Clash of the Colleges is here!

It's on! In-person & Virtual Clash of the Colleges begins today (Friday, Aug. 21). This event will include relay races, team sports, and a competition between academic colleges to determine who rules the school.

All students that signed up to participate in person should receive an email confirmation to your Shocker Student account. Check your email prior to arriving for today's event. Please remember to wear face coverings to the event. Participants who received a spot will arrive at the north gate of Cessna Stadium at the time posted in their email. Enjoy an afternoon of interactive socially distanced fun!

Due to guidelines and event restrictions, Clash of the Colleges will not be open to spectators this year. Please join our Virtual Opening Ceremony and events that will begin with the Virtual Dean’s competition today at 4 p.m. To access the video, click here.

Please visit wichita.edu/clash for more information and follow us on Twitter @NewShocks for live updates during the competition events today!

Sign up for Rocket League Tournament for Virtual Clash of the Colleges!

Interested in getting points for your college for Clash of the Colleges? We will host multiple virtual games! Our virtual games will start today (Friday, Aug. 21) and end on Monday, Sept. 14.

One of the virtual games we will host is a Rocket League competition. Registration for e-gaming is open now! You can compete on PC, Xbox, or PS4. There will be tournaments for each level you reach. Points will be given based on the levels you reach.

The final four and championship match will be live streamed on WSU-TV, and also at Fuzzy's! A live bracket of the tournament will be displayed in the Heskett Center.

Registration is open now, and the deadline to register is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.

Please sign up by clicking on the e-gaming tournament form on our website.

Once you register, you will receive an email soon with the schedule of the tournament and instructions. Let's go Shockers!

SPSS now available for remote work by faculty and students

ITS offers alternative access options for IBM SPSS/AMOS statistical software for faculty, staff and students.

Option 1 On-Premise and Remote Access: ITS has installed SPSS/AMOS in designated labs and on WSU-owned desktop / laptops computers of faculty and staff who have requested on-premise access. This option allows you to have access to SPSS/AMOS software on your WSU-owned computer with access to your files and network shares.

If you remote to your WSU computer via the authorized virtual private network (VPN) when away from campus, you will still have access to the installed SPSS/AMOS software on your WSU computer and access to your data files, including network shares.

If you would like to have SPSS/AMOS installed on your WSU computer, please submit the ticket by clicking on Help Me Set Up.

Classroom spaces available for student use

Have an in-person class followed by an online class? Classrooms that are not reserved for class may be used by students who need space for remote learning. Check the availability of classrooms on this webpage.  

Get connected to campus with Student Activities Council

Follow SAC on Instagram for a chance to win a prize! All you have to do is like, follow, and share our post on our Instagram for a chance to win. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at SAC@wichita.edu.

Enroll in LASI 170 to enhance your research skills

Our library faculty are here to help you power through the demands of research. Enroll in LASI 170 for a practical, applied class with lifelong rewards that can be used as a student, professional, and consumer!

Visit our library website to learn more.

Perspectives on the Pandemic series returns with more experts and viewpoints

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, faculty experts in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University are studying the way populations have reacted and adapted.

Presentations in the Perspectives on the Pandemic: Part II series feature a political scientist, sociologist, criminologist, health disparities panel, and performing arts panel. Each event will be delivered via Zoom and hosted by Andrew Hippisley, dean and professor of linguistics.

Perspectives on the Pandemic Series

Check out the Fall 2020 Welcomefest events!

Welcomefest takes place during the beginning of each semester and features dozens of activities. Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn campus and find ways to connect with the community. Visit wichita.edu/welcomefest for a complete list of events! 

Fairmount College students are invited to Town Hall at 3 p.m. Aug. 25

Dean Andrew Hippisley would like to hear from Fairmount College students about your experiences with remote and online instruction as well as any recommendations you have for him to share with LAS faculty. He is hosting a town hall meeting for Fairmount College students at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 by Zoom.

Please join at this link.

He has scheduled a town hall with faculty on Friday, Aug. 28 and will share your suggestions with them.

First-Generation Student Organization meeting

A First-Generation Student Organization meeting will be held from 1-2 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 21), in 261 Rhatigan Student Center.

The First-Generation Student Organization (FGSO) seeks to raise awareness within Wichita State University’s student and professional community through activities and programs designed to foster the education of first-generation students.

Plus, we have the pleasure of hosting President Jay Golden and Vice President for Student Affairs Teri Hall.

We are looking forward to making long-standing connections and doing great things with and for the First-Generation College Students at Wichita State University, while having fun in the process. Please join us for this exciting FGSO relaunch event!

First-Generation Student Organization

Intramural sports planned for this semester

The Sport Program's intramural activities this semester will include in-person single and double activities (tennis, disc golf, golf, etc.), recreational Esports, virtual activities (fishing derby, accumulative marathon, etc.), and traditional sports (flag football, futsal and volleyball), all designed in a safe manner.

More details can be found on imleagues.com/wichita. It is suggested to create an IMLeagues account to stay up to date with registration openings and deadlines.

Tie-Dye Tuesday

Register to receive a DIY tie-dye kit from Student Activities Council. To register, go to wichita.edu/sac. Registration closes today (Friday, Aug. 21), and kit pick-up from Student Involvement is Tuesday, Aug. 25. Supplies are limited, so register early.

Register for free Ulrich Virtual talk featuring renowned conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas with Dr. Deborah Willis

The Ulrich Museum of Art is excited to host a free virtual talk with conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas in conversation with artist/scholar Dr. Deborah Willis.

The program is free and open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Registration is required in order to get the Zoom link.

Thomas is an American conceptual artist working primarily with themes related to perspective, identity, media, and popular culture. He is one of the artists currently featured in the Museum's Ulrich + Artists + You Community Billboard Project (his billboard is located at 308 N. West St.). He is also the co-founder of For Freedoms, a platform for creative civic engagement, discourse, and direct action.

As an artist, author and curator, Dr. Deborah Willis' art and pioneering research has focused on cultural histories envisioning the black body, women and gender. She is a celebrated photographer, acclaimed historian of photography, MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellow, and University Professor and Chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.

Be sure to check out this free program, featuring two world-class artists, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home!

Wanted: Dancers and K-Pop lovers! Come dance with KVersity

KVersity is a K-Pop, Hip-Hop dance group based on-campus for anyone to join! If you want to learn the dances of your favorite K-Pop groups, meet new people with similar interests as you, or try something new, then KVersity is the group for you.

Join us at practice at noon Saturday in 141 Heskett Center, to learn more about who we are. No dance experience is required.

Reach out to us at kversitydance@gmail.com with any questions you may have. See you soon!

Transfer Student Social on Aug. 27

Transfer students -- come join Student Involvement for a social event to meet with other students and learn about campus resources from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the third-floor Shirley Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center!

There will be icebreaker games and activities for you to get to know other transfer students at WSU. Snacks will be provided. Students must register using the link below by noon Tuesday, Aug. 25. This is a wonderful way for transfer students to transition to WSU!

Register at wichita.edu/welcomefest.

Connect with the library's friendly and helpful staff

Connect with the library's friendly and helpful staff on social media. University Libraries offers an abundance of free resources available to the Shocker community that can make academic research and coursework easier!

Visit us at libraries.wichita.edu.

Join us for Syllabus Party!

First-Year Programs in Student Success invites you to join our Syllabus Party on Tuesday, Aug. 25 in person, or online on Thursday, Aug. 27. Bring your class syllabi and your planners (electronic or paper) and we will provide the rest.

Scheduled, in-person attendees will receive goodies, light refreshments and peer support to help you get organized for the fall semester. Social distancing will be practiced, and each student is required to wear a face covering. To reserve your time at the party, click here.

To attend the virtual party, email first.year@wichita.edu and let us know you are interested. The virtual event will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. Goodies will be provided to students who attend the Zoom session as well. If you send us an email, we’ll send you the Zoom link closer to the program day and time. You may attend the event at any time from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See you there!

Identify your strengths with the ShockerStrengths Program!

Want to know your top five talents? ShockerStrengths allows you or your group to identify their top five talents, as well as participate in programs specifically designed for you to leverage those talents as strengths to reach your personal, professional, and academic goals at Wichita State!

For more information or to request a ShockerStrengths program, visit www.wichita.edu/shockerstrengths or contact Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu.

Startup Shiver Solutions is looking for an electrical engineering student. Come join the team!

Shiver Solutions is a startup in early stages developing a device to remove ice from windshields and other applications. The idea of Shiver was first conceptualized for WSU’s Invent for the Planet (IFTP) competition. The Shiver team came up with the idea through problem-solving exercises in the IFTP competition. The team then took their idea further by exploring competitions and funding opportunities, such as the Shocker New Venture Competition, E-Launch, Shocker I-Corps Program and the most recent E-Teams summer program from VentureWell.

The team of two graduate students in mechanical engineering, which are the co-founders of Shiver Solutions, is now looking for someone with an electrical engineering background. They are looking for current students from the EE department that have at least 10 hours per week to dedicate to the development of a novel technology in the piezoelectric field. They look for someone proactive, who would be willing to study and develop with them the technology.

If you are looking for a dynamic environment, likes to innovate and have experience on piezoelectric technologies, please reach out to us at shiver.solutions@gmail.com.

Shocker Fit classes are back!

Shocker Fit classes have begun again at Campus Recreation's Heskett Center! Join us for high-intensity F45 classes, or chill Glide Yoga and Glide Fit. Anyone can join any class at any of our scheduled class times. Just show up, or reserve a spot on the FitDegree app.

Shocker Fit schedule  

Apply for the Engineering Council Director of Finance position!

Your Engineering Council has a vacant executive position: Director of Finance. We are wanting this position to be filled ASAP in order to best serve you.

If you are good with numbers, want to help make college fun and memorable, and are in the College of Engineering, you can find a link to an application where you can learn more about the position and tell us more about why you are best suited.

Join the Applied Learning Student Ambassador Program

The Office of Applied and Experiential Learning is looking for 'shocker-spirited' individuals who are passionate about professional development and interpersonal growth to join our new ambassador program. We are excited to create this group with the hopes to provide students with an opportunity to increase their professional development, while still interacting with their peers and promoting on-campus involvement.

Applied Learning Ambassadors will serve to promote student growth, as well as creating and retaining a talent pool to support our on-campus and industry partners. They will also learn the importance of soft skills, networking, and being a young professional through the Shocker Career Accelerator. Through their efforts to actively participate on campus and in their personal development – Applied Learning Ambassadors will gain the skills needed for the workforce upon graduation.

If interested, please fill out our short application. 

Saturday Rent-A-Lane Special at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is once again open on Saturdays! Operating hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

A great way to enjoy a Saturday is to take advantage of their Rent-A-Lane special. Just $17.50 per hour for up to six people on a lane, with shoes included! Note: They are working hard to keep guests healthy and safe with added measure to sanitize equipment after every use and space out guests on the lanes.

Taco Tuesday with the WSUAA at Fuzzy's

Stop by Fuzzy's from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, for a free taco on the WSU Alumni Association. Students that come by and show their Shocker ID will receive a coupon for one free taco of their choice, valid only on Aug. 25.

Keep our sidewalks safe! 

 

Please be considerate of sharing the sidewalks with those who choose to ride skateboards and electric skateboards. The WSU Police Department encourages safety for all on campus and are already receiving complaints about skateboards both on the roadways and the sidewalks. 

Please familiarize yourself with the university parking regulations safety policy that applies to skateboards.

ARTICLE 10 – SKATEBOARDS, LONGBOARDS, COASTERS, ROLLER SKATES, & SCOOTERS 

10.0     Skateboards, longboards, scooters and coasters are authorized for transportation purposes only on the University campus (see Article 2.1) except in residential areas defined by Housing and Residence Life, and for special events approved by the University President.

10.1     The use of skateboards, longboards, coasters, and roller skates on campus is limited to paved right-of-ways and sidewalks.

10.2     Skateboards, longboards, coasters, roller skates, scooters, or other skating devices shall not be ridden inside any University building, parking garage and/or shall not be used for stunts on any steps, retaining or landscape walls, benches, or handrails on the University campus.

Your cooperation is appreciated!