Year: 2024

Join the Graduate School for a special session with award-winning faculty members from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

Whether you’re a teaching assistant or an aspiring educator, gain valuable tips from experienced professionals that will help you enhance your teaching skills and classroom effectiveness.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in October to try its pizza of the month, the German Pizza “Pie.”

It’s topped with pizza sauce, Canadian bacon, sauerkraut and mozzarella cheese.

The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, which provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area.

Both a pink T-shirt and a sticker are available at both the Rhatigan Student Center and Braeburn Square stores and online at shockerstore.com. The offer is good while supplies last. No discounts accepted on this merchandise.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for Throwback Thursday. Celebrate various decades with throwback freebies, snacks, a photo booth and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in the RSC East Atrium.

Join the Market Research for Startups workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at the Ablah Library Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). Gain valuable skills in deciphering market trends and analyzing competition — skills applicable to your projects and presentations.

Whether you’re a business major crafting strategic plans or an arts student exploring startups, this session will boost your skills. Enhance your class projects, shine in presentations and save the date for the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn.

Bring your lunch for a productive break. Open to all, with no cost to attend.

Join HOPE Services for #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Mental Wellness training from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 10 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room.

The training gives students the tools they need to understand substance use, address stigma around substance use and engage with harm reduction ideas and practices to support the campus community.

President Rick Muma visited the Office of Financial Aid during its regular staff meeting in the Rhatigan Student Center to recognize the office as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. President Muma recognized the Office of Financial Aid for its work in supporting the university’s priority of access and affordability and for assisting Shockers through the new FAFSA process that was put in place last academic year.

Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections.

Events occurring next week:

• 3-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, online

This is a busy time, so the Total Rewards Team is not available for walk-in traffic or to make individual appointments regarding open enrollment. Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. To add meeting reminders to your calendar or for additional information visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

Nataleigh Holguin, a Wichita State student majoring in marketing, took a leap this summer that many only dream of. For ten transformative weeks, Nataleigh left her Kansas roots behind to intern with Hasbro in Rhode Island — a far cry from the familiar surroundings of her college life. Working with Hasbro’s Action Brands team, she contributed to globally recognized franchises like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars and Marvel.

In her role as a marketing/events intern, Nataleigh experienced firsthand the inner workings of a major corporation. Highlights of her internship included analyzing sales data, presenting her findings to Hasbro’s senior leadership team, and developing a presentation on social media marketing that further enhanced her skill set.

Feeling the mid-semester slump? Swing by the front of Ablah Library from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 9 for free coffee and a chance to connect with your success team.

Whether you need support or just want to chat, University Libraries is here for you. Plus, grab some swag while you’re there.

Sponsored by Student Success and University Libraries.