Year: 2024

Wichita State’s chapter of Lambda Chi is offering the following recruitment events for those who are interested in learning more about the organization.

• Casino Night, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Social Tap: Enjoy classic games, meet the brothers, and experience a thrilling night of fun and new connections.
• Chapter informational, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the RSC, room 240: Learn what Lambda Chi Alpha is all about, discover our values, learn about leadership opportunities, and ask any questions you have about joining our brotherhood.
• Cornhole tournament, 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Shocker Hall Courtyard: Join us for friendly competition and get to know the brothers in a relaxed outdoor setting.
• Watermelon Bust, noon Sept. 28 at the WSU Throwing Fields: This is our biggest event. Enjoy fun games while supporting a great cause with the brothers of Lambda Chi.
• Bowling Night, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 in the RSC bowling alley: Relax, roll some strikes, and bond with the brothers.

Open-source textbooks increase engagement and satisfaction for students, while reducing the financial burden of college. At WSU, you can have your course designated as either OAT-Z (zero cost) or OAT-L (low cost of $50 or less) under our Open / Alternative Textbook Initiative, which gives your course visibility to students in the schedule as an OAT course.

Open-source course materials include:

• Open-access textbook
• Library resources
• Open educational materials
• Multimedia resources
• Faculty-authored materials

For more information on OAT courses and materials, please visit the Open / Alternative Textbook Initiative, where you can also access the OAT course designation request forms.

The deadline to submit OAT designation request forms for spring is Monday, Sept. 30.

Wichita State University is developing a Campus Cyberinfrastructure Master Plan to enhance computing, data, and software resources critical to supporting research and education. This initiative aims to interconnect campus research labs, create a shared research storage system and establish a regional computing system. The plan will address the growing computational, data and software needs of the university, while promoting interdisciplinary collaborations and supporting innovative research. As part of this effort, we are conducting a survey to better understand the current and future computing, data, and software needs of faculty, researchers, and students across diverse departments. The feedback collected will help shape strategic decisions to ensure that WSU’s infrastructure is flexible, scalable, and sustainable. Your input is crucial for tailoring resources to meet the university’s evolving demands and for fostering a collaborative research environment.

Please complete this survey by Sept. 25.

This survey is supported by NSF Award 2346097.

Dr. Yumi Suzuki, associate professor in the School of Criminal Justice, published an article with a district attorney investigator in California about investigative challenges in money mule cases. Money mules are part of money laundering schemes that move funds from victims to other criminals. Based on the survey results from financial crime investigators in law enforcement and financial institutions, their article discusses the role of cryptocurrency, shared databases, and transnational organized crime.

Are you tackling a research project or trying to make sense of complex social issues? Join us 3-4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons to discover how to easily find and analyze demographic and social data.

This workshop is designed to take the stress out of your research. You’ll learn how to access reliable data that can help you understand large populations and social trends, making your projects more impactful and manageable.

Make your research easier and more effective—learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar

Shockers, friends and the Wichita Community are invited to join in on the annual Shocktoberfest Parade Oct. 5, whether it be with a custom float or by gathering your group of friends or colleagues to walk, dance or stroll in the parade.

Register now to join the parade. Student organizations can register for free; offices, businesses and individuals can register for $20. Contact Joshua Woods at joshua.woods@wichita.edu for more information.

Time to let your creativity flow in the Shocktoberfest Banner Competition. Individual groups and/or Spirit Competition Teams are eligible to participate.

Students will decorate a 4′ by 8′ banner to be displayed around campus from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. Banners will be judged by the Student Activities Council, with first, second and third place winning points toward the Spirit Competition.

The winning group will be announced at Shocker Madness Oct. 5 and will receive a $100 award. Banners will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Banners can be found in the Student Engagement & Belonging Office in 216 Rhatigan Student Center. Teams must complete and submit their banners by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 to 216 RSC. The theme of the Banner Competition is Shocker Pride.

Time to bust out the paddles and headbands for the Shocktoberfest Pickleball Tournament from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich Road.

Individual students, faculty/staff and Spirit Competition teams are eligible to compete. Teams will compete in pairs of two in a 16-draw style tournament. Spots are limited to 16 teams, so be sure to sign up soon.

First, second and third place teams will be awarded a trophy. Transportation will be provided from Shocker Hall to Chicken N Pickle starting at 6 p.m. and running every 30 minutes until 8 p.m. Teams must register by Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Show off your Shocker pride with the Shocktoberfest Door Decorating Competition. Individual students, faculty/staff and departments are eligible to participate. The theme is all about Shocker Pride, and the optional theme of “blast for the past.”

Members of the Student Activities Council will judge and vote on the door that best represents Shocker pride. Individual winners will receive a $50 Shocker Store Gift Card and the winning department will receive $100 towards an office party.

Doors will be on display during Shocktoberfest from Sept. 30 through Oct. 5. Doors must be decorated by Sunday, Sept. 29. Only use materials that will not damage your doors.

Join us 3-4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons for a workshop to walk you through the entire literature review process. Learn how to conduct comprehensive research, synthesize various perspectives, and present your findings clearly.

This workshop is designed to help you:

• Efficiently manage and organize your research
• Build a strong foundation for your academic papers
• Save time and reduce the stress of writing a literature review

Improve your research skills and make your academic work more manageable.

Learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar