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Office of Engagement seeking student assistant

The Office of Engagement is seeking a student assistant (federal work-study eligible only). The office  truly appreciates its student staff and is seeking a new member to join the team. The office strives to make a student’s job as rewarding and pleasant as possible as they work with the community on the front line, setting up events and networking with Wichita State’s community neighbors.
 
For more information, contact the Office of Engagement at 316-978-5955 or naquela.pack@wichita.edu.
thank you! because of you the hungry are fed. families are finding stability. more students will graduate. our neighbors are healthier. lives are transformed. united, we are advancing the common good. 99 shocker faculty and staff donated to this year campaign! 37,995.88 total contributions. shockers raised nearly 12% more than last year and exceeded this year's goal by 2,995.88.

Shockers exceed goal during United Way campaign

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Nov. 15-19 United Way campaign week. For the 2021 campaign, Wichita State was able to exceed its goal of $35,000 and raised more than $37,9995 in total contributions that will impact local communities. Thanks to everyone who shared the message and helped donate. Next year, we hope to raise more.

Office of Engagement shows appreciation for Shocker Neighborhood

As a way to show their appreciation to the teachers and staff of USD 259 and particularly those who work in schools within Shocker Neighborhood, the Office of Engagement was excited for the opportunity (thanks to the Athletics Department) to invite some of our Shocker Neighborhood schools to a Shocker Neighborhood basketball night.

Teachers, staff, and a few of our neighborhood church staff will all attend the Dec. 11 game at Koch Arena. We wanted to show appreciation for all they do for the youth in our community and show some love to our neighbors!

Thank you to the following schools:

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Shocker Neighborhood Coalition fosters connections to local community

The Shocker Neighborhood Coalitions, which is overseen by Wichita State’s Office of Engagement, hosted a meeting with 30 other community members to discuss their collective impact on northeast Wichita communities Nov. 8.

The meeting included members of the following: Wichita Libraries, Wichita Police Department, Wichita Public Schools, WSU’s Student Government Association, neighborhood churches, residents, neighborhood associations and other community-serving organizations. The meeting ended with a vote on the top community issues the Shocker Neighborhood Coalition will work on in the future. The next meeting is scheduled to take place in January.

For more information about the Shocker Neighborhood Coalition or to join, contact. engagedstudent1@wichita.edu.

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Office of Engagement highlights volunteers during appreciation week

As part of the Office of Engagement’s Volunteer Appreciation Week Oct. 25-29, the office would like to celebrate the volunteers that have helped them reach more than 500 hours of community service in the Shocker Neighborhood.

The winners for most volunteer hours are:

  • Colby Hall
  • Jacob Jindra
  • Brend Le
  • Stacey Le

For more information about future volunteer opportunities, follow the Volunteer ICT page. 

Volunteers requested for mobile food pantry

The Office of Engagement and Progressive Missionary Baptist Church (2725 E. 25th St. N.) are requesting volunteers for a mobile food pantry between 12:30-3 p.m. Oct. 29. Volunteers can split their shifts to help accommodate personal schedules (for example 12:30-1:30 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 2-3 p.m. or 1-3 p.m.). During the event, volunteers will hand out boxes of fresh produce, dry food, bread and desserts.

For more information or to sign up, contact 316-978-5061 or engagedstudent@wichita.edu.

Join Neighborhood Walk for Good Neighbor Week

Join the Shocker community during a Neighborhood Walk beginning with check-in at 8:15 Saturday, Oct. 2 at a table located at the 3 Keys Fitness parking lot (2628 E. 21st St. N.). Participants can register online. The event is part of Good Neighbor Week Sept. 28-Oct. 4.

Water will be provided to all participants. Participants will also receive hot cider, coffee, and water at the end of the walk. The Steve Clark YMCA will also have family activities for those who wish to stay at the event longer.

In addition to the walk, the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy will be nearby providing free flu vaccinations at the Health Core Clinic parking lot (2707 E. 21st St N.) Participants who wish to receive the vaccine can register at the link below.

Join Shocker Neighborhood Food Insecurity Panel today

Don’t forget to join the Shocker Neighborhood Food Insecurity panel at 5:30 p.m. today via Zoom. The panel, which is part of Good Neighbor Week Sept. 28-Oct. 4, will discuss the impacts of food insecurity in the Shocker Neighborhood. The event is a great opportunity to hear from surrounding campus communities. 

Join Shocker Neighborhood service providers panel today

Don’t forget to join the Shocker Neighborhood service providers panel from noon to 1 p.m. today, Sept. 29 via Zoom. The panel will provide an opportunity for participants to hear from organizations serving the surrounding university communities. The Shocker Neighborhood service provider panel part of Good Neighbor Week Sept. 28-Oct. 4. 

Take the good neighbor challenge sept. 28th- oct. 4th sept. 28th: good neighbor bingo all month, 3rd annual faculty vs staff- stock the shocker support locker challenge all week long sept 29th: students united service provider panel @12pm sunflower making workshop at atwater rec center 11-1:30pm (9/27 and 9/29) sept 30th: SGA food insecurity pnael @5:30pm oct 1 riverfest parade @5pm oct 2 morning neighborhood walk @8:30am oct 3 shocker lanes bowling discount all week long for community oct 4 highlighting stories from our neighbors.

Connect with community during Good Neighbor Week

Connect with the neighbors, businesses and organizations that make up our community during Good Neighbor Week Sept. 28-Oct. 4. The week will also include the following events:

  • Sept. 28 — Good Neighbor Bingo all month
  • Sept. 28-Oct. 4 — Third annual faculty versus staff Stock the Shocker Support Locker Challenge
  • noon, Sept. 29 — Students United Service Provider Panel
  • 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sept. 27 and Sept. 29 — Sunflower making workshop at Atwater Recreation Center
  • 6:30 p.m., Sept. 30 — Student Government Association Food Insecurity Panel
  • 5 p.m., Oct. 1 — Riverfest Parade
  • 8:30 a.m., Oct. 2 — Morning neighborhood walk
  • Oct. 3 — Campus community discount bowling all week at Shocker Lanes
  • Oct. 4 — Highlighting stories from our neighbors event
  • Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes will give community the student and faculty rate if they mention Good Neighbor week