Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Friday, February 21, 2025. There are 33 signs for today.
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.
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.
Student Engagement and Belonging is currently accepting applications for the 13th Annual Shocker Leadership Awards. All Registered Student Organizations and University affiliated groups are eligible to apply. Application will close on Friday, March 7 at 11:59pm. To register visit wichita.edu/shockerleadershipawards2025
Teacher Education Mock Interviews will be held on Monday, February 17th at the Marcus Welcome Center. Two sessions are available. Group 1 meets from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and Group 2 meets from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Please RSVP by Friday, February 14th at Noon. Visit wichita.edu/teachermockinterviews2025
Wednesday, February 26th, at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on the RSC first floor. Visit with community advocacy organizations at the Causes and Issues Fair. Learn about local resources and how to get involved in organizations that matter to you.
Wichita State University presents Spring Awakening on Thursday, February 20th to 22nd at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 23rd at 2:00 p.m. in Wilner Auditorium. Ticket Prices vary from $20, $18, or $12. WSU students receive 1 Free Ticket with their WSU Student ID. For tickets call 316-978-3233 or visit wichita.edu/springawakening2025
Celebrating diversity, history, and achievement. Friday, February 21st, 10:00 A.M. to Noon at the Marcus Welcome Center. Celebrate Black History Month at the Black History Brunch! Honor local and national Black contributions, enjoy great food, and connect with others in an inspiring space of unity and learning. Let's join hands in fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, and admiration for the multifaceted tapestry of our campus. All are invited to embrace the spirit of celebration and togetherness at this memorable brunch.
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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.
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 the Criminal Justice Career Fair on Tuesday, March 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the RSC. This fair, hosted by the Criminal Justice Student Association and the School of Criminal Justice, offers the chance for candidates interested in law enforcement, corrections, legal services, forensic science, and other criminal justice careers to connect with employers. Learn more and register at wichita.edu/CJFair
Upcoming Beadwork Classes include, Square Stitch, RSC room 258. Thursday, February 27th – Flat Peyote Stitch, RSC room 258, Thursday, March 13th – Tubular Peyote Stitch, JBC room 164, Thursday, April 17th – Spiral Stitch, RSC room 258, Thursday, May 1st – Come join ISC and learn different beadwork styles with local bead worker Michelle Conine. Classes are open to the public, but there are only 15 spots available for each class. Class charges are covered by ISC and SE&B, but donations are welcome. Snag your spot today.
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.
The Shocker Store is headed to WSU West for a Garage Sale. On Monday, February 24 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm the Shocker Store will be set up in the student lounge of WSU West with Shocker gear priced 30-70% off. Plan to stop by.
Become a true gentleman with Sigma Alpha Epsilon. A fraternity focused on leadership, scholarship, and service. Fill out our interest form at wichita.edu/SAEInterest2025
Discover market trends, identify competitors, and define your target market at our Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn on Friday, March 7, noon to 1:00 pm at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons, in-person and online. Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all. Learn more at https://libraries.wichita.edu/er
Human Performance Studies open house will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 in the Hesket Center lobby.
The Society of Women Engineers is looking for volunteers to help with Engineering Expo on Saturday, April 5. This Free Hands-On STEM event is for Kids in kindergarten through 8th grade and requires over 300 volunteers to make it happen. Volunteer opportunities can be for set up on Friday, April 4 or during the event on Saturday. Sign up to volunteer at wichitaexpo.typeform.com/2025volunteers or contact expovolunteers@wichitaswe.org for questions.
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.
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.
Shocker Financial Wellness is hosting a workshop on the topic of Credit Cards. This come-and-go event will run from 11:30AM to 1:45PM on March 4th in room 142 of the Rhatigan Student Center. Students who attend four out of six workshops this semester and fill out the entry and 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.
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
Wichita State University offers several professional development programs this spring. The Introductory Additive Manufacturing Certificate Program will be held on Thursday, February 27th and 28th at the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita, KS. The cost is $250 per person, with a 90% discount available using promo code IntroFeb90%!. The Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Concepts and Applications course runs Monday, March 3rd through 6th at the Dimensional Metrology Training Center in Park City, KS, costing $1,195 per person. For those interested in online learning, the Composite Structural Engineering Technology (CSET) courses are available in two modules: CSET-A from March 10th through April 2nd, and CSET-B from April 21st through June 1st, each priced at $900. Additionally, a GD&T Analysis course will be held March 17th through 20th at the Dimensional Metrology Training Center, also priced at $1,195 per person. For more information, visit wichita.edu/niartraining
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.
SAC is currently looking for student artists and entertainers to perform at the 2nd annual Shockers Got Talent on Friday, March 28. Last year's stage welcomed singers, rappers, pianists, dance groups, and a three-piece band. Submit your 5-minute audition video and application by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27. The top three winning acts receive scholarship dollars in the amounts of $1000, $800, and $500. Additionally, we are looking for a student with amazing energy and stage presence to keep the audience entertained between acts. Learn more about performing or our emcee position at wichita.edu/SGT. For more information or question, email traditions@wichita.edu.
A Shocker's grades have mysteriously vanished and it's up to you to crack the case. Wednesday February 26th at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Ablah Library. Gameplay at 3 times, 2:00 PM, 2:45 PM, and 3:15 PM. Hosted by the Office of Student Success, WSU Libraries, and TRIO Disability Support Services.
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
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
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.
Join SAC with the De-Stress fest movie night. A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984). Wednesday, December 4th in The CAC Theater at 7PM.
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.
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.
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
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Friday, February 21, 2025.