Category: University Life

There are just a few days left of Shocktoberfest 2022 — a campus tradition that’s 32 years strong.

Highlights include Shocker Madness on Thursday at Koch Arena, Fright Night on Friday and Heskett Center and the marquee event: Songfest on Sunday at the Wichita Orpheum Theatre.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will be hosting its third annual Jersey Jam on Nov. 4 in the RSC Ballroom. Doors will open at 10:06 p.m., and all revenue will go toward the preservation and strengthening of WSU’s oldest fraternity.

For tickets, email Devin Moore at dwmoore3@shockers.wichita.edu or  Zach James at zejames@shockers.wichita.edu.

Tickets are $12 for general admission without a jersey, $10 for general admission with a jersey, $7 for presale, and $5 for Greek admission. All guests must be 18 years or older with valid photo identification. No weapons, backpacks, purses, containers or outside food or drink will be allowed into this event.

Experience the entire month-long celebration as students return to campus to begin the fall 2022 semester.

Welcomefest takes place during the first four weeks of each semester and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include Clash of the Colleges and Involvement Fair.

Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus, and find ways to connect with the community.

Hear from our International Buddy Program participants about their experiences in the program. Featured is Nicole Bloomquist, who was paired with exchange students from Paraguay and Spain. Visit www.wichita.edu/studyabroadspotlights to read more about her experience and others.

Participate in the newly established Wichita State Business Club Internationale 4-5 p.m. Thursday May 12 at 264 Rhatigan Student Center. During the meeting, the club will decide vote on their executive council. The club has been established to help students learn more about American culture, to help students who have an interest in business meet one another, to make new friends, to learn to run a business, and show how diversity impacts our interaction with our peers. 

For more information, contact Michelle Bastian, at mnbastian@shockers.wichita.edu.

Wichita State’s Student Ambassador Society (SAS) is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. SAS is supported by the Office of Admissions. SAS is a community of selfless, hardworking, and involved students from all areas of campus who seek to give back to our university through service to others.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. April 1. For more information about SAS or SAS applications, contact the SAS VP of Selections at sasvpselections@wichita.edu.

Wichita State’s Student Involvement is now Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL). SEAL will facilitate an engaged campus culture where students are empowered to maximize their potential by creating opportunities for personal growth and real world-readiness. Please help students be aware of this change.

Like Student Involvement, SEAL will be committed to providing opportunities for students to engage in co-curricular and extracurricular experiences that enhance their collegiate experience at Wichita State. SEAL will also work directly with civic engagement, fraternity and sorority life, leadership, national student exchange and student organizations while providing administrative support to the Student Government Association.

For more information, contact 316-978-3022 or seal@wichita.edu.

Have you considered joining Greek life? The Wichita alumnae chapter of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority is accepting applications until Jan. 18.

To learn more about the Kappa Delta Sorority, join an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 or at 4 p.m. Jan. 16 via Zoom. For more information, contact wichita@kappadeltachi.org.

Wichita State’s Student Involvement is now Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL). SEAL will facilitate an engaged campus culture where students are empowered to maximize their potential by creating opportunities for personal growth and real world-readiness.

Like Student Involvement, SEAL will be committed to providing opportunities for students to engage in co-curricular and extracurricular experiences that enhance their collegiate experience at Wichita State. SEAL will also work directly with civic engagement, fraternity and sorority life, leadership, national student exchange and student organizations while providing administrative support to the Student Government Association.

For more information, contact 316-978-3022 or seal@wichita.edu.

As we head into another election year, the Shockers Vote Coalition invites students, faculty and staff to join Wichita State’s Shockers Vote campaign. The coalition helps plan voter registration drives, deliberate dialogue initiatives and other events together for the upcoming election cycle. All events are nonpartisan and everyone is welcome to join and to participate.

For more information or to join the coalition, contact 316-978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu.