University to observe Labor Day
WSU offices will be closed and classes will not be held Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. Normal schedules will resume Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Because of the holiday, the next Shocker Blast will be Wednesday, Sept. 5. The deadline to submit information for Wednesday's edition is noon Tuesday, Sept. 4, at shockerblast@wichita.edu.
Shuttle to begin service to WSU South and Shocker Studios on Harry Street
Because of an overwhelming number of requests, shuttle service from main campus to the Harry Street campus will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4. All pickups and drop-offs will be at the Elliott Hall stop and depart campus at the bottom of the hour.
The first bus will leave the main campus at 7:30 a.m., and arrive at WSU South and Shocker Studios at 7:50 a.m. The bus will then leave the Harry Street location at 8 a.m., returning to the Elliott Hall stop at about 8:20 a.m.
The last bus will leave the Harry Street location at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1 p.m. Friday.
In order to provide this service, the university is pulling the Innovation Campus route for the fall semester.
Welcome Party planned for new international students
The Mission wants to welcome all new international students to Wichita State University at our Fall 2018 Welcome Party at 6:30 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 31) in 233 RSC. Admission is free and dinner is provided!
Military and Veteran Services Director candidate meet and greet today (Friday, Aug. 31)
WSU students, faculty, staff and interested partners are invited to a Military and Veteran Services Director candidate meet and greet today (Friday, Aug. 31) at the Captain Riley Leroy Pitts Military and Veteran Student Center in 105 Grace Wilkie Hall.
This is an opportunity for students and interested stakeholders to meet and learn more about the candidates interested in this critical position on campus. The schedule follows:
Lloyd Hatfield from 10-11 a.m.
Larry Burkes from 11 a.m.-noon
Eric Gormly from noon-1 p.m.
Amy White from 2-3 p.m.
Edward Bastian from 3-4 p.m.
Brad Webster from 4-5 p.m.
If you have any questions, contact Deanna Carrithers, interim director of Military and Veteran Services, at 978-5932 or deanna.carrithers@wichita.edu.
Enjoy Bingo fun with amazing prizes
De-stress from the first two weeks and join SAC for some Bingo fun with amazing prizes at 8 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 31) on the third floor, Shirley Beggs Ballroom, RSC. You must be a student to be eligible to win, but all are welcome to play! We will serve fresh popcorn, and you can also come dressed as your favorite meme for a night full of laughs!
Shocktoberfest information meeting set for Sept. 4
Shocktoberfest 2018 is right around the corner! Are you ready? Learn how you can participate as an individual or with a group of people. Maybe you are hearing about Shocktoberfest for the first time and want to learn more about what it is. Join us at the informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, in 258 RSC. For more information, go to Wichita.edu/campustraditions or call 978 3022.
WSU Police locate source of reports of a woman approaching students
There have been recent reports of someone approaching Wichita State students on campus to ask about their interest in a Bible study. Somehow this got linked to a social media “story” where this was merely a ruse to cover human trafficking. With the help of information supplied from our WSU community, the WSU Police Department was able to determine that the woman in question is a member of a legitimate church here in Wichita.
Late Night Breakfast to be hosted on Thursday, Sept. 6
WSU Dining Services and Housing & Residence Life will host this semester's Late Night Breakfast (formerly Midnight Breakfast) from 10 p.m.-midnight Thursday, Sept. 6, in Shocker Dining.
Students with Unlimited Access or Premium Unlimited meal plans may use their meal plan, and for all other guests the door rate is $8.25 plus tax. The menu will feature Cherry Jubilee Pancake Bake with Salted Caramel Sauce, Smoked Gouda Hash Brown Casserole, Apple Stuffed Crepes, and much more! Questions may be directed to Brandon Kesler, associate director for Residence Life, at 978-6610 or brandon.kesler@wichita.edu.
Wichita State Open House Weekend: Sept. 28-30
Don't miss out on three days of events, food and fun for the whole community at the Wichita State Open House Weekend, Sept. 28-30. Take a stroll on the Innovation Campus during our “Sip and See Party.” Enjoy action-packed Shocker Athletics, Cornhole tournament, trivia contest, bowling and more.
For more information, go to WSU Open House.
Be more than a spectator - participate in intramural sports
Stay active and meet new friends by participating in intramural sports. We have leagues and tournaments for all Wichita State students, ranging from traditional sports like soccer to video game competitions. Do you think you have what it takes to win these leagues? Get your friends together to participate in these fun intramural leagues. Sign up today at IMLeagues.com/Wichita. For more information or to inquire about future events contact cr.competition@wichita.edu.
LGBTQ Movie Night set for Tuesday, Sept. 4
The LGBTQ Center's first social event of the semester is an invitation to join them for LGBTQ movie night from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, in 203 RSC. We'll decide together what to watch. Popcorn and snacks will be provided.
GSA to hold Graduate Student Mentorship Program on Sept. 6
The Graduate Student Mentorship Program facilitates first-year graduate students' transition to Wichita State and graduate student life. All incoming graduate students are invited to participate in this Graduate Student Association (GSA) event. The mentorship program will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, in 266 RSC.
For more information, contact Randy Barbour at rjbarbour@shockers.wichita.edu or Vijay Matheswaran at vxmatheswaran@shockers.wichita.edu.
Q&A with Justin Rorabaugh of Shocker Studios
Shocker Studios director Justin Rorabaugh looks out of his office at Shocker Studios (3805 E. Harry) and sees many innovation and collaboration possibilities. There are new studios and sound systems, creative spaces under construction and many opportunities to learn and work in the state-of-the-art sound, video and animation studios.
Save 40 percent at the JC Penney Suit Up -- Sunday, Sept. 9
WSU students mark your calendars for the Career Development Center's JC Penney Suit Up event happening from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at JC Penney East and West locations. With your WSU ID you can save 40 percent off select men's and women's career dress apparel including suits, dresses, sport coats, dress pants, shoes and accessories.
‘How Do I Write a Literature Review?' workshop
University Libraries will host the workshop, “How Do I Write A Literature Review?,” from noon-1:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, in 217 Ablah Library.
Researchers in all subject areas will learn to create a literature review from conducting comprehensive research, synthesizing perspectives, and presenting findings in this very helpful workshop. Engineering students, please note the workshop on literature reviews using engineering sources on Nov. 16.
This is one in a series of Savvy Researcher workshops this semester. The workshops in this series are open to WSU students, faculty and staff.
For more information about this workshop and others in the series, visit savvy researcher. To RSVP, go to workshop. Please encourage students to sign up for workshops in this very helpful series!
Save the date for $7 T-shirts
Mark your calendars for the Shocker Store's first one-day-only sale of the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The Shocker Store will have two T-shirts available for $7 each, while supplies last. The store opens at 8 a.m. and they will sell out, so hurry in that day! Limit three per customer. Sale is in-store only. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions, and all sales are final. To keep up-to-date on the sale, visit the Facebook event page.
CHP launches new Sherr Scholarship
The College of Health Professions (CHP) is excited to launch an amazing scholarship opportunity for our students. The Sam & Rosemary Sherr Dean's Excellence award will be available annually to one College of Health Professions student beginning next fiscal year 2020. For more information, go to Sherr Scholarship.
The Sam & Rosemary Sherr Scholarship is available annually to one College of Health Professions student.
To be eligible you must be admitted and enrolled in a professional degree program in the College of Health Professions at WSU.
The deadline to submit an application back to their CHP department is Thursday, Nov. 1.
‘Sip and See' Braeburn Square on Friday, Sept. 28
Come "Sip and See" Wichita State's newest addition, Braeburn Square on the Innovation Campus from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. This event includes food trucks, a beverage truck, a trivia contest, cornhole tournament and live music by local band TRIBE. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration for trivia and cornhole is required.
Facebook event page: Facebook event page
Blood drive coming to WSU on Sept. 12-13
Wichita State will host a blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, and Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Heskett Center lobby.
To schedule your life-saving appointment, go to donate blood – search sponsor code Wichita State or call 1-800-Red-Cross. Walk-ins also are welcome!
There are always patients in need of blood, whether it's down the street or across the country. Every two seconds, someone needs blood in the U.S., and you can help save those patients' lives by donating blood. Your donation is needed more than you may think. Let's help save lives together!
Photo ID or Red Cross donor card required. Save time by using RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before coming to your appointment. Read more at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass
**You must provide a valid email address to receive your Sport Clips coupon**
**Your coupon will be included in your post-blood drive thank you email from the American Red Cross**
Welcome the new Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion
Last weekend, Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion (ADI) welcomed 17 new members into the organization. These individuals had a chance to get to know other ambassadors, while learning about the responsibilities and duties on what it takes to be a change agent for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Wichita State.
These ambassadors assist in developing diversity program initiatives, and being liaisons to various university committees and student organizations. ADI also consists of WSU students who are committed to promoting deep cultural awareness. They strive to build better intercultural relations, while increasing campuswide participation in cross-cultural and multicultural programs.
We are proud and cannot wait to see the exciting growth that these student leaders will have during their time in this organization. Let's all welcome the fall 2018 ambassadors!
Want to learn more about the organization? Go to wichita.edu/adi for more information or contact Tajahnae Stocker, president of Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion, at trstocker@shockers.wichita.edu.