Year: 2024

Come to the Ulrich Museum of Art for a happy hour and become a co-curator from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 in the Grafly Gallery.

Bring friends and enjoy a beverage (attendees must be 21 years old or older to drink alcohol), meet some fellow art fans and give provide feedback via the activity walls of Co-Lab. Help the Ulrich Museum create an exhibition that will debut in 2026.

From selection of objects to writing text and wall labels, curators and community members will interpret the Ulrich’s collection through local and contemporary lenses. The interactive community event is hosted by the Ulrich Alliance, a growing group of museum volunteers comprised of art enthusiasts, students, and professionals.

Make plans to attend the inaugural Shockers Got Talent at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11 in the CAC Theater. Taking the stage are 13 student acts to compete for most talented Shocker. Attendees can experience a variety of performances including singers, pianists, dance groups, rapping and a full band. The judges will select first, second and third place with acts receiving scholarships in the amount of $1000, $800 and $500 respectively.

2024 Shockers Got Talent acts:

• Alex Pollnow singing “Google Translate” by Leanna Firestone
• Don Boyd singing “Above All” by Michael W. Smith
• Kishan Gurung singing “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
• Kuña Paraguay dancing to “Viajando Voy” by Tierra Adentro
• KVERSITY dancing to “Talk Saxy” by Riize
• Mona Martinez singing “Hopelessly Devoted to You” by Olivia Newton-John
• Noah Carter singing “The Best is Yet To Come” by Michael Buble
• Paula performing on piano “I Giorni” by Ludovico Eineaudi
• Rowan Singer singing “Angy” by Psycho Enby
• Sena singing “Jason’s Song” by Ariana Grande
• Skylar Isenegger performing on piano “Snow Angel” by Renee Rapp
• STML performing a Shockers Got Talent freestyle rap
• TALL GLASS OF ROOT BEER performing “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath

Doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is at the door. Admission is available at no additional charge to students with Shocker ID, $5 for faculty/staff and children 12 and under, and $8 for general public. Cash, credit, debit and Apple Pay are accepted.

Shockers Got Talent is coordinated by the Traditions Committee of the Student Activities Council. For more information on this event email sac@wichita.edu or call Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at 316-978-3022.

Join First Generation Student Organization (FGSO) for a mixer hosted by the Graduate Student Council (GSC) from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 in the 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom.

Learn more about your options regarding graduate school and meet other students following a similar pathway. The event is a mixer for undergraduate students and graduate students to get to know each other and possibly find mentors while learning about applying to grad school.

Students who are interested in studying abroad over the next winter break can start planning now and look at the options available in many different countries.

Programs are generally three weeks long during the month of January. Areas of study include environmental studies, international business, music, religion, art history, photography, language, psychology, sociology and more.

Costs range from $2,000 to $6,290 (includes most fees for the programs except for the flight).

Get started by completing the WSU study abroad application or email the study abroad offices at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

The annual Drag Show, sponsored by the Student Activities Council (SAC), Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and Spectrum: LGBTQ+ & Allies, is back this year with headliners DiDa Ritz and Calypso Jete Balmain at 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

Join SAC, ODI and Spectrum LGBTQ+ & Allies for a night of glitz, glam and performances. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Looking for electives for summer and fall? Consider enrolling in aging studies. The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) offers a range of aging coursework that spans disciplines such as biology, psychology, sociology and health.

For those seeking general education options, consider enrolling in PHS 100: Introduction to Aging Studies, PHS 404: Psychology of Aging or PHS 405: Sociology of Aging. If you are eyeing graduate-level education, explore electives like PHS 625: Senior Community Programming, PHS 710: Perspectives on an Aging Society or PHS 717: Health Communications in Aging.

And for those interested in pursuing a master’s degree, learn more about how you can shape your future with an MA in aging studies.

Join the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch & Learn on patent searching techniques from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online).

Acquire essential tools to understand existing innovations, navigate databases and elevate your entrepreneurial skills. Bring your lunch and spread the word. The session is open to all.

Summer and fall course schedules are available online. Enroll now to secure your classes.

View the course schedule and enroll now by using Banner and logging in with your myWSU information.

Why should students take summer classes? Summer classes are a great way to catch up on credits and graduate sooner.

• Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
• Courses are available in two-, four-, or eight-week schedules with online, hybrid and in-person formats.

​Learn more about summer classes.

Be sure to reach out to your academic advisor with any questions about scheduling your summer and fall classes.

Join the University Libraries’ Patent Searching Techniques workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online).

Enhance your ability in navigating patent landscapes, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. Whether you’re a computer science major delving into tech innovations or a bioengineering student safeguarding your groundbreaking research, this session will equip you with essential skills for effective patent searching.

Bring your lunch for a productive break. The session is open to all, with no cost to attend.

The School of Music is excited to present “Welcome Spring!” to kickstart its Faculty Chamber Music Series at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20 in Wiedemann Hall. There is no better way to celebrate the energy and beauty of this time of year than by playing and listening to the iconic and thrilling melodies of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring.

It will present the original 13-instrument version as a chamber offering. The one-hour concert is also a celebration of the musical excellence of the WSU School of Music faculty and alumni. Other selections will include riveting two piano repertoire and new works for piano and saxophone.

WSU students can present their Shocker ID and get a ticket at no additional charge in advance at the Fine Arts Box Office in Duerksen Fine Arts Center during operating hours.

Tickets can be purchased online through the Fine Arts Box Office or by phone at 316-978-3233. Online sales are suspended three hours before an event.

The box office opens one hour before the event at the performance venue. Doors open 30 minutes before start time.