Author: Loren Belew

Did you know that Sedgwick County has an election coming up Feb. 25? Stop by the Shockers Vote table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 in the Rhatigan Student Center and find out how you can vote in this election and receive resources about researching your vote.

Do you have questions about the election and voting? Shocker Vote has you covered:

• Check your voter registration and polling location
• Additional information about voting in the Sedgwick County may be found on Sedgwick County’s website.
• Learn more about the USD 259 Bond Vote

Do you still have questions? Email Shockers Vote at CivicEngagement@wichita.edu

Wichita State’s largest one day volunteer event, Wu’s Big Event, is quickly approaching. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community Saturday, Feb. 8. Individuals, groups, organizations, students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend. Check-in for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m.

The kick-off will begin at 9 a.m. in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom with a breakfast and kick-off celebration. Participants will then load the buses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to Hubbard Hall for lunch and closing festivities.

The event will end by 1:30 p.m. Transportation to and from service sites is provided. Light Breakfast, lunch, water and T-shirt also provided.

For additional information, email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Applications are still being accepted for the 2025 Alternative Spring Break from March 16-21 in Chicago, Illinois. Alternative Spring Breaks give students an opportunity to gain experience about the unique needs of an area and travel that that location to volunteer for a week.

This year we will travel to Chicago to volunteer with organizations that serve causes related to youth, education, poverty and homelessness. The trip cost is $175 per person and includes transportation, lodging and food. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22.

Applications for the trip may be dropped off in the Student Engagement & Belonging office in 216 Rhatigan Student Center or emailed to civicengagement@wichita.edu. For questions, email civicengagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply.

Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for its final meeting leading into Election Day at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. At the meeting, members will discuss the Get Out the Vote and Election Day celebration plans. They will also provide information about getting involved with the student-led Shockers Vote Coalition.

The meeting will be hosted on teams and everyone is welcome to join. To RSVP and for meeting information, email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Do you need a ride to your polling location on Election Day? The Shockers Vote coalition has you covered and wants to celebrate with you along the way. Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to get a ride to the polling location at the Atwater Community Center.

While you’re there, stop by the Shockers Vote table for games, food and raffles throughout the day. For questions about the Party to the Polls, reach out to the Shockers Vote coalition at CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.

Join the Shockers Vote coalition for Vote Early Day from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks Lounge.

Participants will make plans to vote early and play trivia and little bingo. Prizes and food will be available as supplies last. For questions, email civicengagement@wichita.edu.

Join the Community Service Board for WSU’s largest one day volunteer event, Wu’s Big Event. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community Saturday, Oct. 19.

Individuals, groups, organizations, students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend. Check-in for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. The kick-off will begin at 9 a.m. in 208 Hubbard Hall with a lite breakfast and kick-off celebration. Participants will then load the buses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to Hubbard Hall for lunch and closing festivities. The event will end by 1:30 p.m. Transportation to and from service sites is provided. Light breakfast, lunch, water and T-shirt also provided.

For more questions email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Wanting to get involved with the upcoming election? Join the Shockers Vote Coalition from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 to learn about campus voter engagement, deliberative dialogue events and celebrations leading into the November elections, and learn about ways that you can get involved with Shockers Vote.

To RSVP for the meeting and for meeting details, email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for a Q&A with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

For questions call 316-978-7016 or email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu.

The Shockers Vote coalition will be hosting a series of upcoming voter registration drives from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 and 26 and Oct. 9 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Stop by to check your registration, register to vote and sign-up to receive reminders about voting. While you are there, you can also learn about ways you can get involved with upcoming initiatives sponsored by the Shockers Vote coalition. The Shockers Vote coalition is also available to provide voter engagement information to groups who are interested in learning more about voting.

For more information email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.