Category: University Life

Tucked away between Neff Hall and Wallace Hall, near Ablah Library, is the Hammock Lounge, where you can take a moment to rest and relax. Don’t have your own hammock? Not to worry, as with your Shocker ID, you can rent one for free from Campus Recreation in the Heskett Center!

While you’re there, take a moment to take in the history of Wichita State with the green shamrocks. Born from a prank involving Morrison Hall in the 1960s, the shamrocks now have a permanent home in the heart of the College of Engineering. And while you may only see two shamrocks, students say a third is hidden on campus, and finding all three leads to a life of good luck, but only if you keep the third’s location a secret!

Tucked away in the southeast corner of campus is the NetApp Outdoor Recreation Area. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to study or just want to take in the breathtaking views, the spot is open to all students and visitors.

While you’re there, take the opportunity to use the pickleball and basketball courts, or stop by the NetApp Café in the NetApp building for a variety of different food options.

The Plaza of Heroines, located in front of Ablah Library and next to the Shocker Success Center, was dedicated in 1998 as a permanent record of women recognized as heroines. The grounds are lined with pavers, donated by community members recognizing important heroines in their lives, the community and the world.

The space can serve as a place of reflection and standing in the center of the plaza is Danseuse Espagnole (Spanish Dancer), part of the Ulrich Museum of Art’s Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection.

All students with a Shocker ID get automatic memberships to Campus Recreation. What’s that mean for you? You have access to a wide range of wellness and recreation facilities in the Heskett Center, including five courts for basketball, volleyball or badminton; an indoor swimming pool; racquetball and squash courts; F45; esports computers; and much more.

Did you know you can rent out pickleball equipment for free and play on the new pickleball courts outside of the Heskett Center? Just bring your Shocker ID to the front desk of the Heskett Center and play some games with your peers between your classes.

You can take advantage of many more perks at the Heskett Center, as all WSU students get free membership to Campus Recreation with their Shocker IDs.

Want to see what some of your fellow Shockers are up to? The ShockerSync calendar has even more events for you to check out throughout the semester: wichita.edu/shockersync.

The Involvement Fair is happening from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday Sept. 4 outside the Rhatigan Student Center, north and east patio. The Involvement Fair is an opportunity for student organizations and campus departments to educate students on involvement opportunities and resources for students to interact with and get connected to.

Students have the opportunity to win a multitude of prizes that range from a $250 Scholarship to $25 in Shocker dollars.

Involvement Fair is sponsored by Student Engagement & Belonging. For more details about SEB programs and services, visit wichita.edu/seb.

Do you and your friends want to compete against other students from across the university? Wichita State has several intramural sports for you to participate in, including 3v3 basketball, 7v7 flag football, pickleball, dodgeball and even games such as Madden, NBA2K, EAFC and NHL. Learn more and sign up at imleagues.com/wichita.

Located right in front of the Rhatigan Student Center and Shocker Success Center is the Community Garden, open to all students to plant and harvest a variety of fruits and vegetables, maintained by WSU’s Green Group.

Whether you’re an adept gardener, someone looking to find a new hobby while attending Wichita State or just want to find fresh fruits and veggies for your dorm room, the Community Garden has something for everyone.

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to study, need help with research or just finding a new book to read, students have access to thousands of materials in Ablah Library. Does the library not have what you need? You can also borrow from libraries across the country, all for free, using Interlibrary Loans. You can also reserve private study spaces for you or your group. Get started by visiting wichita.edu/library.