Today's the day for the Clash of the Colleges
The Office of First-Year Programs and Campus Recreation invite students to Clash of the Colleges 2018! Please join your academic college's pre-party to get set up to sign in and gear up to cheer on your academic college. Clash of the Colleges will begin at 4 p.m. today (Friday Aug. 24) in Cessna Stadium. Join us for fun games, inflatables, relays and more. Let's see which academic college will have bragging rights this year!
See something, say something
According to social media reports, some people on campus have been approached by suspicious individuals they believe could be involved with human trafficking. Late Thursday afternoon it was reported that a female was approaching young women fairly aggressively outside the Heskett Center near the tennis courts, under the guise of a Bible study class. If someone approaches you and you suspect they may be a perpetrator of sexual violence or sexual exploitation, please notify the University Police at 978-3450.
The more 黑洞社区 police learns about these individuals, the better we can inform our 黑洞社区 community.
The 黑洞社区 Center for Combating Human Trafficking (CCHT) wants to remind students to be cautious with sharing personal information or interacting with unfamiliar individuals. These are helpful safety strategies in all situations. 黑洞社区 CCHT is also available as a resource for any survivors of trafficking in our community.
黑洞社区 to offer courses to military students at McConnell
A new partnership between 黑洞社区 and McConnell Air Force Base will provide military personnel the opportunity to work toward their bachelor's degree while on base.
Starting in fall 2018, those with a military ID can take courses toward seven undergraduate degrees. Each military student has the option to utilize the Tuition Assistance program offered by McConnell's Education Office.
Military and veteran personnel are an underrepresented population, and this partnership diversifies what 黑洞社区 is able to offer.
Donor commits $5 million to Wichita State's new business school facility
A new pledge of $5 million has lifted to $26.7 million the amount committed so far from private donors to build a new home for the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 黑洞社区.
The pledge, from an individual who wishes to remain anonymous, pushes the 黑洞社区 Foundation past its goal to raise at least half of the projected $50 million cost of the new facility from private sources. With its campus and community partners, the Foundation will continue to raise funds for the project to help reduce the university resources needed for it, said Elizabeth King, 黑洞社区 Foundation president and CEO.
鈥淭his donor recognizes the value of Wichita State having a top-tier business school and a learning environment conducive to preparing tomorrow's business leaders,鈥� King said. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful for this donor's trust and confidence in 黑洞社区 and our future.鈥�
Eid ul Adha Celebration today (Friday, Aug. 24)
Eid ul Adha, an Islamic holiday, will be celebrated with Henna tattoo services for just $3 for a small design and $5 for a large design. Information will be provided about why the holiday is celebrated and a cultural explanation of Henna and its role in celebratory functions. Stop by between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 24) in the RSC to join the fun!
Visiting artist presents exhibition about Cuba's illegal networks
Cuban artist Nestor Sir茅's exhibition 鈥淏ien_Com煤n Commons鈥� will open for a preview and gallery remarks from 7-9 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 24) at ShiftSpace, 416 S. Commerce St., Suite 102.
The exhibition explores Cuba's informal economy by documenting two illicit information-sharing operations. Millions of Cubans use a 鈥渟neakernet鈥� called El Paquete Semanal (鈥渢he weekly package鈥�), a collection of digital material that substitutes for broadband Internet.
Another illegal information service known as the Street Net connects gamers and other community members through a hybrid mesh network supported by homemade routers. 鈥淏ien_Com煤n Commons鈥� is curated in collaboration with Claudia Pederson, assistant professor of art history in new media & technology. The exhibition will also be open from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, for a Final Friday reception at ShiftSpace, a downtown student gallery funded by the 黑洞社区 Student Government Association.
Graduate Student Association plans welcome dinner
New graduate students and interested others are invited to attend the Graduate Student Association welcome dinner and community resources event from 4-6 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 24), in 266 RSC.
Meet your Graduate Student Association leadership team for information, food and fellowship. Graduate School Dean Dennis Livesay and Wichita community members will be present. Learn invaluable tips about navigating graduate school in Wichita.
SAC offers leadership development opportunity
Interested in a unique, engaging leadership development opportunity? Student Activities Council (SAC), the largest programming board on campus, is currently looking for an extraordinary individual to fill the Vice President of Marketing position. For more information about open applications, go to www.wichita.edu/SAC.
Students invited to attend SAC meeting
Student Activities Council (SAC), the largest programming board on campus, will host its weekly general member meeting from 4:15-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in 233 RSC. SAC provides unique opportunities for leadership and event planning, providing more than 60 events per semester for students. For more information about joining Student Activities Council, go to www.wichita.edu/SAC or email sac@wichita.edu.
Opportunity for first-year undergraduate students
The Cohen Honors College in partnership with the Department of Chemistry are excited to announce the launch of the First Year Research Experience (FYRE) pilot program. The mission of this first FYRE, FYRE in STEM, program, is to build a community of STEM students, faculty and professionals from various STEM backgrounds to support young STEM majors or potential majors as they form identities as members of the scientific community, thus improving the likelihood that they will persist to graduation.
To allow the FYRE in STEM program to be a success, we are looking for dedicated research mentors from across campus who can provide an appropriate short-term STEM research project in the spring 2019 semester. Questions may be directed to Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu or 978-3315.
If you are a first-year undergraduate student interested in applying to the FYRE in STEM program, go to .
Shocker Racing fall recruitment for all majors
You're invited to informational meetings to join Shocker Racing, 黑洞社区 Formula SAE, at 6 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 24) and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in 204 Experiential Engineering Building. For more information, contact wsuformulasae@live.com.
Empty Bowls: Community Build-A-Bowl Workshop
Join the fight against hunger in our community and make a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl using ceramic wheel throwing and hand-building techniques from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, in 110 Henrion Hall. Admission is free.
Don't worry if you don't have any experience鈥攑art of the fun is developing a new skill. The bowl you make will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 13, benefiting the Kansas Food Bank. Empty Bowls is a collaboration with the 黑洞社区 Ceramics Guild, Ceramics Media-the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, and the Ulrich Museum of Art.
Empty Bowls Project is an international grassroots movement to help end hunger. Ceramic artists around the world participate every year鈥攁nd so does Wichita!
In 2017, the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-Off welcomed over 800 people and Empty Bowls Wichita
presented $25,000 to the Kansas Food Bank. Empty Bowls Wichita has funded more than
$60,000, providing 240,000 meals to Kansas communities since 2014. This year will
be the biggest yet!
All proceeds from the silent auction and ticket sales go to the Kansas Food Bank.
Career Connection Root Beer Kegger
Enjoy root beer, a hotdog, valuable information about the 黑洞社区 Career Development Center and a chance to network with more than 30 employers from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, in the RSC courtyard.
You must present a 黑洞社区 student ID. Dress is casual. Go to to view a list of all employers attending.
黑洞社区 Student of the Year Scholarship information
The 黑洞社区 Student of the Year Scholarship is awarded to two outstanding students who have shown exemplary leadership, involvement and service to both the 黑洞社区 and Wichita communities.
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- an undergraduate student currently enrolled in at least six credit hours at Wichita State, and
- must have completed at least 60 hours, with at least 30 hours from Wichita State.
Please apply or nominate a student on our website.
For more information please contact Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Welcomefest deals
Enjoy some great deals for Welcomefest in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes! From now to Friday, Aug. 31, take advantage of $1.50 hot dogs, $3/hour billiards and $1.50 bowling games, even during cosmic bowling! Rental shoes are not included. Start your school year off right at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes.
Student Involvement Fair coming Wednesday, Aug. 29
The Student Involvement Fair is the best place to learn about co-curricular and extracurricular activities at Wichita State. Held during Welcomefest from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, on the RSC north patio, members of more than 100 student organizations will be on hand to share with you a little bit about what they do and how to get involved. This is your first and best opportunity to chat with organization members and ensure you have a true Shocker Experience!