Author: Amanda Phanivong

The Alpha Theta Chapter of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority Inc. is excited to host its 2023 Rise and Shine fundraiser in contribution to its philanthropy and in support of Wichita Family Crisis Center services for domestic violence survivors.

It cordially invites the campus community to a buffet-style brunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the University United Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale Ave.

For any questions, contact Donna “BLUR” Tran, philanthropy chair, at syz.blur@gmail.com or Thao “SKYRIS” Pham, fundraising chair, at syz.skyris@gmail.com.

On behalf of the Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU), Asian Student Conference presents the MAASUx: “Lost in Translation” conference  beginning at 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12 at Woolsey Hall. The day will include social activities, networking opportunities, a leadership development and cultural discovery.

The theme for the conference is a reference to how Asian American students often feel lost in between their rich cultural background and their current lifestyles. It also encompasses the struggles that Asian Americans face in their attempts to connect to their own heritage and surrounding community.

The even is free to students but slots are limited to 50. Registration begins at midnight Sunday, Sept. 25.

The Shocker Neighborhood Coalition is teaming up with New Life Church and the Kansas Food Bank to provide a produce pantry 4:45-5:45 p.m. Friday, May 27 at the New Life Church back parking lot (1156 N. Oliver). Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to attend. Guests will check in with their ZIP codes and the number of people living in their households.

For more information, please contact Ken from the Kansas Food Bank at 316-265-3663.

Members of the Shocker and local community are invited to the City of Wichita’s weekly briefing at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, May 19 at the Redbud Trail head at Oliver and 17th Street to celebrate the project. The event will celebrate the new signage at the Redbud Trail walk and bike trail, which is part of the Redbud Trail Activation project. The signage was funded by Wesley Healthcare.

The Redbud Trail Activation project is a collaboration between Wesley Healthcare, Bike Walk Wichita, Wichita State University’s Office of Engagement, and the City of Wichita, through the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, to increase utilization of the Redbud Trail and to provide healthy opportunities for the university community and neighbors to get active and build relationships.

The wayfinding signs, etiquette signs and mile markers were designed and installed to help residents find connections to nearby services and businesses and to assist emergency services in locating people on the path.

The Shocker Neighborhood Coalition is requesting student volunteers for its monthly produce pantry 3- 6 p.m. Friday, April 22 at New Life Church and Outreach Center. The coalition needs 10-15 volunteers to assist with unloading and distributing produce. 

The Office of Engagement would like to invite all faculty, staff and campus partners to join the WU Crew and serve the Wichita youth and community through service projects including the following:

• Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Field Day – May 19
• Family Carnival – April 23
• Wu Reads – 9:45-10:05 a.m. Wednesdays via Zoom

The WU Crew is active in the local community and provides services to Wichita area businesses, organizations, neighborhoods and schools.

The Shocker Career Accelerator would like to share summer 2022 job opportunities with Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas. Through these roles, students will assist with the supervision and promotion of activities and programs after school or during the summer program for children and youth.

Calling all future WU Crew members! Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life. Help us reach our goal of 50 Wichita State faculty and staff volunteers to read to the next generation.

Current opportunities as a WU Crew member include WU Crew Reads and Mueller Aerospace & Engineering Discovery Magnet Elementary Field Day on May 19.