Black history happens year round
Black History Month is more than a 28-day celebration commemorating a handful of exceptional Black individuals. In fact, there are too many amazing Black accomplishments to contain within a single calendar month. Instead, Black History Month reminds us that Black excellence is as significant to this country as its spacious skies and amber waves of grain — including things like blues and jazz, countless significant medical discoveries, and inventions that we utilize daily.
But even these don't come remotely close to highlighting all areas where Black history has shaped the culture of the nation. Unfortunately, history has been intentionally negligent in sharing the contributions of a population who overcame arriving in chains in 1619 to taking a presidential oath in 2009 and vice presidential oath in 2021. All these accomplishments happened while destroying and defying ridiculous myths of inferiority, savagery, and subpar intelligence along the way. Therefore, February is a time to reflect the resilience and tenacity of Black people in America.
Unwind with Zentangle during Self-Care Sunday
Be sure to take time to take care of yourself this semester, and allow yourself time to relax and rebuild. Join the CARE team each month for Self-Care Sunday.
This month, Self-Care Sunday will feature Zentangle from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Zentangle is a meditative and relaxing art form to decompress and recenter. Attendees will receive free Zentangle supplies. This event will take place both in-person in Hubbard 208 and virtually.
Nominations for Senior Honor recognition due Feb. 19
Do you embody the Shocker Spirit? This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the surrounding community. The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State University student can receive, with only 10 students selected each year. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19.
Apply to pitch at the Mid-West Air Force Collider
Applications to pitch at the Mid-West Air Force Collider virtual event are due March 1. This virtual event, which is scheduled for April 26-30, brings the United States Air Force and the small business community together to connect and collaborate. This enables the opportunity for small business innovation to quickly deliver advanced technologies to the Air Force.
Submit proposals for the Diverse Women's Summit
Individual students, groups, and community members are invited to submit abstracts or proposals to present papers, posters, art works, dialogues, skits, and other projects at the Diverse Women’s Summit. The summit will be held on Zoom on March 8. Presentations are from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.. The proposal should be 100-200 words describing the presentation (type, subject, theme, and purpose). Presentations that focus on the following topics will be given priority:
- Research on issues of COVID-19 and special populations
- Citizenship and COVID-19
- Gender-based violence and other issues
- The future
Submit your proposal via email to chinyere.okafor@wichita.edu. Proposals and abstracts will be accepted until Feb. 25, 2021. For questions, call the departmental office at (316) 978-3358 or Joyce DalPorto-Ward at (316) 978-6659.
Join First Gen Success on Feb. 15 for academic tips
Mid-terms will be here before you know it. Join First Gen Success to talk about the academic tips and resources available to you on campus to help you ace your semester. The event is 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15 in 007 RSC (Champions Room). You can also attend virtually from 4-5 p.m. Attending this event will count toward eligibility for the First Gen Success prize drawing, which includes the chance to win free food and more.
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator in the Cracking the Career Code workshop today
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator in Cracking the Career Code workshop at 11 a.m. today via Zoom. Find out what skills employers are looking for from new employees and how to develop them. We can help you identify and understand the eight career competencies and show you how to put them into action ON and OFF-campus and be a top candidate for that dream job.
Learn more about Cracking the Career Code
Learn about micro-internships at Shocker Accelerator informational session
The Shocker Career Accelerator will be hosting a virtual info-session from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 19 to discuss an opportunity to connect with Kansas-based companies and non-profit organizations through short-term, paid professional opportunities. Through the Kansas Micro-Internship Program, students enrolled in two- or four-year public colleges or universities in Kansas can be selected to work for these Micro-Internship opportunities.
Connect at the Transfer Student Social
Student Involvement is hosting the Transfer Student Social from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. This will be a virtual event, and all 2020-2021 transfer students are invited. This is an opportunity for transfer students to get connected with others and campus. There will be icebreaker activities for participants to interact with each other and make those connections.
If you are interested in attending, please register through wichita.edu/sievents. If you have any questions, email traditions@wichita.edu.
Graduate School Council's virtual meet and greet
Join the Graduate School Council from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, for a virtual meet and greet with fellow graduate students and your Graduate Student Council (GSC) representatives.
The GSC is a university-affiliated representative body for all graduate students across Wichita State University’s colleges. The GSC represents over 2,700 graduate students at WSU through its advocacy, support and community-building initiatives.
While advised and supported by the Wichita State Graduate School and Student Affairs, the GSC is entirely student-run and student-driven. For this reason, it represents a valuable opportunity for graduate students to influence the WSU campus and community. We invite you to hang out virtually and network with the great community of graduate students at WSU. Bring any questions or ideas you may have for the GSC.
Zoom link: http://bit.ly/wsugsc
If you have any questions, please contact Suresh at gsc.eventcoordinator@wichita.edu.
The Lifting Clinic is back this week
The Lifting Clinic with Andy Sykes is back this Friday. Safety is the No. 1 priority when working out so you don't become injured and get set back on crushing those goals. If you are unsure of the correct lifting technique or what to double-check you got things right, learn what you should and shouldn't be doing while exercising. This week's clinic is about the Olympic Lifts. This event will be live-streamed on Campus Recreation's Facebook page.
Take a break from homework with virtual bingo
Need some awesome tech gear or college essentials to gear up for the spring in style? Look no further than SAC’s virtual bingo night! Check out our classic games and challenge rounds for the chance to walk away with a fabulous prize. Everyone is welcome to play, but only students are eligible to win.
The Shocker Career Accelerator presents JCPenney Suit-Up on Feb. 21
Students, staff and faculty are all invited to join the Shocker Career Accelerator at the 2021 JCPenney Suit-Up Event at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 at JCPenney Towne East, 7700 East Kellogg Drive. Use your WSU ID to get the following discounts:
- Up to 60% off select men's and women's career dress apparel and shoes.
- Free hair consultation and haircare mini.
- Download the JCPenney mobile app to earn $10 in rewards.
- Receive a free beauty consultation, trial size samples and 15% off the Sephora items in store.
- Text SHOCKS to 67292 to get a coupon.
- If you can't make it to the event, shop online: https://www.jcpenney.com/m/suit-up-view-all.
Coming up: Mu Delta Alpha Rush Week
Join Mu Delta Alpha Rush Week from Feb. 15-20. Mu Delta Alpha is a Muslim-interest professional sorority at Wichita State. We encourage our women to become better people, better students and better professionals. Spend some sweet time getting to know us by drinking chai and decorating cookies.
Supplies will be provided. To be eligible for an interview, you must attend at least one Informational and Social. For more information, email lxalzidlani@shockers.wichita.edu.
Student Involvement event listing: Part 1
Student Involvement is excited to kick off another semester. We have many new and returning events planned for you.
The Student Involvement Event Guide will be produced three times this semester and features events, activities and programs open to students, faculty, staff and campus community.
Pick up your copy of the Student Involvement Event Guide in Student Involvement, 216 RSC or download it here.
Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority?
The sorority and fraternity community at Wichita State University is full of tradition, brotherhood / sisterhood and pride. The decision to join one of our 24 chapters is one that will not only enhance your experience as a Shocker, but will positively impact your life long into the future! Sorority and fraternity membership is an incredible way to meet friends who become family and to challenge yourself to be the best you can be.
To receive more information about how to get connected to our community this semester, complete an interest form, and we will reach out to you with more information. For questions, email us at greeklife@wichita.edu.
Protect yourself on Valentine's Day with free condoms from SHS
Roses are red,
violets are blue.
Ask us for condoms,
and we'll bring them out to you!
Now through Feb. 15, request free condoms by going to wichita.edu/shs and submitting a request, or by calling 316-978-4792. We'll even bring them out to you curbside.
Office of Student Money Management spring 2021 tax support available
Do you need help filing taxes? While we can't do it for you, we can guide you through the process. The Office for Student Money Management in Student Success partners with Best Coalition from the United Way to offer this free service to support faculty, staff and students.
We are currently only taking virtual appointments. Schedule an appointment with our Peer Financial Coaches at https://bit.ly/osmmappt before the tax deadline on April 15, 2021.
Read more on the tax filing process
Fuzzy's celebrates Valentine's Day and National Margarita Week
Join us Valentine's weekend, Feb. 12-14, at Fuzzy's Taco Shop for a special treat. Build your shareable dinner with your choice fajitas for two and chips & queso or sopapilla bites. This special includes two fountain drinks for $20 or two 18oz House Margaritas for $30.
Additionally, National Margarita Day is Feb 22, and Fuzzy's will be celebrating all weekend with $2 frozen or house margaritas and $5 Mankin Woody's.
Join the Community Service Board at the Virtual Volunteer Fair
Join the Community Service Board in learning about volunteer opportunities from local non-profit organizations. More than 20 local organizations will be available to provide you with volunteer opportunities and ways that you may become involved with their organizations both virtually and in person. After visiting with five agencies, students may enter a raffle to win a bicycle. Students may register for the virtual event at wichita.edu/csb. Please email csb@wichita.edu with any questions.