Category: Shocktoberfest

Grammy Award winning artist Lupe Fiasco will close out Shocktoberfest with a performance at Shocker Madness at 6 p.n. Saturday, Oct. 4 in Charles Koch Arena. Best known for hits like “Superstar” and “Battle Scars” he will bring his lyrical talents to Wichita State following Shocktoberfest Awards, Royalty announcements, presentation of men’s and women’s basketball, and more.

Doors open at 5 p.m., a clear bag policy is in place and students are asked to check-in at the Ticket Box Office. Shocker Madness and the concert are free and no ticket is required.

Grammy Award winning artist Lupe Fiasco will close out Shocktoberfest with a performance at Shocker Madness at 6 p.n. Saturday, Oct. 4 in Charles Koch Arena. Best known for hits like “Superstar” and “Battle Scars” he will bring his lyrical talents to Wichita State following Shocktoberfest Awards, Royalty announcements, presentation of men’s and women’s basketball, and more.

Doors open at 5 p.m., a clear bag policy is in place and students are asked to check-in at the Ticket Box Office. Shocker Madness and the concert are free and no ticket is required.

Fill Charles Koch Arena and cheer on Shocker volleyball as it takes on Tulsa for its home opener at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Guests at the event will receive a commemorative pickleball paddle while supplies last. Student organization members who check-in at the Shocktoberfest table have a chance at earning up to $300 towards their student group for every five members present.

Shocktoberfest continues through Saturday, October 4 with the Entrepreneur Market, Brew Garden, Shocktoberfest Awards, and closes out with a performance by Lupe Fiasco at Shocker Madness. View the entire schedule of events at wichita.edu/shocktoberfest.

Kick-off Shocktoberfest weekend at the Braeburn Square Patio Party from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at Braeburn Square on the Innovation Campus. This casual and fun-filled gathering promises an unforgettable evening to connect with Shocker Nation. Enjoy deals from our vendors, food trucks, games and music. Students in attendance will receive a ticket for a free treat of their choice from one of the participating sponsors.

Student organization members who check-in at the Shocktoberfest table have a chance at earning up to $300 towards their student group. Shocktoberfest continues through Saturday, Oct. 4 and closes out with a performance by Lupe Fiasco at Shocker Madness. View the entire schedule of events at wichita.edu/shocktoberfest.

In celebration of Shocktoberfest, the Graduate School recognizes and applauds the following graduate student athletes. Representing the Colleges of Applied Studies, Engineering, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Barton School of Business, these athletes are an inspiration to all graduate students as they continually demonstrate the same drive, determination and intelligence it takes to excel in their sport, as it takes to successfully earn their advanced degrees.

All the graduate student athletes and all graduate students to the Shocktoberfest Graduate Student Social for festivities and fellowship from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes.

• Lea Jerkovic, women’s track, outdoor
• Luke Bracks, men’s tennis
• Brady Pacha, men’s baseball
• Mattelyn Swartz, women’s track, outdoor
• Sophie Benharouga, women’s basketball
• Chloe Rhine, women’s softball
• Taya Davis, women’s basketball
• Breyon White, women’s basketball
• Audrey Parson, women’s track, outdoor
• Sarah Bertry, women’s track, outdoor
• Cheyenne Banks, women’s basketball
• Anne Knuttel, women’s tennis
• Treasure Thompson, women’s basketball
• Adrian Diaz Lopez, men’s track, outdoor
• Johnna Schroeder, women’s softball
• Riley Vandaveer, men’s track, outdoor

Royalty voting is officially open, so don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard. Cast your vote for this year’s Shocker Royalty through Shocker Sync now. Voting will remain open until midnight Friday, Oct. 3. Be sure to log in and support your favorite candidates before the deadlines. Every vote counts, and your participation helps celebrate and recognize outstanding student leaders on our campus.

At 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, it’s the return of Shocker Madness at Charles Koch Arena. Get ready for an electric night as Shocker Nations kicks things off with a Shocker cheer national champions banner drop, introductions of all Wichita State teams, a three-point competition, and both men’s and women’s basketball scrimmages giving you the first look at the 2025-26 Shockers.

And that’s not all — stick around after the action for a post-game concert featuring Grammy Award-winning artist, Lupe Fiasco. Admission is free, so bring your friends, bring your energy and don’t miss the start of another unforgettable season of Shocker Athletics.

Wu’s Birthday Bash returns this Shocktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the Rhatigan Student Center east atrium. Stop by the celebratory event for cupcakes, pizza, birthday goodies and giveaways. Lucky folks who are around between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. may even get their photo taken with the birthday guest.

Shocktoberfest continues through Saturday, Oct. 4 and closes out with a performance by Lupe Fiasco at Shocker Madness. View the entire schedule of events at wichita.edu/shocktoberfest.

Commemorate the week’s activities with your very own custom Shocktoberfest pillow. Stop by the RSC atrium starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 to build your own. Materials are limited to one per person with Shocker ID, while supplies last.

Shocktoberfest continues through Saturday, Oct. 4 and closes out with a performance by Lupe Fiasco at Shocker Madness. View the entire schedule of events at wichita.edu/shocktoberfest.

Kick-off Shocktoberfest at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center. Shocktoberfest is Wichita State’s annual celebration of Shocker Pride and the kick-off features music, food, activities and giveaways. WSU students can check-in for a chance to win an Insta360, receive a food ticket for the walking taco bar and pick-up their official Shocktoberfest T-shirt while supplies last.  

Shocktoberfest continues through Saturday, Oct. 4 and closes out with a performance by Lupe Fiasco at Shocker Madness. View the entire schedule of events at wichita.edu/shocktoberfest.