Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. There are 50 signs for today.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes every Friday at 2 p.m. for a Pool Tournament. Tournaments will alternate between 8-ball and 9-ball and have a $3 entry fee per week. The winner each week will win a pre-paid pool card and earn points to qualify for the semester championship. For questions, email SSGL@wichita.edu.
Swing by the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in September to try their Western Burger. It features a toasted sesame seed bun with BBQ sauce, crispy onion rings, beef burger patty, cheddar cheese and bacon. $9.49 for the burger only, or $11.99 as a combo with a drink and chips or fries.
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.
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
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!
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.
Visit the Free Professional Photo Booth at Marcus Welcome Center open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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.
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.
Ready. Set. Be Well: Small Benefits and Wellness Expo on Thursday October 30th, Call for Vendors. To become a vendor now, visit wichita.edu/bwexpo25vendors. Visit wichita.edu/benefits&wellnessexpo2025 for more information.
Have a parking citation? You can get up to six citations waived by donating for Food 4 Fines. Donations start Monday, Sept. 8 and end Friday, Sept. 12. Drop your donations off in the Student Engagement and Belonging Office in room 219 of the Rhatigan Student Center or at the Parking Services Building. To learn more about what kind of items are accepted and how many items to bring per citation amount, visit www.wichita.edu/sga.
Come meet fellow students and staff, explore a variety of organizations and events, and find your place on campus. Whether you’re interested in volunteer opportunities, fraternity and sorority life, student government or cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone. Plus, engage in activities designed to help you discover your strengths. Enjoy snacks, fun activities and enter to win prizes. Student Engagement and Belonging Open House is hosted by Student Engagement and Belonging. For more information about this event or other SE&B programs, please call (316) 978-3022 or email SEB@wichita.edu.
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.
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
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Wear your suspender shirts on Fridays to support destigmatizing mental healthcare access and preventing suicide. WSU employees and students can get their free shirt by completing the Suspenders4Hope Promoting Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide at Suspenders4Hope.com. Free, online mental health and wellness screenings are available to all at wichita.edu/freescreen. Wear your suspenders and join us in normalizing the practice of prioritizing care for our mental health without guilt or shame.
Careers for the Creative Mixer is Thursday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second floor of the Mcknight Art Center.
Shockers, come to the Mini-Wellness and Social Services Fair to learn about local resources and to enter to win a variety of prizes. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17th in the Rhatigan Student Center. This event celebrates and promotes health, wellness and social service resources within the campus and community. Learn about the unique service providers the are available to you and gain a better understanding about their role in the community. The event is sponsored by HOPE Services, Student Engagement and Belonging, and Student Health Services.
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
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
Join the Community Service Board for a morning of volunteering with our neighbors in the Shocker Neighborhood. Help our neighbors in the Shocker community to keep their neighborhoods clean and beautiful. Volunteers will help clean up trash and debris within the neighborhoods. Our next clean-up will be on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Students may volunteer on volunteerICT here: wichita.edu/NeighborhoodCleanUp. For more information email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.
Got a writing assignment this semester? Maybe a literature review? Join us on Tuesday, September 16th, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm 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. RSVP at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar
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.
Join Student Activities Council at the River Vista Boathouse for a peaceful autumn evening along the Arkansas River. Enjoy the golden hours before sunset with access to kayaks, pedal boats and bicycles. This event is exclusive to WSU students and transportation will be provided to registered attendees. This event is from 5pm-8:30pm on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Stop by to DIY your own Shocker themed best friend. Pick out your bear plush, give it a little stuffing, and top it off with a perfectly petite SAC T-Shirt. This event is exclusive to WSU Students, limit one per student. Available while supplies last. This event 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
WSU Libraries Special Collections invites you to explore the life of award-winning actress and WSU Alumna Shirley Knight through Hollywood scripts, on-set photos, awards, and personal letters. Located in the Rhatigan Student Center’s Cadman Art Gallery and The Looking Glass, Monday, September 15th through Friday, October 10th
Mark your calendars and get ready for some chili and chills — because the 21st annual HPS Chili Cookoff is coming your way. Location: Heskett Center. Date: Friday, Oct. 31. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This isn’t just about chili we're gathering donations for the Kansas Food Bank—though we do have the People’s Choice Best Chili Award up for grabs for HPS students and faculty. Everyone is welcome to come dressed to impress for the Costume Contest, bring your creativity to the BYO Decorated Pumpkin Contest, and sample all the chili you desire. It’s going to be a killer fun-filled afternoon. So save the date and let’s make this cookoff unforgettable.
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
Yellow Out the Roundhouse as Wichita State takes on in-state rival Kansas Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6PM in Charles Koch Arena. WSU students receive free pizza at the match.
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.
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.
The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series opens at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Wiedemann Hall. Guest artist Dr. Oliver Brett will perform works by Bach, Howells, Mendelssohn and Widor, followed by a conversation with the artist after intermission. Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
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.
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.
Join us for an A.I. Interconnection Summit on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. This event will focus on Network Infrastructure for A.I. Leadership in Kansas and Beyond. This one day, no cost summit will bring together 10 of the top internet infrastructure experts. Space is quickly running out, so register now.
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.
Why should you join? Ethics Bowl is a fun and free way to build your resume. Teams of 3-7 compete against each other in a debate-style format. Teams prepare responses to cases that are based on real events and situations. In their preparation, students develop a greater mastery of ethical ideas as well as critical thinking skills. If you are interested in joining the team, please email Colby Clark a colby [dot] clark [at] wichita [dot] edu.
Eligibility Requirements: U.S. Citizen and an Undergraduate student with a documented disability. Services include Academic Support and Individual Tutoring, Specialized Workshops, Private Study Space, Personalized Advising, Department Scholarships and more! Questions or ready to apply? Come in, call or email! wichita.edu/DSS
Come join the Cosplay Club Instagram: Thecosplayclub.wichita Facebook: Thecosplayclub.wichita
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in September to try the Pizza of the Month, the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza. It features their classic crust with an alfredo ranch base, topped with mozzarella, grilled chicken and crispy bacon. Available in small ($7.99), medium ($16.99) and large ($20.99).
Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. at River Vista Boathouse, 150 N McLean Boulevard. Come down to the Arkansas River on Saturday, Sept. 20 and watch the Shocker Rowing team battle it out in the Class Races. The Class Races will start off this event with a competition between the Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors battling it out for victory. Take your seat with Shocker Rowers during the Learn 2 Row. Have a chance to experience what rowing on the water is like. Learn 2 Row will start at approximately 10 a.m. Cost: FREE with WSU ID or $32.25 per person for Learn 2 Row.
You’ll learn how to capture and track your writing project resources with Zotero in our upcoming workshop on Tuesday Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm online. There is no cost to attend. You can use Zotero to create citations and reference lists while writing your papers, share resources with your team, and organize your research efficiently. RSVP at https://libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar
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.
Join Student Engagement and Belonging for Shockers After Dark on Friday, Sept. 12 from 8-10 PM in the Rhatigan Student Center. This Shocker tradition brings an out-of-this-world night of free fun with interactive inflatables, BINGO, karaoke, bowling and billiards at Shocker ports Grill and Lanes, and so much more. Plus, fuel up with free food while you enjoy all the activities. Whether you're looking to play, win prizes, or just hang out with friends, Shockers After Dark has something for everyone. Don't miss this exciting event – grab your crew and get ready to jam.
In celebration of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 8:00 -11:00 a.m. the Shockers Vote coalition will be on the first floor of the RSC and throughout campus providing donuts and information about voting. Check your voter registration, explore your voting options and find out about how you can join the Shockers Vote coalition. For more information about voting you may also visit our website at wichita.edu/TurboVote. For more information about the Shockers Vote coalition email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.
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.
Join our Intellectual Property Basics workshop on Thursday, Sept. 18, 12:30 – 1:30 pm at Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). Discover how to safeguard your inventions, designs, creative works, and trade secrets in this informative session. Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all. Partnering with the Kansas Small Business Development Center Learn more at https://libraries.wichita.edu/er
Join the Brothers of Delta Mu for our stroll like an Alpha Informationals on Monday, September 8th and 11th in RSC 256 at 5:30 pm
Join the Community Service Board volunteering with Wichita Clean Streams by volunteering for a morning of clean-up around the areas around the Arkansas and Little Arkansas River. Volunteers days will be held on the second Saturday of each month on Saturday, Sept. 13, Saturday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Volunteers will be sent the location of the volunteer meet-up prior to the event. For more information and to sign-up visit our website here: wichita.edu/CleanStreams For more questions email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.
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.
Join the Community Service Board at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse. Volunteers will help with sorting and organizing food that will be distributed throughout Kansas through various initiatives offered by the Kansas Food Bank. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Registration may be found here: wichita.edu/foodbankfridays For questions email CSB@wichita.edu.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Tuesday, September 9, 2025.