Fall Pitch Festival hosted by 1 Million Cups Wichita and the Kansas SBDC at Wichita State University

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders: Get ready to take your pitch to the next level at the 1 Million Cups Wichita event starting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex during Wichita Startup Week.

Instead of listening to pitches, you’re invited to be the star of the show. Grab a cup of coffee, get some quick pitch pointers and take the stage to practice your 90-second elevator pitch in a supportive and fun environment. After the pitch practice, stick around for networking, festivities and a few surprises (think popcorn and cotton candy).

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hone your pitch and network with fellow entrepreneurs. No registration required but RSVPing is encouraged.

Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Friday Escape. Noon-2pm Every Friday. October 4- Karaoke. October 11- $2 cosmic bowling games with free shoes. October 18- Bingo. October 25- Free pool

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes every Friday for a Friday Escape. Each week from noon to 2 p.m., enjoy a fun activity to start your weekend. Activities will vary each week. For Oct. 4, come sing your heart out with some karaoke.

Wellness retreat invitation for WSU faculty and staff

Plan to attend the Wellness Retreat for WSU faculty and staff at noon Friday, Oct. 18 in the Rhatigan Student Center. In addition to a delicious lunch and nurturing program, the retreat will highlight wellness resources available on campus and provost and executive vice president, Dr. Shirley Lefever’s farewell-ness address. Participants will also celebrate two Shockers who have played a key role in developing a wellness-focused culture on campus with the 2024 Suspenders4Hope Champion award.

Connect with colleagues and engage in a variety of wellness activities including a community service project helping to build HOPE kits to be distributed to people in times of crisis at the Student Wellness Center and Comcare Crisis Services.

Monday Melodies. Live music in the RSC the last Monday of each month! September 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. RSC Starbucks Lounge, featuring JMichael

Join the Rhatigan Student Center at the Starbucks Lounge for its live music series, Monday Melodies, hosted on the last Monday of every month.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, enjoy live music from JMichael.

Photos of Hugo Wall members and WuShock at a previous Hugo Wall Day.

Join the Hugo Wall School at its annual Hugo Wall Day 2024 starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at the Marcus Welcome Center. Registration is $20.24 and includes a light breakfast and lunch, and students can attend for free.

The occasion presents a unique learning opportunity, bringing Hugo Wall School’s constituencies together to glean insights from public administration leaders in academia and practice. Participants will reflect on some of the monumental challenges affecting public confidence in government, the public service delivery of vital programs and resources, and fiscal barriers to meeting the responsibilities of a myriad of public organizations at all levels of government.

The day will be filled with networking and public administration research insights, and don’t miss the chance to meet and hear from the new school director, Dr. Stephanie Newbold.

Shockers are invited to attend the annual Ad Astra Technology Summit, featuring Bill Nye the Science Guy, Wednesday, Oct. 2. And WSU students can use code UN-BILL-EIVABLYSMART at checkout and get nearly 70% off their tickets.

Wichita State is a sponsor for this year’s Ad Astra Technology Summit, a yearly event that showcases, promotes and has break-out sessions for technology entrepreneurship and innovation in the state. And this year, WSU’s very own Troy Tabor, director of innovation intelligence in the College of Innovation and Design, will chat on stage with Bill Nye the Science Guy as the keynote.

Shocker Store. Garage Sale. Wednesday, October 2, 4-7 p.m. WSU Old Town. Save 30-70% on select Shocker gear!

The Shocker Store is headed to WSU Old Town with Shocker gear priced 30-70% off for a garage sale from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2.

The WSU chapter of the Mortar Board Honor Society is partnering with local elementary schools for its next event, a book drive where the chapter will accept donations of elementary-level books to send to Wichita elementary schools and put them into the hands of young readers. 

“Our organization strives to give back to Wichita and its community when and where we can,” said Aiden Holt, president of WSU Mortar Board Honor Society. “In this age where social media is drowning out almost everything, I would love for Mortar Board to be able to bring a love for reading back into grade schools, and maybe even help a child find the perfect book.” 

Students and the rest of the campus community can join the cause by donating any elementary-level books they still have that they are not using anymore. To get more information on our organization or drop off books, find the Mortar Board Honor Society between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Garba NIght

The Association of Hindu Students in America (AHINSA) invites you to a vibrant and energetic Dandiya Night celebration starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a night filled with fun, music and cultural festivities.

Come experience the traditional Indian folk dance of Dandiya Raas, featuring lively music and colorful attire. No prior dance experience is required, just bring your energy and enthusiasm.

Round Shockers Vote logo with a check mark in the middle.

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.