Student Activities Council, Spectrum LGBTQ + and ADI are proud to host the 15th Annual Drag Show. Featuring Loosey LaDuca. Must be 18 or over to attend.

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 15th annual Drag Show from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 4 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The 1950s themed expressive performance will be hosted by headliner Loosey Laduca of the 15th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. With a lineup of local and regional drag talent, expect to see multiple performances, 50s-inspired fashion and plenty of surprises.

Whether you’re a die-hard drag show fan or a newcomer, this is a night you won’t want to miss. So, grab your poodle skirts, leather jackets and be prepared to snap your fingers, tap your feet and shout out for more as we celebrate 15 years of fabulous drag.

Ticket rates:
$5 for WSU students with a Shocker ID
$10 for faculty/staff
$15 for the general public

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the door with credit card or Apple Pay and no cash for tickets will be accepted. Cash is encouraged for tipping, and bring your own change.

Hosted by the SAC, Spectrum LGBTQ + and Allies and ADI.

The annual Drag Show contains mature content. Patrons attending must be at least 18 years old.

Shockers Got Talent! Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the CAC Theater

The second annual Shockers Got Talent will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28 in the CAC Theater. This year’s show will feature 12 amazing student acts including singers, pianists and cultural dances. The top three winners will receive scholarships in the amounts of $1,000, $800, and $500 respectively.

2025 Shockers Got Talent acts:

  • Sena, performing “Popular” by Ariana Grande
  • Kailer Megrail, performing “No Good Deed” by Stephen Schwartz
  • Beyonce Jani, performing “All of Me” by John Legend
  • KVersity, dancing to “Lullaby” by GOT7
  • Kass Lewis, performing “Oscar Winning Tears” by RAYE
  • Neighbors with Guitars, performing “If You Buy Me Flowers” by Hannah Schwemmer
  • Taylor Sims, performing “My Mind” by YEBBA
  • Noah Carter, performing “All of Me” by Noah Carter
  • Toomaj Amiri, performing “Age Ye Rooz” by Faramarz Aslani
  • Kodi Baxter, performing “I Never Could Let Anyone In” by Kodi Baxter
  • Skylar and the Strings, performing “The Person You’ve Become” by Skylar Isenegger
  • Evelyn Ochoa, performing “Bloodsucker” by Cil

Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free to students with a Shocker ID, $5 for faculty/staff/children 12 and under, $8 for general publics. Tickets can be purchased with credit, debit, Apple Pay or cash.

Shockers Got Talent is sponsored by the Traditions Committee of the Student Activities Council. For more information about this event, email sac@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.

Alt Text: A vibrant, retro-themed digital flyer for SHARE’s “Safe Sex BANG-O” event. The background features bright, swirling patterns in shades of pink, orange, and yellow, with large flower shapes and colorful condom illustrations in pink and purple. The text reads: “Join SHARE for SAFE SEX BANG-O. Play Bingo to Win Big Prizes on April 24th at 6:30 pm, RSC Room 319.”

Join Sexual Health, Advocacy, Resources, and Education (SHARE) for bingo night with exciting prizes that promote safe sex from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 in room 319 of the RSC. You’ll have the chance to win items such as a condom bouquet, a giant bottle of lube and a variety of safe sex supplies. 

BME Lab Tours, Panel and Pizza. Biomedical Engineering Society, MBE Graduate Student Association, and 3D Printed Prosthetics collaboration about research labs

The Graduate Student Association BME, Biomedical Engineering Society, and 3D Printed Prosthetics invite the campus community to an exclusive event showcasing the cutting-edge research conducted in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Wichita State University’s College of Engineering. Tours are from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 4 in room 264 of the John Bardo Center.

This event is designed to foster a strong research culture at Wichita State, connect students with available research resources, and support the university’s goal of achieving R1 status with a focus on research excellence.

Blue and green graphic that reads, "ChatGPT for Job-Seekers:The Right Way to Use AI to Accelerate Your Search, April 17, 2025 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Virtual, Register today at wichita.edu/JobSearchAI." The WSU logo runs across the bottom along with the text, "Shocker Career Accelerator & Graduate School".

ChatGPT feels like a miracle for job-seekers — instant resumes, cover letters and more. But there’s a dark side to using AI in the job search: It can actually hurt your chances if you use it the wrong way. Join OpenAI’s first education partner and a former hiring manager at LinkedIn and Khan Academy, Jeremy Schifeling, to understand ChatGPT from an employer’s perspective, including:

  • The right way to use AI — from the best prompting techniques to the best models for every stage of your search.
  • The biggest pitfalls of ChatGPT — and how to avoid them so your resume doesn’t get automatically rejected.
  • How to find your perfect career path, your most important resume keywords and your best interview prep plan of attack — all by choosing the right AI tool at the right time.

“ChatGPT for Job-Seekers: The Right Way to Use AI to Accelerate Your Search,” is noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 17. The free virtual event is sponsored by the Shocker Career Accelerator and Graduate School. 

A red and white flyer with pictures of pizza on it. And the words pizza and politics. Dr. Azpuru will be leading a discussion on US and Latin America Updates.

Dr. Dinorah Azpuru, professor of political science, will lead a discussion on U.S. and Latin America updates at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27 in 417 Lindquist Hall. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Email Dr. Alexandra Middlewood at alexandra.middlewood@wichita.edu for dietary accommodations or any questions.

Pee for Pizza Wednesday, February 5th from 12 - 4pm. Free Pizza, Prevent the spread of STIs, go to the myShockerhealth portal to schedule an appointment. Decorative pizza slice images and sponsor logs of Student Health, Positive Directions, and Shocker Sport Grill and Lanes

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. Pee for Pizza promotes sexual health awareness, supports students’ health and prevents the spread of STIs. Get free pizza when you get free testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by giving a urine sample.

Co-sponsored by Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. Appointments can be made through the myShockerhealth portal or by calling 316-978-4792 (4SWC). Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing. Other testing is available upon request.

Shocker Store. Garage Sale. March 21-22. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Braeburn Square Store

Come find some great deals at the Shocker Store garage sale. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 21 and 22, the Braeburn Square location will have select Shocker gear priced 30-70% off.

A photo of black photographer, filmmaker, writer, and activist Gordon Parks.

Celebrate the culmination of the youth photo competition, “Telling Your Stories,” with a special reception followed by a screening of “I Needed Paris.” The reception and exhibition runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at the Ulrich Museum of Art with the film starting at 4:15 p.m. in 210 McKnight Art Center.

Suggested donations will be accepted at the door and will benefit student projects at Gordon Parks Academy.

The documentary, produced and directed by Michael Cheers, follows students from the Gordon Parks Academy as they journey to Paris. The film explores their artistic growth as they walk in Gordon Parks’ footsteps — photographing fashion, portraits and the Parisian streets using twin-lens reflex cameras like Parks’ own.

Mark your calendars for an evening of baseball and community spirit at the Wichita Wind Surge stadium April 24. Wichita State will be taking over the ballpark for a night filled with fun and Shocker pride.

Enjoy a game between the Wind Surge and the Springfield Cardinals. Wear your black and yellow to show your Shocker spirit and cheer on the home team. Tickets are available now, so get together with your friends and family for a memorable night out. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the university and support the local baseball team.