Author: Loren Belew

Join fellow Shockers and Wichita State’s Community Service Board on Feb. 11 to make a huge impact on the Wichita community during Wu’s Big Event, WSU’s largest one-day volunteer project.

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. There will be a 9 a.m. kick-off in the Beggs Ballroom (third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center) when information about the agencies being served will be shared. Participants will then load the buses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to the RSC for lunch and celebration. The event will end by 1:30 p.m.

Transportation to and from service sites is provided. A light breakfast, lunch, water and t-shirt also provided.

Do you have Spring Break Plans? Join the SEAL office for an Alternative Spring Break volunteering March 13-18 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Volunteers will work on hurricane recovery and other service projects related to environmental sustainability and water conservation. The trip costs $210 per person and includes airfare, flight, food, and volunteer programming in North Carolina.

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

After you’ve voted, it will be time to celebrate your civic involvement. Join the Shockers Vote Coalition as we celebrate Election Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 on the North Patio of the RSC. Get free food and t-shirts while supplies last.

Join the SEAL office from March 13-18 for an Alternative Spring Break trip in Wilmington, North Carolina. Alternative Breaks invite students to spend time learning about a specific area and then travel to that area over spring break to participate in a series of volunteer activities that complement their studies.

The trip cost this year is $210 and covers airfare, food, lodging and all program costs. Students must fill out an application and be selected to join the program.

For questions email Loren Belew at Loren.Belew@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

All Wichita State students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Shockers Vote Coalition for pizza and conversations about current affairs and the upcoming election 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at the following dates and locations:

• Oct. 12 at 142 Rhatigan Student Center (RSC)
• Oct. 19 at 142 RSC (Canceled)
• Oct. 26 at 142 RSC
• Nov. 2 at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes

Pizza will be available while supplies last. For more information, contact 316-978-7016.

All Wichita State students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Shockers Vote Coalition for pizza and conversations about current affairs and the upcoming election 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at the following dates and locations:

• Oct. 12 at 142 Rhatigans Student Center (RSC)
• Oct. 19 at 142 RSC
• Oct. 26 at 142 RSC
• Nov. 2 at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes

Pizza will be available while supplies last. For more information, contact 316-978-7016.

Alternative Spring Breaks provide students with an opportunity to study and learn about a specific region, its culture, demographics and the unique needs of the area.

For spring 2023, WSU will be taking a trip to Wilmington, North Carolina, March 13-18, 2023, to assist with storm recovery and work on projects related to water and environmental sustainability.

To learn more about how to apply, attend and information session. The information sessions will provide students with details about the seminar and trip logistics. Informational sessions will be held at the following times and dates at 245 Rhatigan Student Center:

• Noon-1p.m. Sept. 26
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 24
• Noon-1 p.m. Nov. 14

For more information, contact volunteerICT@wichita.edu or visit WSU’s Alternative Breaks webpage.

Join Wichita State’s Community Service Board (CSB) and learn about different ways to get involved in the community 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays at 142 Rhatigan Student Center. The weekly meetings allow guests to learn about volunteer opportunities, participate in or tour nonprofits and participate in service projects.

For more information, contact CSB@wichita.edu.

Are you interested in volunteering but aren’t sure where to start? Visit the VolunteerICT website and search for volunteer opportunities on campus and around Wichita.

For more information, contact volunteerICT@wichita.edu.

As we head into another election year, the Shockers Vote Coalition invites students, faculty and staff to join Wichita State’s Shockers Vote campaign. The coalition helps plan voter registration drives, deliberate dialogue initiatives and other events together for the upcoming election cycle. All events are nonpartisan and everyone is welcome to join and to participate.

For more information or to join the coalition, contact 316-978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu.