Join the Door Decorating Competition for a chance to win a staff party
Shocktoberfest is a time to celebrate Shocker Pride! Student groups from all over
campus will be competing and participating in events like Wu's Birthday Bash, Hunger
Games, Dodgeball and Songfest. Departments can join in on the fun by participating
in the annual Door Decorating Competition. Winning departments will receive a catered
staff party valued at up to $100. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, October 17 and
all doors must be decorated by the end of business on Friday, October 19. For information
about the competition and to apply, go to Shocktoberfest.
Take a step for your safety with the SGA Campus Safety Walk
The SGA Campus Safety Walk is a crucial chance for WSU community members to survey the area in and around campus, and express their safety concerns and search for improvements to our campus neighborhood. You're invited to meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in 211 Hubbard Hall.
SGA will provide hot cocoa, food and have a raffle for prizes before and after the walk! Join the WSU Police Department and many other campus organizations in the effort to make the WSU community a safe place to learn and grow. All are welcome.
Win $5,000 and your own parking space
In order to advance WSU's Strategic Plan and SEM plan, President Bardo has announced a competition open to all members of the university community.
The competition is:
- For all members of the WSU community
- Open to proposals for new interdisciplinary certificates, minors, honors tracks, undergraduate, mini-master's or master's programs
- Focused on programs that meet the future needs of students and the community
The authors of the winning proposal will receive a combined cash award of $5,000. There also will be up to five reserved (red sign) parking places made available for the next academic year for use by the authors of the proposal at no charge to them.
Proposals are due Oct. 31.
Get started today: New Program Award
PeopleAdmin training class scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 17
PeopleAdmin is the applicant tracking system used by WSU to collect applications and hire all benefit eligible positions. PeopleAdmin training is scheduled from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17. This hands-on class will prepare admins to navigate through the system to fill positions. If you are a recent hire who has been designated by your department to handle hiring, or a veteran admin in need of a refresher, sign up through myTraining on the Faculty/Staff tab of myWSU
2019 Open Enrollment is in progress!
Log in to the Member Administration Portal at to make your elections, even if you don't plan to make any changes from 2018. All benefits-eligible state employees must make their 2019 elections by the deadline on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Those who do not will be defaulted into medical Plan N with a use-it-or-lose-it HRA and all other coverage types waived effective Jan. 1. If you waived all coverage or only had vision or supplemental options in 2018, those elections will carry over into 2019. Otherwise, you must make your 2019 elections during Open Enrollment.
We've developed many ways to learn about 2019 plan changes and get help completing your online enrollment! See how we can help you get enrolled for 2019.
In addition to online resources, in-person presentations, webinars and lab sessions are all in full swing this week!
- Registration is required for KDHE webinars. Register online
- Registration is required for HR lab sessions. Register in myTraining at myWSU.wichita.edu.
- For a full listing of Open Enrollment events and resources, see the Open Enrollment website.
Total Rewards is hosting an in-person presentation at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 10) in 256 RSC. There also is a KDHE webinar scheduled for 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 9).
WSU Weekly Briefing set for Thursday, Oct. 11
You're invited to attend WSU's Weekly Briefing at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 11) 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.
Come for a mental health check-up
Students, faculty and staff are invited to take a few minutes for a mental health check-up on National Depression Screening Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 11) in 261 RSC. Computer feedback will be delivered immediately, and ambassadors from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be there as well. There will be a free suspenders T-shirt for those who complete the screen.
If you are unable to attend our event, take the free, fast, anonymous screen at Mental Health Screening.
‘The Laramie Project' to be shown Thursday, Oct. 11
“The Laramie Project,” a presentation in recognition of National Coming Out Day and the 20th anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard on Oct. 12, 1998, will be shown at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 11) in the CAC Theater. The presentation features performers from Stage9 Productions in Hutchinson. Admission is free.
Shepard was brutally murdered in Laramie, Wyoming. His only crime was who he loved. This event proved instrumental in the development of hate crime laws throughout the United States. “The Laramie Project” draws on hundreds of interviews conducted by the theatre company with inhabitants of the town, company members' own journal entries and published news reports.
Here are some highlights of the recent Sip and See event
In case you weren't able to attend the recent Sip and See event, check out the video above.
An invitation to adopt Kanbee's Wichita State art
Anyone is free to grab a piece of Kanbee art on the Wichita State campus.
Last month, Wichita State invited the anonymous artist known as “Kanbee” to display his figures and symbols on the expanded areas of campus, including entrances on 17th Street, 21st Street and Oliver, and at Braeburn Square and near Starbucks.
Now that the exhibit time is finished, the figures are available for adoption. Around 15-20 remain planted at various locations.
Garba Night invitation for Oct. 13
Garba is a traditional Indian dance form performed in the state of Gujarat, India. This dance is performed during the festival of Navratri, a nine-day festival celebrated for praying and thanking the different goddesses in Hindu mythology. This year, from 7-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center, AHINSA is organizing a Garba Night to celebrate the festival of Navratri. Admission is free.
Invitation to screening of ‘Intelligent Lives' on Oct. 25
Join the special education programs for a screening of “Intelligent Lives,” a film by Dan Habib, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in 211 Hubbard Hall. The event is free but registration is required.
“Intelligent Lives” stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college and the workforce.
Students can request their professional development hours at registration.
Wichita State announces on sale dates for downtown game
Wichita State and Intrust Bank Arena announced ticket prices and on sale dates for
the Shockers' annual downtown game against Southern Miss, scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15.
Wichita State men's basketball season ticket holders will have first opportunity to
claim seats during a special presale period, Oct. 15-19. Tickets go on sale to the
general public at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, with prices starting at just $18.
Fans may purchase seats by phone at 855-755-SEAT, online at selectaseat.com or by visiting the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena.
Primary WSU season ticket account holders should have received a letter with specific
details. In order to protect the integrity of the Shocker Athletics Priority Points
System, ticket holders are asked to not share these codes with others.
WSU students will have access to their normal allotment of student tickets. Pickup
dates for all 2018-19 home games will be announced later this month.
MSW Information Night coming Thursday, Oct. 18
If you need information about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, plan on attending MSW Information Night from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in 257 Rhatigan Student Center.
At this event, you'll get:
- MSW Program Information
- Application Information
- Financial Aid Information
- Graduate School Information
For more information, go to wichita.edu/socialwork, email socialwork@wichita.edu or call 978-7250.
Graduate Student Association to hold meeting on Friday, Oct. 12
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) invites you to its general meeting from 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, in 245 Rhatigan Student Center.
The agenda will include implementing the GSA Mentorship program, welcoming the new leadership team and GSA social events.
Let students know about this exciting opportunity
Hello Shockers,
Shocker Women's Basketball is looking for an energetic, positive and self-motivated Wichita State student to emcee at our women's basketball games this season! This position will assist with in-game promotions, interact with fans and create energy throughout the game.
The responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to, memorizing a script as well as being able to think quickly on your feet and adapt to new situations while interacting with the crowd. The time commitment for this position is the ability to work all game days, including holidays if needed.
Please share this opportunity with students and encourage them to attend tryouts from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Oct. 18 and Friday, Oct. 19, at Charles Koch Arena. If you have questions, contact marketing1@goshockers.com.
Go Shocks!
Only short-sleeve tees remain for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Shocker Store in the RSC has sold out its supply of long sleeve pink T-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, short-sleeved tees are still available in the RSC.
RSC Unplugged features the Randy Fields Combo
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. The Randy Fields Combo will be featured from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 10) in the RSC's Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!