Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Tuesday, October 1, 2024. There are 47 signs for today.
Need to create eye-catching maps for your projects? Join us on Tuesday, October 8th, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons or online to learn how ArcGIS Online makes mapping easy. This workshop will show you how to find data and create online maps with just a few clicks, giving your research a visual edge. You'll pick up skills that simplify your work, save you time, and reduce the stress of tackling GIS. Make your projects stand out. Learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar
The Wichita State University School of Music invites you to a captivating evening of music at Illuminate on Tuesday, October 8th, at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Concert Hall. This special event will feature the Wichita Symphony Chorus, the WSO Chamber Orchestra, and Wichita State University’s Concert Chorale and Madrigal Singers. Tickets are available through the Wichita Symphony Box Office or at wichita.edu/illuminatechorus2024
Are you a student seeking an exceptional chance to connect with prospective employers in the exciting Engineering and Information Technology industry? Look no further, than the upcoming career fair on Thursday, October 10th, from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on the 3rd floor of the RSC. This event is dedicated to students like you, eager to explore internships, co-op positions, and full-time job opportunities within these dynamic fields. To make the most of this invaluable experience, here are some essential tips: dress professionally to leave a lasting impression, ensure you bring an ample supply of well-crafted resumes to share with potential employers, and prepare a concise and impactful 30-second elevator pitch that highlights your skills and aspirations. For more information and tips for success visit wichita.edu/EngineeringITCareerFairFall2024
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.
Join the Kansas Humane Society and the Community Service Board on Friday, October 11th and Friday, November 15th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The afternoon will consist of volunteering to support the services provided to homeless animals in the Wichita community at KHS Volunteers may be asked to help out with things like, filling foster food bags, doing laundry, doing dishes, prepping items for the clinic, making enrichment and more. For more information visit wichita.edu/kansashumanesociety2024
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 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
Saturday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the RSC 3rd Floor Ball Room. Join us for a Dandiya Night full of joy where you can enjoy the flavor of typical Garba and Gujrati Vibes.
Join Shocker Ventures at Wichita's largest Final Friday Party on Friday, September 27th from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Wichita Boathouse; 513 S. Wichita. With over 18 food trucks, local vendors, yard games, music and more, there is something for everyone. Transportation will be provided for registered attendees. This event is free to students with a Shocker ID. To register, visit wichita.edu/FoodTrucksAtTheFountain
Graduating Shockers, visit the Shocker Store now through Friday, October 18th to take advantage of their Stole of Appreciation Combo Deal. The Stole of Appreciation is worn by the graduate and then gifted to a special person who made a difference in their life or collegiate journey. For this limited time, you can get the stole and a stole frame for $105.99 in the RSC store and shockerstore.com. It’s the perfect way to honor that influential person in your life.
Join us for WSU’s largest one day volunteer event on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout our community. Individuals, groups, organizations, students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend. Transportation to and from Service Sites is provided. Light Breakfast, lunch, water, and t-shirt also provided. For more information visit wichita.edu/bigevent
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.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, Fall 2024. Can you present your thesis in 3 minutes? Join the 3MT competition at Wichita State University this Fall. Showcase your research in a brief, impactful way. Sign-up Deadline: Friday, October 25th, Event Date: Friday, November 15th. More Info and Registration visit wichita.edu/3MT
Join the Shockers Vote coalition for a Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party on Tuesday, October 1st from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. in RSC 233.
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!
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.
Looking to connect with a community on campus? Joining Greek life at Wichita State might be the perfect fit for you. Our fraternities and sororities have a 3.17 cumulative GPA, 5,000 community service hours, and $40,000 philanthropy dollars raised. New members are currently being accepted by fraternities and sororities for the Fall 2024 semester. Follow us on instagram @WichitaGreeks. Interested? Find us on ShockerSync.
Kick-off your Fall Break with a day of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity on their Annual Fall Build on Saturday, October 12th from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Volunteers will participate in a variety of tasks that could include but are not limited to site preparation, framing, flooring, insulation, drywall, roofing, siding, painting, trim work, finish work, site clean-up, landscaping and maintenance as necessary. No qualifications except closed-toed shoes and a good attitude required. Transportation to and from Habitat sites will be provided. Lunch will also be provided. For more information visit wichita.edu/habitatfallbuild2024
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.
Join the brother of Lambda Chi during our Fall 2024 rush schedule which includes a variety of recruitment and philanthropy events. Interested? Fill out our form at wichita.edu/LambdaChiInterestForm
Upcoming events:
Casino Night September 20th, 7:00 P.M. at Social Tap.
Chapter informational September 23rd, 7:30 P.M. in the RSC 240.
Cornhole September 25th, 6:00 P.M. at the Shocker hall Courtyard.
Watermelon Bust September 28th, Noon at the WSU throwing fields.
Bowling October 3rd, 7:00 P.M. at the Shocker Grill and Lanes.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes every Friday for a Friday Escape. Each Friday from Noon to 2:00 p.m. enjoy a fun activity to start your weekend. Activities will vary each week. October 4th, Karaoke. October 11th, $2 Cosmic bowling games with free shoes. October 18th, Bingo. October 25th, Free Pool.
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
Order a WuShock bowling ball and support the student athletes of the men’s bowling program. They are available in 8, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 16 lb. options online at wichita.edu/wushockbowlingball or in-person at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes. All proceeds go towards the Shocker Men's Bowling Scholarship Fund.
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
The SVO has the following officer positions available: Secretary, Sergeant at Arms, and Director of Public Relations. For more information or to apply for a position, please send an email to the following address: svo.president@wichita.edu
Discover market trends, identify competitors, and define your target market at our Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn on Friday, October 11th, Noon to 1:00 p.m. at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.
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.
Get ready to take your pitch to the next level at the 1 Million Cups Wichita event during Wichita Startup Week. Wednesday, October 2nd, 8:30 a.m. at the [[ char LTRL ]] wsu [[ char NORM ]] Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Instead of listening to pitches, you're invited to be the star of the show. Grab a cup of coffee, get some quick pitch pointers, and take the stage to practice your 90-second elevator pitch in a supportive and fun environment. No registration required but please RSVP at wichita.edu/fallpitchfestival2024
Do you still have questions about voting? Stop by one of the Shockers Vote coalition's tables and find out about voting, check your registration and get registered to vote. Drives will be held on Thursday, September 5th, 12th, 19th, 24th, 26th and Wednesday, October 9th All Voter Registration Drives will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. For questions email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.
Experience the powerful and dynamic sounds of the WSU Symphonic Band. Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Concert Hall. Join us for an evening of inspiring music and exceptional musicianship. Tickets are free to WSU students at the fine arts box office, additional ticket and event information can be found at wichita.edu/SymphonicBandOctober2024
Show off your Shocker Spirit in the Shocktoberfest Parade. Participants have the chance of winning a $500 prize. See more details and register at wichita.edu/parade
Visit us at https://linktr.ee/isuwsu for membership, social media and our group chat.
Join the Community Service Board volunteering at League 42 to help tutor and mentor the students in their after-school program. Service opportunities will take place Tuesday, September 17th, Tuesday, October 8th, and Monday, November 4th from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. No experience is necessary, but volunteers will need to complete an application to volunteer. For questions email CSB@wichita.edu. Sign up at the link, wichita.edu/Tutor42
Join the Community Service Board serving dinner at the Lord’s Diner on Wednesday, October 9th and Saturday, November 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Lord’s 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. Sign up at wichita.edu/lordsdiner2024
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.
The Shocker Corn Roast will be held on Thursday, October 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Heskett Center Lawn. The event includes roast corn, an elote station, popped corn, music, and giveaways. The Shocker Corn Roast is sponsored by Student Engagement and Belonging. Call 316-978-3022 or email seb@wichita.edu for more information.
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.
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
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Join Wichita Clean Stream’s, Wichita RiverWalk Cleanup Crew on Saturday, October 12th and Saturday, November 9th from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet for a morning of cleaning up the area around the Arkansas and Little Arkansas River. Volunteers will meet at a location determined before the event and be given exact location via email before the event. Gloves and materials will be provided. Please wear closed toe shoes and pants. During this event all volunteers will be expected to wear a mask and abide by social distancing guidelines set forth by the University and Wichita Clean Streams. Volunteers will be emailed prior to the event for the meeting location. For more information and to sign up visit wichita.edu/cleanstreams2024 for more information
Come and join the Community Service Board volunteering at the United Way GIV Warehouse. The United Way Give Items of Value (GIV) Program accepts donated items from companies and offers them at no charge to nonprofits throughout the state. The United Way GIV program distributes $400,000 to $1 million worth of donated items each year to more than 100 area nonprofits (including agencies not funded by United Way). GIV partners with Good 360 to obtain donated products from national retailers. Volunteers will meet at the GIV Warehouse to sort and organize items so that they may be given to local nonprofits. Service opportunities will be held on Friday, Sept. 20 and Friday, Nov. 8 from 2:30-4:30. Please sign up through Volunteer ICT.
Feeling overwhelmed? Need a break? Join us for a free root beer float and gain helpful tips on staying focused to finish the semester strong. This event will be located at the WSU Connect Building on Friday, October 4th at 6:00 p.m.
We know it is difficult maintaining healthy natural hair and we wanna talk about it. Join Zeta Beta and Mu Nu as we talk about healthy hair and more! October 2nd at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the RSC room 256. Don’t miss out.
Visit the Shocker Store during Family Weekend and save on Shocker gear. On Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th, visit the Braeburn Square Shocker Store location for the Family Weekend Clearance Sale and save 30-70% on select WSU items. Store hours are 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. both days. Open to the public.
Follow the National Pan-Hellenic Council on Instagram at @wichitastatenphc and sign up for their informational sessions.
The Shocker Store is headed to WSU Old Town for a Garage Sale. On Wednesday, October 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m the Shocker Store will be set up at WSU Old Town with Shocker gear priced 30-70% off. Plan to stop by.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Tuesday, October 1, 2024.