Author: p752c499@wichita.edu

Students, student groups and university organizations are invited to participate and help bring the heat to Open Streets ICT: WSU & Shocker Neighborhood from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19.

Open Streets ICT: WSU & Shocker Neighborhood is a free community-building event along 17th Street (from Oliver to Volutsia), focused on elevating physical well-being and healthy living while fostering lasting connections.

Volunteer and connect with thousands of community members or table and increase engagement through fun activities and games. Registration is free, just select “on route” when completing the form.

For questions, contact Naquela Pack at naquela.pack@wichita.edu or 316-978-5955

Get ready. Open Streets ICT: WSU and Shocker Neighborhood is coming back to 17th Street (from Oliver to Volutsia) from noon to 4 p.m. April 19.

Join this free, community-building event. Connect with fellow community members, local vendors, organizations and resources while enjoying a fun, active day outdoors. Last April, more than 10,000 attendees filled 17th Street to celebrate Shocker Pride.

Vendor and volunteer registration is now open

This is a fantastic opportunity for WSU departments/groups to engage with the community while being part of the fun. All WSU departments, groups and RSOs register for free, just put “on route” at registration.

If you have ideas, questions, would like to contribute to the fun or sponsor, reach out to Naquela Pack at naquela.pack@wichita.edu.

Save the date for Open Streets ICT April 19 for the free community-building event as almost two miles of 17th Street (from Oliver and Volutsia) is closed off. Connect with fellow community members, local vendors, organizations and resources while enjoying a fun, active day outdoors.

Additionally, vendor and volunteer registration is now open. This is an opportunity for small businesses, local organizations and WSU departments/groups to engage with the community while being part of the fun. All WSU departments, groups, RSOs can register for free, just put “on route” at registration.

If you have ideas, questions, would like to contribute to the day or sponsor, reach out to Naquela Pack at naquela.pack@wichita.edu.

Open Streets ICT: WSU and Shocker Neighborhood is coming back to 17th Street (from Oliver to Volutsia) April 19, 2026. Join a virtual informational session at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 and hear how you can get involved, engaged and join in on the fun. Last April, more than 10,000 attendees filled 17th Street to celebrate Shocker Pride.

If you have ideas, questions, would like to contribute to the fun or sponsor, reach out to Naquela Pack at naquela.pack@wichita.edu

Are you looking to shop for the holidays? Conni Mansaw, CM Consulting & Development, and Wichita State Connect are giving local vendors from Shocker Neighborhood and beyond another opportunity to showcase their products to individuals preparing for the holiday season. Come on down from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 in Wichita State Connect and support local vendors this holiday season.

There are still vendor spots available. Contact Conni Mansaw at 316-512-1190 to secure your spot today.

Wichita State Connect, with CM Consulting and Development Services, are celebrating Black-owned businesses this holiday season and are inviting individuals in Shocker Neighborhood, the campus community and student vendors to its Black Business Circle.

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Wichita State Connect. The registration fee is $50 per person.

Learn more about vendor registration. Questions or students looking to participate, please reach out to Connie Manslaw at 316-516-1190 or visit cmeleadup.com.

Wichita State Connect will host an open house on from 3-5:30 p.m. Oct. 24. The event will take place at the Wichita State Connect Building next to the Wichita State Police Department and Parking Services Building. Guests should enter through the east entrance. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Credit Union of America has partnered with Wichita State Connect for its Teacher Financial Literacy Session from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Wichita State Connect.

Refreshments will be provided as well as several giveaways and a $100 Amazon gift card raffle.