Shocker Sprints February 15 starting at 9 a.m. at the Heskett Center

Join Shocker rowing for Shocker Sprints at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Heskett Center. You must register in order to secure your spot on race day.

Test your pre-spring racing fitness in the 2K event. The 1000m team event allows you to compete in “boats” of four and race against other teams.

ErgRace Online will be used for the timing system this year.

Wichita State students can participate in the 500m at no cost. Teams and competitors without a WSU ID will sign up through Regatta Central.

Race prices

  • 2K: $22
  • 500m: $12
  • Quad (team 1K): $32
  • Virtual 2K: $24
  • Virtual 500m: $14
Black History Month Kansas City Road Trip, Saturday, February 15th. American Jazz museum, Negro Leagues Baseball museum Plaza District. $10.00 (Deposit) *returned following the trip (Lunch Provided).

This spring’s road trip takes students to Kansas City to explore the rich history and heritage of Black Americans while visiting two iconic sites that preserve and celebrate the impact of Black pioneers in music and sports, the American Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Registration for this trip includes museum tickets, transportation, lunch at Arthur Bryant’s BBQ and time on your own at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Kansas City. This event is exclusive to WSU students and a deposit of $10 is required to reserve your spot on the trip. The fee will be refunded to those who attend.

The road trip is part of the Student Activities Council’s Black History Month series and will depart from WSU at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and return to campus around 10 p.m. Questions about the event can be sent to sac@wichita.edu.

This event is coordinated by the Student Activities Council with support from Student Engagement & Belonging and Housing and Residence Life.

Valentine's Day themed syllabus party on Tuesday February 4th from 11am-1pm at the Shocker Success Center 2nd floor. Hosted by the Shocker Learning Center and First-Year Programs. There will be a prize drawing, trivia game with prize. You'll be able to make a personal schedule, get help with planning and receive 1-on-1 success coaching.

Struggling to keep up with deadlines and want to stay ahead this semester? Join the Office of First-Year Programs and the Shocker Learning Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 on the second floor of the Shocker Success Center for a fun and productive Syllabus Party.

What’s in it for you?

  • Free college planner giveaways to help you stay on top of assignments and deadlines
  • One-on-one coaching to help you create a study plan
  • Trivia at noon to win prizes for showing off your knowledge
  • Prize drawings just for showing up. Everyone has a chance to win
  • Beat procrastination and start the semester strong
Dance the Night! Get ready for Fairmount Formal by learning some new dance moves at Students Activities Councils Ballroom Dance Class!! This event is on Feb 11 from 8-10pm in Beggs Ball room in the RSC! Learn how to dance like a pro by learning from ballroom dance instructors all kinds of new movies that will be impressive on the dance floor! To attend this event please click the link: SAC Ballroom Dance Class to register for this event. Only 45 spots are available to participate in the dance class, so claim your spot today! All WSU students are free-but must register in the link to attend, staff is $5, and any outside guest is $8!

Get ready for Fairmount Formal by learning some new dance moves at Students Activities Council’s Ballroom Dance Class from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

Learn how to dance like a pro by learning from ballroom dance instructors all kinds of new moves that will be impressive on the dance floor. Only 45 spots are available to participate in the dance class, so claim your spot soon. Students can register for free, faculty/staff is $5 and guests is $8.

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Poetry Out Load is a national arts education program that encourages high school students to learn about poetry through recitation, memorization and competition. Come listen to poetry-passionate students compete in this regional recitation competition for the opportunity to go to the state competition. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 in the Polk/Wilson Gallery at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

The African Caribbean Student Association welcomes all students to its first welcome meeting of the spring semester at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Learn more about the organization and enjoy a variety of games, food and music.

Screenwriting Workshop with Derick & Rebecca Otto. L.A based screenwriters. Learn all about the structural basics and elements of a feature screenplay and so much more! February 7, 2025. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Rhatigan Student Center, room 233, Santa Fe Trail Room.

The School of Performing Arts is hosting a screenwriting workshop for students with Los Angeles-based screenwriters, Derick and Rebecca Otto, from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

The workshop will cover:

  • The structural basics and elements of a feature screenplay 
  • How to construct an idea into a one to two sentence logline and develop that into a first draft 
  • The collaborative nature of writing with producers, executives and directors 
  • How to navigate the business side of the industry 

Derick and Rebbeca Otto are currently developing an original horror project with director Nima Nourizadeh (“American Ultra,” “Project X,” “The Gentleman”), which is being produced by “The Purge” franchise creators and Ray Pictures.

Happy Lunar New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake

Join the Department of Philosophy for its open house and Lunar New Year party from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Fiske Hall. All students are invited to attend. Enjoy freshly made dumplings, spring rolls and fortune cookies.

There will be some games including “Can you find …” in Fiske Hall, fortune scratch cards, coloring books and painting a wooden snake. Start the festivities in 110 Fiske Hall to pick up a map and visit the different philosophy spaces to learn more about Wichita State’s philosophy program.

The Women of WSU (WWSU), a philanthropic organization, raises money for scholarships that are awarded to WSU students every year. Join WWSU for bingo at noon Thursday, Feb. 13 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. Everyone is welcome.

There will be four games, and you may purchase up to three cards per game. Each card is $5 and proceeds will go towards WWSU scholarships. One winner of each game will select a prize.

Optional lunch is available for $14 or bring your own. Games begin at noon but lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. If you would like to purchase a lunch, sign up for the option ends Feb. 10.

You are invited to provide input and feedback on the Doctor of Audiology and Master of Arts in communication sciences and disorders education programs.

The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-­Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech­-Language­-Hearing Association (ASHA) will be conducting a reaccreditation site visit at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 in the Eugene M, Hughes Metropolitan Complex, room 138. All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting.

Written comments may also be submitted by Monday, Feb. 17 to:

  • Mail:
    Accreditation Public Comment
    Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and SLP
    2200 Research Boulevard, #310
    Rockville, MD 20850
  • Email: accreditation@asha.org
  • Fax: 301-296-8570

The Standards for Accreditation and the CAA’s Public Comment policy and procedures are also available on the CAA’s website.

For more information, contact Douglas Parham at douglas.parham@wichita.edu.