Transcript for Thursday, November 28, 2024

Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Thursday, November 28, 2024. There are 36 signs for today.

Join the International Student Union

Visit us at https://linktr.ee/isuwsu for membership, social media and our group chat.

Destress Fest Week.

Do finals have you stressed? Come de-stress and relax at various events and activities to prepare for finals. From hot cocoa to DIY ornaments, De-stress Fest Week has you covered from Monday, December 2nd through 6th.
ONGOING EVENTS
STUDY-BREAK ZONE
at Ablah Library at 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
FREE POOL & $2 BOWLING GAMES
at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes at 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
WINTER-THEME ORIGAMI ORNAMENTS
at Ulrich Museum of Art at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, December 2
SAC FINALS SURVIVAL KIT
at RSC 1st Floor at 10:00 am
ANIMAL CUDDLES AND HOT CHOCOLATE
at Ablah Library at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
DIY FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
at RSC 1st Floor at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
STRESS MANAGEMENT AND SELF-CARE
at RSC 1st Floor at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VS. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M
at Charles Koch Arena at 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 3
SENSORY MAKE & TAKE
at RSC 1st Floor at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
BAKED POTATO BAR (International Students Only)
at RSC 142, Harvest Room at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
COLORING WITH CONDUCT
at Shocker Hall Multi-Purpose Room at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Wednesday, December 4
SHOCKER SLEIGH DAY – 40% OFF ONE ITEM
at Shocker Store at 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
COFFEE CHAT – FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP
at Woolsey Hall Cafe at 8:30 am to 10:30 am
PET ROCKS FOR STRESSED SHOCKS
at RSC 262 at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
ANNUAL HOLIDAY ORGAN CONCERT
at Wiedemann Hall at 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SLIME MAKING WITH ADI
at RSC 264 at 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. ALCORN STATE
at Charles Koch Arena at 6:30 pm
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 40TH ANNIVERSARY
at CAC Theatre at 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 5
HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
at RSC 1st Floor at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
FREE DENTAL HYGIENE KITS
at Ahlberg Hall, 2nd Floor at Noon to 1:00 pm
DIY SNOW GLOBE ORNAMENTS
at RSC Room 238 at 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday, December 6
STYLE YOUR TILE
at Shocker Success Center 1st Floor at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
FINAL RELAXATION KITS
at RSC 1st Floor at Noon to 1:00 pm

Philosophy 315/H Late Modern Philosophy

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.

Philosophy 215 Intro to Ethics of Big Data and AI

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.

Philosophy 355 and Honors 305J, Minds and Machines

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.

Black Friday Weekend Sale at the Shocker Store

Come shop for Shocker gear on Black Friday weekend. On both Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th, enjoy 25% off storewide at the Shocker Store’s Braeburn Square location. Sale is not valid with other discounts or promotions and some exclusions apply. Happy shopping, Shockers.

National Student Exchange Information Sessions

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.

Grab a Unique Holiday Gift and Support Shocker Bowlers

Order a WuShock bowling ball as a holiday gift 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 or in-person at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes. All proceeds go towards the Shocker Men's Bowling Scholarship Fund. Happy holidays, Shockers.

Vendor call for the Last-Minute Holiday Market

Local business owners, Join our Last-Minute Holiday Market to showcase your products and services. Service providers welcome with gift certificates. Wednesday, December 18th, Noon to 6:00 pm at WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Cost, $20 to $30. Details at www.wichita.edu/ksbdc/holidaymarket2024.

Join Us for History and Rock ‘n’ Roll Poster Showcase

Stop by Ablah Library Learning Commons on Monday, December 2nd, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Explore History and Rock ‘n’ Roll through student research. Chat with students as they share what they’ve learned during this first year seminar's end-of-semester poster showcase. Enjoy free food and refreshments while celebrating their hard work.

Free Bear with $75 Purchase at the Shocker Store

Now while supplies last, get a free WSU Bear from the Shocker Store. Spend $75 in store at our RSC or Braeburn Square locations or online at shockerstore.com and get a cuddly, Shocker friend. Limit one bear per customer, per visit. Merchandise sub-total must be $75 or greater.

Buy or Sell Textbooks with Shocker Book Swap

Shockers, do you have textbooks that you don't need anymore? Are you looking for an inexpensive option for next semester's books? Check out the Shocker Book Swap. A student-to-student way to buy and sell textbooks. Check it out here: https://shockerstore.com/store1/postlist

TRIO Student Support Services is accepting applications now for 2024-2025

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.

PAWS and Relax A Stress Management Workshop

TRIO Disability Support Services, DSS, is hosting another edition of PAWS and Relax, this time, during finals week. Join us and teams of therapy dogs on December 10th and December 11th from 10 am to Noon on the first floor of Ablah Library. If you have questions, please email Caitlin Bruner at caitlin.bruner@wichita.edu

The Kansas Small Business Development Center at WSU invites you to A Very Merry Metroplex, Holiday Market

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.

Vote Early Day at the RSC

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.

De-stress Fest

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!

HPS Chili Cookoff

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!

Earn Cash with Online Textbook Buyback

Want to earn some cash for textbooks you no longer need? Participate in the Online Textbook Buyback program. You can sell your books, ship them for free and get cash. Find more info here: wichita.edu/onlinetextbookbuyback. If you have questions, email shockerstore@wichita.edu.

Shocker Women’s Basketball Hosts Holiday Hoops Game

Wichita State Women's Basketball hosts Western Kentucky on Sunday, December 8th at 1:00 p.m. inside Charles Koch Arena for their Holiday Hoops game. Wear your ugly sweater to the game and snap a photo with Santa Wu. Tickets are available at GoShockers.com/Tickets. Wichita State students receive free admission when they present their WSU ID at the Shocker Ticket Office.

Join the Digital Transformation

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

Celebration of Knowledge

Join us for a Celebration of Knowledge on Monday, December 2nd, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Hubbard Hall, 2nd Floor. Discover what Core 1 Early Childhood Unified students have been learning in this museum-style, come-and-go event with Instructor Cindy Malcolm.

Shocker Financial Wellness Workshop Coffee Chats

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.

Interested in Greek Life?

Raise your bar with SigEp. Learn more at wichita.edu/sigepinterest

Hot chocolate and cookies

Join us for hot chocolate and cookies on Monday, December 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Enjoy free hot cocoa, cookies, and prizes on the 2nd floor of Hubbard Hall.

Make and Take Sand Art

Do finals have you stressed out? Come by the first floor of the RSC on Tuesday, December 3rd from 11:00 a.m. while supplies last, to make some beautiful sand art by choosing variety of colors and jars to help relieve stress during Finals week.

Nightmare on Elm Street Movie Night

Join SAC with the De-Stress fest movie night. A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984). Wednesday, December 4th in The CAC Theater at 7PM.

Shocker Financial Wellness

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

Light of Christ Ecumenical Praise and Worship Night

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.

Shocker Men’s Basketball Hosts Family Night Featuring Teddy Bear Toss and Postgame Autographs

Wichita State Men's Basketball hosts East Tennessee State on Saturday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. inside Charles Koch Arena for Family Night. Bring a teddy bear for our annual teddy bear toss at halftime and meet your favorite Shockers after the game to get their autograph on this year's schedule poster. Purchase tickets for the game at GoShockers.com/Tickets.

Two Philosophy Courses in AI

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 335, Theory of Knowledge for Spring 2025

Dr. Pat Bondy will be teaching this class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.to 10:45 a.m. CRN 26349. Some of the questions that will be explored in the PHIL 335 Theory of Knowledge class include: What is knowledge? When are beliefs well justified? In what ways are knowledge and truth valuable? How does knowledge transfer via testimony work? How should we respond to disagreement? What injustices are there that relate to our capacity to have and transmit knowledge? Lies and BS. What kinds are there? Can these pose a threat to our information economy?

HPS Chili Cookoff

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

De-Stress Fest Specials at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes

Need something to do to take a break from studying for finals? Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes from Monday, December 2nd through 6th for De-Stress Fest Specials. All week, enjoy free billiards and $2 bowling games. Must show student ID. Rental shoes not included. Good luck prepping for finals, Shockers.

Try the Pickle Pizza Pie in November

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.

61st Annual Candlelight Concert: A Holiday Tradition

Join us for Wichita State University's 61st Annual Candlelight Concert at Wiedemann Hall. Performances: December 6th and 7th at 7:30 p.m. and December 8th at 4:30 p.m. The Madrigal Singers, Concert Chorale, WuChoir, and ShockerChoir will perform holiday favorites and new works under directors Dr. Ryan Beeken and Dr. Tom Wine. Purchase tickets wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 316-978-3233.

That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Thursday, November 28, 2024.