Win $5,000 and your own parking space
In order to advance WSU's Strategic Plan and SEM plan, President Bardo has announced a competition open to all members of the university community.
The competition is:
- For all members of the WSU community
- Open to proposals for new interdisciplinary certificates, minors, honors tracks, undergraduate, mini-master's or master's programs
- Focused on programs that meet the future needs of students and the community
The authors of the winning proposal will receive a combined cash award of $5,000. There also will be up to five reserved (red sign) parking places made available for the next academic year for use by the authors of the proposal at no charge to them.
Proposals are due Oct. 31.
Get started today: New Program Award
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. today (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.
Kick-Off Concert today (Monday, Aug. 20)
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. today (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!
Get ready for the Clash of the Colleges
The Office of First-Year Programs and Campus Recreation invite students to Clash of the Colleges 2018! Please join your academic college's pre-party to get set up to sign in and gear up to cheer on your academic college. Clash of the Colleges will begin at 4 p.m. Friday Aug. 24, in Cessna Stadium. Join us for fun games, inflatables, relays and more. Let's see which academic college will have bragging rights this year!
Try the Welcomefest Escape Room
University Libraries is proud to sponsor the WelcomeFest Escape Room from 11 a.m. – noon tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 16), Tuesday, Aug. 21, and Wednesday, Aug. 29,in Ablah Library. Come in groups of two-to-six people and see if you have what it takes to beat the clock. You will have 20 minutes to solve a variety of codes, puzzles and ciphers to break into a locked box. You'll need to use your knowledge of the library and items in your surroundings to win! If you make it in time, your group's name will go up on a leaderboard of honored sleuths. For more information, go to Events.
'Library Tips and Tools for Grad Students'
University Libraries (UL) can make your life easier, especially when it comes to doing library research. Come to the “Library Tips and Tools for Grad Students” workshop from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, or 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30. Learn about library resources that help you avoid article charges, the EndNote software program provided by the UL that reduces the effort required to format research papers and citations, technology equipment such as iPads and portable projectors that you can borrow, subject librarians who are available for individual and group consultations, and much more.
Besides brief demonstrations, there will be time for questions and answers. University Libraries invites all graduate students, especially new ones, to attend. Registration is not required, but appreciated. For more information and to register, go to Tips and Tools for Grad Students.
Leadership Book Club to read book by Don Clifton
The Leadership Book Club invites you to join them in reading “How Full Is Your Bucket?” by Don Clifton. There will be an in-person discussion and an online discussion board to participate in. Register by Friday, Sept. 7 at Leadership Book Club.
$7 color wall tees at Shocker Store
The Shocker Store has a sale to brighten up your week! Now through Saturday, Aug. 25, color wall T-shirts will be $7 each (excluding tie-dye). So stock up with all your favorite colors! Sale is in-store only.
#FlowerMoves by Marian Crook in Cadman Art Gallery – Main Space
#FlowerMoves is a multimedia art exhibit presented by student artist Marian Crook. Her work will be on display from today (Monday, Aug. 20) to Friday, Aug. 31, at the Cadman Art Gallery, first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. This show will display a mix of mediums including drawing, sculpture and performance art that will demonstrate concepts of personal growth and identity.
Join the artist for her opening reception at the Cadman Art Gallery at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23. For more information about this exhibit and others go to Cadman Art Gallery.
Are you connected?
Have you made strong connections on campus with other students, faculty or staff yet? One of the best ways to keep making progress toward your degree is to get connected to people, resources and services on campus. Arrive early and stay after class to get to know other students and your professors.
If you aren't sure what to say, check out this page. You should also plan to attend Welcomefest events to meet other students and get connected to campus resources.
Prefer to connect electronically? Download our free app called Guide that can help you stay on path to graduation by providing individualized guidance in a number of areas, including holds on your account, payment information, major and career exploration and more! Search “Guide-College Simplified” in the App Store or on Google Play today!
Adulting 101: Career Readiness Workshop
Can't adult today? Not sure where to start? You're not alone.
Whether you're a senior getting ready to transition into the real world or a freshman trying to get through the first year of college, this workshop will give you an overview on how the Career Development Center can help get you ready for the real world.
Come to the Adulting 101: Career Readiness Workshop from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, in Brennan III.
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Welcomefest deals
Enjoy some great deals for Welcomefest in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes! From now to Friday, Aug. 31, take advantage of $1.50 hot dogs, $3/hour billiards and $1.50 bowling games, even during cosmic bowling! Rental shoes are not included. Start your school year off right at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes.
Tie in with Kappa Kappa Gamma
If you missed formal recruitment and you're still interested in joining the Panhellenic community, join the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma for an evening of snacks, connection, and tying blankets for donation from 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 21) at the Kappa House.
Kappa house to host puppy and cupcake party
You're invited to a puppy and cupcake party from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23. Come by the Kappa house to meet the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma while we play with puppies and decorate cupcakes.
WuShock tryouts set for Thursday, Aug. 23
Wichita State will host WuShock tryouts from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, in Charles Koch Arena (Champions Club). Those coming to try out need to be wearing athletic attire and ready to work. Go to WuShock tryouts for more information.
WSU Student of the Year Scholarship information
The WSU Student of the Year Scholarship is awarded to two outstanding students who have shown exemplary leadership, involvement and service to both the WSU and Wichita communities.
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- an undergraduate student currently enrolled in at least six credit hours at Wichita State, and
- must have completed at least 60 hours, with at least 30 hours from Wichita State.
Please apply or nominate a student on our website.
For more information please contact Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.
Shocker Racing fall recruitment for all majors
You're invited to informational meetings to join Shocker Racing, WSU Formula SAE, at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in 204 Experiential Engineering Building. For more information, contact wsuformulasae@live.com.