Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Thursday, January 30, 2025. There are 35 signs for today.
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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. Jan. 24, free pool. Jan. 31, $3 Cosmic Bowling with free shoes. Feb. 7, $3 9-ball pool tournament (win 1 month of free pool). Feb. 14, Karaoke. Feb. 21, Bingo. Feb. 28, Free Dart Tournament. Start your weekend with us!
Deadline to Apply: Saturday, Feb. 15 Many options available to pay regular WSU tuition fees and scholarships are available. Contact us at studyabroad@wichita.edu Website: www.wichita.edu/studyabroad
Need a little pick me up? Come join SAC for I Heart SAC week, by making sugar scrubs on the first floor of the RSC on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 11am until supplies run out.
Join us at the United Way GIV Warehouse on Thursday, March 7 and April 11, 2024 from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. The GIV Program receives company donations and distributes them free to local nonprofits, giving $400,000 to $1 million in items annually through partnerships with Good 360 and national retailers. Volunteers will help sort and organize donations. Register at wichita.edu/givwarehouse2025
Join us for a series of valuable financial workshops this spring semester! All sessions run from 11:30 AM to 1:45 PM and are designed to help you build essential financial skills. Start with "Eating on a Budget" on February 4th in RSC 142, followed by "Love & Money" on February 13th at the RSC Table. Learn about "Credit Cards" on March 4th in RSC 142, and get help with "Filing Taxes" on March 25th at the RSC Table. In April, don't miss "Adulting 101" on April 8th in the Woolsey Hall Fidelity Ballroom, and wrap up with "Game of Life" on April 22nd in RSC 142.
Attend four out of the six workshops for a chance to win free in-state fall tuition! You could win a full tuition scholarship (non-renewable) just by participating. Workshops are come-and-go, takes 20-30 minutes.
Now accepting applications for TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). Some of the free services we offer include: tutoring, academic advising, mentorship, scholarships, textbook checkout, technology lab with free printing, workshops and more. You are eligible for our program if you are a first-generation student, limited-income, or have a documented disability. Visit wichita.edu/TrioSSSApplication to apply online and find out more about our program. Contact us in the Shocker Success Center in suite 307, or by email at trio.sss@wichita.edu, or call us at 316-978-3715. Apply today as spots are limited.
The Clayton Staples Gallery's first exhibition of the spring semester, "This Is Captured Paper," will be on view from Thursday, February 1st, 2024 to Friday, March 15, 2024. Located in 205 McKnight Art Center, "This Is Captured Paper" is a collection of artworks by Jason Reblando, Assistant Professor of Photography in the Wonsook Kim School of Art at Illinois State University. The Clayton Staples Gallery is open to the public 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
The Leadership and Ethics in Education Summit is part of the Corbin Connect Speaker Series event presented by Credit Union of America. Keynote speaker Jill Koyama from Arizona State University will be speaking on Principled Praxis in Wichita: Applying Principled Innovation to the Education Network, followed by breakout sessions. This event will be on Friday, Feb. 14, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at WSU Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. This is a free event open to WSU students, faculty, staff and area educators. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Donate new or used helmets for young players. A partnership between College of Applied Studies Ambassadors and League 42. Drop off donations at Hubbard Hall 113 or Heskett Center Lobby through March 1st, 2024. Contact Olivia Butler at olivia.butler@wichita.edu for details.
Help Student Health Improve Quality of Care. Complete the Student Health Needs Assessment Survey and enter to win prizes. Complete this brief and anonymous survey at wichita.edu/student-health-survey and you can enter a drawing to win one of the following: Beats earbuds, Nice Luggage, Air Fryer, Keurig Coffee Make, or an Owala Tumbler. Help WSU Student Health Services improve the quality of our care by taking this brief survey. Your opinion matters. The survey will be available to all WSU students. Check your WSU email for the link to the survey.
We are hiring. TRIO Student Support Services is hiring tutors for accounting, economics, biology, chemistry, and physics. Also hiring student office assistants. Learn more about TRIO SSS at wichita.edu/sss. Contact us by phone at 316-978-3715 or email at trio.sss@wichita.edu.
Join SAC for our 4th Annual Fairmount Formal Dance on Friday, Feb. 21 from 7-10PM on the third floor of Beggs Ballroom of the RSC. Capture memories at the photobooth, enjoy delicious refreshments, and dance the night the way at our Enchanted Forest theme. For ticket registration all WSU students receive two free tickets, staff are $5, and any outside guests are $8. All tickets can be purchased at wichita.edu/fairmount-formal.
Shocker Financial Wellness is hosting a workshop on the topic of "Eating on a Budget". This come-and-go event will run from 11:30 A.M. to 1:45 P.M. on Tuesday, February 4th in room 142 of the Rhatigan Student Center. Students who attend 4/6 workshops this semester and fill out the entry/exit surveys are entered in a raffle for a full in-state fall tuition scholarship. Snacks will be provided. Visit wichita.edu/shockerfinancial for more information.
When the Shocker score 70 or more points, you SAVE at the Shocker Store with their new Score and Save promo. If the men’s basketball team scores 70 or more points during a home game, take 20% off your purchase the next day at the Braeburn Square store. If game is on a Saturday, sale will be valid on the Monday. Some exclusions apply. Go Shockers.
Become a Passage 2 Success mentor. Passage 2 Success (P2S) is a week-long retreat for first-year students joining Wichita State, eager to be a part of Shocker Nation. During this week, students and mentors will indulge in fun activities while learning about campus with the guidance of a current student leader—what you are applying for. After a mandatory 3-day training, you will be prepared to offer your advice and support to a group of students, who are on a similar career path as you. This is a paid mentor position, meaning you will earn money for your work. If you are interested, don’t hesitate to apply. For further questions, reach out to caitlin.nolen@wichita.edu.
Join Wu's Big Event, WSU's largest one-day volunteer opportunity! Open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. Check-in is from 8:30 A.M. to 8:50 A.M. at Beggs Ballroom, RSC 3rd floor. Kick-off with breakfast at 9 A.M., volunteering 10 A.M. to 12 P.M., followed by lunch and closing celebration until 1:30 P.M. Transportation, meals, water, and t-shirt provided.
Join SAC with the De-Stress fest movie night. A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984). Wednesday, December 4th in The CAC Theater at 7PM.
As part of the College of Fine Arts Connoisseur Series, Wichita State University’s School of Art, Design, and Creative Industries is pleased to host an artist talk with acclaimed photographer Jason Reblando on Thursday, January 30th, at 4:00 pm. in McKnight Art Center, Room 210. Following the talk, a reception will be held from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, offering attendees the chance to meet and engage with the artist. This event is free and open to the public.
Please join us at the Philosophy Department Lunar New Year Celebration as part of Wichita State's Spring 2025 Welcomefest. The event is Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 3:30 to 5:00 in Fiske Hall (located just east of the Ulrich Museum). There will be Chinese New Year dumplings, spring rolls, and egg rolls to munch on. There will be games including a scavenger hunt, coloring books, and paint a wooden snake. Don't forget to pick up a map of the Philosophy Department spaces in Fiske Hall and a brochure of the Philosophy programs and certificates.
Poetry Out Load is an education program for high school students. Come listen to students compete in this regional recitation competition for the opportunity to go to the state competition. This free event takes place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1 in the Polk/Wilson Gallery at the Ulrich Museum of Art.
William E. Simon and Mark G. Wentling exemplify the merits and advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education and will be inducted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at 2 p.m, Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Wiedemann Hall. Induction into the Fairmount College Hall of Fame is the highest recognition of outstanding alumni who have had a significant impact on the region, nation and world. The event is open to the public.
Come to the Fairmount College Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center. Connect with employers looking to hire Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students. This fair includes fields like communication, history, political science, psychology, and more.
Struggling to keep up with deadlines? Want to stay ahead this semester? Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 11 AM – 1 PM on the 2nd floor of the Shocker Success Center for a fun and productive Syllabus Party. What’s in it for you? FREE College Planner Giveaways. Stay on top of assignments and deadlines. One-on-One Coaching to help you create a study plan. Trivia at noon. Win awesome prizes for showing off your knowledge. PRIZE DRAWINGS. Just for showing up, you have a chance to win. Beat procrastination and start the semester strong. Don't miss this chance to get organized, win prizes, and set yourself up for success. See you there.
Explore the library's secrets on Friday, Feb. 7 at 12pm and Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 3pm. Explore library spaces like the 24-Hour Study Area, VR Zone, Tech Hub, and collaborative work areas. Learn to navigate the library homepage for online resources and more.
African Caribbean Student Association presents to you Winter Chills. A welcome meeting for students this Spring 2025. It will be taking place in the Rhatigan Student Center Room 142 also known as Harvest Room. It begins at 5 o'clock in the evening. You can find more information on our instagram @acsa.wichitastate
Submit your free application for federal student aid or FAFSA. New streamlined application process, user experience and expanded eligibility for federal student aid. Learn more at wichita.edu/FAFSA.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in January to try the Pizza of the Month- the Chicken Pesto Pizza. It’s topped with basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken and tomatoes.
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
Visit the Shocker Store Tuesday, Jan. 21-Saturday, Feb. 1 for a Back-to-School Sale. You can grab select hoodies for $23 each and select crew sweatshirts for $20 each. Sale is valid in both the RSC and Braeburn Square stores.
Join the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Social Tap at Braeburn Square for an afternoon of knowledge and networking at the Elevate Speaker Series. Host Troy Tabor, director of innovation intelligence at WSU's College of Innovation and Design, will be joined by a panel of professionals as they discuss the future of AI and what it means for your career.
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
Shocker Financial Wellness is hosting a workshop on the topic of "Love and Money". The tabling event will run from 11:30AM to 1:45PM on Thursday, Feb. 13 in the Rhatigan Student Center. This workshop is come and go and takes about 30 minutes.
Students who attend 4/6 Shocker Financial Wellness workshops this semester and fill out the entry/exit surveys are entered in a raffle for a full in-state fall tuition scholarship. Visit wichita.edu/shockerfinancial for more information.
Wichita State University is hosting a moderated discussion with Ben Stein — renowned economist, lawyer, actor and author — as the 2025 guest for the Craig W. Barton Speaker Series event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 in Miller Concert Hall. Reserve your free seat and learn more at wichita.edu/bartonseries.
Join Wichita Clean Stream's RiverWalk Cleanup Crew on Saturday March 8th and Saturday April 12th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to clean the Arkansas and Little Arkansas River areas. Gloves and supplies provided. Location details will be emailed to volunteers. Wear closed toe shoes and pants. Masks and social distancing required. For questions, email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022. Register at wichita.edu/cleanstreams2025
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Thursday, January 30, 2025.