Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Monday, October 13, 2025. There are 48 signs for today.
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
Last Study Abroad Information Session of the semester will be Friday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. in the RSC room 203 Lancelot.
Are you interested in getting involved with voting and civic engagement? Join the Shockers Vote Campus Coalition for monthly meetings to learn more about voting and ways you can get involved. Meetings will be from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, Friday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Nov. 7. For questions and meeting information email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu
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.
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in October to try their Pizza of the Month, the German Pizza Pie. It’s topped with pizza sauce, Canadian bacon, sauerkraut and mozzarella cheese. 7" small, $7.99. 12" medium, $16.99. 16" large, $20.99.
Come join the Cosplay Club Instagram: Thecosplayclub.wichita Facebook: Thecosplayclub.wichita
Join us for the Human Performance Studies Chili Cookoff. Friday, Oct. 31 from 11:30am-1:00pm. Come sample HPS faculty and student chili, dressed to impress for the costume contest, bring-your-own decorated pumpkin, and student raffle drawings every 15 minutes.
Kansas Micro-Internsips off short, paid projects in business, communications, finance, graphic arts, human resources, IT, marketing, research, and other career fields. Visit Wichita.edu/KMI for more information
Feeling the pressure? Join us for Procrastination Prevention Night at Ablah Library on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 6 p.m. to midnight. We’ll have workshops, tutoring, and more to help you tackle assignments and stay on track — plus arts and crafts, games, and food to reduce stress as deadlines approach.
Don't delay, apply for the FAFSA today. The new application is streamlined, with an improved user experience, and expanded eligibility for federal student aid. Visit wichita.edu/fafsa for details and to apply.
The Shocker Store is selling a new tee in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each one sold, $1.00 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, who provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area. The tee is available at both the RSC and Braeburn Square stores and online. This offer is good while supplies last. No discounts accepted on this merchandise.
The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Wichita State is open to the public and WSU community. The clinic offers cleanings, sealants, x-rays, gum treatment and more. Visit wichita.edu/DHclinic
Kick-Off Shocktoberfest on Monday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center. Official Shocktoberfest shirts will be available while supplies last. The event also includes food, music and giveaways. For more information, visit Wichita dot E D U slash Shocktoberfest.
Are you interested in getting involved with voting and civic engagement? Join the Shockers Vote Campus Coalition for monthly meetings to learn more about voting and ways you can get involved. Meetings will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, Friday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Nov. 7. For questions and meeting information email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu
Scholarships up to $3,000 each. Exclusively for: Paraguay Honors Service Learning Travel Seminar, London Travel Seminar and European Travel Seminar. The application deadline is Monday, Nov. 10. Get more information at wichita.edu/studyabroadscholarships, and wichita.edu/StudyAbroadShortTerm, or by email studyabroad@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.
Will b on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. in Elliott Hall room 234
We are hiring Transition Mentors through Wichita State University’s Office of First-Year Programs. Transition Mentors are student leaders who help new Shockers adjust to campus life. If you’re interested, apply now at wichita.edu/TM. For questions or more information, contact us at (316) 978-3209 or email first.year@wichita.edu
Interested in event planning, building connections, applying and learning leadership skills, and making memories. Join a committee at SAC, at any point throughout the semester. You can join by attending a meeting, filling out our member interest form, or asking any SAC member you know. Member expectations include maintaining a 2.5 GPA, joining a committee and attending weekly meetings, contributing to the planning and execution of events, having a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Our committees include Special Events, Digital Content Creation Team, Shocker Night Life, and Arts and Culture. For additional information, please email sac@wichita.edu.
Take a break, grab a book, and get creative. Join us on the main floor of the RSC from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 for the Civic Engagement Book Swap and Craft Hour — a cozy pop-up where you can exchange gently loved books, make your own bookmarks, and connect with fellow students over your favorite reads. Whether you’re into novels, memoirs, or graphic novels, there’s something for everyone. All supplies are provided, and all readers are welcome. Just bring a book (or grab one from the swap table) and stay for as long as you like. Let us know you're coming: sign up on Shocker Sync.
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: https://wichita.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1093357 For more questions email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.
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.
Registration deadline: Oct. 24. Event is Nov. 5 and April 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita. https://wichita.edu/leadershipforfreeexpression/. Questions? Email Gabriel Fonseca at gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu.
It’s happening on October 24 in Hubbard Hall 208, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free for students, $5 for staff, and $8 for the public. The event, hosted in collaboration with the Student Activities Council, features a family-friendly showing of Princess and the Frog and invites guests to try a beignet, described as a deep-fried French pastry. The flyer includes contact information for SAC at sac@wichita.edu and 316-978-3022, along with social media links and a QR code for more details.
Join the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs at Hugo Wall Day on Friday, Oct. 17, at Wichita State Connect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Advancing Public Service in Times of Uncertainty.” This annual networking and learning event brings alumni, students, faculty, staff, and local government and nonprofit professionals together in the spirit of Dr. Hugo Wall’s commitment to the study and practice of public administration. Registration is $40, which includes a light breakfast and lunch. WSU students can attend for free. To learn more and to register, visit wichita.edu/hws.
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.
Visit the Free Professional Photo Booth at Marcus Welcome Center open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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: https://wichita.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1093251 For questions email CSB@wichita.edu,
Funded by the generosity of Alumnus John Mcguire Department of Political Science united nations day dinner With speaker Jenna Dolecek, who is an international investigations consultant who leads OSINT efforts on war crimes and crimes against children for Ukraine and Global Weekly, and previously built the U.N. Myanmar mechanism’s open-source investigations team. At the Marcus Welcome Center, on Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is required to attend. Register at wichita.edu/un-day.
Get into the Halloween spirit and meet Shockers and campus partners at the annual Trunk or Treat, a fun and Shocker-alternative to traditional trick or treating, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the John Bardo Center parking lot. Come enjoy candy, game, crafts, snow cones, popcorn, and much more at this year's Trunk or Treat. Costumes are encouraged and WSU students are free to attend.
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.
The Wichita State Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon is this Friday, Oct. 17 in the Aetna Multi-Purpose Center at Charles Koch Arena. Doors open at 11:45am. Lunch is served at noon and programming will begin soon after. Enjoy a catered Thanksgiving-styled meal by the Candle Club and listen to players and coaches preview the upcoming season with Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy serving as the event emcee. Tickets are available at a new low price of only $30. Secure your seat now at GoShockers.com/TipoffLuncheon.
Wichita State University’s National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) will hold an official Manufacturing Day event on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the National Center for Aviation Training. Aimed at educating the manufacturing industry and community leaders, NIAR’s Manufacturing Day will feature the latest advancements in automated metrology, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, beginning with a keynote address from Eric Hein, NIAR director of strategy and product development. Formerly vice president of defense programs at Spirit AeroSystems, Hein now leads NIAR’s long-term strategic planning and guide product development efforts. The event is free to attend and includes a half day of programming with optional lunch and tours of NCAT facilities including NIAR’s Emerging Technologies Lab and WSU Tech’s Robotics/START Center Lab, CNC Lab/Machine Shop and Welding Shop. It is open to university and high school students.
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!
Tell UReCA your thoughts and perceptions on undergraduate research. https://wichita.edu/ureca-interview
Join the Community Service Board serving dinner at the Lord’s Diner. 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. For more information and to register for this event visit Shocker Sync. Contact CSB@wichita.edu with any questions.
The image is announcing the Leadership for Free Expression Program, with a registration deadline of Friday, Oct. 24. The program takes place on Friday, Nov. 7, and Friday, April 3, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita. It’s presented by Wichita State University's Office of Student Engagement and Belonging in partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center.
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 Office of Student Engagement and Belonging is seeking full-time faculty and staff members interested in serving as advisors for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). Advisors play an important role in supporting student success by providing guidance, mentorship and institutional knowledge. With more than 200 RSOs on campus, there are opportunities to connect with student groups that align with your professional expertise, personal interests or passions. Serving as an advisor is a rewarding way to contribute to the WSU community, foster leadership development and build stronger connections with students outside the classroom or office. Faculty and staff who wish to learn more or be matched with an organization can email Caitlin Nolen at catilin.nolen@wichita.edu. Your support helps ensure that student organizations continue to thrive and provide meaningful involvement opportunities for Shockers.
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm online for a workshop to help you make informed academic decisions by learning when AI can strengthen your assignments—and when it can’t. There is no cost to attend. You’ll learn how to use AI to speed up research while spotting its limitations. RSVP Here: https://libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar
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.
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
The KU Hall Center for the Humanities, in partnership with the WSU Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities, presents Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens, the award-winning author of Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology. The main event will be in the Woolsey Hall Auditorium on the main WSU campus from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, Oct. 16. To attend the reception from 6:00-7:00pm, please RSVP at tinyurl.com/DCOatWSU.
3MT is an academic competition that challenges doctoral and master's students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience. wichita.edu/3mt
Lynda Jackson, global communications strategist, organizational psychologist and speechwriter, and the Barton School of Business fall 2025 J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence, will deliver a keynote presentation as part of the James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series. Her presentation, “Leading with Impact: The Power of Communication to Connect, Inspire, and Transform,” will highlight how leaders can harness communication to drive change, inspire teams and transform organizations. The keynote event is at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. Doors open at 9 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP at wichita.edu/executive-in-residence-keynote.
Dr. Karlos K. Hill guides participants through a transformative approach to history — one rooted not in division or trauma alone, but in healing, deep relational understanding, and the wisdom of cooperation that has defined humanity for millions of years. Using the tragic legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as both a site of wounding and possibility, Dr. Hill illuminates “Healing History,” a revolutionary framework that merges evolutionary science, the wisdom of Ubuntu, and the lived experience of Greenwood’s descendants to foster real-world dialogue, healing, and justice. Seats are limited for this interactive evening on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in Woolsey, Room 141 @ 5pm. To RSVP, email becomingteachers@wichita.edu.
Study Abroad Program Information Session open to both undergraduate and graduate students. When: Thursday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. Where: RSC room 264; www.wichita.edu/ParaguaySummer
As part of Wichita State University's Rie Bloomfield Organ Series for the 2025 to 2026 season, guest artist David Briggs will perform on the Marcussen Organ in Wiedemann Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m.
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Monday, October 13, 2025.