Shocker Blast: Friday, Feb. 4, 2022

Events

SAC hosting Shrek-themed movie night

The Student Activities Council (SAC) will host a Shrek-themed movie night with two showings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Campus Activities Center.

In addition to the showing, attendants will receive a custom cookie made by the Gilded Cookie of Wichita. Swamp punch and popcorn will be available. There will also be a chance to win the Comfy Original – an oversized sherpa-lined fleece pullover, a mini-dash waffle maker and mix (because Donkey loves waffles) and a custom Shrek grab bag.

Admission is free for students who present their WSU ID, $3 for faculty, staff, and children under the age of 12. Admission is $5 for the general public. Credit or debit payment are only available at the door.

View full list of SAC activities

Learn about accessory equipment use at Lifting Clinic today

Join Andy Sykes — Wichita State Campus Recreation Fitness and Health Education program specialist — at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 4 on Facebook Live. The event is as part of the Lifting Clinic. This issue will cover accessory equipment use, how to use common accessories and common mistakes to avoid.

View Feb. 4 Lift Clinic on Facebook Live

Join Heart Eyes for Alpha Phi COB event Feb. 5

Interested in Joining Greek life, then attend the Heart Eyes for Alpha Phi Continuous Open Bidding (COB) event at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Alpha Phi House. Participants can learn about the group’s philanthropy, sisterhood and values while also enjoying brunch and activities.

To attend, RSVP on Shockersync. For more information, contact alphaphi.gammaxi.vpmr@gmail.com.

Join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity informational presentation today

The Epsilon Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host an informational presentation at 6 p.m. today at the Rhatigan Student Center. The fraternity is seeking male students to help to rebuild their undergraduate chapter during the spring 2022 semester.

The Omega Psi Phi is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college, Howard University. It is a professional organization of college-educated men with similar ideas and attainments. The fraternity’s founders chose Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift as the cardinal principles that every prospective candidate must possess.

There will be a question and answer session as part of the presentation. For more information, contact tylerjbryant43@gmail.com or larry.burks@wichita.edu.

Join KMUW’s Literary Feast to discuss ‘Cloud Cuckoo Land’ by Anthony Doerr

The next KMUW Literary Feast will take place from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 via Zoom. Literary Feast is KMUW’s monthly book club, featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For February, the staff has selected “Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr. To join, reserve a free spot by signing KMUW’s digital Literary Feast form.

To attend, sign KMUW’s Literary Feast digital form to receive the Zoom link. You can also subscribe to KMUW’s monthly Literary Feast e-newsletter.

News

Veteran Center receives U.S. flag flown over Syria and Iraq

Larry Drake, an Air Force Reservist and Wichita State Student, presented a framed U.S. flag with a certificate to Wichita State’s Military and Veteran Center last week. The flag was flown over of Syria and Iraq in an Air Force F-16 C+ Viper for the university.

Drake deployed to Syria and Iraq in 2021 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. He presented the flag to the center to show appreciation for the work they do to support military students and veterans in their pursuit of higher education. Drake attended WSU using the GI Bill.

Upon receiving the flag, Larry Burks, director of WSU’s Military and Veteran Center said, “Student veterans are great Americans, and we are proud for their service to our country and for their support of our university.

“The flag and the certificate are now displayed prominently at the center as a sign of appreciation for Drake’s gesture. The display also honors the service of all of WSU’s military and veteran students.

Help WSU PD support Shocker Locker

During February, the Wichita State Police Department will pick up donations from students, faculty and staff for the Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker helps combat food insecurity within the Wichita State community. The Locker is open to all WSU students, faculty, and staff.

The department is accepting the following items:

Canned food
Dry food
Hygiene products.

The officers are accepting the donations at their location on campus at 1845 Fairmont St. Members can also have their donations picked up by a member of the department by calling 316-978-3450.