Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Wednesday, August 27, 2025. There are 32 signs for today.
Clash of the Colleges is back and will be taking place Friday, Aug. 22 at 7pm at Eck Stadium. Those interested in attending must RSVP by going to www.wichita.edu/clash.
Student Health Services is still able to offer current WSU faculty and staff the ability to schedule their HealthQuest physical exam and lab work until Monday, Dec. 1. If you do not have a primary care provider and currently have private insurance through your employment with WSU, call to schedule your appointment with Student Health providers at 316-978-4792.
Join us at the Shocker Volleyball Classic as Wichita State takes on Kennesaw State and Arkansas Friday, Aug. 29 and Sunday Sunday, Aug. 31. First serve Friday against the Owls is at 7PM and Sunday against the Razorbacks at 1PM.
Need a quick lunch between classes? Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes and try the Pizza Slice Combo. For just $7.99, you get a slice of pizza, a side salad and a drink. Available Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Visit Asuncion, Paraguay from Friday, May 23 to Saturday, June 6, 2026. Program Highlights include learning from locals about Paraguayan culture and observing multiple nonprofits and schools. Undergraduate Course: Paraguay Travel Seminar (HNRS 398 for 1 or 3 credits). Graduate Course: Global Leadership (LEAD 751B for 3 credits). Application Deadline is Monday, Nov. 17. For more info and to apply visit: wichita.edu/ParaguaySummer or Contact studyabroad@wichita.edu.
Come support and welcome Golden Heat Majorette team as they formally introduce themselves on campus and celebrate their 3rd year of establishment. September 4th at 6:00 pm at the Shocker Hall Courtyard.
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is thrilled to announce Maggie Topping as its Fall 2025 Executive-in-Residence. Topping, senior vice president, Human Resources and Communications at Textron Aviation, will bring her extensive expertise to enrich the school’s academic and professional environment. As Executive-in-Residence, Topping will participate in mentoring sessions, deliver guest lectures, and collaborate with Barton School leadership on program and curriculum innovations. She will also lead a keynote fireside chat titled “Driving Innovation Forward: Textron Aviation’s Balanced Approach to AI, Talent, and the Transformation of Work” alongside Luke Pankey, Chief Information Officer at Textron Aviation. The keynote will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 9:30 AM in Boettger Auditorium, Woolsey Hall. RSVP at https://wichita.edu/executive-in-residence-keynote. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 9:00 AM.
Tentative dates Tuesday, July 1-8, 2026 Program Experiences- Experience Windsor Castle and Houses of Parliament; Visit sites and hear guest lectures related to social work such as St. Christopher's Hospice and British Association of Social Work; Enjoy time to explore the city on your own and experience British culture; Connects classroom learning with real-world experiences. Program Fee $2,885 (excludes flight and tuition) See website for more details Who can participate? Open to all WSU students, but designed for students who are interested in social work and/or related fields Class Options: Social Work majors (SCWK 611U Travel Seminar Graduate for 3 credit hours or Undergraduate for 1 or 3 credit hours) Non-Social Work Majors(LASI 398 Travel seminar for 1 or 3 credit hours) Honors Students can earn credit toward your honors requirements with 3 credit hour option. Scholarships Available. Deadline to Apply Sunday, Feb. 1
Come join the Cosplay Club Instagram: Thecosplayclub.wichita Facebook: Thecosplayclub.wichita
This scholarship is for men who best suit our values, must not be in any fraternity, and the scholarship is for up to $1,000 dollars. Visit wichita.edu/beta-theta-pi.
Are you curious about volunteering, but not sure where to start? Stop by out Volunteer Fair on Friday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 30 nonprofit organizations will be on hand to answer questions about their work and how you can get involved. While you are there, if you visit with five organizations, you may be entered in a raffle to win prizes. For more information email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.
Join us for our #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Wellness Training from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2 in RSC 203. This training aims to help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder, and how to best support students and members of their community. Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the training. If you are interested in attending, staff/faculty may register on myTraining.
Career Connection: Root Beer Kegger is Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at East Hubbard Hall Lawn. Visit Wichita.edu/Kegger for more information.
Civic Canvases is a monthly, hands-on mural series where students reflect, create, and contribute to a monthly evolving mural. This activity will be held each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the RSC main floor. Dates and themes are as follows: Thursday, August 21st "Canvas of Community"; Thursday, September 11th "This Is What Moves Us"; Thursday, October 9th "Voices in Action"; and Thursday, November 13th "Moments that Matter". No sign-up necessary just show up and join!
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in August to try the Pizza of the Month, the Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza. Available in three sizes.
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is proud to announce Michael Horn as the keynote speaker for its Fall 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series. Horn is the author of several influential works, including the national bestseller Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career. This free public event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a networking session. For details and to RSVP, visit wichita.edu/new-career-playbook.
Are you looking for a way to meet others and engage in meaningful conversations with others? Join the Shockers Vote coalition for one of their upcoming Conversation Cafes. Upcoming Cafes will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, Aug. 27-RSC Starbucks Café, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24-Fairmount Coffee, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10-Woolsey Hall, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21- RSC Starbucks Café, 1:00-2:00 p.m. For questions email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016
Wichita State University students receive free tickets to all home, regular-season Shocker Athletic events. Simply present your WSU ID at the venue box office at any event to redeem your free ticket. Be sure to follow @wsushockblock on Instagram to receive updates on events, giveaways and tickets or visit GoShockers.com/StudentTickets.
The JCPenney Suit-Up Event is Sunday, September 14th at JCPenney Town East from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. For more details visit wichita.edu/jcp
Sigma Alpha Epsilon announces their most recent achievements from the previous semester and year. Winning Chapter of the Year, raising over $20,000 for Children's Miracle Network, achieving high academics from the previous semester, earning a 3.39 average organization g p a. The fraternity offers strong friendships and official leadership training. An interest form q r code is attached to the image for those interested in joining the organization.
You're encouraged to bring your lunch and stop by to learn about this year's Alternative Spring Break trip to Dallas, Texas. Informational meetings are scheduled for August 21st, 2025, September 17th, 2025, and October 8th, 2025, from Noon to 1:00 pm in the SEB Conference Room 216 If you can't attend in person, you can join the meeting on Teams or reach out to schedule a one-on-one meeting to learn more about the trip. Email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu for more questions and information.
99 House, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Mu Chapter Informational is an opportunity to meet the current members, learn some history of the organization, and learn how to become a member. Business attire and resume required. Attending an informational is required to be considered for membership. 7:06 PM, September 4, Rhatigan Student Center 313
The Shocker Store is making sure you are decked out in Shocker black and yellow. Swing by Thursday, Aug. 28 for a College Colors Day Tee Swap. Bring in a tee from any other college or university and grab a WSU tee for just $8. All swapped tees will be donated to the Union Rescue Mission. No tee to swap? No problem. You can grab the WSU tee for $11.99. Offer is valid at both the RSC and Braeburn Square stores.
Students, do you love Wichita State? Do you love new Shocker gear? Do you enjoy creating engaging Instagram content? If so, apply to become a Shocker Store Brand Ambassador. Selected students will work with the Shocker Store to use Instagram and other avenues to increase student knowledge of Shocker Store products, services and more. Bonus- you’ll receive free Shocker merchandise. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 10. For more information and to apply, visit wichita.edu/shockerstoreamb.
Win BIG at BIG BINGO. Student Activities Council (SAC) is giving away BIG PRIZES. In the past we have given away a Quest VR Headset, GoTrax Electric Scooter, small kitchen appliances, board games, dorm room supplies, and so much more. Admission is free, anyone can play, and only WSU Students are eligible to win. BIG BINGO is coordinated by the Student Activities Council. For questions about this event call (316) 978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu. For more events like this visit www.wichita.edu/sac
The Office of Faculty Advancement Retention and Excellence will host the Faculty Research Collaborative on Thursday, August 28th, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. in RSC 262, the Herrman Room.
WSU students, staff and faculty can attend for free. The workshops are 7 to 8 p.m. in Jabara Hall 128 on the following days: Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Tuesdays, Oct. 7, 21, 28; and Tuesday, Nov. 4. The course will cover different topics each day. Bring your laptop. We do coding together. We use Google’s Colab. Workshop coach: Huabo Lu Proudly served by the School of Computing.
The Civil War's final year was more fragile than we've been told, and renowned historian Dr. Scott Ellsworth from the University of Michigan will discuss his gripping new book, "Midnight on the Potomac", uncovering untold stories from the war's most critical moment through the Lincoln assassination. Join us Thursday, September 25, at 6:00 pm in Hubbard Hall, room 211 (doors open at 5:30 pm) for this free public event. Copies will be available for purchase, or you can pre-order at Watermark Books and Café. For more information contact Dr. Robin Henry at robin.henry@wichita.edu
The Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities is hosting an open house 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 in Lindquist Hall, room 528. Join us in Centering Humanity in Health and Medicine. This event is free and open to the public.
Mark your calendars: Friday, Sept. 5 @ 12pm and Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 3pm. Meet at the Circulation desk. Explore library spaces like the 24-Hour Study Area, Tech Hub, and collaborative work areas. Plus, learn how to access articles, research tools, streaming media, and interlibrary loans during our library homepage session.
Join us for WSU's largest one-day volunteer event on Saturday, September 20th, where Shockers will volunteer throughout the community. Check-in runs from 8:30 am to 8:50 am, followed by a 9:00 am kick-off with breakfast in the Beggs Ballroom (third floor of Rhatigan Student Center). Individuals, groups, organizations, and students are all welcome to participate. Sign up and details at wichita.edu/WusBigEvent2025
The Engineering and IT Career Fair is Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Rhatigan Student Center on the third floor from 2 to 5 p.m. For more, visit wichita.edu/engineeringfair.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Wednesday, August 27, 2025.