sunday, September 15th. Submit your nomination at wichita.edu/shocktoberfest
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
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
Wichita State's annual day of giving, Founders' Day, is Tuesday, September 17th. Join the thousands of Shocker alumni, students, employees, parents and friends who are lifting Shockers up by making a gift of any size to our university. You can search for participating programs and explore all donation options at wichita.edu/givingday.
The Wichita State University Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Timothy Shade, will kick off the 2024/25 academic year on Thursday, September 12th, at 7:30 P.M. in Miller Concert Hall. The concert will feature a variety of evocative and thought-provoking works. This performance also celebrates the Wind Ensemble’s recent distinction as a National Finalist for The American Prize in performance of American music. Get tickets at wichita.edu/WindEnsembleSeptember2024
Grab a group of friends or your organization members and register your team for the Shocktoberfest Spirit Competition. Earn points by attending or participating in the Shocktoberfest Kick-Off, Bonfire, Pickleball Tournament, The Roast, Softball and Baseball Scrimmage, the Parade, and other events. The 1st place team will win $1000, the 2nd place team will win $500, and the 3rd place team will win $250. The Shocktoberfest Spirit Competition will run from Monday, September 30th to Saturday, October 5th. For more information visit wichita dot edu slash [[ char LTRL ]] shocktoberfest [[ char NORM ]] 2024
Chris Wright — founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Liberty Energy and the fall 2024 entrepreneur-in-residence at the Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation, “Empowering Global Communities: The Transformative Role of Energy in Bettering Human Lives,” as part of the James Schwartz Lecture Series. The keynote event is at 3:30 P.M. Wednesday, September 25th in the Woolsey Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 3:00 P.M. Following the presentation, a book signing and reception will be held in the Woolsey Hall Atirum. All are welcome to attend the event at no additional charge. RSVP at wichita.edu/entrepreneurinresidencekeynote
Graduating this semester? Submit your application for degree. Graduate students who plan to complete all degree requirements this semester must file an application for degree and pay the $25 filing fee with debit or credit card. This needs to be done no later than Monday, September 16th. Submit your application for degree even if you have a plan of study pending to be approved or have not submitted a plan of study. To submit your application for degree, log into the myWSU portal and click on the “myClasses” tab. On the right hand side, you will find a section called “Graduation Links,” with the appropriate links to proceed. For questions, email the Graduate School at wsugradschool@wichita.edu.
Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Session; Thursday, September 19th from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. in RSC Room 262 Presenters: Ann Burger, Associate Director for Study Abroad and Exchange Programs and Tais Solis, Gilman Scholarship Recipient and Gilman Ambassador; Join this session to learn more about the Gilman scholarship and get advice on that process including the essays.
Come Build a Friend on Tuesday, September 17th, from 11:00 A.M. Until Supplies Last. Located on the RSC First Floor. This event is Free to Students with WSU ID. Stop by to DIY your own Shocker themed best friend. Pick out your bear plush, give it a little stuffing, and top it off with a perfectly petite WSU T-Shirt. This event is exclusive to WSU Students, limit one per student. Available while supplies last.
Join the Community Service Board volunteering at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse. Dates are September 6th, October 25th, and November 1st, from 10:00 A.M. to Noon.Volunteers will assist with assembling packages to be distributed through the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse’s, Food 4 Kids Program and other initiatives to help fight food insecurity in our communities. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that they might not mind getting dirty. For questions email CSB@wichita.edu. Sign up at wichita.edu/foodbankfridayfall2024
Spring 2025 Study Abroad Programs Application and Scholarship application due Sunday, September 15th. More information available at: wichita.edu/StudyAbroad
VolunteerICT is WSU's campus-focused volunteer recruitment and management platform. Login into volunteerICT at Wichita.edu/volunteerICT. You can access the account through your myWSU under Campus Involvement and Civic Engagement. From there you can create you can account and begin volunteering. For questions about using the website, email volunteerICT@wichita.edu.
Learn more about us at the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, October 2nd from 10:00 A.M. to 2 P.M. in the RSC, 1st floor.
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Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes is now offering single lane reservations for bowling! You can now reserve lanes for your friends or family, up to 5 days in advance. Just $40 per lane per hour. You may have up to 8 people, however we recommend a max of 6 people per lane. Rental shoes are included. Reservations can be made by phone at 316-978-3479 and payment is due at the time of booking.
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.
Join the Community Service Board volunteering at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse Friday, September 6th, Friday, October 25th, and Friday, November 1st from 10:00 A.M. to noon. Volunteers will assist with assembling packages to be distributed through the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse’s, Food 4 Kids Program and other initiatives to help fight food insecurity in our communities. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that they might not mind getting dirty. For questions email CSB@wichita.edu. To sign up visit wichita.edu/foodbankfridayfall2024
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!
Raise your bar with SigEp. Learn more at wichita.edu/sigepinterest
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.
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
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.
Come to the Fine Arts Career Mixer at McKnight Art Center, Second Floor, 10:30 A.M. to noon, on Thursday, September 19th. Register at wichita.edu/fineartscareermixerfall2024
The Shockers Vote Delegation will be hosting a celebration for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 17th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. on the North Patio of the [[ char LTRL ]] rsc [[ char NORM ]]. While you are there you can get the information that you will need to vote. For questions email Civic Engagement at wichita dot [[ char LTRL ]] edu [[ char NORM ]] or call [[ nmbr LTRL ]] 3169787016 [[ nmbr NORM ]]
Come down to the Arkansas River and watch the Shocker Rowing team battle it out in the Class Races. Saturday, September 28th at 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at River Vista Boathouse on 150 N McLean Boulevard, Wichita, Kansas. The Class Races will start off this event with a competition between the Freshmen and Seniors battling it out for victory. Learn to Row with a current rower and have a chance to experience what rowing on the water is like. Learn to Row will start at approximately 3:30 P.M. Rowing lesson tickets, $30 a person, are available for purchase through wichita.edu/shockerrowing.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Wednesday, September 11, 2024.