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The African American Faculty Staff Association is currently working on establishing connections with students of color and strengthening channels of support. Attend a general body meeting to share, support and advocate together.

All meetings are from noon to 1 p.m.:

• Thursday, Oct. 17 in 262 RSC, Herrman Room
• Thursday, Dec. 19 in 233 RSC, Santa Fe Trail Room
• Thursday, Feb. 20 in 233 RSC
• Thursday, Apr. 17 in 233 RSC

Join others for the Women’s Leadership Initiative Book Club. The current selection is “Born to Shine: Do Good, Find Your Joy, and Build a Life You Love” by Kendra Scott.

Participants will meet twice in-person Oct. 30 and Nov. 13 to engage in dialogue about takeaways and thoughts related to the chapters. There will also be a Teams chat with the weekly prompts for members to engage virtually.

Women’s Leadership Initiative’s conversation with Mayor Lily Wu has been moved to noon to 1:30 p.m. March 10, 2025 for the Third Annual Women’s leadership luncheon in Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center. Mayor Wu will share her journey of leadership and career development, discussing how she found the courage to lead authentically, navigated challenges and transformed obstacles into milestones for success. She will also talk about the impact of women mentors and role models on her journey, offer recommendations for cultivating empowerment and personal growth in the workplace, and share her strategies for balancing professional responsibilities with personal life.

Mayor Wu, elected last fall and serving since January 2024, brings a wealth of experience from her 12-year career as a journalist with KAKE and KWCH. As a Gore Scholar at WSU, she holds dual bachelor’s degrees in international business and integrated marketing communication. She has also contributed to the Barton School of Business Dean’s Alumni Council and the WSU Alumni Association Board.

The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, which provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area.

Both a pink T-shirt and a sticker are available at both the Rhatigan Student Center and Braeburn Square stores and online at shockerstore.com. The offer is good while supplies last. No discounts accepted on this merchandise.

Nataleigh Holguin, a Wichita State student majoring in marketing, took a leap this summer that many only dream of. For ten transformative weeks, Nataleigh left her Kansas roots behind to intern with Hasbro in Rhode Island — a far cry from the familiar surroundings of her college life. Working with Hasbro’s Action Brands team, she contributed to globally recognized franchises like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars and Marvel.

In her role as a marketing/events intern, Nataleigh experienced firsthand the inner workings of a major corporation. Highlights of her internship included analyzing sales data, presenting her findings to Hasbro’s senior leadership team, and developing a presentation on social media marketing that further enhanced her skill set.

Help support students during the mid-semester slump. Encourage them to stop by the first floor of Ablah Library from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 9 for free coffee and a chance to connect with their success team.

This is an opportunity for all students to check-in and grab some swag while they’re at the library. Let’s work together to help them finish the semester strong.

Sponsored by Student Success and University Libraries.

Students can join University Libraries for its upcoming workshop on ArcGIS from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). And with the new attendance tracking system in place, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever. There is no cost to attend.

This session will introduce ArcGIS Online, a user-friendly tool for creating attractive and informative maps with just a few clicks. Participants will learn how to find data and create online maps, making it an excellent starting point for anyone interested in geographic information systems (GIS).

As deadlines approach and stress levels rise, many students are feeling academic pressure, so encourage them to attend the Procrastination Prevention Night from 6 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 23 at the Ablah Library for the support they need to stay on track and finish the semester strong.

Featuring workshops, tutoring sessions, arts and crafts, games and more to help students jumpstart their work, tackle assignments and reduce stress.

Plus, University Libraries has them covered with coffee and snacks to keep them fueled and focused throughout the night — all for free. Students are welcome to wear the seasonal costumes.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

Woolsey Hall, home of the Barton School of Business, recently underwent its first strategic exterior landscaping cycle under the watchful eye of Rick Case, WSU’s first gentleman. Case was kind enough to volunteer his time to the project, guiding and facilitating the reimagining and amplification of Woosley Hall’s exterior while also ensuring that the building retained its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification status. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence.

“We are honored to have Rick volunteer his time to re-envision the Woolsey Hall landscape,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “His extensive background in agronomy and his love for the university makes him the perfect person to help elevate Woolsey Hall as a marquee location on campus and in the region. His hard work and collaboration with the WSU Facilities team has already made a massive impact on our home.”

The next Food For Fines will take place Oct. 7-11. Food for Fines is an initiative to support the Shocker Support Locker, while providing a cheaper alternative to pay parking citations.

Note that donations can only be accepted during the donation period and that citations can not be more than two months old.

All donations for Food for Fines can be dropped off at the Student Government Associations in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the Parking Services building. Questions can be directed to sga@wichita.edu.