Shockers on the Street asks students the important questions
Have you ever wondered what Wu's preferred chicken sandwich is? Or his go-to instrument? Follow along with Maddie as she hits the streets to find out what fellow Shockers are thinking in the first episode of Shockers on the Street.
The Career Readiness Series: Professionalism and Global Fluency - Oct. 16
The Career Development Center is hosting another workshop for students in our Career Readiness series: Professionalism and Global Fluency from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Career Development Center in Brennan III.
Employers are looking for Wichita State graduates to be Career Ready — meaning graduates know how to use their talents, strengths, and interests. Being Career Ready means recognizing and demonstrating the competencies identified by employers that are crucial to a successful transition into the workplace.
Our workshops are designed to help students understand the meaning of these competencies, learn how to identify and exhibit these skills, and how to further develop them right now.
You are invited to the Master of Social Work Information Night!
Are you interested in the Master of Social Work Program at Wichita State University? Do you need more information about the program? If so, please attend the MSW Information Night from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in 100 Lindquist Hall.
NASA Space and STEM Watch Party
Love NASA? Want to know what the future of space exploration might look like, and how you might fit in? Join us for this free event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in 264 John Bardo Center. We will have NASA trivia, snacks, and watch the broadcast with NASA leadership from IAC.
Want to submit a question? Contact nasainkansas@wichita.edu.
Transition Mentor application is open!
First-Year Programs in Student Success is seeking nominations for next year’s transition mentor staff! We are looking for exceptional students who are passionate about WSU and want to help welcome new students to our campus.
Transition Mentors are responsible for transitioning students to WSU beginning in the summer with orientation, and mentoring new freshmen throughout the fall semester.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to make nominations now through Wednesday, Oct. 30, at www.wichita.edu/TM or email Shareika Fisher at shareika.fisher@wichita.edu.
LeaderShape Institute applications due Oct. 30
WSU is hosting its third session of the Institute by LeaderShape, a four-day experience that challenges participants to lead with integrity. This is a nationally recognized organization that facilitates participants through a series of dynamic, challenging, and exciting sessions designed to increase, develop, and launch the leadership capacity of students. This experience will not only benefit them individually, but professionally, and the communities / organizations they go on to lead and serve in the future.
Participants will cultivate leadership skills, reflect, and discuss leadership lessons within a small cohort or cluster of students. LeaderShape will be held at Rock Springs 4-H Center in Junction City, Kansas, from Jan. 14-17, 2020.
Apply at https://www.wichita.edu/leadershape . Deadline for applications is Wednesday, Oct. 30.
For questions or more information, contact kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.
Last call for the Pumpkin Run
Have you signed up for the Pumpkin Run yet? If not, sign up today using the codes 10OFF for $10 off, 5OFF for $5 off, or 2OFF $2 off the 5K registration. We have limited quantities for each code, so register fast! You do not want to miss out on this fun run. This is the last promotion before the race. The Pumpkin Run is 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Register now at wichita.edu/pumpkinrun.
Shockers for Life will hold October meeting today (Friday, Oct. 11)
Wichita State’s new pro-life organization, Shockers for Life, will hold their next meeting at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 11) in 142 RSC.
This meeting is open to all students and will focus on planning the group’s upcoming service, awareness and fundraising events. Attendees will have the opportunity to register as an official member of the group, sign-up to buy a Shockers for Life T-shirt and receive a few free stickers.
The mission of Shockers for Life is to “establish an active pro-life culture among the youth of our community by educating our peers on life and by actively promoting the life for all persons (pre-born and born).”
Interested students are encouraged to reach out via social media or email with any questions.
Sign up for this year's Shocktoberfest Dodgeball Tournament
Remember the five D’s of dodgeball; dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge. Gather a group and sign your team up for this year’s Shocktoberfest Dodgeball Tournament by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Teams must have a minimum of six participants to compete and no more than 10 participants on the court at any one time. Pre-registration and a $10 registration fee per team is required. The tournament will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Register at wichita.edu/SACDodgeball.
For more information about SAC sponsored events, please visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu
Fall World Series, Alumni Weekend details announced
The annual Wichita State Baseball Fall World Series will begin on Saturday, Oct. 12,
at Eck Stadium, Home of Tyler Field. The series is slated to last until Saturday,
Oct. 19.
The Shocker roster will be divided into two teams, the Black and Yellow.
Admission to each game of the Fall World Series is a can of food for the Kansas Food Bank.
Shocktoberfest 2019 is nearly here!
Shocktoberfest 2019 is a celebration of Shocker Pride at Wichita State University and everyone is welcome to take part in the festivities. The WSU Campus Traditions Committee has been hard at work coordinating a schedule of events that highlights the excitement that campus has to offer.
Shocktoberfest includes athletic events and activities, competitions, service, philanthropies, a birthday celebration for WuShock, and a lip sync competition. Events begin on Saturday, Oct. 19 and end on Saturday, Oct. 26.
For more information, go to wichita.edu/shocktoberfest.
Make a difference as a Prevention Ambassador
The Prevention Services Advisory Board (PSAB) is currently recruiting students to become Prevention Ambassadors. They will assist the PSAB in our mission as it aligns with the #WSUWeSupportU prevention program that focuses on promoting mental health and wellness and preventing suicide, sexual violence and substance abuse. This position qualifies for a zero-credit internship, and will provide the opportunity to engage with the WSU community.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.
Prevention Ambassador Application
HCEA Cybersecurity Speaker Series | Amber Stone
Join the Hub for Cybersecurity Education and Awareness to hear from Amber Stone of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City about cybersecurity concerns within the health care industry from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in 010 Devlin Hall. Find out more and register at wichita.edu/cyberhub.
Get your idea off the ground with E-Launch!
If you have a product, business idea, or are starting a new product line, you won’t want to miss out on E-Launch. The next launch takes place from 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 21-Dec. 9, in the Innovation Hub in Devlin. This six-week training session will help you take the necessary steps to ensure you avoid failures in execution by learning before you launch, not after. For more information and to register, visit wichita.edu/elaunch.
E-Launch Information & Registration
Learn about regalia options for graduating students
Are you graduating in December? Starting Oct. 16 and going through Nov. 30, you can bundle your regalia items and save! The Shocker Store offers Greenweaver regalia bundles for bachelors, masters, specialist and doctorate degrees.
Visit us in store or on our “graduation” tab at www.shockerstore.com for specific pricing and details. For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021.
If you are wanting to purchase custom academic regalia, the deadline is today (Friday, Oct. 11). This regalia does not receive bundle pricing. Email Julie at shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021 for more information.
Go cosmic bowling during Fall Break for only $1
Make it a cosmic Fall Break at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes! From 5-9 p.m. Monday, Oct.14 and Tuesday, Oct. 15, cosmic bowling is just $1 per game, with FREE rental shoes. Offer is not valid for group reservations. Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is open to the public, so join us for some dollar cosmic bowling on campus! For more information, call 316-978-3479.
Join the Graduate School and University Libraries for Patent Searching for Research and Development
Have questions about searching for patents? Join the Graduate School with presenter Sara Butts from University Libraries for Patent Searching for Research & Development from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in 266 RSC, to learn how to use patent databases to search for patents alongside scholarly articles to research the advancement of technology.
Sign up for an upcoming Preventing Suicide Training by CAPS
Join Counseling and Prevention Services for our Preventing Suicide Training on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the RSC. Each training lasts an hour and helps provide tools to provide assistance for someone in need.
Please sign up thought myTrainings for staff or faculty. Students and community members, sign up at Wichita.edu/SuicidePrevention.
Get ready for this year's Trunk or Treat!
Looking for a spooktacular and safe alternative to trick or treating? Have an unboolievably good time with trick or treating, crafts, concessions, a costume contest, and more exciting interactive activities! This fangtastic Halloween-themed event is open to everyone.
Living Out Loud!
LGBT History Month keynote speaker Nyle Dimarco will present “Living Out Loud,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.
Co-sponsored with Student Involvement, Housing and Residence Life and Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies
Get your free tickets for Nyle Dimarco here.
Audiences are moved as DiMarco discusses and demonstrates the value of non-verbal communication and embracing one's true identity. As he shares firsthand experiences from his life and career, he piques curiosity among listeners as they gain a deeper understanding of the deaf community.
In his powerfully emotive presentations, DiMarco reveals his triumphs, challenges, fears, and dreams, and encourages others to live their own lives authentically and define their own versions of success. Listeners walk away enlightened and empowered to discount societal pressures, embrace diversity and appreciate and harness personal strengths.
DiMarco, winner of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model, empowers audiences to believe they can do and be anything they want in life, no matter the obstacle. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or visit wichita.edu/diversitylectureseries.
Hear about ‘Discovering Mars’ from representatives of the Lake Afton Public Observatory
Kelly Kabler and Cassie Gearhart of the Lake Afton Public Observatory will talk about NASA's missions to Mars and how that has shaped our understanding of the Red Planet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in 101 Geology Building. They will also discuss the observatory and its history with Wichita.
All are invited - bring your lunch.
Pink merchandise from the Shocker Store to benefit Victory in the Valley
The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, who provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area. There is a short sleeve tee ($8), a long sleeve tee ($13.99) and pajama pants ($20). This offer is good while supplies last and valid at both the RSC and Braeburn Square locations. No discounts accepted on this merchandise.
Register today for Big Pink Volleyball
Get your team together for a national fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research and win points for Shocktoberfest! This event is a blast and it funds a great cause.
This fun one-day event tournament begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in the Heskett Center gymnasium, so grab your friends, create some costumes (not required), and play volleyball with our four-foot pink volleyballs. All the money raised goes to breast cancer research.
Register today at bit.ly/bigpinkwsu.
Apply to be the emcee for Songfest 2019!
Looking for a student to emcee Songfest on Saturday, Oct. 26! The Songfest Dance and Lip Sync competition is a grand tradition at Wichita State. Do you have what it takes to engage a packed crowd of more than 1,000 guests? If you do, apply now!
For more information, visit wichita.edu/shocktoberfest or contact traditions@wichita.edu.
WSU Esports team gives tips for better performance in Overwatch
This week, the WSU Esports team talks about how to position as a support in Overwatch. If you are interested in joining the team or want more information, feel free to fill out the WSU Esports questionnaire.
Donate a toy today!
Christmas is a ways off, but it’s never too early to start thinking about children who will be in need this Christmas. Please, consider donating a toy to Toys for Tots to help underprivileged children in Wichita. You can drop off a new unwrapped toy in the Campus Credit Union lobby during business hours M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. Thank you for your support!
Shocker Blast will return after Fall Break
There will not be a Shocker Blast on Monday, Oct. 14, because of Fall Break. The next edition of Shocker Blast will be Wednesday, Oct. 16.