Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Friday, October 25, 2024. There are 56 signs for today.
Come explore your study abroad options by attending our last information session of the semester. Friday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. in RSC 256 Edmiston Room
Join our Intro to Intellectual Property Lunch and Learn on Friday, October 25th, noon to 1:00 p.m. at Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). Discover how to safeguard your inventions, designs, creative works, and trade secrets in this informative session. Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.
Bring dog or cat goods or cleaning products to the beauties and beasts table inside the Koch Arena South Entrance for a chance to win a $30 gift card to the Shockers Store. Event is during the Sunday, November 3rd Volleyball game and Saturday, November 9th Women’s basketball game.
Fright Night will be held from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25th at the Heskett Center. Free Entry to the Haunted House. There will also be spooky movies, games, and light snacks.
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 Office of First-Year Programs is now hiring undergraduate students to be Transition Mentors for 2025. Applications are open now and will close 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 31st. Students can apply at www.wichita.edu/tm or visit the Office of First-Year Programs at the Shocker Success Center to pick up a paper application. Questions can be emailed to first.year@wichita.edu or give us a call at 316-978-5420
Visit the Shocker Store for a Stuff the Bag Sale. On Thursday, October 31st at the RSC store, take an extra 20% off clearance merchandise that you can stuff into a provided tote bag. Plus, first 200 people get a free Halloween tote. Store hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. that day. Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.
Visit this Shocker Financial Wellness table anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4th at Woolsey Hall, or on Thursday, December 5th at the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks. For more information, visit us in Jardine Hall 203 or at wichita.edu/financialaid. Follow us on Instagram @wichitastatefinaid.
Visit this Shocker Financial Wellness workshop on the topic of Scholarship Tips anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20th in the Rhatigan Student Center, room 142. For more information, visit us in Jardine Hall 203 or at wichita.edu/financialaid. Follow us on Instagram @wichitastatefinaid.
Wichita State Connect will be having their Open House event on Thursday, October 24th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 pm. The event will be located at the Wichita State Connect Building next to the Wichita State Police Department and Parking Services Building. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. To RSVP visit wichita.edu/connectopenhouse2024. For more information contact contact us at 3169785061 or email at wichitastateconnect@wichita.edu.
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
Students, would you like to represent your home country during commencement? The RSC Shocker Store now carries various stoles in store from different countries and can order stoles from over 100 more countries/territories. To see which countries have stoles currently available in store, visit the lower level of the RSC store. To see the selection of countries the Shocker Store can order stoles for, visit the wichita.edu/wsuintstoles. The store will place orders at the listed deadlines, with approximate delivery dates listed as well. For more information or to order a stole, email shockerstore@wichita.edu
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes on Thursday, October 31st, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for some Creepy Cosmic Bowling. Enjoy $3 bowling games with free rental shoes. Bonus- wear your costume and receive a free medium fountain beverage. Offer not valid with other coupons or specials. Call 316-978-3479 for details. Open to the public.
Wichita State's Mortar Board Honor Society chapter hosts a Halloween themed pickleball tournament this weekend from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th at the NetApp building's courts. Bring your pickleball partner and come dressed in your Halloween best to also compete in a costume contest for a chance to win some prizes. Winners of the pickleball tournament will receive a cash prize for their victory. Lunch will be provided and it costs $ 15 per team to enter. Contact our president at agholt@shockers.wichita.edu or register at wichita.edu/octoberpickleballsignup
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.
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!
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
The Community Engagement Institute invites you to the Rising to the Challenge Fall 2024 Virtual Workshop Series. Join for free via Zoom. All five workshops are 60-minute sessions and are open to everyone. Learn more and register at wichita.edu/RTTCFALL2024
Graduating Shockers, order your commencement t-shirt today. Your name will be listed on the back with all the other Fall 2024 grads. Shirts will be available for pickup at commencement. These are only available by ordering online at www.thecommencementgroup.com/wichitastateu/. Shirts will be available for pickup at commencement.
Curious about intellectual property and tech transfer? Join us on Thursday, November 7th, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons, in-person only, where Rob Gerlach, Director of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer at Wichita State University, will guide you through the key concepts. Whether you're a student innovator, creator, or just interested in protecting your ideas, this workshop is for you. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while you learn, this event is free and open to all.
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
Interested in Exercise Science or Athletic Training? Join us for the Human Performance Studies Open House on Friday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Heskett Center Lobby. Meet faculty, learn about programs, and explore interactive labs. For more info, contact stacy.johnson@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3340. RSVP by Monday, October 21st at wichita.edu/hpsopenhouse
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
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator for the Exercise Science Career Fair on Monday, November 4th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Marcus Welcome Center. Wichita State students can chat with and learn more about employers from the Wichita area and across Kansas who hire Exercise Science students. Employers will also share any full-time, part-time, and/or internship opportunities they have available. Learn more and register at wichita.edu/ESCF.
Join AmeriCorps for Public Health and gain real-world experience in public health. Work on health assessments, Animal Control, and wellness initiatives to improve community health. Learn, grow, and serve meaningfully. Available part time positions at Sedgwick County Health Department are as follows.
Animal Control Assistant
Community Health Assessment (CHA) / Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
Workforce Development Assistant
Apply at MY.AMERICORPS.GOV, Search: "SCHD"
Contact by email Chantal.Nez@wichita.edu, or call at 316-978-3790
Who is eligible? College students with disabilities (any permanent diagnosis) like ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and others. What is it? Advisors, free individual tutoring, textbook lending library, study skills workshops, scholarship opportunities, writing and math specialists. Where is it? Shocker Success Center Room 223, our phone number is (316) 978-5949, or email us at trio.dss@wichita.edu For more information, please visit wichita.edu/dss
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.
Wichita State University Symphony Orchestra performs on Tuesday, October 29th, at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Concert Hall. This diverse program features the world premiere of Robert Hagenbuch's Violin Concerto, Op. 150, with soloist Dr. Timothy Jones. This concert offers a diverse and captivating musical experience. Don't miss this world-class performance at Wichita State. Ticket information can be found at wichita.edu/octoberviolin2024
The Clayton Staples Gallery's second exhibition of the fall semester, "Illustrated Nature," will be on view from Wednesday, October 16th to Friday, November 22nd. Located in McKnight Art Center room 205, "Illustrated Nature" is a collection of artworks by Joanne Price, printmaker and owner of Starpointe Studio. Joanne Price will be presenting an artist talk in conjunction with the exhibition on Thursday, October 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Mcknight Art Center room 210, with a reception to immediately follow until 6:00 p.m. The Clayton Staples Gallery is open to the public 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) invites you to PAWS and Relax with therapy dogs on Halloween. Visit us on Thursday, October 31st from 10 AM to 12 PM in the Multicultural Greek Council Quad. If you have any questions, please email Caitlin Bruner at caitlin.bruner@wichita.edu.
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.
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
Don't Let a Lack of Benefits Hold Back Your Entrepreneurial Dreams. Join us at the Benefits Fair for Small Businesses to discover essential health and financial benefits tailored for entrepreneurs. Connect with local experts and plan providers specializing in small businesses and startups. Explore opportunities in health insurance, retirement plans, and more. The event is free and takes place on Thursday, October 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Hosted by the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State University. Register at wichita.edu/ksbdc/benefitsfair2024
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.
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 Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) for their 3rd annual baile. Glow all out on Friday, November 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at RSC Beggs Ballroom. Take a spin on a 360 photo booth, enjoy free food, play games, and listen to tunes featured by DJ Metiche. The theme for 2024 is glow in the dark. Students, faculty, and staff must provide a WSU ID for free entry. You don't want to miss HALO's biggest event of the year.
Visit us at https://linktr.ee/isuwsu for membership, social media and our group chat.
This event is on Wednesday, November 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wichita State Connect. This is a free event open to area educators and WSU faculty, staff and students. The panel will be are education administrators and staff who work in support of student achievement. The goal of this evening is to provide information and insight for educators at all levels working with Hispanic students with a focus on what is important to ensure a successful transition between high school and college. Presented by Credit Union of America. RSVP at wichita.edu/corbinconnectpathwaysrsvp
Join the Shockers Vote coalition for Vote Early Day. October 29th at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Starbucks lounge in the RSC atrium. We will be making plans to vote early, playing trivia and even a little bingo. Prizes and food will be available as supplies last. For questions email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu.
Summer 2025. Travel Seminar Study Abroad. Scholarships up to $3,500 each. Exclusively for Paraguay Honors Service Learning Travel Seminar, London Travel Seminar, and Social Work Travel Seminar. Application deadline: Sunday, Nov. 10. Visit wichita.edu/studyabroadscholarships or wichita.edu/studyabroadShortTerm or email studyabroad@wichita.edu
Join Shocker Volleyball for their Dig Pink game on Friday, October 25 and make sure to grab your official t-shirt beforehand. For every one of these t-shirts sold, the Shocker Store will donate $1 to the Side-Out Foundation. Shirts are available at the Koch Arena store and shockerstore.com. Go Shockers.
Are you interested in promoting sisterhood with women on campus? Are you passionate in community service and advocacy? Join the Brothers of the Delta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on October 30th at 7:06 pm in RSC 258 to learn about the Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Competition. Don't miss this opportunity! Questions? Contact @deltamualphas on Instagram or email deltamualphas1906@gmail.com.
Struggling to keep track of your sources? Join us on Tuesday, October 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons to learn how EndNote can make managing citations easier. In this workshop, you’ll discover how to import citation data and PDFs from library databases, create citations in different styles, organize your references, and insert them directly into a Word document. By mastering EndNote, you’ll save time and reduce the stress of handling citations for your papers. Simplify your research, learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar
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
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.
Don’t Be Scared, its just YOGA. Join Campus Recreation for a SPOOK-tacular TIME at this year’s GLOW YOGA. Come as you are or wear a COSTUME. 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25th, Heskett Center
Trouble with your finances? Invest in your future with us. For more information visit us at Jardine Hall, Room 203 or at our website at wichita.edu/shockerfinancial
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.
The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series is presenting it's second Distinguished Guest Organist in its 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss the Conversation with the Artist following the intermission in which Professor Lynne Davis interviews Dr. O'Donnell about his many experiences. Tickets may be purchased through the Fine Arts Box Office. https://wichita.edu/fineartstickets
The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each item sold, $1.00 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, who provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area. Both a pink tee and a sticker are available at both the RSC and Braeburn Square stores and online at shockerstore.com. This offer is good while supplies last. No discounts accepted on this merchandise.
Join us for India Nite 2024. Amplify the excitement for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dance, food, and fun. Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of Indian culture. Saturday, October 26th at 5:30 p.m. at the WSU Metroplex. Mark your calendars and get ready to live the moment with us at this exciting cultural night. We can’t wait to see you there.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in October to try their Pizza of the Month, the German Pizza “Pie”. It’s topped with pizza sauce, Canadian bacon, sauerkraut and mozzarella cheese. Available in 3 sizes. 7 inch personal for $7.99. 12 inch small for $15.99. 16 Inch large for $18.99.
Let's Celebrate. Community Engagement Institute's 40th Anniversary Celebration Monday, October 28 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Niche. Learn more at wichita.edu/ceiturns40
Join us for the "Stroll to the Polls" event at Wichita State University, organized by the National Pan-Hellenic Council. This unique and exciting event is scheduled for Friday, October 25th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. By mobilizing the campus community and providing transportation to the polling site, we aim to eliminate logistical barriers and facilitate a more effortless voting experience for our students. It's important to note that this event is non-partisan and seeks to highlight the significance of political engagement and civic duty, irrespective of party affiliation. Let's stroll to the polls together and make a difference.
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Want to represent the Shockers while you’re working on your golf game? The Shocker Store has a Shocker golf bag available for $279.99 by special order. Orders placed may take 2-3 weeks to arrive. Visit shockerstore.com to place an order or ask a store associate for details.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Friday, October 25, 2024.