Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Wednesday, February 5, 2025. There are 37 signs for today.
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.
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.
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.
This springs Road Trip takes us to Kansas City to explore the rich history and heritage of Black Americans while visiting two iconic sites that preserve and celebrate the impact of Black pioneers in music and sports, the American Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Registration for this trip includes museum tickets, transportation, lunch at Arthur Bryant’s BBQ, and time on your own at the Crowne Plaza in downtown KC. This event is exclusive to WSU Students and a deposit of $10 is required to reserve your spot on the trip. The fee will be refunded to those who attend. The Road Trip is part of our Black History Month series and takes place Saturday, Feb. 15 and will depart from WSU at 7:30 a.m. and return to campus around 10 p.m. This event is coordinated by the Student Activities Council with support from Student Engagement and Belonging and Housing and Residence Life. Questions about the event can be sent to sac@wichita.edu
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!
Join the Community Service Board serving dinner at the Lord’s Diner on February 12th, 2025 and March 12th, 2025 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 on Shocker Sync at wichita.edu/lordsdiner2025
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.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in February to try the Pizza of the Month- the Spinach Artichoke Dip Pizza. It’s topped with spinach, artichokes, creamy Parmesan sauce and mozzarella cheese. Available in 7" Personal for $7.99, 12" Small for $15.99 and 16" Large for $18.99.
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.
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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 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 us for the Meet the SGA Agencies, from 11 am – 1pm on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in RSC 233 to learn more about SGA agencies, their programs, and their purpose. This is the perfect opportunity to discover ways to get involved, build relationships, and explore membership opportunities. The Luncheon and Learn is sponsored by Student Engagement and Belonging. For more information on SE&B experiences, visit wichita.edu/SEB.
The SHPEtinas student chapter at Wichita State University is selling forever roses for Valentine's Day. You may pre-order flowers now at wichita.edu/SHPEtinas or visit their shop on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 11 am to 2 pm.
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
Graduate students who plan to complete all degree requirements this semester must file an application for degree and pay the $25 filing fee. This needs to be done no later than Monday, Feb. 17. Submit your application for degree even if you have a plan of study pending to be approved or have not submitted a plan of study. To submit your application for degree, log into the myWSU portal and click on the myClasses tab. On the right hand side, you will find a section called “Graduation Links,” with the appropriate links to proceed. The $25 fee must be paid using a credit or debit card. For questions, email the Graduate School at wsugradschool@wichita.edu.
Feeling lucky this Valentine’s Day? Shockers After Dark: Casino Night is the perfect chance to roll the dice and test your fate. Join us on Friday, Feb. 14 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the First Floor of the RSC for an unforgettable night of casino-themed fun. Best part? It’s totally free. Take a seat at the Blackjack tables, show off your skills in Texas Hold’em, or spin the wheel for a shot at some great prizes. If cards aren’t your thing, take a turn at Karaoke, try your luck with Bingo, or join the excitement at the Red Dog game. There will also be craft stations for creating your own Valentine’s Day keepsakes and a Photo Booth to capture all the memories. Play the games, collect, and earn tickets to win pig prizes throughout the night. Plus, take home a free beanie and t-shirt while supplies last and enjoy a fry and nacho bar. It's a Valentine’s celebration like no other – come for the games, stay for the fun, and leave with amazing prizes. Don’t miss your chance to hit the jackpot.
Got a writing assignment this semester? Maybe a literature review? Let us help you make it easier. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Ablah Library (in-person and online) for a workshop that simplifies the process. There is no cost to attend. We’ll guide you through researching, pulling together different perspectives, and presenting your findings—so you can tackle your paper with confidence. Learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar
Join SAC with the De-Stress fest movie night. A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984). Wednesday, December 4th in The CAC Theater at 7PM.
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.
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.
Sign up for the Wichita State Engineering 5K on Saturday, February 22nd, starting at 9:00 a.m. The 5K will start and conclude at the John Bardo Center at WSU. The course has been certified by USA Track and Field, and the event is open to WSU students, faculty, staff and community members. Registration includes a free 5K-themed shirt, and the proceeds will benefit the College of Engineering Need-Based Scholarship Fund to help students with financial need. Visit wichita.edu/WichitaStateEngineering5K to register for the event or to donate to the cause.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bid on more than 40 love-themed original artworks by popular Wichita artists in the Ulrich Museum's Love Wins silent art auction. Enjoy a social evening of art, chocolate, and bubbly, and have your photo taken with LOVE by Robert Indiana. Tickets are $20 and available at Ulrich.Wichita.edu. Proceeds of this event will be divided between the artists and the Ulrich Museum's community engagement initiatives. Work by these Wichita artists will be available at this fundraising auction: Ted Adler, Denita Benyshek, Doug Billings, Pam Bjork, Madison Bowron, Curt Clonts, Richard Davies, Denise DeBusk, Bill Goffrier, Wade Hampton, Marco Hernandez, Brian Hinkle, Kevin Kelly, Chloe Lang, Connor Lang, Brenda Lichman, Armando Minjarez, Tina Murano, Chiyoko Myose, Eric Schmidt, Joshua Smith, and Trish Van Osdel.
Join for Master of science Athletic Training Program Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25 in Heskett Center Room 134
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.
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 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.
Human Performance Studies open house will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 in the Hesket Center lobby.
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
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.
Join Student Activities Council and Black Student Union on Thursday, Feb. 6 in Beggs Ballroom for Beats and Bars. This event is from 8pm – 10pm and will feature wild n/ out style games, a rap battle and free food.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Wednesday, February 5, 2025.