Category: Volunteer Opportunities

Judges are needed to assist with the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) poster presentations. There will be no oral presentation competition, only poster presentations. The 2025 URCAF will be held April 25 in the Woolsey Hall atrium.

Volunteers are needed May 16/17 for Wichita State’s spring 2025 commencement. Multiple shifts are available to volunteer for.

Volunteers are needed for the Open Streets ICT, ACS Chemistry Club booth Sunday, April 13. Sign up now if you are interested in helping make liquid nitrogen ice cream for attendees.

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff and community members to be volunteer judges for the 2025 GRASP Symposium. GRASP will take place Friday, April 11 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Judges should plan to be present/available from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and judging will take place from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with lunch being served immediately afterwards.

The Graduate School relies on volunteer judges to make this event a success, and This is an opportunity to see the research of graduate students.

Ever wondered how university social media impacts students’ sense of belonging? A graduate student in the Elliott School of Communication is looking for focus group participants who identify as Black, Hispanic or LGBTQ+ to share their experiences and thoughts about university social media content.

The purpose of this research is to explore how social media can reduce feelings of uncertainty and foster a sense of connection during the first-year of college.

Focus groups will last approximately one hour and will be held:

• 2-3 p.m. March 10
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. March 11
• 3-4 p.m. March 11

Participants must be 18 years or older and a current first-year undergraduate student. For more information and to RSVP, email Kaelyn Hannah at kaelyn.hannah@wichita.edu.

Study purpose: To determine differences in an individual’s body image perception and changes in physical activity level following a DEXA assessment.

Procedures: Participants will wear a Garmin smartwatch for six weeks and download two mobile apps (LabFront and Garmin) on their personal mobile device to track biometric data. Surveys assessing perceived body image and physical activity will be completed four times throughout the six-week study.

Duration: Study is six weeks long. See below for the four key sessions.

• Initial session (week one): In-person; first survey; fit Garmin watch; 45 minutes.
• Second session (week two): In-person; second survey after DEXA scan; 45 minutes.
• Third session (week four): Remote; third survey link will be emailed to participant.
• Final session (Week six): In-person; return equipment; final survey; 45 minutes.

Inclusion/exclusion criteria:

• Participants must be 18-30 years old.
• No known psychological or eating disorders
• No known medical conditions significantly limiting physical activity
• No current use of medications affecting metabolism or body composition
• Not under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol
• Those who are pregnant, attempting to conceive or breast feeding will be ineligible.

Location: Wichita State, Human Performance Laboratory (HPL), 210 Heskett Center

Contact:

• If you are interested in participating in this study, contact Dave del Mar at dsdelmar@shockers.wichita.edu.
• For any questions or concerns, contact Dr. Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu.

Kansas Science Olympiad will be held April 5 on campus. Volunteers are needed to assist with events in various areas such as tower build, helicopter, wind power, chemistry, forensics and experimental design to name a few.

The competition will run all day with an awards ceremony at the end of the day. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up online or contact Susan McCoy at susan.mccoy@wichita.edu.

Ever wondered how university social media impacts students’ sense of belonging? A graduate student in the Elliott School of Communication is looking for focus group participants who identify as Black, Hispanic or LGBTQ+ to share their experiences and thoughts about university social media content.

The purpose of this research is to explore how social media can reduce feelings of uncertainty and foster a sense of connection during the first-year of college.

Focus groups will last approximately one hour and will be held:

• 2-3 p.m. Feb. 25
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 25
• 3-4 p.m. Feb. 26

Participants must be 18 years or older and a current first-year undergraduate student. For more information and to RSVP, email Kaelyn Hannah at kaelyn.hannah@wichita.edu.

Sedgwick County, the WSU Police Department and several other Wichita-area organizations are conducting an emergency response exercise Tuesday, March 11 at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave.

Volunteers are needed to role-play as casualties, family members and bystanders. Lunch will be provided.

If you’re interested, fill out the sign up form. The information you provide will only be used for this exercise and will not be shared with outside parties.

Wichita State’s largest one day volunteer event, Wu’s Big Event, is quickly approaching. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community Saturday, Feb. 8. Individuals, groups, organizations, students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend. Check-in for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m.

The kick-off will begin at 9 a.m. in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom with a breakfast and kick-off celebration. Participants will then load the buses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to Hubbard Hall for lunch and closing festivities.

The event will end by 1:30 p.m. Transportation to and from service sites is provided. Light Breakfast, lunch, water and T-shirt also provided.

For additional information, email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.