Plan now to attend Academic Convocation
Academic Convocation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in Wilner Auditorium. We are excited to welcome Bryan Stevenson, author of this year's WSU Reads book, “Just Mercy,” for the book signing and speaker during convocation. The book signing and lite breakfast will be from 8-9:15 a.m. in the Ulrich Museum.
Wilner Auditorium seating will be reserved for WSU students, faculty and staff. Wichita community members are encouraged to remain in the Ulrich Museum or go to the commons in Wilner to watch the streamed event.
A link will be provided to watch the event from any location. For more information, call The Office of First-Year Programs at 978-5420 or email Caitlin Putnal at caitlin.putnal@wichita.edu.
College of Engineering candidate to visit campus Thursday, Sept. 13 and Friday, Sept. 14
Hamid Hefazi, professor and department head, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Florida Institute of Technology, will visit Wichita State as a dean candidate for the College of Engineering tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 13) and Friday, Sept. 14.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to a public forum at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 13) in 107 Devlin Hall. Information is also available on the Academic Affairs website at https://wsu.news/engdsfinalists.
Mini Wellness Fair today (Wednesday, Sept. 12)
Discover your wellness-related resources on campus with the Mini Wellness Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 12) on the RSC north patio and lawn. Check out campus organizations, and also enter to win a free Fitbit.
Wu's Big Event IX (Saturday, Oct. 6)
Join Community Service Board in a day of service at Wu's Big Event IX on Saturday, Oct. 6. Wu's Big Event is a bi-annual service event geared toward students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university passionate about volunteering.
Volunteers will begin the day with a kick-off breakfast and keynote speaker. After opening events, volunteers will be bussed to one of seven service sites and perform three hours of community service with fellow Shockers. Upon return, volunteers will take part in reflection activities and receive a boxed lunch.
Come join Community Service Board in a fun-filled day of service to the Wichita community! Pre-registration is required at Wu's Big Event.
Last call for Student Involvement Ambassadors applicants
Have you been looking to get involved on campus? Student Involvement Ambassadors look
to encourage students to get involved in the areas they are passionate about and strive
to connect students with Wichita State. Interested applicants must be at least a sophomore
with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and able to attend bi-weekly group meetings
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Fridays. Additional expectations, information and an application
can be found at Student Involvement Ambassadors. Applications are due by 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 12).
Still looking for three hours of course credit this semester?
The INSPYRE research lab directed by Samantha Gregus is currently recruiting undergraduate mentors for the fall 2018 semester. Mentors eat lunch with an elementary school student twice each week. In return, mentors receive three hours of course credit and many great experiences.
Mentors are required to undergo background checks, have reliable transportation to and from the elementary school, and should have lunch availability for at least 90 minutes twice a week, which can be anytime between noon and 2 p.m.
We do not meet regularly like a traditional class (time mentoring takes the place of class time). However, we have a course syllabus, class readings and paper assignments. Mentors will receive a grade at the end of the semester based on attendance and completion of assignments. We are interested in recruiting mentors from any college and major. For more information, contact Elissa Failes at elissa.failes@wichita.edu ASAP.
Check out the Shocker Learning Center at open house
The Shocker Learning Center invites you to its open house from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 13) in 107 Lindquist Hall. Grab some chips and study tips.
Grab some chips and study tips.
Save $5 on Pumpkin Run on Hump Day today (Wednesday, Sept. 12)
Happy Hump Day! Registering for the Pumpkin Run on Hump Day today (Wednesday, Sept. 12) with the code HumpDay will save you $5 on the 5k!
Pumpkin Run Registration Sept. 12, 2018
Support the blood drive at WSU today (Wednesday, Sept. 12) and Thursday, Sept. 13
Wichita State will host a blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today (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**
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature student Jared Goering's applied learning experience
Wichita State student Jared Goering will share his firsthand applied learning experience and the TechCrunch competition in WSU's Weekly Briefing at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Marcus Welcome Center.
Zach Gearhart, director of government relations, will give the overall university update.
The briefing will be livestreamed and available later that day at WSU Weekly Briefing. There will be time for questions at the end of the briefing.
Keep Calm & Breathe On invitation
Join the Counseling and Testing Center again this semester for Keep Calm & Breathe On. Drop in to build structured relaxation time into your life and learn techniques to do relaxation on your own. You will be led in meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices. The meetings are from 12:15-12:45 p.m. every Wednesday starting today (Wednesday, Sept. 12) In 257 RSC. Drop in or contact the Counseling and Testing Center for more information at 978-3440.
UMKC School of Law rep to meet with students interested in law school
Interested in law school? The Pre-Law Student Association is hosting a representative from UMKC School of Law from 12:30-1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 13) in 203 RSC. There will be an information session followed by Q&A. Pizza and drinks will be provided. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. For questions, email PLSA President Benn Vongsena at bxvongsena@shockers.wichita.edu.
Celebrate Hispanic Independence Day on Thursday, Sept. 13
Celebrate Hispanic Independence Day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 13) on the RSC east patio. Learn about the different countries that celebrate their independence in September. Enjoy history, music, food and our Hispanic student groups. Cost may apply to some booths. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or ODI.
SGA Suicide Prevention Awareness Program tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 13)
In support of Suicide Prevention Awareness week, individuals have the opportunity to speak about their stories and experiences about how suicide has impacted their lives.
Here's your invitation to Shockers After Dark
Student Affairs invites students, faculty and staff to a new event, Shockers After Dark from 8-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, first floor Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) and Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the RSC. Come by for three hours of outrageous free fun!
Activities include a tarot card reader, poker tournament, gaming, character artist, dancing and bingo. There will also be free food, T-shirts and prizes. For more information, contact Student Affairs at 978-3021 or visit Student Affairs.
Join us for Senior Saturdays
Join us in hanging out, playing games, and sharing conversation with the senior citizens in your community from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Larksfield Place, 2828 N. Governeour St.! Pre-registration is required at volunteer.
‘Website Creation and Management Using WordPress'
University Libraries is holding the workshop "Website Creation and Management Using WordPress” from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in 217 Ablah Library. Quickly explore how a website is hosted, designed and maintained within the WordPress environment. Bring any questions you have about website creation and get them answered while working on hands-on design. No web design experience required.
This workshop is one in a series of Digital Literacy workshops to be held this semester, and is open to all WSU students, faculty, and staff.
For more information about this workshop and others in the series, go to Digital Workshops. Seats are limited, so sign up today!
Have an idea? E-Launch is for you
E-Launch has been developed to foster entrepreneurial activity that will lead to the commercialization of technology-based ideas. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 28, E-Launch sessions will be offered on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and on Fridays from 1-4 p.m.
Through an interactive process, participants will learn to clearly conceptualize how the product or service can provide real value to customers. Participants will be shown how to validate their value proposition with customers and other stakeholders. In addition, the program will assist in the development of a business model that will deliver the value proposition to customers and provide a framework and methodology to create a viable startup company.
Go to E-Launch for more information or to apply.
‘Where Do I Find Data and Statistics?'
University Libraries is holding the workshop “Where Do I Find Data and Statistics?” from noon-1:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in 217 Ablah Library. Discover library databases and open websites for data sets, census data and statistics in this very helpful workshop!
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, go to Savvy Researcher.
English Honors Society to host tri-regional literary conference
Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors Society, is hosting a tri-regional literary conference from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 22, in the RSC. The conference will be a great place to meet other students who are interested in creative writing and literature and hear student work. All WSU students, faculty and staff are welcome to join us for our panel sessions.
Help the youth in our community on Mentoring Mondays
Join us in helping the youth in our community by providing homework assistance in a variety of subjects! The first opportunity is from 4-6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at Boys and Girls Club of South Center Kansas, 2400 N. Opportunity Drive. No experience is required. Pre-registration is required at wichita.edu/csbvolunteer.
Korean color terms research study
Are you interested in participating in a research study looking at Korean color terms?
To be eligible to participate:
1. You must be 18 to 40 years old
2. Korean must be your first (native) language
If you meet the requirements and you are interested in participating, go to survey
Waffle Feed event this Friday, Sept. 14
FarmHouse Fraternity is having its Waffle Feed philanthropy event from 7-9 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 14, at 2909 Oliver apartment complex clubhouse. Tickets are $5 (cash only) before
the event or $6 at the door. We will have a credit card reader at the door. Proceeds
are going to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society.
Email wichitastatefh@gmail.com, jwrockey@shockers.wichita.edu, or find any FarmHouse man for a ticket!