Shocker Blast: Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

Events and Recreation

Enjoy some Fall Break fun at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes for some fun during your Fall Break. On Oct. 14-15, it will offer half-priced billiards all day and $3 cosmic bowling from 5 to 7 p.m. Operating hours those days are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sign up for the Pumpkin Run before its too late

Campus Recreation invites students to participate in the annual 5K Pumpkin Run Saturday, Oct. 19. And save $5 on registration with the code: shockerblast2024.

This event is an opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy the beautiful fall weather and promote a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a fun way to stay active, the event is perfect for everyone. Plus, every participant will receive a finisher’s medal to commemorate their achievement.

Show your Shocker pride and sign up today. Lace up those running shoes and make this year’s Pumpkin Run the best one yet. Campus Recreation looks forward to seeing you there, ready to run, have fun and make lasting memories.

Calling all transfer students: RSVP now for tickets to the Sedgwick County Zoo

In honor of National Transfer Student Week, transfer students can join Student Success for a day at the Sedgwick County Zoo Oct. 26. Reserve free tickets for you and a guest to explore one of Wichita’s award-winning attractions.

Tickets are only valid between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26. Deadline to RSVP is Monday, Oct. 21.

Reserve your ticket

News

Learn about Ryan Summerlin’s journey at Ballparks of America

Ryan Summerlin on baseball field with player giving directions.

Ryan Summerlin, a senior sport management major at Wichita State, spent his summer as a sport management intern at Ballparks of America in Branson, Missouri. His internship provided an immersive experience in various aspects of the sport industry, from event management and public relations to facility maintenance and crisis management.

Go to this year’s Trunk or Treat Oct. 19 for a Shocker-trick or treating experience

Get into the Halloween spirit and meet Shockers and campus partners at the annual Trunk or Treat, a fun and Shocker-alternative to traditional trick or treating, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the John Bardo Center parking lot.

Costumes are encouraged and WSU students are free to attend.

Register for Expanding Your Horizons STEM Day for middle school girls Nov. 2

The annual Expanding Your Horizons Day hosted by Wichita State is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2. The one-day event introduces middle school girls to a variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas.

Attendees will meet STEM role models, participate in hands-on activities and learn more about careers in those fields. Registration is free this year and includes three interactive workshops, lunch and a WSU bag for all that pre-register by Oct. 28.

Volunteers are also being recruited to lead or assist with workshops. Sign up to volunteer.

Training Opportunities and Workshops

MATLAB training event available for students

Students are invited to participate in a special MATLAB training session, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 in 301 RSC, Gridley Room. The training offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in MATLAB and Simulink, with a focus on practical applications and teaching tools.

Schedule:

Session one: Introduction to MATLAB – Low Code Data Analysis – 10-11 a.m.
Session two: Modeling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems with Simulink and Simscape – 11 a.m.-noon

For more information, contact Terrance Figy at terrance.figy@wichita.edu or Ryan Doll at ryan.doll@wichita.edu.

Join the next Entrepreneurship Workshop: Intro to Intellectual Property

Join University Libraries for its “Intro to Intellectual Property” workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). Discover how to safeguard your inventions, designs, creative works and trade secrets in this informative session. Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.

Learn more and register

Join HOPE Services for naloxone administration training

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids. Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services is presenting DCCCA’s one-hour naloxone administration course to the WSU community from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in 257 Rhatigan Student Center, Ashton/Bridges Room.

The training equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to an overdose crisis using naloxone and other available resources. Students can sign up for trainings on the HOPE Services website and staff/faculty can register via myTraining in myWSU.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join WSU’s largest day of volunteering, Wu’s Big Event

Join the Community Service Board for WSU’s largest one day volunteer event, Wu’s Big Event. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community Saturday, Oct. 19.

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 208 Hubbard Hall with a lite 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 more questions email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Surveys

Doctoral candidate seeks undergraduate research participants

A doctoral candidate in the Department of Intervention Services and Leadership in Education (ISLE) is conducting a study regarding perceived supportive relationships across the higher education setting. The research is under the supervision of dissertation chair, Dr. Jason Herron.

The study, “Examining Perceived Supportive Relationships Across the Higher Education Setting,” seeks to explore and understand the nature of supportive relationships among undergraduate students within the context of higher education.

As part of the study, researchers are seeking undergraduate students to participate in a 15-minute survey. Their insights and perspectives are crucial to the success of the research. At the beginning of the survey, you will be provided more information about the study and be asked to provide your consent.

Take the survey