Category: Welcome to WSU

Shockers have a number of convenient dining options right here on campus. There’s too much to list here, so here are a few options to get you started:

• The dining hall in Shocker Hall offers buffet-style food options from a variety of cultures, giving you fresh food every day for your palate.
• The RSC food court features popular chains such as Freddy’s, Chick-fil-a, Panda Express and Starbucks. Additionally, Sushi Do has returned for the fall semester with fresh sushi, or head downstairs to Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes for pizza, burgers, games, bowling and much more.

Additionally, ever heard of Kurzweil 3000? If you haven’t, it’s a tool free to all Shockers that supports you during your educational journey by making reading, studying and completing assignments more accessible and effective. If it feels overwhelming, dedicated staff are ready to help you get started at an open lab from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 13 and from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, both in 106 Shocker Success Center (find directions to the Shocker Success Center).

Did you know that WSU has its own rowing team? The team hosts regular events for Shockers to learn the ropes (and oars), whether as a fun hobby or competitively, including an upcoming introductory clinic from 6 to 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14 in downtown Wichita, near the Wichita Rowing Association, 551 N. Nims Ave. Learn more and sign up

Later that day, grab free lunch in front of the Rhatigan Student Center from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. Get acquainted with other first-year students and grab your official T-shirt to commemorate your induction into Shocker Nation.

And remember, check out WSU’s interactive campus map for even more events coming up and to find directions.

Start making lifelong friendships with likeminded students by joining a Learning Community, designed to build meaningful connections and friendships that will support you while at WSU and beyond. Find your Learning Community at the kick-off event at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 on the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center (find directions to the RSC).

Additionally, are you looking for fellow STEM lovers or just want a relaxing evening with your peers? Plant Your Roots in STEM from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 in the Shocker Hall Courtyard is the perfect stop. Connect with student organizations and enjoy a variety of fun events to get you in gear for the upcoming semester.

Welcome to campus, Shockers! To help you get settled and connected to campus and your fellow students, see below a number of events coming up this week. And be sure to check future Shocker Blasts for even more events throughout the coming weeks as part of Welcomefest and more.

Check out WSU’s interactive campus map to find directions to each event. You can see the events happening each day by selecting the date you want.

Wichita State welcomes Caelin Bragg, Newsletter Editor – Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, to the Shocker family, who joined 2025-06-10.

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