Author: Abbi Whisler

Declarations for the 2024 Student Government Association (SGA) general election are now open.

To declare your candidacy for the upcoming SGA elections, visit the SGA elections homepage and fill out the candidate application form through ShockerSync. The deadline t submit an application is by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25.

For more information, contact sga.elections@wichita.edu or visit 219 Rhatigan Student Center.

Student Government Association Scholarship applications for the upcoming summer 2024 and the 2024-25 academic year are now open.

For questions or concerns, contact the SGA at 316-978-3480 or sga@wichita.edu or visit 219 Rhatigan Student Center, and follow SGA on Instagram, Facebook and X.

To declare your candidacy for the upcoming Student Government Association (SGA) general elections, visit the SGA elections webpage and fill out the candidate application form through ShockerSync.

If you’re interested in joining SGA and making a difference on campus, stop by one of the “Intent to Run” sessions to learn more. The deadline for submitting an application is by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25.

For more information, contact sga.elections@wichita.edu or visit 219 Rhatigan Student Center, and follow SGA on Instagram, Facebook and X.

The first Food for Fines of the spring semester will take place Feb. 5-9. This is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During this week certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker. Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the University Police Department.

For more information and details about the program and donation eligibility, please visit the Student Advocate webpage or email the student advocates at sga.gradadvocate@wichita.edu or sga.ugadvocate@wichita.edu

Food For Fines is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During the week of Nov. 6, certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker.

Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the University Police Department.

Non-perishable items that can be donated for the holidays:

• Instant mashed potatoes
• Boxed stuffing mix
• Boxed macaroni
• Corn bread mix
• Condiments
• Spices
• Baking essentials:
  • Flour, sugar, oil
• Canned items:
  • Pumpkin, cranberry sauce, soup, sweet potato, yams, chicken, turkey, broth, fruit

For more information and details about the program and donation eligibility, visit the Student Advocate webpage or email the student advocates at sga.gradadvocate@wichita.edu or sga.ugadvocate@wichita.edu

Food For Fines is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During the week of Oct. 2-6, certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker.

Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the University Police Department.

For more information and details about the program and donation eligibility, visit the Student Advocate webpage or email our student advocates at sga.gradadvocate@wichita.edu or sga.ugadvocate@wichita.edu

Wichita State’s Student Government Association presents Safety Week Sept. 25-28. SGA will provide programming, events and resources for students that are focused on safety. To learn more about events, visit the SGA webpage.

• Monday, Sept. 25
  • Campus Resource Tabling, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the first floor of RSC
• Tuesday, Sept. 26
  • Safety Hunt, all day across multiple locations
• Wednesday, Sept. 27
  • Safe Sex Presentation, noon-1 p.m. 161 RSC
  • Safety Walk, meet at 1:30 p.m. in Wu’s Lounge on the second floor of the RSC
• Thursday, September 28
  • Narcan Training, 11 a.m.-noon 261 RSC
  • Self Defense Class, 6-7:30 p.m.141 Heskett Center

Food For Fines is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During the week of Sept. 5, certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker.

Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student Center.

For more information and details about the program and donation eligibility, visit the SGA website or email the student advocates at sga.gradadvocate@wichita.edu or sga.ugadvocate@wichita.edu

Students have the opportunity to cast their vote for the next officials of the Wichita State Student Government Association (SGA) from Monday, April 3 to Wednesday, April 5.

SGA is the sole governing body over all students of WSU. Embracing its motto, “Students Come First,” SGA serves as the voice of students to the university and college administration, manages the allocation of over $10.5 million dollars and represents all students at the local, state and federal government levels.

Voting can be done online via Simply Voting or in person at one of the polling stations.

Contact SGA at 316-978-3480 or at sga@wichita.edu.

Applications for the 11th annual Shocker Leadership Awards have been extended to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, March 19. The Shocker Leadership Awards recognize the work of student-led organizations, students, faculty and staff at Wichita State.

Official WSU student organizations, university-affiliated student groups and individuals may be nominated by a student, faculty member, staff member or organization. Nominations can also be made by an individual for themselves.

For any questions, contact Abbi Whisler, student organization coordinator at Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership, at abbi.whisler@wichita.edu.