Category: Shocktoberfest

Get ready for the kick-off event of Shocktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 on the RSC north patio. There will be live performances from the WSU Cheer Team and Shocker Sound Machine, with special guest WuShock making an appearance. Food and drinks will be provided.

Join the annual celebration of Shocker spirit at the annual Shocktoberfest Parade marching through campus starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Either come by to watch or register to have your own float in the parade now.

Hear from Shocker Sound Machine, wave to WuShock and this year’s student athletes, and see the creativity of student organizations on display as they showcase their custom floats.

Your vote will determine who will serve on the Shocktoberfest Court and ultimately be crowned Shocker Royalty. The twenty candidates were nominated by students, faculty and staff based on their campus leadership, academic excellence and their dedication to Shocker Pride.

The ballot for Shocktoberfest Court will remain open through 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Court members will make appearances at various Shocktoberfest events, including in the parade on Saturday, Oct. 5, and the official crowning of Shocker Royalty will be held at Shocker Madness later that day.

The Shocktoberfest Bonfire will kick off the ultimate week of Shocker spirit as the community celebrates what makes Shocker Nation great. Join an evening of fun from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at Braeburn Square, alongside a showcase of the athletic coaches and teams and the 2024 college court.

Ted Woodward will be the MC for the evening, with music hosted by DJ Mario Caleb Barnes.

Shockers, friends and the Wichita Community are invited to join in on the annual Shocktoberfest Parade Oct. 5, whether it be with a custom float or by gathering your group of friends or colleagues to walk, dance or stroll in the parade.

Register now to join the parade. Student organizations can register for free; offices, businesses and individuals can register for $20. Contact Joshua Woods at joshua.woods@wichita.edu for more information.

Time to let your creativity flow in the Shocktoberfest Banner Competition. Individual groups and/or Spirit Competition Teams are eligible to participate.

Students will decorate a 4′ by 8′ banner to be displayed around campus from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. Banners will be judged by the Student Activities Council, with first, second and third place winning points toward the Spirit Competition.

The winning group will be announced at Shocker Madness Oct. 5 and will receive a $100 award. Banners will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Banners can be found in the Student Engagement & Belonging Office in 216 Rhatigan Student Center. Teams must complete and submit their banners by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 to 216 RSC. The theme of the Banner Competition is Shocker Pride.

Time to bust out the paddles and headbands for the Shocktoberfest Pickleball Tournament from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich Road.

Individual students, faculty/staff and Spirit Competition teams are eligible to compete. Teams will compete in pairs of two in a 16-draw style tournament. Spots are limited to 16 teams, so be sure to sign up soon.

First, second and third place teams will be awarded a trophy. Transportation will be provided from Shocker Hall to Chicken N Pickle starting at 6 p.m. and running every 30 minutes until 8 p.m. Teams must register by Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Show off your Shocker pride with the Shocktoberfest Door Decorating Competition. Individual students, faculty/staff and departments are eligible to participate. The theme is all about Shocker Pride, and the optional theme of “blast for the past.”

Members of the Student Activities Council will judge and vote on the door that best represents Shocker pride. Individual winners will receive a $50 Shocker Store Gift Card and the winning department will receive $100 towards an office party.

Doors will be on display during Shocktoberfest from Sept. 30 through Oct. 5. Doors must be decorated by Sunday, Sept. 29. Only use materials that will not damage your doors.

Shocktoberfest, Wichita State’s annual celebration of spirit and pride, is Sept. 30 through Oct. 5. The Shocktoberfest Committee has an outstanding lineup of experiences for individuals and student groups and hope you will be part of this longstanding tradition. New this year is the Shocktoberfest Court and Royalty. The Shocktoberfest Court will consist of 12 students, two from each academic college, who demonstrate leadership and exude Shocker Pride. Court members will be interviewed by a panel of Wichita State faculty and staff and two students will selected to hold the title of Shocker Royalty.

The Shocktoberfest Committee encourages you to nominate students who:

• Positively represent Wichita State University
• Play an active role on-campus in an organization, group and/or position of leadership
• Promote belonging and Shocker Pride
• And demonstrate academic excellence

Nominations will close at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15.

Want a chance to win $1,000? Then sign up for the Shocktoberfest Spirit Competition. Individual student groups and organizations are eligible to participate.

Groups must consist of at least eight members to qualify. Groups can earn points by attending and participating in events throughout Shocktoberfest. First, second and third place will win $1,000, $500 and $250 respectfully.

Shocktoberfest takes place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. The deadline to register your team for the Spirit Competition is 5 p.m. Sept. 17. Come by the Shocktoberfest Info Session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room, to learn more about Shocktoberfest and the Spirit Competition.