Author: Caitlin Nolen

The Office of Student Engagement & Belonging is seeking full-time faculty and staff members interested in serving as advisors for Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs). Advisors play an important role in supporting student success by providing guidance, mentorship and institutional knowledge. With more than 200 RSOs on campus, there are opportunities to connect with student groups that align with your professional expertise, personal interests or passions.

Serving as an advisor is a rewarding way to contribute to the WSU community, foster leadership development and build stronger connections with students outside the classroom or office. Faculty and staff who wish to learn more or be matched with an organization can email Caitlin Nolen at catilin.nolen@wichita.edu.

Shockers are encouraged to apply to be a Passage 2 Success Mentor for the summer and next school year term, an opportunity to help diverse backgrounds transition to Wichita State.

The program will be hosted the week before classes begin. The group of leaders will ensure that Passage 2 Success is operated smoothly and efficiently as possible. This year, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is seeking 12 to 16 current WSU students to serve as the leaders for Passage 2 Success.

Requirements of becoming a Passage Leader:

• Currently in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
• Ability to perform duties in an ethical and professional manner
• Ability to be on campus as early as Aug. 5
• Preferred: Experience working with diverse populations, such as AALANA (African American, Latino, Asian and Native American), international, LGBTQ+ and ally groups

The deadline to apply is March 1.

The Shocker Support Locker is reopening for the fall 2023 semester and will serve the community from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

The locker provides essential items for students, staff and faculty in the WSU community at no additional charge for those with a Shocker ID. Items include food, drinks, and hygiene and baby products.

For questions, contact sga.locker@wichita.edu.

Cultured is a three-day, two-night overnight retreat at Rock Spring 4-H Camp in Junction City during Fall Break from Oct. 13 to 15. The retreat is sponsored by Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL), and applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11.

Transportation, food, lodging and a T-shirt are all included at no additional charge. The Cultured retreat is all about belonging. The retreat explores how belonging can be fostered in various environments, from the classroom to the workplace to community settings. Attendees will engage in discussions, participate in interactive workshops and network with like-minded individuals passionate about creating inclusive and welcoming environments.

Join SEAL for a thought-provoking and inspiring conference that will give you valuable insights and practical tools to promote belonging in your personal and professional life. For questions, email Caitlin Nolen at caitlin.nolen@wichita.edu.

Congratulations to the class of 2022 first-generation students! The First-Generation Student Organization is hosting its first annual Cord Ceremony for first-generation college students graduating in December.

This ceremony will honor these students with a cord and celebrate their accomplishments of finishing as the first — but not the last — in their family to receive a college degree.

The event is at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 19, in the Marcus Welcome Center. To attend, RSVP by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 13.

The Shocker Support Locker will be closed until 10 a.m. Oct. 24. Contact Caitlin Nolen at caitlin.nolen@wichita.edu or 316-978-3022 if you have any questions.

The Shocker Support Locker is hosting a back-to-school supply drive 9-11 a.m. until Aug. 19 at the the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership front desk located at 216 Rhatigan Student Center.

Recommended supplies include:

• Pens
• Pencils
• Highlighters
• Notebooks
• Paper
• Folders
• Sticky Notes
• Flash Drives
• Note Cards
• Planners
• Calculators

Please ensure that all donations are new items.

For more information, contact Caitlin Nolen at 316-978-3022 or caitlin.nolen@wichita.edu.