Event cancellations
The following events have been canceled or postponed because of COVID-19.
- 24-hour study room at the Library celebration today (Monday, March 16)
- Narratives of Food and Migration today (Monday, March 16)
- We Can Do It! today (Monday, March 16)
- Career Readiness: Career Management and Leadership today (Monday, March 16)
- All spring sports competition is suspended in the American Athletic Conference
- Resume Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17)
- Presentation about children's non-fiction books about the environment Tuesday, March 17
- Treat with Troops tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17)
- Entrepreneurship Research Series tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17)
- Mobile DMV on campus Wednesday, March 18
- Savvy Scholar workshop Wednesday, March 18
- Game Night Wednesday, March 18
- Career Closet event on Thursday, March 19
- Hippodrome Emcee Auditions Thursday, March 19
Additional cancellations
- Entrepreneurship Research Series on Tuesday, March 31
- Resume RX on Tuesday, March 31
- Edible Book Festival on Wednesday, April 1
- Road Trip: Kansas City on Saturday, April 4
- Hippodrome Opening Night on Wednesday and Thursday, April 8-9
- 92nd Annual Hippodrome from April 6-11
- Hippodrome Final Performances & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 11
- Inaugural ALOTY Awards Celebration postponed until fall
To see more canceled events, go to www.wichita.edu/calendar.
Campus Recreation's COVID-19 changes and adjustments
The Heskett Center is currently closed because of the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result, all Shocker Fit classes have been canceled, as well as upcoming Intramural Sport events, leagues, or tournaments.
We encourage you to follow our social media accounts to keep up with any changes.
Shocker New Venture Competition applications open today
The Shocker New Venture Competition gives students the opportunity to win venture money as well as receive valuable feedback on their idea from industry experts. Each year this event connects students from all academic disciplines to take key steps in developing world solutions. Applications open today (Monday, March 16) though Wednesday, April 1. For more information about the Shocker New Venture Competition, go to wichita.edu/snvc.
Seeking nominations for Student Involvement Ambassadors
Do you know an involved student leader with a passion for sharing their Shocker experience? Consider nominating them to serve as a Student Involvement (SI) Ambassador. SI Ambassadors connect current and prospective students with opportunities to enhance their Shocker experience. SI Ambassadors share their involvement stories at campus recruitment events, promote organizations and programs to current students and recognize the contributions of new and established student organizations.
View more information about this opportunity and submit your nomination to Student Involvement by Wednesday, March 18.
Student Involvement Ambassadors
The Longest Day Dodgeball Tournament; an event to fight Alzheimer's
Campus Recreation and the Alzheimer's Association are putting on a Dodgeball Tournament at 10 a.m. Friday, April 24, in the Heskett Center, in honor of The Longest Day, a day dedicated to the cause of fighting Alzheimer's.
Participation is open to everyone with a participation fee of $5 per person. Put together a team of 6-8 people and throw down!
Your opinion is valuable and appreciated
In January 2020, Wichita State University President Dr. Jay Golden launched several task forces and studies as a commitment to shared governance, transparency and refining the focus of the university.
The Marketing and Branding Study is charged with actively engaging members of our campus community to examine how effectively we are branding and marketing our institution and provide recommendations.
The Student and Community Experience Survey seeks to engage students, campus community and the greater Wichita community to examine how effectively we are creating a positive "Shocker" experience for events and programs at Wichita State.
Your opinion is valuable and appreciated.