Category: Volunteer Opportunities

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2024 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium Friday, April 26 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Judges will be asked to be available from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the day of the event.

The Graduate School is counting on volunteer services this year, and this will give volunteers an excellent opportunity to learn about the research graduate students have been engaged in across campus.

Join the Community Service Board for the 29th annual Pando STAR Awards. This award luncheon acknowledges the accomplishments of 48 Pando students from around Sedgwick County, nominated by Pando staff at the schools. Around 400 attendees, including sponsors, donors, special guests, and students will enjoy a red-carpet experience, luncheon, and award presentation at the Crown Uptown on Tuesday, April 30.

Pando needs 10 volunteers to help plate and take lunch to the guests at the event. Volunteers need to arrive at the Crown Uptown at 10:15 a.m. for a brief orientation, and they will be given an event shirt to wear while volunteering. Lunch will be available to volunteers after guests have been served.

Parking is available along the street or in the Dillon’s parking lot at Douglas and Hillside.

The countdown to the Shocker New Venture Competition is on, and while the application window may have closed, there’s still time to be a part of the action. If you’re a student eager to dive into the entrepreneurial world or looking to give back, there’s a place in the competition.

Student judging:

Play a crucial role in deciding the People’s Choice Award winner. Engage with innovative ventures and gain invaluable knowledge about what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of business.

Event volunteering:

There’s a volunteer role tailored to a variety of skills and interests — whether you prefer a hands-on approach or enjoy interacting with people, your contribution is invaluable.

Sign up online and join between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 26 and explore the world of business, network with industry professionals and be a part of something truly transformative.

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2024 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium Friday, April 26 in the Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom. Judges will be asked to be available from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the event.

The Graduate School is counting on volunteer services this year, and this will give volunteers an excellent opportunity to learn about the research graduate students have been engaged in across campus.

The 2024 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) is seeking faculty, staff and community volunteers to judge during the poster session from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

The URCAF Committee is counting on volunteers to serve as judges. This is an opportunity to engage with undergraduate Shockers and learn about the exciting research students are engaging in across campus.

Research Topic/Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to determine whether pre and post tongue muscle performance measures differ following a six-week stretching protocol of skeletal muscles.

Procedures: Participants will complete two testing sessions (pre and post), six weeks apart, assessing tongue strength and endurance using the IOPI device and assessing flexibility using the DARI MotionCapture system.

Time: Participation will include two, 45 minute-one hour testing sessions (pre/post).

• Stretching group: will also include self-conducted stretching sessions three times per week for six weeks.
• Control group: will maintain current activity level throughout the study.

Inclusion criteria:

• Participants must be age 18 or older
• Currently not engaged in moderate to high-intensity exercise four+ days per week
• No known neurological disorder or recent oral surgery
• No known muscular, orthopedic or functional movement disorder
• Not under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol

Location: 210 Heskett Center, Human Performance Laboratory

Sign-up: Those interested in volunteering for the study can schedule a time online.

For any questions or concerns, contact Jennifer Fernandez at jxfernandez2@shockers.wichita.edu, Zainab Khan at zfkhan@shockers.wichita.edu or Dr. Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu, or call 316.978.5150.

Volunteers are needed May 11 at Charles Koch Arena for Wichita State’s spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony. Three volunteer shifts are available: 7:30-11:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Volunteers will welcome guests and graduates at the event, and food will be provided.

The 2024 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) is seeking faculty, staff and community volunteers to judge during the poster session April 12 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

The URCAF Committee is counting on volunteers to serve as judges. This is a great opportunity to engage with Wichita State undergraduate students and learn about the exciting research students are engaging in across campus.

The Kansas Science Olympiad state tournament will be at WSU Saturday, April 6. Science Olympiad is a team competition for middle schools and high schools in which students compete in several different STEM events throughout the day.

The tournament needs many volunteers to help with various administrative tasks throughout the day or assist with the events. No science background is needed to help.

The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences sponsors the Kansas Science Olympiad program, with the state tournament hosted at Wichita State each spring.

Contact Jill Fisher for more information at jill.fisher@wichita.edu or sign up to volunteer online.

Would you like to get more involved and volunteer with your fellow shockers this spring? The Community Service Board has several upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer opportunities include serving a meal at the Lord’s Diner, cleaning-up the areas around the Arkansas River, volunteering with the United Way, Kansas Food Bank Warehouse, tree planting, helping with the Child Development Center’s Easter egg hunt and carnival and more.

For questions, email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.