Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Friday, November 15, 2024. There are 38 signs for today.
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.
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
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.
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 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
The WSU Ceramics Guild is having their yearly holiday sale. It's happening from November 19th to 22nd at the McKnight Art Center's first floor atrium. Here's the schedule:
Opening night with refreshments and entertainment will be Tuesday, November 19th, 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Regular sale hours are Wednesday, November 20th and Thursday, November 21st, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
The final day is Friday, November 22nd, 9:00 A.M. to Noon
Come check out handmade ceramics and support local artists!
Join the RSC for Wildlife Wednesday. On Wednesday, November 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the RSC East Atrium, have some fun interacting with Tanganyika Wildlife Park’s ambassador animals. A different animal will be featured every 30 minutes.
Philosophy 355, Minds and Machines, will be offered this Spring. Minds and Machines is cross listed with the Honors College as HNRS 305J. This class will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15p.m.. Some of the topics covered include: conceiving of intelligent machines, building intelligent machines, and recognizing other-than-human intelligence.
Sigma Phi Epsilon is hosting a Chili Feed benefiting Zach's Wishes for Miracles. Unlimited chili, dogs, and rolls. At 1740 N Vassar Ave on November 15th 6:00 p.m. to midnight and November 16th noon to 10:00 p.m. For more information contact @sigepwichitastate on Instagram or visit us in the RSC from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE STUDIES Chili Cookoff at Heskett Center Lobby at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday 5th Friday, December 2024. Bring a non-perishable food item or $2 for a donation to a local food bank. For more information contact stacy.johnson@wichita.edu
Visit us at https://linktr.ee/isuwsu for membership, social media and our group chat.
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
Join the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for an enchanted night of dancing, refreshments, and conversation. Epsilon Alpha will provide a silent disco, ballroom dancers, refreshments, and the crowning of a Diamond of the Ball. November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Marcus Welcome Center. Please come dressed in your best attire and bring $5 Dollars or $5 worth of canned foods.
Apply now for the 2025 Alternative Spring Break in Chicago, March 16th through 21st. Students volunteer with youth, education, poverty, and homelessness organizations. Alternative Spring Breaks give students an opportunity to gain experience about the unique needs of an area and travel that that location to volunteer for a week. Students volunteer with youth, education, poverty, and homelessness organizations. The trip cost is $175 per person and includes transportation, lodging and food. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22nd. For questions email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes every Friday for a Friday Escape. Each Friday from noon to 2 p.m. enjoy a fun activity to start your weekend. Activities will vary each week.
Philosophy 315, Late Modern Philosophy, will be offered this Spring. There is also an Honors section. This class will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Some of the topics covered will include: the Scientific Revolution, perception, human nature, and rationalism. Some of the philosophers covered will include: Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emilie du Chatelet, and Immanuel Kant.
Shockers, join us for the Chili Cookoff on December 5th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Heskett Center Lobby. Bring a non-perishable food item or $2 for the food bank. Vote for the best chili and enter student raffles. HPS students: sign up in Room 107 HC by December 4th. Come for chili, fun, and prizes!
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.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in November to try the Pizza of the Month, the Pickle Pizza Pie. It’s topped with alfredo sauce, ranch seasoning, cheese, pickles and ranch dressing.
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.
The Philosophy Department will be offering two courses in AI this Spring. The first course is PHIL 215, Intro to Ethics of Big Data and AI. Some topics include: mindreading implants, data scraping, and algorithmic bias. The second course is PHIL 355 Minds and Machines. Some topics include: conceiving of intelligent machinery, building intelligent machinery, and recognizing other-than-human intelligence. Minds and Machines is cross listed through the Honors College as HNRS 305J.
Philosophy 215, Intro to Ethics of Big Data and AI, will be offered this Spring. The class will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 p.m.to 1:45 p.m. This is an entry level course for non-professionals. Some of the topics covered will include: algorithmic bias, automated hiring, deep fakes, medical avatars, and privacy.
If you’re attending the Shocker Volleyball game on Sunday, November 17th, swing by the Shocker Store’s Shocker Volleyball Sidewalk Sale at the Koch Arena store and enjoy 30% off select Shocker volleyball merchandise. Store opens one hour prior to game time.
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
Student tickets for the Wichita State Men's Basketball game against Monmouth are now available for pickup. The game is scheduled for Monday, November 18th at 6:30 p.m. Student entrance doors on the east side of Charles Koch Arena open at 4:50 p.m. The student section theme for the game is It's Giving… Fall. Bring a canned food donation to support the Shocker Support Locker. We're giving away Rally Wigs to the first 250 students at the game outside section 116/117. Students can claim their free student ticket for the game at any one of the eight ticket pickup locations when they present a valid WSU ID. Students can also purchase up to two guest tickets at Charles Koch Arena for only $15 per ticket. For more information, visit GoShockers.com/StudentTickets or call the Shocker Ticket Office at 316-978-3267. Follow @WSUShockBlock on X or Instagram for student updates and information from Athletics.
Start your shopping early with the Shocker Store’s Holiday Hustle Sale. Visit the Rhatigan Student Center store Monday, November 18th through 23rd for a different sale each day. Follow along on social media to see the individual day’s sale items.
MUSC 162: The Cultural Study of Music, a course offered in Spring 2025. Course meets in-person from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Learn about various global music styles and issues facing modern musicians while completing General Education requirements. Fine Arts course; Diversity Designation; Zero-Cost textbook. Questions? Contact trevor.nelson@wichita.edu.
Raise your bar with SigEp. Learn more at wichita.edu/sigepinterest
Showing from Monday, Oct. 28 to Saturday, Nov. 2, a scary pop-up exhibition in the Dr. Sam and Jacqui Kouri Collection Study Center by Registrar and Collections Manager, Taryn Trapani, featuring spooky works from the Ulrich permanent collection — and free candy.
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 TRIO Student Support Services. Limited spots open for the 2024-2025 year so apply now. We offer completely free support to our students through tutoring, advising, scholarships, textbook checkout, workshops, and more. You are eligible if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident AND you're first-generation, income-eligible, and/or have a documented disability. Go to wichita.edu/sss to apply online. Mention this ad to receive a free 40 oz. Stanley-like tumbler or a smart watch when you're accepted to the program.
Join SAC for Wichita Thunder vs Utah Grizzlies at Intrust Bank Arena on November 20th. $7 student ID verified registration includes transport from WSU Elliot Hall, 5:45 p.m. to the 6:30 p.m. game. Register at wichita.edu/sacthunderbustrip
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.
Light of Christ presents Ecumenical Praise and Worship Night Under the Stars on Friday, December 6, 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the WSU Grace Memorial Chapel. Enjoy a night of ecumenical prayer and worship with the Christian community of Wichita.
The National Institute for Aviation Research is hiring. Paid training for thinkers, doers, movers and Shockers. Jobs open to all majors, all students ages 16 and up, undergraduate or graduate students and U.S. Citizens, qualified foreign nationals. Pay starting out at $12-15/hour. Apply today at wichita.edu/niarappliedlearning
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 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.
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.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Friday, November 15, 2024.