Year: 2024

The WSU chapter of the Mortar Board Honor Society is partnering with local elementary schools for its next event, a book drive where the chapter will accept donations of elementary-level books to send to Wichita elementary schools and put them into the hands of young readers. 

“Our organization strives to give back to Wichita and its community when and where we can,” said Aiden Holt, president of WSU Mortar Board Honor Society. “In this age where social media is drowning out almost everything, I would love for Mortar Board to be able to bring a love for reading back into grade schools, and maybe even help a child find the perfect book.” 

Students and the rest of the campus community can join the cause by donating any elementary-level books they still have that they are not using anymore. To get more information on our organization or drop off books, find the Mortar Board Honor Society between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Wichita State Opera Theater, under the direction of Alan Held, professor of voice and director of opera studies, will present the annual “Scenes and Songs” performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in Wiedemann Hall. WSU students can receive one ticket at no additional charge with their Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association.

“Scenes and Songs” has become a favorite on the yearly opera calendar since its inception in 2018. This year, the sixty minute performance features short vignettes from multiple opera classics including “The Student Prince” “Les contes d’Hoffmann,” “L’elisir d’amore,” “Die Zauberflöte” and “Little Women.”

Unique to the WSU opera program, “Scenes and Songs” — accompanied by WSU graduate Bridget Hille — fosters the talents of all opera students at WSU. Students, even in their freshman year, are given roles to be featured along with their older colleagues. Following the progress of the singers through the annual program has become interesting and rewarding for the audience as well as for the young artists. This performance is appropriate for all audiences and can be an introduction to music theater for all ages.

This year will also feature multiple “mystery artists” which will provide extra enjoyment. Tickets are available by contacting the College of Fine Arts Box Office at 316-978-3233 or through the online box office. Discounts apply.

The Association of Hindu Students in America (AHINSA) invites you to a vibrant and energetic Dandiya Night celebration starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a night filled with fun, music and cultural festivities.

Come experience the traditional Indian folk dance of Dandiya Raas, featuring lively music and colorful attire. No prior dance experience is required, just bring your energy and enthusiasm.

Wichita State Opera Theater, under the direction of Alan Held, professor of voice and director of opera studies, will present the annual “Scenes and Songs” performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in Wiedemann Hall.   

“Scenes and Songs” has become a favorite on the yearly opera calendar since its inception in 2018. This year, the sixty minute performance features short vignettes from multiple opera classics including “The Student Prince” “Les contes d’Hoffmann,” “L’elisir d’amore,” “Die Zauberflöte” and “Little Women.”  

Unique to the WSU opera program, “Scenes and Songs” — accompanied by WSU graduate Bridget Hille — fosters the talents of all opera students at WSU. Students, even in their freshman year, are given roles to be featured along with their older colleagues. Following the progress of the singers through the annual program has become interesting and rewarding for the audience as well as for the young artists. This performance is appropriate for all audiences and can be an introduction to music theater for all ages.

This year will also feature multiple “mystery artists” which will provide extra enjoyment. Tickets are available by contacting the College of Fine Arts Box Office at 316-978-3233 or through the online box office. Discounts apply.

Students are requested to provide updated information to WSU anytime there is a change to contact information. This includes mailing address, phone number and emergency contact. It is especially important that you provide and update an emergency contact.

The person you list will only be contacted in the event of a health or safety emergency in which you are personally involved. If you live on campus, this will also be the person contacted should you be reported as missing. You may list a parent, family member, spouse or other trusted individual as your emergency contact. You will find the link to your profile page on the myWSU Home tab, under Student Tools, myContact Info. A separate link there also provides an opportunity to update self-reported military affiliation.

Please take a few minutes and ensure WSU has your updated information and an emergency contact.

Wanting to get involved with the upcoming election? Join the Shockers Vote Coalition from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 to learn about campus voter engagement, deliberative dialogue events and celebrations leading into the November elections, and learn about ways that you can get involved with Shockers Vote.

To RSVP for the meeting and for meeting details, email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Shocker Printing is excited to announce that the deployment of the new copier fleet will begin the first week of October and should be completed by Oct. 31. If your department has ordered a copier, a representative from Shocker Printing will contact you to coordinate delivery to your building.

Shocker Printing is partnering with Digital Office Systems to ensure smooth delivery and setup of each copier. If you have not yet placed an order and would like to, contact copiers@wichita.edu. Copier information can be found on ITS’s Sharepoint.

Graduating Shockers, visit the Shocker Store now through Oct. 18 to take advantage of its Stole of Appreciation combo deal. The Stole of Appreciation is worn by a graduate and then gifted to a special person who made a difference in their life or collegiate journey.

For this limited time, you can get the stole and a stole frame for $105.99 in the Rhatigan Student Center store and through the online storefront. It’s a great way to honor an influential person in your life.

Reach out early to the Office of Research, as soon as you have identified a potential funding opportunity that you wish to apply for. Early notifications allow the Office of Research to minimize the risk of missing agency deadlines, to fix potential errors, to ensure compliance with WSU policies and procedures, and to ensure the best service from the office.

For access to WSU’s Pivot account to search for funding opportunities, sign up and affiliate with Wichita State using your wichita.edu email address. To request assistance with a customized search, contact funding@wichita.edu. If you are asked to collaborate on a externally sponsored project or if you find a potential funding opportunity, email proposals@wichita.edu as soon as possible so that a grant specialist may be assigned to assist.

Visit Pre-Award Services to find out more about applying for external funding.

Join HOPE Services for its #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Mental Wellness training from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 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.