Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Thursday, May 8, 2025. There are 21 signs for today.
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.
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
Come join the cosplay club! Follow us on our Instagram and facebook at thecosplayclub.wichita
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in May to try WuPreme Pizza Fries. Their fresh fries are topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, beef, sausage, pepperoni, onion, peppers, olives and mushrooms. All for only $9.99
Shocker Baseball's most popular promotion is back. Dollar Hotdog Night is set for Thursday, May 15 at the series opener against Memphis. First pitch at Eck Stadium is set for 6pm. WSU students receive admission at no cost when they present their WSU ID. Faculty and Staff can purchase discounted "Fan Appreciation Weekend" tickets at GoShockers.com/Tickets.
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.
This Latin American and LatinX Thought course is listed as Philosophy 304 or Modern and Classical Language and Literature 304. It can be found under CRN 14618 for Philosophy credit or CRN 14622 for MCLL credit. It will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 until 12:15 and will be located in Fiske Hall room 308. It will encompass Latin American thought from the Mayans to the present. For more information, contact enrique.navarro@wichita.edu.
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.
Four 2025 WSU Creative Writing graduates will give readings of their work at this Writing Now | Reading Now event on Saturday, May 17. A reception starts at 2 p.m., followed by the program at 2:30 p.m. This free event takes place in the Polk/Wilson Gallery at the Ulrich Museum and everyone is welcome.
Fully Online. For Coaches, Trainers, Physical Educators and Health Professionals. Recognize, Prevent, and Manage Athletic Injuries. Prerequisite: BIOL 223 or HS 290.
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.
Help students make the most of their summer by sharing these engaging online general education opportunities from the School of Performing Arts. Theatre Appreciation: Theatre Unlocked An inviting exploration of live performance, from storytelling to stage design. Students watch, discuss, and discover the inner workings of theatre in a fully online format. THEA143, online, CRN 30432 THEA143, in-person, 6/2/25 to 6/28/25, CRN 30429 Dance Appreciation: Discover Dance A dynamic look at the art, history, and cultural influence of dance through films, lectures, and discussion. No prior dance experience required—just curiosity. DANC140, online, CRN 30431 Both courses fulfill general education requirements and offer students a flexible, enriching way to stay on track over the summer. Please share with students who are looking for creative, accessible options this summer. These are excellent choices for majors and non-majors alike.
Congratulations, Graduates! Order your commencement T-shirt today! Your name will be listed on the back with all the other Spring 2025 grads. Only available by ordering at: thecommencementgroup.com/wichitastateu. Shirts are only available for pickup at commencement. $39.
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.
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.
Sign up to volunteer for the iCanBike and iCanSwim camps held on the WSU main campus later this summer Monday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1. This is a great chance to experience working with individuals with disabilities as they learn to swim or ride a bicycle. Volunteers come once daily for 60-75 minutes to support a swimmer as they learn how to enjoy the water and swim or to run alongside a rider as they learn to ride a bicycle. Ability to swim or ride a bike not required. Go to icanshinewichita.com or search I Can Bike Wichita State to sign up.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes Monday, May 5-9 for some De-Stress Fest Specials to help you unwind from the stress of Finals week. All week, enjoy $2 off combo meals, $3 Shock Top draws, FREE pool games and $3 bowling games (with free shoes). Shocker ID required. Good luck on Finals, Shockers.
Join SAC with the De-Stress fest movie night. A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984). Wednesday, December 4th in The CAC Theater at 7PM.
Come relax and take a break with WSU clubs, sports, performances, and organizations during finals week. We know that finals week can feel pretty overwhelming, so SAC wants to make sure that you are feeling relaxed and having fun during finals week. So, take a break and attend a sporting event, performance, and attend any events during DeStress Fest from May5-9 at various locations on campus.
Come relax and take a break with WSU clubs, sports, performances, and organizations during finals week. We know that finals week can feel pretty overwhelming, so SAC wants to make sure that you are feeling relaxed and having fun during finals week. So, take a break and attend a sporting event, performance, and attend any events during DeStress Fest from May 5-9 at various locations on campus.
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.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Thursday, May 8, 2025.