Shocker Blast: Friday, Oct. 4, 2024

Parking and Traffic

Shocker Hall students may park in Lot 1 beginning Oct. 7

With the permanent closure of Lots 3N and 3S, the parking lots nearest Shocker Hall, Parking Services will restore Lot 1 as an option for Shocker Hall students beginning Monday, Oct. 7. Lot 1 runs along Hillside between Alumni Drive and Memorial Drive.

Shocker Hall students choosing to park in Lot 1 will be subject to game day parking rules and must remove their cars from Lot 1 three hours prior to the start of Shocker men’s basketball games. Parking in a reserved game day lot will result in a $50 citation. Students may sign up to receive text reminders about game day parking.

View the updated Shocker Hall Parking Map

Lots 3N, 3S and 11 are closing for construction on University Stadium

Lots 3N, 3S and 11 will begin closing the week of Sept. 30 for phase two of work on University Stadium. This is a permanent closure for lost 3N and 3S. All vehicles must be removed from these lots as construction is set to begin on Oct. 7.

Shocktoberfest

Patio Party + outdoor movie

Want to show your family what Shocker life is all about? The Braeburn Square Patio Party is the perfect place to show off Wichita State. From 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, enjoy deals from the vendors and food trucks and partake in a variety of games and music. Once you’ve gotten your fill, head across the street to Eck Stadium for the Shocker baseball scrimmage at 6 p.m.

Finish off the night with an outdoor movie at Cessna Stadium. At 8 p.m., bring your blankets, lawn chairs and watch the movie “Cars” with your classmates and family.

Shocktoberfest Parade

Watch a parade full of Shocker spirit during the annual Shocktoberfest Parade at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Grab a spot along Innovation Boulevard, Mike Oatman Drive or Perimeter Road and enjoy a show featuring Shocker Sound Machine, the dance teams and decorated cars and floats from student organizations and the community.

Shocker Madness + crowning ceremony

Get a first look at this year’s men’s and women’s basketball teams at this year’s Shocker Madness, starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in Charles Koch Arena. And during the event, catch the crowning of this year’s Shocker Royalty.

Performances

Wichita State’s Wu and Shocker Choirs present ‘Story Time,’ a musical journey through tales and legends

Wichita State’s Wu and Shocker Choirs invite you to “Story Time,” an evening of music and narrative at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in Wiedemann Hall.

Each song presents its own unique story, taking audiences on a journey through legend and mythology with “The Kracken,” social justice with “Warrior,” and even humor with P.D.Q. Bach’s “The Art of the Ground Round.” Audiences will also experience heartfelt melodies, like the South African hymn “Indodana” and folk songs like “Vichten” from Canada. The diverse repertoire includes poetic pieces such as Langston Hughes’ “I Dream a World” and the cinematic “Ripple.”

The Goddard High School Concert Choir will be featured as special guests for the evening. Tickets are available at no additional charge to Shockers with their Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a musical tapestry of stories.

Events and Recreation

Reenergize yourself at the Mid-Semester Coffee & Check-In Oct. 9

Feeling the mid-semester slump? Swing by the front of Ablah Library from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 9 for free coffee and a chance to connect with your success team.

Whether you need support or just want to chat, University Libraries is here for you. Plus, grab some swag while you’re there.

Sponsored by Student Success and University Libraries.

Rhatigan Student Center hosting Throwback Thursday party

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for Throwback Thursday. Celebrate various decades with throwback freebies, snacks, a photo booth and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in the RSC East Atrium.

Join the Corbin Connect Speaker Series and learn about the opportunities and challenges of AI in education

This panelist event is focusing on artificial intelligence in P-12 Education: opportunities and challenges. It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Wichita State Connect. The event is free and dinner will be provided.

The panelists are Rae Niles, Rob Dickson, Dyane Smokorowski and Carolyn Speer. This event is presented by Credit Union of America

RSVP to the event

Muslim Students Association hosting guest scholar Ustadha Sophia Khan Oct. 5

The Muslim Students Association invites all Shockers to attend its scholar event with Ustadha Sophia Khan, renowned scholar from Frisco, Texas, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room.

The event is open everyone and the speaker will discuss the true essence of Islam and it’s culture. Chai and cookies will be provided to attendees while supplies last.

Get ready for Garba Night with AHINSA Oct. 5

The Association of Hindu Students in America (AHINSA) invites you to a vibrant and energetic Dandiya Night celebration starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a night filled with fun, music and cultural festivities.

Come experience the traditional Indian folk dance of Dandiya Raas, featuring lively music and colorful attire. No prior dance experience is required, just bring your energy and enthusiasm.

Enjoy new Friday Escape activities at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes every Friday

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes every Friday for a Friday Escape. Each week from noon to 2 p.m., enjoy a fun activity to start your weekend. Activities will vary each week. For Oct. 4, come sing your heart out with some karaoke.

Remember to register for the Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference

The 2024 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference will be held Oct. 18 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The conference is free and open to the public. Organizers request that all attendees pre-register to help with the conference planning process, even if they plan to drop in and out.

Pre-registration will be open until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 6.

About this year’s keynote:

Organizers are excited to share that the keynote speaker will be Dr. Meg Paceley (they/them), whose talk is titled, “Health, Activism, Community and Resistance in an Era of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy, Legislation and Rhetoric.”

Gentle yoga class will be offered in the Ulrich Mueum

Treat your body, mind and spirit to a relaxing session of yoga surrounded by art and led by Molly McFerson, owner of Yoga with Molly, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Stretch and breathe through simple, user-friendly gentle yoga poses. Come to the lobby when you arrive. There is a $10 suggested payment to the instructor via Venmo or CashApp at class. Cash will be accepted, but cards will not. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Presentations and Talks

Learn effective teaching methods from award-winning faculty from WSU

Join the Graduate School for a special session with award-winning faculty members from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

Whether you’re a teaching assistant or an aspiring educator, gain valuable tips from experienced professionals that will help you enhance your teaching skills and classroom effectiveness.

Learn more about other events

The lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Brett Kotschwar, Arizona State University

Please join mathematics and statistics for a public lecture by Brett Kotschwar from Arizona State University. The lecture, titled “Noncompact shrinking Ricci solitons and their asymptotic geometry” will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in 372 Jabara Hall.

Refreshments will be available at 2:30 p.m. in 353 Jabara Hall.

News

Food for Fines is next week

The next Food For Fines will take place Oct. 7-11. Food for Fines is an initiative to support the Shocker Support Locker, while providing a cheaper alternative to pay parking citations.

Note that donations can only be accepted during the donation period and that citations can not be more than two months old.

All donations for Food for Fines can be dropped off at the Student Government Associations in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the Parking Services building. Questions can be directed to sga@wichita.edu.

Purchase pink merchandise from the Shocker Store to benefit Victory in the Valley

The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, which provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area.

Both a pink T-shirt and a sticker are available at both the Rhatigan Student Center and Braeburn Square stores and online at shockerstore.com. The offer is good while supplies last. No discounts accepted on this merchandise.

Nataleigh Holguin goes on Hasbro internship adventure

Nataleigh Holguin with R2D2 from Star Wars.

Nataleigh Holguin, a Wichita State student majoring in marketing, took a leap this summer that many only dream of. For ten transformative weeks, Nataleigh left her Kansas roots behind to intern with Hasbro in Rhode Island — a far cry from the familiar surroundings of her college life. Working with Hasbro’s Action Brands team, she contributed to globally recognized franchises like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars and Marvel.

In her role as a marketing/events intern, Nataleigh experienced firsthand the inner workings of a major corporation. Highlights of her internship included analyzing sales data, presenting her findings to Hasbro’s senior leadership team, and developing a presentation on social media marketing that further enhanced her skill set.

Training Opportunities and Workshops

School of Art, Design and Creative Industries offering typography workshops exclusive to WSU students

The School of Art, Design and Creative Industries is proud to present MIDPOINT, a two-day typography event. Confirmed guests include Shani Avni, Ismar David Visiting Assistant Curator at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection, RIT; and Dave Crossland, project manager at Google Fonts.

Shani Avni will be leading a free letterpress and Hebrew type workshop exclusive to WSU students from 9 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the McKnight Art Center atrium. Space is limited to 16 participants, and registration is required.

Dave Crossland will be leading a free font design workshop exclusive to WSU students 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in 118 McKnight Art Center. Space is limited to 20 participants, and registration is required.

To secure your space in a workshop, email Suman Bhandary, assistant educator of graphic design, at suman.bhandary@wichita.edu.

Join University Libraires for its Entrepreneurship Workshop on market research for startups

Join the Market Research for Startups workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at the Ablah Library Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). Gain valuable skills in deciphering market trends and analyzing competition — skills applicable to your projects and presentations.

Whether you’re a business major crafting strategic plans or an arts student exploring startups, this session will boost your skills. Enhance your class projects, shine in presentations and save the date for the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn.

Bring your lunch for a productive break. Open to all, with no cost to attend.

Learn more and register

Attend a #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Mental Wellness training

Join HOPE Services for #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Mental Wellness training from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 10 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room.

The training gives students the tools they need to understand substance use, address stigma around substance use and engage with harm reduction ideas and practices to support the campus community.

Learn more and register

Explore your strengths and unlock your potential

Sign up to attend a workshop to name, claim and aim your natural talents from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. Lunch is provided, and there will be awesome prizes looking for new owners.

Reach out to shockerstrengths@wichita.edu or visit the ShockerStrengths webpage for any questions!

Reserve your spot for the workshop