Transcript for Friday, November 21, 2025

Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Friday, November 21, 2025. There are 27 signs for today.

Register for General Education Courses in the School of Performing Arts Today

Registration is open for Spring 2026, and the School of Performing Arts has a great lineup of classes. You can explore Wicked: Perspectives from Oz, take Dance Appreciation, or dive into Dance History from the twentieth through the twenty-first century. There are also options like Theatre Appreciation, Improvisation for the Actor, Acting One, and Scriptwriting Two. Many of these courses count toward general education, so they’re a good fit whether you’re majoring in the arts or just looking for something creative and engaging next semester.

You’re invited – Community Engagement Institute Fall 2025 Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop Series

The Community Engagement Institute invites you to join one, several or all the Fall 2025 interactive and free workshops centered on building stronger teams and communities through appreciation. All five 60-minute sessions start at 11 a.m. and are open to everyone. – Self-Talk: Appreciation for Ourselves – Solution-Focused Problem Solving – Celebration and Loss in Teams – Applying a Coach-Like Approach to Supervision – Engaging the Community with Appreciation Register and learn more about each workshop.

Try the Pickle Pizza Pie in November

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in November to try the Pizza of the Month, the Pickle Pizza Pie. It’s topped with alfredo sauce, ranch seasoning, cheese, pickles and ranch dressing. Prices are $7.99 for a 7-inch, $16.99 for a 12-inch, and $20.99 for a 16-inch pizza.

Cider and Connections with Student Government Association

Join Wichita State’s Student Government Association for Cider and Connections on Monday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the RSC Atrium. Enjoy free cider and donuts while meeting your student senators and connecting with fellow Shockers in a fun, casual setting.

TRIO DSS: Disability Support Services

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

Order Your Commencement T-Shirt

Graduating Shockers, order your commencement t-shirt today. Your name will be listed on the back with all the other Fall 2025 grads. These are only available by ordering online in advance. Shirts will be available for pickup at commencement. Order at thecommencementgroup.com/wichitastateu

Free Professional Photo Booth

Visit the Free Professional Photo Booth at Marcus Welcome Center open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Enroll now for spring classes

Visit wichita.edu/enroll

Parker Dewey micro-internships

Want professional, short-term, flexible and paid experience? Start applying for Parker Dewey micro-internships now. https://wichita.edu/parkerdewey.

2025 Advanced Practice Symposium

Clinical Updates in Care happening on Friday, Dec. 5 at the WSU Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St N. Register Now at wichita.edu/aps. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Corey Martin. Featured speakers: Dr. Ashley Haynes, Dr. Ginger Breedlove and Dr. Bradley Newell.

Celebrate the Season at the Wednesdays in Wiedemann Holiday Concert

Wichita State University invites you to the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Annual Holiday Concert. It takes place on December third at seven-thirty in the evening in Wiedemann Hall, featuring the Marcussen organ. It’s part of the 2025–2026 season and offers a festive musical celebration for the holidays.

Shocker Financial Wellness Fall 2025 Workshops

Attend 3 of the first 4 workshops and complete 1 peer coaching appointment to enter the drawing for a free spring tuition scholarship. Scholarship is non-renewable and in-state value only. Workshops include Budgeting 101 (Wednesday, Sept. 10), Buying vs. Leasing Cars (Wednesday, Oct. 1), Living on and off Campus (Wednesday, Oct. 29), and Scholarship Tips (Wednesday, Nov. 12). Workshops are come-and-go events from 11:30am-1:30pm in RSC room 142. Visit calendly.com/shockerfinancial to set up an meeting with a peer coach.

Kurzweil 3000

Kurzweil 3000 Powerful reading, writing, and studying tools. For all WSU students to use. Text-to-speech. Browser extension. Study Tools. Writing support. Interactive Notes. Markup Tools. Simple Login Process. Visit kurzweil3000.com and click "Sign in with Microsoft." Use your WSU login credentials to get started. Questions? Email OSAT@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3309

Mortar Board National College Honor Society Applications Open

Applications are now open for Mortar Board, the national college honor society. They’re looking for rising juniors and seniors who have at least a three-point-three GPA, who show strong leadership and academic excellence, and who are committed to community service. If that sounds like you, you can scan the QR code or visit their Instagram account @mortarboard_wsu to apply. Applications close on January 18.

Philosophy of Medicine course Spring 2026

Philosophy 410, Philosophy of Medicine will be offered in Spring 2026. Explore the metaphysics, epistemology, and science of medicine. Topics include: What is health? What is medicine?, Causation and kinds, Evidence and inference, Objectivity and effectiveness, Molecular and precision medicine, Controversial cases and emerging technologies. Top image shows a cartoon of a young, cheerful Black doctor in a white coat and stethoscope. Bottom image is a dystopian cyborg surgery suite.

Custom Diploma Frames Now Available

Celebrate your big day your way. Custom diploma frames are now available through the Shocker Store. Visit wichitastate.universityframes.com to see the full selection of options. Custom frames take approximately 2-3 weeks to arrive. For questions, email shockerstore@wichita.edu.

Kansas Micro-Internships

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

Want to Volunteer in Student Research?

Are you 35-65 years old? Come participate in human subject testing in biomechanics to better understand the potential connection to a rolling style with various muscle strengths. The on-campus testing is around 45 minutes a session, is made up of four physical assessments, and there are bottles of water and snacks provided.

Join the School of Performing Arts and Celebrate the 25-26 Senior Culminating Projects

Join the School of Performing Arts as they celebrate the 2025–26 seniors and their capstone projects in acting, dance, design and technical theatre, theatre, and music theatre. The event is free to attend, with donations accepted. It takes place on November twenty-second at seven-thirty in the evening in Wilner Auditorium.

Biomedical Industry Night

Join the Biomedical Engineering Society, 3D Printed Prosthetics club, and Grad Student Association BME for an industry night. Meet future employers including Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, and Fagron and learn about the job opportunities and internships that each company has. Dinner will be provided as well. The event is taking place on Friday, Nov. 21 from 5pm to 7pm in Woolsey hall room 110A.

Don’t Delay, Apply for the FAFSA Today.

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.

Scholars Walk

Wichita State University’s Scholars Walk, founded in 2025, recognizes some of the exceptional research and classroom accomplishments of our award-winning faculty. The 11 faculty featured in the Scholars Walk were chosen by each of WSU’s academic colleges in coordination with the Office of Academic Affairs. They are Dr. Ryan Beeken, Dr. Gaylen Chandler, Rachel Crane, Dr. Shuang Gu, Dr. Nikki Keene Woods, Dr. Erin O'Bryan, Dr. Catherine Searle, Dr. Clay Stoldt, Dr. Robert Weems, Dr. Bayram Yildirim, and Dr. Robert Zettle.

Volunteers Needed for Fall 2025 Commencement

Volunteers are needed from 12:30-3:30 pm and from 3:30-6:30 pm on Sunday, Dec. 14 for Wichita State's Fall 2025 Commencement. Learn more and register at wichita.edu/volunteerforcommencement.

EXTENDED: Faculty/staff can schedule annual health appointments at Student Health

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.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter of the Year

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.

Free Bear with $100 Purchase

Now while supplies last, get a free WSU Bear from the Shocker Store. Spend $100 in store at our RSC or Braeburn Square locations or online at shockerstore.com and get a cuddly, Shocker friend. Limit one bear per customer, per visit. Merchandise sub-total must be $100 or greater.

Provide a Holiday Gift Through Salvation Army Angel Tree

Provide a holiday gift for a local child or adult through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, hosted by the Shocker Store. The program will be a hybrid this year, with the angel selection process being online but the gifts being returned in store. If you are interested in sponsoring a child or adult, visit bit.ly/angeltreeRSC2025 and select an angel from the Shocker Store virtual Angel Tree. Once you “claim” that angel, purchase the suggested gift(s) listed for that individual and bring it back to the Shocker Store (either RSC or Braeburn Square location) by Tuesday, Dec. 2. Gifts should be unwrapped, new and clearly labeled with your angel’s name and angel number. Thanks for helping make the holidays a little brighter for others.

That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Friday, November 21, 2025.