Author: Caelin Bragg

Want to see what some of your fellow Shockers are up to? The ShockerSync calendar has even more events for you to check out throughout the semester: wichita.edu/shockersync.

Throughout the day, be sure to remain aware of weather forecasts and prepare accordingly when arriving, departing or remaining on campus. In the event of a sudden change in weather, such as rainfall, most buildings on campus are open during the school day for temporary shelter.

The campus community is encouraged to sign up to the ShockerAlert system, which will directly notify you via your phone and email in the event of more serious weather. For more information about the weather outlook, consult the National Weather Service forecast for Wichita.

President Rick Muma was featured in “WSU President Rick Muma talks about his new book ‘Student Centered, Innovation Driven’” in KAKE.

Do you and your friends want to compete against other students from across the university? Wichita State has several intramural sports for you to participate in, including 3v3 basketball, 7v7 flag football, pickleball, dodgeball and even games such as Madden, NBA2K, EAFC and NHL. Learn more and sign up at imleagues.com/wichita.

Win big at Big Bingo with Student Activities Council (SAC), which is giving away big prizes, from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 in the Charles Koch Arena Practice Gym. In the past, students have won a Quest VR headset, GoTrax electric scooter, small kitchen appliances, board games, dorm room supplies and much more. Admission is free and anyone can play, but only WSU students are eligible to win prizes.

Big Bingo is coordinated by the Student Activities Council. For questions about this event call 316-978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu. For more events like this visit wichita.edu/sac.

In this upcoming session at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room, students will learn about the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA), affiliated research programs and companies, information on funding and a brief introduction to the office of research. The event is open to all undergraduate students interested in learning more about research.

All students on campus have access to the all-you-can-eat Shocker Dining Hall, located on the first floor of Shocker Hall. Pay at the door, grab a plate (or two) and fill it with options from multiple kiosks. Want to see what’s on the menu? Head over to dineoncampus.com/wsudining.

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for college life, but students can find resources for improving their time management skills at wsu.news/SuccessTip3 from Student Success.

To get in the Shocker spirit, the community can now purchase shirts to show off the upcoming 2025 Shocktoberfest, starting Sept. 29. Choose from a T-shirt, long-sleeve tee, sweatshirt or hoodie that features the Amber Waves of Grain design.

Orders are open through Tuesday, Sept. 9. You can also choose to give back to the WSU community through donations of $5, $10, or $15 which will go to supporting Shocktoberfest and campus initiatives.

In collaboration with PPMC, the Office of Research and the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA), the WSU community is invited to attend an upcoming grant writing workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 in Ablah Library, focused on the key strategies that strengthen any successful proposal: alignment, relationships and storytelling.

Learn how to:

• Align your project with the goals and mission of funding agencies
• Build meaningful relationships that support and elevate your proposal
• Use powerful storytelling to communicate your project’s purpose and impact

Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will help you craft compelling proposals that resonate with reviewers and increase your chances of funding.