Back-to-School Bash tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 18)
Student Involvement is giving away hundreds of T-shirts, ice cream bars, and Frito pies at the annual Back-to-School Bash (B2SB). B2SB is from 6-8 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 18) in the Rhatigan Student Center east courtyard. This event is a great way to wrap up your summer with high-energy activities, yard games, crafts and cosmic bowling, sponsored by Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes.
B2SB is coordinated by Student Involvement with sponsorship from Meritrust Credit Union, Residence Life and Housing, WSU Dining, Campus Recreation, Barton School of Business and more. B2SB is free and fun for all ages. For more information, email getinvolved@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.
WUBER rides to be offered the first two days of classes
Welcome students! We are so happy you are here! Wichita State University staff volunteers will offer WUBER rides from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 20-21, the first two days of classes. Primary pick-up locations will be the parking lots by Charles Koch Arena and Eck Stadium.
Regular shuttle bus service to resume Monday, Aug. 20
Shuttle bus service will resume regular Monday-Friday service on Monday, Aug. 20. The WSU Shuttle System is a free service for students, faculty, staff and visitors—giving you an alternative to parking on WSU's Main Campus. There are three shuttle routes available: The Metroplex Route, the Campus Route and the Innovation Campus Route.
Win free frozen custard for a year at Freddy's grand opening
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, in the Rhatigan Student Center. All day on Aug. 20, guests can enter to win free custard for a year by visiting the new Freddy's location. No purchase necessary. Freddy's will be open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays.
Save the Date: Kick-Off Concert
Start the school year off right with some live music and refreshments! Join the Rhatigan Student Center and WSU Dining Services for their Kick-Off Concert from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20 on the RSC East Patio. With music from Annie Up and free Freddy's custard and popcorn, it's sure to start your semester off right!
SAC to present Shocker Resource Fair
Feeling like you don't quite know all the resources available to you as a Shocker? Student Activities Council invites you to come out and visit with more 40 departments and learn more about the services they offer to you as a student from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, in Shocker Hall Plaza. We will give away water, ice cream and some awesome prizes! For more information, go to Student Activities Council or email SAC@wichita.edu.
Campus invited to Airbus + WSU Innovation Fair
Airbus would like to invite the WSU community to the first Airbus + WSU Innovation
Fair, located at Airbus (1855 Innovation Blvd.), from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 23.
Meet with representatives from Airbus, NIAR, FirePoint, Shocker Startup and many others to learn about the innovation resources and organizations on campus.
Enjoy some snacks, enter to win Airbus giveaways and learn how to turn your big ideas into reality. For more information, contact samantha.stinson@airbus.com.
Study Abroad opportunity in Hamburg
Pay WSU Tuition, take classes in your major and collaborate on projects with Airbus, all while exploring the beautiful city of Hamburg. Scholarships are also available!
For more information, go to Hamburg Exchange Program
Contact: Ann Burger, at ann.burger@wichita.edu, 978-5374.
Sale on T-shirts in Shocker Store
The Shocker Store has a sale on T-shirts this week! Now through Saturday, Aug. 18, take 15 percent off T-shirts in-store; excludes tie-dye shirts. Gear up for the beginning of school and the beginning of Shocker athletic seasons!
Don't get shocked: Know the facts about electrical safety
More than 400 people die from electrical home fires annually in the United States. Mike Strickland, director, Environmental, Health & Safety, wants to remind the campus of some electrical fire safety tips. Those safety tips are in the graphic above.
Overloaded extension cords, power strips and outlets are one of the leading causes of fires in college housing.
Keeping up with Kenon
Join SGA President Kenon Brinkley at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, in a Facebook Live discussion about issues around WSU. Leave your questions in the comments section for Kenon to answer during the livestream.
Hoops attendance tops American Conference leaderboard
Wichita State led the American Athletic Conference and ranked 34th nationally in men's
basketball attendance during the 2017-18 season, according to the NCAA's official
year-end report.
Unofficially, WSU was one of just nine schools that sold out every home date and one
of only six that did it in a venue larger than 10,000 seats.
Fans wishing to purchase new men's basketball season tickets will soon have an opportunity. The Shockers Ticket Office will have a limited supply of men's basketball season tickets for sale later this month. Move to the front of line by signing up for the waiting list. For details call or stop by the Shocker Ticket Office (316-978-FANS) inside Charles Koch Arena during business hours (M-F, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.).
Ulrich Museum App launches
The Ulrich Museum of Art mobile app is now available in the App Store and Google Play Store. This free digital resource is the easiest way to see what's happening at the Ulrich anytime, wherever you are.
Community involvement opportunity
Volunteers are needed to help manually count bicycle and pedestrian activity across 35 sites in the Wichita Metro area. The annual event, sponsored by the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, and noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. This important event relies heavily on the commitment of community volunteers to gather data about how our network of paths and lanes are being used.
According to Tricia Thomas, WAMPO communication's manager, one of the greatest challenges facing the bicycle and pedestrian field is the lack of documentation on usage and demand. Without accurate and consistent demand and usage figures, it is difficult to measure the positive benefits of bicycle and pedestrian investments, especially when compared to the other transportation modes such as the private automobile.
As such, this event is the only source for regional-scale bicycle and pedestrian data. The results of this data are then used to guide investments throughout the regional transportation system.
So, please consider volunteering! This annual event is a real opportunity for local residents to become involved in a piece of the regional transportation planning process. As we know, bicycle and pedestrian investments stimulate the economy, public health and the overall quality of life in a variety of ways. Communities that invest in these facilities inherently attract people and businesses so it's good for everyone. Register now!
New Shocker Store location opening in Braeburn Square
The Shocker Store (formerly University Bookstore) will be opening a 2,840-square-foot
location in the new Wichita State University retail area, Braeburn Square, just east
of Starbucks. The new store is projected to open in late September and is the second
business to commit to the retail center.
Cosmic Bowling in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Turn the lights down and music up during cosmic bowling in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes, starting again today (Friday, Aug. 17)! Enjoy cosmic bowling from 8 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays for $2 per person, per game. Or stop by from 5-9 p.m. on Sundays to bowl for $1 per person, per game. Shoe rental is not included. Availability may vary because of group reservations and special events.
Pumpkin Run registration is now open
Pumpkin Run registration is now open at wichita.edu/pumpkinrun. Join runners and walkers
for a fun journey through one of the prettiest campuses in Kansas! As a participant
of the USTAF-Certified Pumpkin Run 5K, you will receive a one of a kind glow-in-the-dark
t-shirt. Open to Wichita State students, faculty / staff, family and the public.
‘Me Me Me' by Tyleciea Zachry in Cadman Art Gallery – Looking Glass
“Me Me Me” is an art exhibition presented by student artist Tyleciea Zachry. Her work will be display from Monday, Aug. 20-Friday, Aug. 31 in the Cadman Art Gallery, first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. This show is an interactive experiment in which the audience can use their phones to engage with the artwork.
Visitors to the exhibit are encouraged to use the Snapchat app to access links in the snapcodes and use the facial recognition software on exhibited distorted self-portraits.
The artist asks, “Could something as simple as phone applications remain as devices of leisure or could they be something more?” For more information about this exhibit and others, go to Wichita.edu/CadmanGallery.
Shocker cheer team prepares for season
The 2018-19 Wichita State Shocker Cheer team finished up their work week last Friday and are ready for the upcoming season.
You can catch the team performing at every home volleyball, men's and women's basketball home game this season. They are also heavily involved in several events throughout the community. They also work toward the goal of competing yearly at UCA Nationals in January.