Author: Caelin Bragg

Stop by the Heskett Center lawn from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 for music, games and food, including your own roasted ear of corn. Food options are vegetarian with vegan options available. Once you’re done, move next door to Wilkins Stadium and support your classmates on the Shocker softball team as they face Butler Community College. Students can attend the game at no additional charge with their Shocker ID.

Student Government Association invites you to join a night of free food and games starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich Rd. While you’re there, you can also cheer on the teams in the inaugural Shocktoberfest Pickleball Tournament.

On campus and don’t want to drive? Transportation to Chicken N Pickle will be provided every half hour in front of Shocker Hall beginning at 6 p.m.

Starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, head on over to the Rhatigan Student Center for Shocker Make & Take. The Student Activities Council will be giving away custom DIY Shocktoberfest pillows for students. Remember to bring your Shocker ID for this free event.

Later tonight, Sept. 30, don’t miss the Shocktoberfest bonfire starting at 7:30 p.m. at Braeburn Square, a favorite among students. Shocker Cheer and Shocker Sound Machine will also be there to make sure Shockers have a good time. Grab dinner at one of the many Braeburn Square restaurants and enjoy a night of fun in front of the fire.

Shocktoberfest officially kicks off today at 11 a.m. just north of the Rhatigan Student Center. Stop by to get the official Shocktoberfest T-shirt, grab a lunch and sample smoothies from Smoothie King. And starting at noon, enjoy live performances from Shocker Sound Machine and Shocker Cheer, with special guest WuShock.

Hey, Shockers! Today starts Wichita State’s annual Shocktoberfest celebrations, a week full of tradition and Shocker spirit.

Shocktoberfest’s week of fun activities is one of WSU’s longest-standing traditions.

Below are the details of the biggest events that you won’t want to miss, all of which are free to students with their Shocker IDs:

If you are using or would like to use Open/Alternative Texts in your course, fill out the OAT-Z (zero cost) form or OAT-L ($50 or less) form. Students will be able to see your OAT designation in the schedule.

According to a study published in Psychology Learning & Teaching, open-source textbooks have been found to increase both engagement and satisfaction for students, while lowering their financial burden. 

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, visit the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative.

Deadline to submit OAT designation request forms for spring is today, Sept. 30.

Join the Hugo Wall School at its annual Hugo Wall Day 2024 starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at the Marcus Welcome Center. Registration is $20.24 and includes a light breakfast and lunch, and students can attend for free.

The occasion presents a unique learning opportunity, bringing Hugo Wall School’s constituencies together to glean insights from public administration leaders in academia and practice. Participants will reflect on some of the monumental challenges affecting public confidence in government, the public service delivery of vital programs and resources, and fiscal barriers to meeting the responsibilities of a myriad of public organizations at all levels of government.

The day will be filled with networking and public administration research insights, and don’t miss the chance to meet and hear from the new school director, Dr. Stephanie Newbold.

U.S. households will be eligible to order four free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov. The COVID-19 tests will detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year. The site will also provide instructions on how to read COVID at-home tests and finding COVID tests in your community.

Wichita State’s School of Nursing has launched a new Licensed Mental Health Technician (LMHT) pathway. This pioneering program, the first of its kind in the state, will address the growing need for mental health care professions in Kansas.

Key features of the LMHT pathway:

• Coursework is completely online, making the curriculum accessible to individuals across the region.
• All credit hours earned through the pathway can be applied toward a health care degree program for students pursuing further education.
• The School of Nursing is establishing clinical partnerships in rural areas, with the goal of allowing rural students to complete their clinical requirements close to home.