Category: Shocktoberfest

Shocker Madness kicks off the 2023-24 men’s and women’s basketball seasons starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7 in Charles Koch Arena, and this year’s event will be bigger than ever with the addition of a concert featuring hip-hop artist Tech N9ne.

Doors open at 5 p.m. No tickets are required for the event, and admission and parking are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at no additional charge.

Show your Shocker spirit and grab the official Shocktoberfest T-shirt from the Shocker Store. The tees are available online and in the Rhatigan Student Center, Braeburn Square and Koch Arena stores.

Stop by for a light breakfast and conversation with the dean of your academic college at Dine with the Deans from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

Learn about what new initiatives are occurring, ask questions and share knowledge. Dine with the Deans is a signature experience of Shocktoberfest and is coordinated by the Student Activities Council.

For more information on Dine with the Deans, contact Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at 316-978-3022.

WuShock has reached another milestone in Shocker history. Celebrate Wu and 75 years of bringing Shockers together at Wu’s Birthday Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Wu’s Birthday Bash features music, games, snacks, cakes and a chance to congratulate Wu in person. Wu will be present at Wu’s Birthday Bash from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students with Shocker ID can stop by for an official Shocktoberfest T-shirt while supplies last.

Wu’s Birthday Bash is a signature experience of Shocktoberfest and is coordinated by the Student Activities Council. For more information on this event, contact Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at 316-978-3022.

Come out and be a part of Shocker Nation for Shocker volleyball’s Shocktoberfest weekend Oct. 6 and Oct. 8.

• 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6: Find your favorite Shocker volleyball alumni in attendance for the annual alumni game, as Shocker volleyball takes on the Temple Owls.
• 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8: Bring the family out to The Roundhouse for Wichita Eagle Family Day. For $32, you will receive four tickets, four hotdogs, four popcorns and four drinks. After the match, kids can participate in postgame serves on the court.

Shocker Athletics has announced Tech N9ne will headline this year’s Shocker Madness event, set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Tech N9ne is the co-founder of Strange Music Inc., the number-one independent hip-hop label in the world. His signature rapid-fire “chopper” style has solidified him as one of the leading pioneers of the underground hip-hop industry. In less than two decades, Tech himself has earned three gold records, sold over two million albums, and made multiple appearances on Forbes’s “Hip-Hop Cash Kings” list.

In addition to a performance from Tech N9ne, fans will get a first-look at the Shocker men’s and women’s basketball teams’ new styles of play under new head coaches Paul Mills and Terry Nooner when each team plays a scrimmage..

Schedule of events:

• 5:00pm – WuShock’s Birthday Party on the concourse
• 6:00pm – On court festivities begin with a performance by the Shocker Sound Machine
  • Performances by Wichita State Cheer & Dance
  • Introduction of all Shocker Athletic teams
  • Announcement of Shocktoberfest week winners
  • Extended men’s and women’s basketball scrimmages
  • $10,000 Halfcourt shot giveaway presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Live set by DJ 4 The Win
  • Tech N9ne performance

All Shockers and friends are invited to participate in the annual Shocktoberfest parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6.

You can register to participate in any of the following ways:

• Walking/dancing
• Decorated vehicle
• Float
• Inflatable

The theme is “Parade for the Decades,” and there will be four $500 prizes for the following categories:

• Wu’s Winner: Entertainment on Point
• Best Use of the Theme
• Most Creative
• People’s Choice Award

The parade will launch just east of the John Bardo Center on WSU’s Innovation Campus and will end at Braeburn Square. Immediately after the parade, the Shocktoberfest Patio Party will be held in Braeburn Square, and all are invited to attend. Parade winners will be announced at the Patio Party.

Students can also enter the Spirit Competition for a chance to win $1000, $500 or $250 in prize money. Teams must have at least eight current students on their rosters, attend events and participate in the parade. The $25 entry fee for groups competing in the Spirit Competition will be waived by Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership.

Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and is WSU’s annual fall celebration of Shocker spirit and pride. The multi-day series features events, activities and competitions coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners. See the full list of events online.

All Shockers and friends are invited to participate in the annual Shocktoberfest parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6.

You can register to participate in any of the following ways:

• Walking/dancing
• Decorated vehicle
• Float
• Inflatable

The theme is “Parade for the Decades,” and there will be four $500 prizes for the following categories:

• Wu’s Winner: Entertainment on Point
• Best Use of the Theme
• Most Creative
• People’s Choice Award

The parade will launch just east of the John Bardo Center on WSU’s Innovation Campus and will end at Braeburn Square. Immediately after the parade, the Shocktoberfest Patio Party will be held in Braeburn Square, and all are invited to attend. Parade winners will be announced at the Patio Party.

Students can also enter the Spirit Competition for a chance to win $1000, $500 or $250 in prize money. Teams must have at least eight current students on their rosters, attend events and participate in the parade. The $25 entry fee for groups competing in the Spirit Competition will be waived by Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership.

Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and is WSU’s annual fall celebration of Shocker spirit and pride. The multi-day series features events, activities and competitions coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners. See the full list of events online.

All Shockers and friends are invited to participate in the annual Shocktoberfest parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6.

You can register to participate in any of the following ways:

• Walking/dancing
• Decorated vehicle
• Float
• Inflatable

The theme is “Parade for the Decades,” and there will be four $500 prizes for the following categories:

• Wu’s Winner: Entertainment on Point
• Best Use of the Theme
• Most Creative
• People’s Choice Award

The parade will launch just east of the John Bardo Center on WSU’s Innovation Campus and will end at Braeburn Square. Immediately after the parade, the Shocktoberfest Patio Party will be held in Braeburn Square, and all are invited to attend. Parade winners will be announced at the Patio Party.

Shockers can also enter the Spirit Competition for a chance to win $1000, $500 or $250 in prize money. Teams must have at least eight current students on their rosters, attend Shocktoberfest events and participate in the parade. The $25 entry fee for groups competing in the Spirit Competition will be waived by Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership.

Register online. Registered student organizations will have the $25 registration fee waived.

Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and is WSU’s annual fall celebration of Shocker spirit and pride. The multi-day series features events, activities and competitions coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners. See the full list of events online.

Shocktoberfest 2023 is fast approaching and registration for the individual events and the Spirit Competition are live. Join the Shocker community in showing your Shocker pride by participating in events like the Banner Competition, Door Decorating, parade and more. Events and activities are available for individuals, departments, and student groups.

Student groups competing in the Spirit Competition have a chance at winning a cash prize of up to $1000. Groups must have at least eight current Wichita State students on their team, participate in the parade and share their love of WSU through participation in a variety of events. The $25 registration fee for the parade will be covered by Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership. Additional participation in competitions and events increases a group’s chances of obtaining points toward the Spirit Competition.

To participate in the Spirit Competition, a group must

• Designate a captain – a student representative communicating on behalf of the group
• Have a team roster of at least eight current Wichita State students
• Complete the registration form
• Determine what events they are participating in using the Shocktoberfest roster template
• Represent themselves in a positive manner
• Have fun

Trophies, awards and monetary prizes are awarded at many of the Shocktoberfest events. All participating groups are eligible for any of the awards that are provided by participating sponsors at individual events.

• Banner Competition winners will receive a $100 prize towards their group
• Individual students living on-campus and faculty/staff can compete in the Door Decorating Competition, winners receives a $50 Shocker Store gift card
• The winning departments of the Door Decorating Competition receives a catering award valued at up to $100
• Winning entries at the parade receive $500
• An attendance competition for student organizations at the Shocker volleyball game against Temple can result in a party at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes valued at $200

Competing in more than one event increases your chances of winning the Spirit Competition. The top three Spirit Competition Teams are awarded

• First place: $1000
• Second place: $500
• Third place: $250