Author: Tia Hill

Humans vs. Zombies is a game of tag played on campuses and in communities worldwide. Human players must remain vigilant and defend themselves with socks to avoid being tagged by a growing zombie horde.

Participants must register to play. All players must attend a rules and fair play meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10. At the meeting, players will receive a game card and orange bandanas. These items are essential to gameplay. During the meeting, two or three zombies will be introduced, all other players remain human until they fall prey to the zombies.

Gameplay will take place beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday and will conclude with a campus mission at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13. Visit the registration link for full rules and information concerning gameplay. Registration will close at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5.

HVZ is sponsored by the Student Activities Council, to register and learn about other SAC events visit wichita.edu/sacevents .

The next Shockers After Dark will feature a foam dance party 8-10 p.m. tonight, Sept. 9, at the Rhatigan Student Center courtyard. The event will also feature DJ Magnum.

To attend, students must check in with their Shocker Card. No bags or outside beverages will be permitted at the dance party. Students are also invited to head inside the RSC for snacks, karaoke and cosmic bowling.

Free Shockers After Dark shirts will be given to the first 500 students with a Shocker ID.

Shockers After Dark is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact 316-978-3082 or car@wichita.edu.

Campus Activities and Recreation is requesting faculty and staff to volunteer at the Back to School Bash (B2SB) 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Rhatigan Student Center courtyard. Volunteers for B2SB need to be available 6-9:30 p.m. Aug. 20.

B2SB is an outdoor event that hosts to more than 2,000 students annually. During the event, volunteers will staff games, activities, provide directions, check in participants and welcome new and returning Shockers back to school. All B2SB volunteers will receive a T-shirt.

For more information, contact tia.hill@wichita.edu.

The Student Activities Council is excited to announce Wale in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 15 at the Charles Koch Arena.

Following the release of his seventh studio album, Folarin II Wale has been touring across the country and performing popular tracks like “Lotus Flower Bomb,” “Matrimony,” “LoveHate Thing,” and his latest release, “Poke It Out.” The Grammy-nominated rap artist has accolades beyond his popular tracks and made history as the first rapper to open the State of the Union, gracing the stage with an unforgettable performance before President Obama’s final State of the Union Address. A regular guest of the First Family, he participated in First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Reach Higher” initiative for higher education.

Ticket prices range from $10 to $25 and can be purchased at the Koch Arena Box Office or online at the link below. wichita.edu/concert.

This event is coordinated by the Student Activities Council through the support of the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Association.

The Student Activities Council is excited to announce Wale in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 15 at the Charles Koch Arena.

Following the release of his seventh studio album, Folarin II Wale has been touring across the country and performing popular tracks like “Lotus Flower Bomb,” “Matrimony,” “LoveHate Thing,” and his latest release, “Poke It Out.”

This is an 18-and-older show. Before the event, ticket prices are $10 for WSU students, $18 for faculty and staff, $25 for the general public. All tickets pruchased on the day of the event are $25. Purchase your tickets at the Koch Arena Box Office or online at the link below.

This event is coordinated by the Student Activities Council through the support of the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Association.

Wichita State Men’s Basketball will take on the K-State Wildcats at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 at Intrust Bank Arena. Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Division of Student Affairs at 2 p.m. at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) for a pre-game tailgate party featuring food, games, spirit gear and shirts for the first 300 guests.

At 3 p.m. there will be a bus at the RSC South Lot that student ticket holders can use for transportation to and from the game at no charge. Students can pick up their tickets at the Koch Arena Box Office beginning Monday, Nov. 29.

Wichita State’s Student Activities Council (SAC) Maker Market brings arts, crafts and keepsakes directly to you. The market is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15-18 at the Rhatigan Student Center. Vendors will include Patrick Heath of Lear Heath Studios, TC Austin of Unique Tibetan Jewelry, Leaf and Stone Apothecary, Native Whisper Arts and more. Accepted forms of payment vary per vendor.

For more information on SAC events, visit the WSU SAC website or contact sac@wichita.edu.

The campus community is invited to show their Shocker Pride at this year’s Wichita State Homecoming week Oct. 23-30. Homecoming week includes a variety of events and activities for Shockers of all ages beginning with the Pumpkin Run and Trunk or Treat beginning at 9 a.m.  Saturday, Oct. 23.

The week culminates with the inauguration of President Rick Muma at 2: 30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, and a new tradition: the Shocker Homecoming Parade at noon Saturday, Oct. 30.

You can view the full schedule of events at the official WSU 2021 Homecoming website.

Spend an afternoon with Wichita State President Rick Muma and first gentleman Rick Case at Pizza with the President 4-5 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Rhatigan Student Center courtyard. The event will feature music from DJ Magnum, the Lampy Camper Photo Booth by Lamphouse, games and Homecoming giveaways. The pizza is free to all Wichita State students while supplies last.

Pizza with the President is a Wichita State Homecoming (Oct. 23-30) event. For a full schedule of events and activities please visit the official WSU 2021 Homecoming website.

Student organizations, groups, businesses and community partners are invited to host a decorated car for Wichita State’s 2021 Trunk or Treat set for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Rhatigan Student Center south lot.

For safety reasons, each car must be accompanied by at least three members of the participating group and they must remain on-site from noon to 4:30 p.m. Participants must provide enough candy or giveaways for approximately 800 children, with each child receiving one to two pieces of candy per car (1,600 pieces or more).

Trunk or Treat is part of Wichita State’s Homecoming 2021 activities Oct. 23-30. Participating student organizations and groups are eligible for the Trunk Decorating Competition. First-place winners will receive $100 toward their student group, and top earners will earn points toward their division.

Trunk or Treat is sponsored by WSU’s Student Activities Council. For more information, contact 316-978-3022 or sac@wichita.edu.