Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. There are 39 signs for today.
Coffee and breakfast bar, come-and-go event. 8:30 to 11 a.m. on May 5 on the 2nd Floor of Hubbard Hall.
Mark your calendars now: At 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, Chase Koch — Executive Vice President of Koch, and the spring 2025 entrepreneur-in-residence at the Barton School of Business — will deliver a keynote presentation, "The Sound of Change: Music as a Catalyst for Social Impact," as part of the prestigious James Schwartz Lecture Series. Join the keynote at 5:30 p.m. in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. Stick around after the keynote for networking and reception in the Woolsey Hall Fidelity Bank Ballroom. This event will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to hear firsthand the vision behind Somewhere Fest and Conference— a community-driven music festival that combines entertainment with social impact. Chase will share how the festival, now in its second year, has evolved into a movement that blends culture, artists, and social change to bring people together and create value for local communities. The upcoming keynote event is free and open to public. Share with your students, colleagues and networks. RSVP now to secure your spot. RSVP to the keynote at https://www.wichita.edu/entrepreneur-in-residence.
Come join Shocker Buddies for weekly volunteering sessions at Spaght Elementary school, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:15 pm. This is a laid-back volunteering experience, where you accompany the students and assist them with reading, writing, and English grammar skills.
Student Activities Council is proud to offer discounted tickets for the WSU Community for Saturday, April 12. Tickets for students are $10 and for staff is $15. Once purchased, tickets can be picked up at the SEB office in RSC 216. Transportation available upon request.
Are moral values real? Can a moral judgment be false? How is moral obligation possible? Explore the foundations of value this Fall in PHIL 361 Metaethics CRN 14098. The course meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Become More Insightful with the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University. Questions? Contact susan.castro@wichita.edu.
Come join us at the CAC Theater Friday, April 25th at 7:00 pm, for an electrifying evening of rhythm, dance, and creativity. The Shock the Yard Step Show features talented performers from various organizations showcasing their unique step routines. Get ready to be amazed by the energy and precision of each performance. Ticket prices, $7 Early bird, $10 Students, $12 General admission. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! Mark your calendars now.
Tri Alpha is a First-Generation Honor Society. Now searching for an executive board! Program Eligibility: At least 30 credit hours completed towards a baccalaureate degree. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2. Graduate first-gen students with 9 or more credits and a GPA of at least 3.5 can also apply. Learn more at wichita.edu/trialpha.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in April to try the Pizza of the Month, the Mediterranean Chicken Pizza. It's topped with red pepper pesto, mozzarella, grilled chicken, olives, tomato, banana peppers and feta cheese. 7-inch personal, $7.99; 12-inch small, $15.99; 16-inch large, $18.99.
Are you ready to find your dream job? The Behavioral and Social Sciences Career Fair is the perfect opportunity for you to network with hiring employers and discover exciting job prospects. Head to the second floor of the RSC, on Monday, May 5, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. where you can meet with diverse companies looking for caring and bright students like you. This is your chance to showcase your unique talents and skills and connect with industry professionals who can help guide you toward success. Register and view employers at Wichita.edu/SBS.
Join Lockheed Martin for an engaging informational session on Thursday, April 10 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. in the Fidelity Bank Ballroom in Woolsey Hall. Discover exciting career opportunities, gain insights into cutting-edge projects, and learn about our commitment to innovation and teamwork. Network with professionals and find out how you can contribute to shaping the future of aerospace and defense. The programs offered for students and early career professionals give future leaders in aerospace and defense an opportunity to work alongside the talented, experienced professionals who are currently shaping the industry. This can be a critical enabler of your career into the future of technology and innovation. Don’t miss this chance to explore your potential with one of the leading companies in the industry. Register on Shocker Central.
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
SHS hosts Pee for Pizza on 1st Wednesdays and 3rd Thursdays monthly, noon to 4:00 pm at the Student Wellness Center. Get free STI testing and free pizza. Reservation required through your myShockerHealth portal www.wichita.edu/shs or (316) 978-4792. Don't use restroom one hour before testing. Co-sponsored by Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes. Other testing available upon request.
Shocker Financial Wellness is hosting a workshop on the topic of "The Game of Life." This come-and-go event will run from 11:30AM to 1:45PM on April twenty-second 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.
Students, would you like to represent your home country during commencement? The RSC Shocker Store now carries various stoles in store from different countries and can order stoles from over 100 more countries/territories. To see the selection of countries the Shocker Store can order stoles for, visit shockerstore.com. The store will place orders after the Friday, April 11 deadline, with approximate delivery date of Monday, April 28. For more information or to order a stole, email shockerstore@wichita.edu
The future is already here. Let's work well together. The course PHIL 386 Biomedical Engineering Ethics in Fall 2025 will include the BMES Code of Ethics, benchside research integrity, IRBs and clinical trials, HIPAA and data integrity, IACUC and animal subjects, tissue engineering, implants and wearables, drug delivery, biomolecular machines, (epi)genetic engineering, transhumanism, posthumanism, cases from the headlines, and student-chosen topics. All course materials are free to enrolled students. Become More Insightful with the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University.
Join SAC with the De-Stress fest movie night. A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984). Wednesday, December 4th in The CAC Theater at 7PM.
Environmental Ethics, Philosophy 590AD, will be offered in the Fall 2025 term. It will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm. This course is suitable for interested upper-level undergraduates in any field.
Tentative dates are Sunday, May 18 to 27, 2026. Visit three countries: France, Italy and Spain. Classes: Comm 398 for 1 or 3 credit hours or Comm 660AB course option for grad students. Led by professor Eric Wilson. Open to all WSU students – undergraduate and graduate. Honors students can earn credit toward honors requirements with the three-credit option. The program fee includes all flights; triple- or quad-occupancy rooms; inter-city travel; full-time tour director and local guides; all activities on the itinerary; and international health insurance. The program fee is approximately $4,910. It excludes personal expenses, baggage fees, and tuition. Scholarships available. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. For more information, see wichita.edu/EuropeSummer2026 or email studyabroad@wichita.edu.
Spanish Language, Culture & Creating Welcoming Spaces in an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution A Four-Part Workshop, Fridays running through, March 28 to April 18 at Wichita State Connect from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. RSVP at wichita.edu/buildingbridgesrsvp
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.
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator and the Graduate School on Thursday, April 17 from Noon to 1 p.m. on Teams for ChatGPT for Job-Seekers: The Right Way to Use AI to Accelerate Your Search. Our host Jeremy Schifeling will visit with you about: The right way to use AI – from the best prompting techniques to the best models for every stage of your search; The biggest pitfalls of ChatGPT – and how to avoid them so your resume doesn’t get automatically rejected; and How to find your perfect career path, your most important resume keywords to beat the ATS, and your best interview prep plan of attack – all by choosing the right AI tool at the right time. Register today at wichita.edu/JobSearchAI
Join the Political Science Department and Model United Nations for the United Nations Dinner. The dinner is in celebration of the United Nations. It will also be featuring speaker Jenna Dolecek, who is an alumnus of WSU. The dinner will be on Saturday, April 26, held in RSC 233 Santa Fe Trail Room. Registration is required to attend, and will close on Friday, April 18. It cost $5 for non-WSU Students.
Shocker Financial Wellness is hosting a workshop on the topic of "Adulting 101". This come-and-go event will run from 11:30AM to 1:45PM on April eighth at Woolsey Hall in the Fidelity Bank Ballroom. 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 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.
In an event sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha, come listen to panelists in the health industry share the latest impact on the public health sector based on the changing regulatory environment. The panel will take place on Wednesday, April 9, at 9:30AM in Ahlberg Hall, room 300.
Political Science Professor Dr. Chang will be leading a discussion on China and its neighbors. Free pizza will be provided. Join us in Lindquist Hall 417 at 12:30 on Wednesday, April 9.
Looking for an engagement experience you can’t find on campus? Look no further than the Shocker Leadership Experience. SLE is a FREE 5-day, 4-night overnight experience at Rock Springs 4-H Ranch in Junction City, Kansas from Monday, May 19 through Friday, May 23 (week after semester ends). SLE engages participants in leadership knowledge and skill development facilitated in both large and small groups, and also through numerous interactive activities. This program is great for all students, regardless of their leadership experience. Topics include: Personality and Leadership, Leading through Conflict, Building Community/Belonging, Leadership Power and Influence, and Living and Leading through Purpose. Transportation, food, lodging, and T-shirt are all included for FREE. Applications close on Monday, April 14 at 11:59 p.m. Apply today at Wichita.edu/SLE
The College of Engineering invites all to attend its annual Engineering Open House from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 9 at Charles Koch Arena. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., senior engineering and computing students will present prototype solutions throughout the concourse. From the end of student presentations until 7 p.m., there will be hors d’oeuvres and refreshments served, as well as an awards ceremony.
Come paint away your worries with [[ char LTRL ]]sac[[ char NORM ]] and Res Life for a Bob Ross paint night on Tuesday, April 22 from 6-8pm. Learn how to paint "Happy little trees" and other art techniques taught by artist Haley Ensz. Registration is required and space is limited, secure your spot at https://wichita.edu/bobross.
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes invites you to “Friday Escape,” happening every Friday from noon to 2 PM. It’s the perfect way to start your weekend with fun activities and great deals. On April 4, there will be a $3 9-ball pool tournament where you can win one month of free play. On April 11, enjoy free pool—just bring your Shocker ID. Then on April 18 and again on April 25, take advantage of $3 cosmic bowling games, which include free shoe rental. Please note that events are subject to cancellation in the event of group reservations occurring at the same time.
Phil 346, Philosophy of Religion, meets Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm in McKinley Hall, room 108. This course examines religious beliefs and key questions. The nature of faith versus reason, science and religion, divine knowledge, God's attributes, the problem of evil, religious pluralism, and morality's relationship to religion. Questions? Contact angela.sager@wichita.edu
Catch up on credits and accelerate your graduation with summer classes from Wichita State. Financial aid available and classes are available in online or in-person formats with two-, four-, or eight-week timelines. Enroll now at wichita.edu/summer
The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series welcomes its final Distinguished Guest Artist, James Higdon, to perform in Wiedemann Hall on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 pm. Professor Higdon is the Dane and Polly Bales Professor of Organ and Director of the Division of Organ and Church Music at the University of Kansas. Please come and join us in the beautiful jewel-on-campus, Wiedemann Hall, as he performs on the renowned Marcussen organ. Tickets can be purchased at the College of Fine Arts Box Office, and students can attend for free. In addition, the concert will be Live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube page.
The WSU Community Engagement Institute invites you to join one, several, or all of the Spring 2025 interactive and free workshops centered on adjusting to change. All five, 60-minute sessions start at 11 a.m. and are open to everyone. Wednesday, April 16 – Using Data to Make Change (Dr. Tara Gregory and Dr. Sarah Jolley) Wednesday, April 23 – Effective Communication During Change (Percy Turner) Wednesday, April 30 – Navigating Change: Understanding Resistance and Facilitating Adjustment (Carri Wead) Wednesday, May 7 – Managing Stress During Times of Change (Percy Turner) Wednesday, May 14 – Implementing Change (Percy Turner) Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills, connect with experts, and grow both personally and professionally. Learn more about each session at www.wichita.edu/rttc/spring2025 and register today.
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
Come join the cosplay club! Follow us on our Instagram and facebook at thecosplayclub.wichita
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
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
Dr. Mark Esposito has been selected as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series and J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence, hosted by the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. Renowned for his expertise at the intersection of technology and economics, Dr. Esposito is an internationally recognized leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. His dynamic keynote presentation, titled “The AI Revolution: Charting Our Course Through the Digital Frontier,” will take place on Wednesday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m. in Woolsey Hall at Wichita State University. The event is free and open to the public and will feature a networking session and book signing opportunity for attendees. Please RSVP today at https://www.wichita.edu/AI-Revolution.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.