Author: Caelin Bragg

Shockers, did you know about the numerous student organizations you can join on campus? From sports clubs to cultural and international clubs, there’s an organization for you to get involved on campus and collaborate with your peers.

This week’s student organization is the Women’s Soccer Club, designed for women who want to continue playing soccer, stay in shape or try a new sport in college. The club is a way for you to play competitively without the time commitment of a university sport.

Organization name: Wichita State Women’s Soccer Club
Meeting times: Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Social media:
Instagram: @wichitastate.womenssoccer
Facebook: WSU Women’s Club Soccer

• What is your organization’s mission?
  Helping girls have fun, form connections and stay active while encouraging good sportsmanship.
• Why should students join your organization?
  Students should join to make new friends, get involved, stay active and have fun.
• What are your hopes for your organization in the coming school year?
  We hope that our club continues to grow and that we have a great season.
• How can the community learn more about or join your organization?
  If you want to learn more or join, you can email Rachel Cisneros at rxcisneros1@shockers.wichita.edu.

Tune back in every week to learn more about a student organization on campus. Student organizations are housed under Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL); visit SEAL’s website to learn more about student organizations and other ways to get involved.

Andy Schlapp, formerly the executive director of government relations and strategy, has been promoted to vice president of strategy and government relations to reflect his increased scope managing the strategic direction of the university and alignment of goals and resources to that end. He will continue to also serve as the executive director of the board of trustees and director of NIAR Business Development.

Schlapp joined WSU in 2008 as director of government relations prior to being promoted to executive director in 2020.

Shockers, did you know about the numerous student organizations you can join on campus? From sports clubs to cultural and international clubs, there’s an organization for you to get involved on campus and collaborate with your peers.

This week’s student organization is the Community Service Board, which provides opportunities to help the community thorough volunteering and active participation in philanthropy events.

Organization name: Wichita State Community Service Board
Meeting times: Every Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Check CSB’s social media for details on location every week.
Social media:
Instagram: @wsu_csb
Facebook: Wichita State Community Service Board
X: @WSU_CSB

• What is your organization’s mission?
  The Community Service Board seeks to unite individuals in creating collective actions, which will address issues of public concern through service and active citizenship in the community.
• Why should students join your organization?
  Students should join our organization to develop their love of service and strengthen their connection to WSU and the greater Wichita community. They have the opportunity to volunteer with other students from all backgrounds while improving the community surrounding them.
• What events does your organization host throughout the year?
  Along with our weekly meetings that are open to all students, we also host several recurring volunteer events throughout the semester including Wednesdays at the Diner, Foodbank Fridays and many more that can be found on VolunteerICT. We also host Wu’s Big Event, which is our largest service event of the year. Participants receive a free T-shirt and catered lunch.
• What is something you want the campus community to know about your organization?
  We want the campus community to know that CSB has a service event for everyone. You can make such meaningful connections, learn important skills and change lives at these events.
• What are your hopes for your organization in the coming school year?
  For this coming school year, we hope that CSB reaches and engages with more of our campus community and fosters a larger community devoted to service.

Tune back in every week to learn more about a student organization on campus. Student organizations are housed under Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL); visit SEAL’s website to learn more about student organizations and other ways to get involved.

The Wichita Eagle has released the Best of Wichita nominations, and Wichita State has been nominated in several categories:

• Education – College/University: Wichita State University, WSU Tech
• Education – Vocational school: WSU Tech
• Education – Childcare: WSU Child Development Center
• Health & beauty – Audiologist/Hearing center: WSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
• Services – Place to work: Wichita State University
• Things to do – Art gallery: Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU Shift Space
• Things to do – Museum: Ulrich Museum of Art, the Original Pizza Hut Museum, Lowell Holmes Museum of Anthropology
• Things to do – Live theatre: Wilner Auditorium
• Eat & drink – Lunch spot: WSU Food Truck Plaza
• Eat & drink – Bar/tavern: Social Tap Drinkery
• Eat & drink – Beer selection: Social Tap Drinkery
• Eat & drink – Mediterranean restaurant: Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen
• Eat & drink – Tacos: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

The community can vote once a day for their choices in each category through the voting period until 5 p.m. Friday Sept. 8.

Hannah Bui is now prepared to work with French-speaking colleagues at Airbus, thanks to “Business French for Beginners” taught by Wichita State lecturer Rachelle Swilley.

Bui, a static stress engineer at Airbus, was one of about 15 employees who took the six-week course, taught for two hours each Friday, this summer at Airbus on WSU’s Innovation Campus.

Airbus, headquartered in France, also has nine locations in seven Canadian cities, most notably Mirabel in French-speaking Quebec. The course focuses on phrases and vocabulary that will help Airbus employees with travel and basic work interactions.

The Shocker Career Accelerator (SCA) office will temporarily close its doors from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25. The closure is to facilitate the hosting of the On-Campus Job Fair.

SCA strongly encourages all students to take advantage of this opportunity by attending the On-Campus Job Fair, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Student Choice winning dining option Tu Taco is now open in the RSC. Swing by for customizable tacos, nachos, burritos and salads from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Its grand opening week will be Aug. 21-15 with fun promos each day. Stay tuned and follow WSU Dining on Instagram for more details.

Welcome to Shocker Blast, Wichita State’s internal student newsletter! Shocker Blast provides you regular updates about Shocker Nation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, sent directly to your official student email.

Here, you can learn more about the resources available for you to succeed; important campus updates about parking, traffic, closures and deadlines; how to get involved on campus; messages and news from Wichita State; and more.

Shocker Blast is here to help all students engage with Shocker Nation and get the most out of their time at WSU.

For more information about Shocker Blast, reach out to Caelin Bragg, newsletter editor in the Office of Strategic Communications, at caelin.bragg@wichita.edu.

Looking for where your next class is or where to park on campus? You can utilize the Wichita State interactive map straight from your phone.

The interactive map directs you to everything you need on the WSU campus, including identifying buildings, where to find dining on campus, where to park, what areas are under construction, the locations of emergency phones across campus and more. You can also watch interactive tours of campus.

Learn more about finding directions to buildings or how to use the campus map.

Save the link to the interactive map below, or use the handy URL wichita.edu/map.

Looking for where your next class is or where to park on campus? You can utilize the Wichita State interactive map straight from your phone.

The interactive map directs you to everything you need on the WSU campus, including identifying buildings, where to find dining on campus, where to park, what areas are under construction, the locations of emergency phones across campus and more. You can also watch interactive tours of campus.

Learn more about finding directions to buildings or how to use the campus map.

Save the link to the interactive map below, or use the convenient URL wichita.edu/map.