Here are your Wichita State University digital signage announcements for Tuesday, April 7, 2026. There are 29 signs for today.
That’s right, Shockers — the Intramural Dodgeball Tournament is dropping onto the court soon. Will you be gearing Up? Sign up at imleagues.com/wichita . Register by Thursday, April 2. Team up and get ready to dodge like your semester depends on it.
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, please visit us on VolunteerICT.
The International Student Union is back with Interfest 2026. Experience a world of flavors and cultures in one place, join ISU at Interfest for food, fun and community. On Tuesday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Volunteers are needed on Friday, May 15 and 16 for Wichita State's Spring 2026 Commencement. Multiple shifts available. Learn more and register at wichita. edu/commencement.
Want to learn more about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Join us for IP 101 to learn about intellectual property basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The USPTO's Regional Director for the Southwest Office, Hope Shimabuku will lead this session. You'll receive an overview of IP types and learn why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP and local resources and assistance available through the USPTO and other agencies. The session is free to attend but RSVP is required.
Students, would you like to represent your home country during commencement? The RSC Shocker Store now carries various stoles in store from different countries and can order stoles from over 100 more countries/territories. To see the selection of countries the Shocker Store can order stoles for, visit bit.ly/wsuintstoles. Specialty ordered stoles arrive to store in approximately three weeks. For more information or to order a stole, email shockerstore@wichita.edu.
Participate in a hands-on art series. We invite students to reflect on their experiences, express ideas through creativity, and contribute to a collective mural that changes each month. Monthly themes are as follows: January â Fresh Starts and Big Ideas; February â Care in Action; March â Rooted and Ready; April â Looking Back, Looking Ahead; May – Reflections (Final Mural Painting Event). Please reach out to CSB.Grad@wichita.edu with any questions.
Wichita State Men's Basketball hosts DePaul in a HUGE non-conference Saturday morning showdown at Charles Koch Arena on Saturday, Dec. 13. Tip off is at 11am. Bring a new stuffed animal to throw onto the court at halftime during our annual Teddy Bear Toss. Donations benefit local youth in the Shocker Neighborhood. Claim your ticket now for no cost at GoShockers.com/StudentTickets.
Led by the community-based recovery organization, The Phoenix-Wichita, these meetings will provide a space for grounding meditation and connection with other students in recovery. The first meeting for Spring 2026 will be Tuesday, Feb. 17. No sign-up is required and anyone seeking a recovery space is welcome to join as needed. Meetings are every Tuesday at 1 to 2 p.m. in RSC 319.
Now announcing the SAC Spring 2026 Event Pass. If you check in to at least 5 SAC-hosted events with your Shocker ID, you are automatically entered in a raffle for a chance to win 1 of three gift baskets, which may include AirPods, an air fryer, or a mini projector and blanket. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Wichita Tri-Delta is looking for new members. If you value truth, friendship, and self-sacrifice, go ahead and fill out the interest form: wichita.edu/tridelta
Join Wichita Clean Stream’s, Wichita RiverWalk Cleanup Crew and the Community Service Board for a morning of cleaning up the area around the Arkansas and Little Arkansas River. Gloves, trash bags and materials will be provided. Volunteers will meet at a location determined before the event. Volunteers will be given exact location of event via email before the event.
Hello Shockers. The time has come to choose who represents you in Student Government Association. Voting is open now until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8. The SGA Elections commission is offering some incentives to Get-Out-The-Vote, including free Chick-fil-a, Boba and more. In-Person Polling Locations: Shocker Dining Hall, Monday, April 6 from 5:30 to 7:30p.m.; Shocker Dining Hall, Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; RSC East Atrium, 1st Floor, Wednesday, April 8 from noon to 2 p.m. Check out @wichitastatesga on Instagram to learn more about the candidates. To vote online, please see the email sent to your WSU email.
Find details at Ulrich.Wichita.edu and apply by Saturday, April 18.
Graduating Shockers, order your commencement t-shirt today. Your name will be listed on the back with all the other Spring 2026 grads. These are only available by ordering online in advance. Shirts will be available for pickup at commencement. Order at https://thecommencementgroup.com/wichitastateu/.
The College of Engineering invites all to attend its annual Engineering Open House from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 8 in the John Bardo Center. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., senior engineering and computing students will present prototype solutions throughout the building. 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.
The next event in the Elevate Knowledge and Networking Speaker Series, hosted by the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, will feature WSU Assistant Vice President of Student Belonging Alicia Newell. Newell will share insights on "Generations in the Workforce," a session focused on unpacking how to communicate and collaborate across generational divides. The event will run from 3 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at Social Tap in Braeburn Square. The program portion of the event will begin at 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by JPMorganChase.
Students are encouraged to attend Mortar Board’s Holiday Party on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6–8 p.m. in RSC 264. Free pizza, snacks, and hot cocoa will be provided.
Welcomefest takes place during the first four weeks of the fall and spring semesters and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include Winter Welcome, the Involvement Fair and much more. Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus and find ways to connect with the community. Submit your events to be featured as part of the Welcomefest schedule. The deadline to register your event is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Visit wichita.edu/Welcomefest for more information.
Grab a Shocker Softball Steal from the Shocker Store. While supplies last, grab a select softball crew for $15 and a select softball hoodie for $20. Sale is valid at softball pop-up shops, in the RSC store and at shockerstore.com. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions and all sales are final.
Upcoming Intramural Golf Scramble — on Friday, April 24 The perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy some friendly competition with fellow Shockers. Register on imleagues.com/wichita by Thursday, April 9. Tune in, team up, and get ready to hit the greens, Shockers.
The Beyond the Lab: Research and Reasoning series continues with "Designing Systematic Reviews", Wednesday, April 8, 3:30pm in 201 Ahlberg Hall. Presented by University Libraries. Systematic reviews are more than just long literature reviews. Learn what sets them apart, how to read and write them, and why they are one of the fastest-growing forms of scholarly publication. Ideal for students in health, behavioral sciences, or anyone tackling an in-depth research project.
Friday, April 17 at 4 p.m. in the RSC room 203 Deadline to apply for program: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 Tentative dates for program: Friday, Jan. 2-8, 2027 More info: wichita.edu/MexicoCityJanuary2027
Human trafficking affects our Wichita community, and together we can help fight it. ICT SOS is committed to preventing human trafficking by educating the community, advocating for survivors, and connecting individuals to vital local resources. As part of MGMT 463 – Building Remarkable Teams, the ShockHERs team at Wichita State University is raising funds to support ICT SOS’s prevention and outreach efforts. Donations will directly fund awareness education, survivor advocacy, and community outreach initiatives. We invite the WSU community to join us in making a meaningful impact. Every contribution helps strengthen support systems for survivors and increases awareness across our community. To donate, go to gofund.me/5ddf8d0f2.
Curious if your idea has real market potential? Join our I-Corps Information Session to learn how you can test your concept, talk to real customers, and reduce risk before pursuing funding or launching a venture. This event is open to researchers, students, and community innovators. Whether you're a newcomer to innovation, or an experienced entrepreneur, I-Corps is a great place to start. The session is free to attend but RSVP to https://wichita.edu/Icorps/rsvp is required.
Follow our astronauts as they launch for a trip around the moon. The soonest possible launch dates include March eighth, March ninth, and Wednesday, March 11.
Join the Community Service Board for Senior Saturdays. Senior Saturdays provides an opportunity for Shockers to interact with local seniors and at Larksfield Senior Living Community. Volunteers may assist with various tasks including yard work, playing games, reading together or just spend time chatting with seniors. No experience is necessary.
Interested in Advising a Recognized Student Organization? We are looking for motivated Full-Time faculty and Staff. To learn more, email Caitlin Nolen at caitlin.nolen@wichita.edu
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
That’s all of the digital signage announcements for Tuesday, April 7, 2026.