Save the date: Advising Fair
Plan on coming to the Advising Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center.
All students, staff, and faculty welcome to browse the advising departments and student support services tables, grab a bite, get entered for prizes and learn about the broad array of services provided by the various advising and support departments across campus. For more information or to be a participant, contact patricia.phillips@wichita.edu.
Office of Financial Aid to host several FAFSA events
The 2019-20 FAFSA becomes available on Monday, Oct. 1. WSU's priority date for consideration for certain types of aid is Saturday, Dec. 1. That means you only have two months to complete your FAFSA online and submit any additional documentation to our office.
Make sure to finish your FAFSA early to maximize your awards.
To help you, the Office of Financial Aid will host several FAFSA events:
- Shocker Hall FAFSA Completion Celebration from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Shocker Hall Multi-Purpose Room
- FAFSA Finish Line event for TRIO, GEAR UP and Community Partners on Saturday, Oct. 6
- Get on the Bus (Shuttle) Campaign – October-November 2018
- FAFSA Fun with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the ODI Conference Room.
Additionally, you are always welcome to schedule an appointment with our office in 203 Jardine Hall for completion assistance and answers to all of your FAFSA-related questions.
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, Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 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 a full schedule of events, visit Open House Weekend.
Coffee and conversation today (Wednesday, Sept. 26)
Come join fellow Shockers in a discussion about this year's WSU Reads book, ”Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 26) on the first floor, Rhatigan Student Center.
We will have coffee and tea to sip on as the conversations stem from experiences reading the book or simply about your experiences relating to the themes of the book. Check out the book before you come and make sure to watch Bryan Stevenson's speech during Academic Convocation on Sept. 20 at Academic Convocation speech.
Come share your story. Any questions, contact Student Success: First-Year Programs at 978-5420 or Caitlin Putnal at caitlin.putnal@wichita.edu.
Take a selfie and post it using #WSUNOW
Have you seen all the new selfie spots that were just added to campus? Take a pic and tag @WichitaState on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #WSUNOW so we can share your pics!
School of Performing Arts / Theatre to perform ‘The Search'
The WSU School of Performing Arts / Theatre will perform “The Search” at 7:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 26) to Saturday, Sept. 29, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30, in Welsbacher Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th and Oliver, Entrance F.
Tickets are $15 general public, $12 military / senior citiznes, faculty and staff and $10 for students. Admission is free for students with a WSU ID. Seating limited. For tickets, go to free ticket or call 978-3233.
“The Search,” by Elizabeth Crino, is a story of three roommates -- Ted, Sarah and Beth who one day realize that their fourth roommate, Ned, has gone missing. However, they come to find that none of them even liked Ned to begin with and feel it would be best to just forget about him. As the story progresses, the three roommates dodge any sort of evidence of his whereabouts and choose to be blissfully ignorant about the situation so they can live a “Ned-less” life.
Crino is the winner of the WSU Theatre National Playwriting Competition. Elizabeth's other plays include “Pen and Paper and the Presentation.”
“The Search” is part of the theatre program's student produced Second Stage series. In this series, students are responsible for all aspects of the production including show choice, design work, technical direction, construction, direction, acting and promotion. Through this applied learning experience, students pursuing careers in the fields of art and entertainment have the opportunity to learn hands on how to take a show from conception to completion.
Culturally Responsive Teaching opportunity
Culture is central to learning. Culturally Responsive Teaching will be presented from noon-1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 26) in 142 Rhatigan Student Center.
Culture plays a role not only in communicating and receiving information, but also in shaping the thinking process of groups and individuals. A pedagogy that acknowledges, responds to and celebrates fundamental cultures offers full, equitable access to education for students from all cultures. Culturally Responsive Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning.
This event will be part of a series of events with a pedagogical focus that students are eligible to take throughout the year to earn an alternative credential (noncredit badge).
Register for the Pumpkin Run today (Wednesday, Sept. 26) and save $3
Happy Wednesday, Shockers! Have you registered for the Pumpkin Run yet? If not, today (Wednesday, Sept. 26) we are running a student promo that will save you $3 on the 5K! Use the code ShockersRun when signing up at Pumpkin Run.
RH: Three items to watch this week
Wichita State volleyball gave the 5-1 system a full tryout in Sunday's 3-0 win over Memphis and coach Chris Lamb has a week to evaluate and practice before the Shockers start a three-match road swing. Wichita State (7-6, 2-0 American Athletic Conference) plays at Tulsa (9-4, 2-0) on Saturday (6 p.m.).
Shockers softball opened its fall scrimmages with a 19-1 win over Avila and a 13-2 win over Crowder College. The competition gets
much tougher on Thursday and that's important to coach Kristi Bredbenner for evaluation purposes.
The Shockers play host to Oklahoma State (5 p.m.) at Wilkins Stadium. The Shockers
defeated OSU four times last season, twice in the NCAA regional.
Wichita State's women's tennis team sends its best to the ITA All-American Championships in Pacific Palisades, Calif., starting Saturday. Fatima Bizhukova and Marta Bellucco, ranked No. 14 nationally, play doubles. Bizhukova, No. 36 nationally, and No. 94 Sandra Honigova are in the singles draw.
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature collaboration between McConnell Air Force Base and GoCreate
Technical Sergeant Clayton Allen will talk about collaboration between McConnell Air Force Base and GoCreate in WSU's Weekly Briefing at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in the Marcus Welcome Center.
Tracee Friess, director of communications for research and technology transfer, 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.
RSC Unplugged: Made from Scratch
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. Made From Scratch will perform from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 26) in the RSC's Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Learn more about IEEE
Craig Griffith with IEEE invites students and faculty to learn more about IEEE on Friday, Sept. 28, in 264 Experiential Engineering Building. All students are invited to the presentation on resources for IEEE student members from 12:30-1:30 p.m., where pizza, cookies and drinks will be served. From 1:30-3 p.m. there will be an IEEE and University Libraries resource table. Faculty and staff are invited to attend the IEEE Xplore Update from 3-4 p.m.
For more information about the details of these presentations, visit the new Resource of the Month library research guide.
Grad Studies to present ‘Teaching and Material Development in Blackboard'
“Teaching and Material Development in Blackboard” will be presented by Carolyn Speer, manager, Instructional Design and Access, from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in 266 RSC.
This session will provide an overview of Blackboard's functionalities and provide some tips and tricks for GTAs and instructors who would like to add a Blackboard component to face-to-face classes or to improve online classes. There will be time to ask specific questions at the end of the presentation.
This event will be part of a series of events with a pedagogical focus that students are eligible to take throughout the year to earn an alternative credential (noncredit badge).
Discounted tickets available to see ‘Safety Last'
“Safety Last,” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Exhibition Hall of Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center.
Save $3 on a $20 general admission ticket by using the discount code WSU. Tickets are available at WichitaTix.com.
Harold Lloyd stars in “Safety Last,” which is the story of an industrious fellow who climbed a skyscraper to win his girls. It is the ultimate thrill comedy. Lloyd performed the hair-raising comedic student all by himself with only one complete hand. There were no fake backgrounds or computer graphics in 1923.
Clark Wilson will accompany “Safety Last” on the Wichita Wurlitzer.
A fully restored, digital copy of the film will be shown Oct. 2, by arrangement with Harold Lloyd Entertainment Inc.
Scholarships available for WSU travel seminars for May 2019
WSU travel seminars for May 2019: 10 to 15 scholarships up to $2,000 each are available, based on financial need. Students must have FAFSA 2018-19 filed through WSU Financial Aid Office and preference will be given to Pell grant recipients.
Complete the general WSU study abroad scholarship application process that includes application form, two reference forms with letters and personal statement. More information is available at travel seminar scholarships.
Questions? Contact Ann Burger at ann.burger@wichita.edu or call 978-5374.
Save $5 for trip to watch Sporting KC and eat at Zaxby's
Cheer on the boys in blue as Sporting KC hosts the Los Angeles Football Club on Sunday, Oct. 28, at Children's Mercy Park, in Kansas City, Kansas. After the game we'll grab dinner at Zaxby's at Legends, known for their chicken! We'll leave at noon and return around 10 p.m.
The cost is $60, and includes transportation, ticket to the game and dinner at Zaxby's. Use the code HUMPDAY to save $5. Register by Thursday, Sept. 27 at Sporting KC.
WSU Cops challenge you to support Shocker Support Locker
Between now and Halloween, the WSU Police Department challenges students, faculty and staff to donate canned food and non-perishables for the Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker is running low fairly often, and there is a need now for some students than ever before.
If you want to make a difference, give your donation to any uniform officer on campus or bring donations to the University Police Department.
If you want an opportunity to win a WSU mug or WSU Police Department challenge coin as part of a raffle at the end of the drive, just leave your name and phone number with the officer or at the University Police Department when making a donation of any size.
WSU Cops support Shocks and they challenge you to do the same!
Donation Wish List
- PROTEINS: peanut butter, canned chicken/tuna, beans, canned chili, nuts
- FRUITS: canned fruits, applesauce, tomato juice, raisins, dried fruit
- GRAINS: pasta, rice, cereal, noodles, oatmeal
- MEALS & MIXES: baking mixes, soups, instant potatoes, mac and cheese, hamburger helper, spaghetti sauce
- SNACKS: granola bars, crackers, popcorn, pudding
Students, faculty and staff are welcome at the Shocker Support Locker
The Shocker Support Locker was founded in 2015 by the WSU Student Government Association to relieve food insecurity among WSU community members. Today, the locker provides both nonperishable and fresh food items, as well as hygiene products, professional clothing and textbooks.
Individuals who would like to use the Shocker Support Locker must be currently enrolled at Wichita State as students or currently employed faculty or staff. If you fit this criterion, you are welcome to use the pantry once per week and may take up to 10 items per visit.
For more information or questions about the Shocker Support Locker call 978-3480 or visit Shocker Support Locker.
Making PowerPoint More Engaging' workshop on Oct. 4
University Libraries is holding the workshop "Making PowerPoint More Engaging” from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 in 217 Ablah Library.
Learn how to present information with charts, tables, smart art and infographics to engage your audience. Discover new ways to spice up your PowerPoint presentation with fun designs, sounds, transitions and animations.
This is a hands-on workshop, so you are welcome to bring a PowerPoint presentation that you are currently working on. This is one in a series of Digital Literacy workshops this semester, and is open to all WSU students, faculty and staff.
For more information about this workshop and others in the series, visit digital workshops. Seats are limited, so sign up today! RSVP.
Justice & Redemption – A Student Collaborative in Cadman Art Gallery – Main Space
“Justice & Redemption” is an art exhibition presented by various student artists. The exhibits are on display in the Cadman Art Gallery now through Friday, Sept. 28.
This art exhibits symbolize stories of justice and redemption to coincide with this year's common read “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson. Join the artists for their opening reception at the Cadman beginning at 11a.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 26).
The Cadman Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. For more information about this exhibit and others, go to Cadman Art Gallery Wichita.edu/CadmanGallery.
Shocker Cheer helps with WEPAC Alliance
Members of the Shocker Sprit Squad traveled west on Saturday, Sept. 22 to help with
the WEPAC alliance in Ashland, Kan.
The WEPAC Alliance promotes women's health and cancer awareness and provides resources
for preventive cancer screenings. The event began as a simple fundraiser for breast
cancer awareness and early detection and eventually grew into the Hoops for Hope weekend
that has gained the attention of regional and national media. During the time the
Shocker Cheerleaders are there, they help host a K-6 cheer clinic, cheer a celebrity
women's basketball game and visit with members of the community.
This is the ninth time the cheer team has participated in this multi-community event
and the 10th year WEPAC has been held.