Shocker Blast: Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

Events

Attend National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show today

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will host their annual Yard Show at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 29 at the Shocker Hall. During the event, members of the NPHC will stroll and represent their groups.

Monday Melodies featuring Sterling Gray

Join Monday Melodies 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 at the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks Lounge. Monday Melodies is the last Monday of every month and features live music. The Aug. 29 will feature music from Sterling Gray.

Attend Multicultural Greek Council Yard Show today

The Multicultural Greek Council will host their annual Yard Show noon-2 p.m. today, Aug. 29 at the Rhatigan Student Center north patio. During the event, members from the six different Greek-lettered organizations will stroll and represent their groups.

Join the SCA for annual Career Connection Root Beer Kegger today

Students are invited to enjoy a hot dog and an ice-cold root beer while learning valuable information about Shocker Career Accelerator 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Aug. 31, at the east Hubbard Hall lawn. Students will also have an opportunity to network with more than 40 employers and find out what employment opportunities are available. To attend, students must present their WSU student ID. Student attire for the event is casual.

The food is first come first serve, while supplies last. Let others know what’s happening at the Root Beer Kegger by tagging #WSUKegger.

Join WSU’s Academic Convocation featuring author of ‘Notes from a Young Black Chef’

Students, faculty and staff are invited to the fall 2022 Academic Convocation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at Wilner Auditorium. Doors will open at 9 a.m. Academic Convocation is the official academic welcome for all first-year students. This event celebrates new Shockers' entry into higher education and inducts them into a community of learners.

SAC to host Big Bingo Sept. 1

Join Wichita State’s Student Activities Council (SAC) for Big Bingo at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1st at the Koch Arena practice gym. The event includes a line-up of amazing prizes such as a Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, an air fryer and a polaroid camera. Faculty and staff can play but only students are eligible to win.

WSU’s Rowing Team are hosting fall 2022 interest meetings

Wichita State’s Shocker Rowing team is hosting its fall semester rowing interest meeting for new and returning students at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 at the WSU Boathouse (150 N. Mclean, B2, Wichita, KS). The goal of the meeting is to inform students interested in Shocker Rowing about club activities, responsibilities and future events.

For more information visit the rowing offices located at 119 Heskett Center, contact head coach Calvin Cupp at Calvin.Cupp@Wichita.edu, or assistant rowing coach Rachel Tuck at Rachel.tuck@wichita.edu.

Join First-Year Programs for Syllabus Party today

Get organized and ready to start the semester off your best. The Offices of Student Success’ First-Year Programs invites students to join its Syllabus Party 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Aug. 31, at 142 Rhatigan Student Center. During the event, students can bring their class syllabi and planners, electronic or paper, and First-Year programs transition mentors and success coaches will provide supplies, snacks, organizational help and prizes.

Support Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion at Fundraiser

Come join Wichita State’s Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion at a fundraising event 4-8 p.m. Sept. 12 at Chipotle (29th and Rock).

Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion are change agents at WSU dedicated to serving and representing the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Ambassadors assist in developing diversity program initiatives, as well as being liaisons to various university committees and student organizations.

Participants can support by ordering online for pickup using the code ETTZYVK. They can use the flyer for the event.

Learn more about Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion event View flyer for Sept. 12 Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion event

News

College of Engineering wins Clash of the Colleges

The College of Engineering is your 2022 Clash of the Colleges winner!

The final competition to determine “who rules the school” was held Friday, Aug. 26 and included students in each academic college competing against each other in relay races and team sports. This is the fourth win for the College of Engineering.

Another honor awarded was the Spirit Award, which went to the W. Frank Barton School of Business.

Congratulations to the students and deans from all of the colleges who took part in this annual tradition.

Check out WSU’s social media to see photos and videos from Clash of the Colleges.

Student debt relief plan explained

Have questions about the government’s newly announced student debt relief plan?

For answers and information, go to the Debt Relief Announcement on the Federal Student Aid webpage.

Additional links and content are available at wichita.edu/debtrelief.

Morrison Hall back entrance closed Aug. 26-Sept. 2

Starting at 5 p.m. Aug. 26, the back entrance to Morrison Hall will be inaccessible as construction continues on the first floor of the building. Access will be restored on Sept. 2.

Reminder: Use Qualtrics, WSU’s designated survey software

This is a reminder for all students, faculty and staff to send out surveys with Qualtrics. Wichita State has a license for Qualtrics, which became the official institutional survey software in 2012.

Health and Safety Updates

Shocker health and safety update

As the fall 2022 semester officially gets underway, we want to remind all Shockers that your health and safety is our priority at Wichita State. We’ve all endured the past two-plus years of uncertainty regarding COVID-19, and now we have the monkeypox virus to think about, too.

Please rest assured that your WSU health officials – as well as university leaders – are continuing to monitor public health and government safety guidelines and will keep in close contact with local health officials regarding the latest updates and best practices.

With that in mind, we want to remind you of the resources available to you, both on campus and off campus, as you make your personal health safety choices.

COVID vaccinations and boosters:

Free walk-in vaccines and boosters are available at Student Health Services in the YMCA/Student Wellness Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Free walk-in vaccines and boosters are also available at Koch Arena, hosted by Sedgwick County, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 7 and Sept. 14.

Get full information about vaccines and boosters here.

COVID testing:

Free walk-in COVID testing is available through Student Health Services in the YMCA/Student Wellness Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Get full information about testing here.

Free COVID testing, by appointment, is available through WSU’s Molecular Diagnostics Lab (MDL) at 4174 S. Oliver.

Get full details about testing at the MDL here.

You can also order a free at-home test at https://special.usps.com/testkits.

Monkeypox:

Student Health Services and university leaders are closely monitoring public health and safety guidance from the CDC and local health officials when it comes to the latest information and safety guidelines regarding monkeypox. Pursuant to current Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidance, the risk of monkeypox spreading in Kansas remains low at this time. But as we’ve done since early 2020, we remain flexible and will continue to monitor the situation and be prepared to adjust if necessary.

Masking:

Masking while indoors is always an encouraged option, as is proper hand washing and staying home when sick.

If you feel sick:

Go to or call Student Health Services or visit with your preferred physician. Students can reach out to their instructor if they are sick and unable to make it to class.

The latest information on COVID and monkeypox can be viewed at the Student Health Services web page