Year: 2024

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement team is looking for spirited volunteers to support the many exciting events planned for Shocktoberfest this year. Join in the festivities Oct. 5 for the Entrepreneur Market, Brew Garden + Fan Fest and the Shocktoberfest Parade. There will be a variety of roles and flexible time slots to choose from.

A volunteer training will take place the week of Sept. 23. If you have any questions, reach out to Josh Woods, associate director of alumni programming, at joshua.woods@wichita.edu.

The Office of Planning and Analysis is hosting a workshop on survey methodology from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 in 134 Woolsey Hall, AGH Classroom.

Presented by Dr. Lynn Matthews, assistant professor of marketing, faculty, staff and graduate students who are interested in, or planning to, conduct questionnaire-based research are encouraged to attend this free workshop. The workshop is for all levels, beginner to advanced. The workshop will focus on writing effective questions for questionnaires and surveys.

For questions, contact Whitney Crager at whitney.crager@wichita.edu.

September is Suicide Awareness Month and National Recovery Month, and HOPE Services invites you to wear your Suspenders4Hope T-shirts on Fridays as a sign of your support for mental health and others in the Wichita State community.

Together, everyone can normalize conversations around mental health, suicide and substance use disorders changing the narrative to one of hope, recovery and healing. If you would like to attend a Suspenders4Hope #WSUWeSupportU Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide training or Substance Use and Mental Wellness training, go to myTraining in your myWSU to see the offerings this semester or keep an eye out in the newsletter for upcoming training opportunities.

Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for the next edition of Writing Now Reading Now with Adam Scheffler, assistant professor of poetry, for a poetry reading at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Dr. Sam & Jacque Kouri Collection Study Center of the Ulrich Museum.

A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. Scheffler is the author of two books of poetry, “Heartworm,” which won the 2021 Moon City Press prize, and “A Dog’s Life,” which won the 2016 Jacer Press Book contest. He holds a doctorate in English from Harvard.

Grab a $23 hoodie today during Fall Feature Friday at the Shocker Store. Friday, Sept. 6 only, you can purchase this select hoodie for just $23 in the RSC location store or online on the Shocker Store website.

Limited quantities are available, and sale is not valid with other discounts or promotions. All sales are final.

Everyone is welcome to join in watching the Presidential Debate from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. Food and drink will be provided.

This is a non-partisan event co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science, Shocker Vote Coalition and Student Engagement & Belonging,

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for a day of discounts and freebies for campus during the RSC Open House all day Tuesday, Sept. 10. Students, faculty, staff and campus affiliates/partners can enjoy deals and freebies from the many different RSC departments. Must show a Shocker ID.

The Public Policy & Management Center is hiring a talent & professional services manager.

In this full-time role, you will be responsible for managing assigned public/social service program(s) to meet business and/or center objectives; developing and implementing program plan(s); overseeing the day-to-day program(s) and/or center activities, including project schedules, budget tracking and development, and project and/or program administration.

The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) supports outstanding seniors and graduate students. Dr. Coleen Pugh, dean of the Graduate School, will offer a workshop covering the application process from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room.

Invite students to attend the workshop. Eligibility for the grant includes:

• U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
• Enrolled or intend to enroll full-time in a research-based graduate degree in a STEM field or STEM education
• Completed no more than one year of graduate school
• Never earned a doctoral, master’s or professional degree in any field
• High GPAs (>3.73)

The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend for the school and a cost of education allowance for the institution.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for a day of discounts and freebies for campus during the RSC Open House all day Tuesday, Sept. 10. Students, faculty, staff and campus affiliates/partners can enjoy deals and freebies from the many different RSC departments. Must show a Shocker ID.