Shocker Blast: Friday, April 8, 2022

Events and Recreation

Register for 2022 Lavender Graduation

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies will host the eighth annual Lavender Graduation at 7 p.m. April 28 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 233).

This is a special ceremony honoring the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) students at Wichita State. Students have the option to be recognized openly or privately at this event.

To attend, students RSVP by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 25 to receive their lavender or rainbow cord.

RSVP for Lavender Graduation

Join women’s self-defense class April 13

The Heskett Center will host a women’s self-defense class 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the Heskett Center (Room 145A). The class is $10 per person. The class is lead by Wichita State alumni Cindy Coughenour.

For more information or to attend the class, contact cindy@fearlessandfemale.com and include the message “I want to register for class date 4-13-2022.”

Learn more about 100 resources for women at WSU

Sign up to learn more about resources available to women at Wichita State at the “100 for Her” table 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 8 at the Rhatigan Student Center. The “100 for Her ” video presentation and digital magazine provides participants with 100 informative resources for women.

Join study abroad information session April 15

Want to learn more about study abroad programs? Join the next study abroad information session at 2 p.m. April 15 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 203). Students must register to attend on Wichita State’s Study Abroad Information Sessions website.

There are virtual sessions available. For more information, contact studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Visit WSU's Study Abroad Information Sessions website

Looking for a new read? Let University Libraries help

The next University Libraries Savvy Scholar Series Workshop “Finding Books For Fun” will take place 4-5 p.m. April 12 at the Ablah Library (Room 217, second floor). There is no fee to register. During the workshop, participants will learn online resources to find book recommendations and tools for keeping track of what they’ve read or want to read next.

Textron Aviation vice president of aftermarket innovation presenting today

The next Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering (ISME) Colloquium will feature Brian Adams, Textron Aviation vice president of aftermarket innovation will present at 11 a.m., today, April 8 via Zoom. Adams’ presentation is titled “Applied Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in New Aircraft Design.”

Adams will discuss how Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering play an integral role in the design of products to improve the safety, quality, delivery, and cost of new products, including aircraft. This presentation will share examples of applied ISME principles during the design and building plans for new aircraft.

Join April 8 ISME Colloquium

Student Resources

Application deadline extended for McNair Scholars Program

The deadline for the TRIO McNair Scholars Program has been extended to April 15. The program is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. McNair assists students who are underrepresented in higher education to prepare for graduate school.

For more information, visit McNair Scholars Program webpage or contact ashley.cervantes@wichita.edu.

Learn more about McNair Scholars Program

Women of WSU offering scholarships for 2022-2023

The Women of Wichita State University (WWSU) is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applications will be accepted until May 31.

WWSU was formed in fall 2018. The group serves the interests of the University, provides student scholarships, promotes social interaction, and a sense of community among its members.

Apply for Women of Wichita State University

Job Openings

Apply to be a Passage 2 Success leader

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is seeking 12-15 current Wichita State students to serve as leaders for Passage 2 Success. The leaders help incoming freshmen from diverse backgrounds transition to their life at WSU. Being a passage leader allows students to serve as a paid mentor for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Other benefits of becoming a passage leader include the following:

Meeting with a group of new WSU students
Collaborating with other leaders and making new friends
Attending and participating in all Passage 2 Success activities and functions
Access to early move-in dates for the residence halls
Assisting with the logistics and operations of the program
Receiving a stipend to compensate for your assistance
Part-time student employment for the 2022-2023 academic year

Applications will be accepted until April 10.

Apply to become passage leader