Shocker Blast: Monday, Dec. 5, 2022

Commencement Information

Fall 2022 commencement T-shirts now available

Graduating Shockers can now order their commencement T-shirt. Student names will be listed on the back with all the other fall 2022 grads.

Shirts are only available by ordering online at thecommencementgroup.com/wichitastateu. Shirts will be available for pickup at commencement.

Clear-bag policy enforced at commencement

Wichita State will be enforcing a clear-bag policy for all graduates, guests, volunteers, faculty and staff at the commencement ceremonies.

The following outlines bags that are permitted:

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 14x6x14 inches
One-gallon clear plastic storage bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
Small clutch or purse, with or without a handle or strap, that does not exceed 5.5×7.5 inches

Learn more about commencement security guidelines

Events

Students invited to Finals Destress Event

Take a break from finals by joining WSU’s Rocket Club and OStem (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for the Finals Destress Event, 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 in the John Bardo Center Lobby.

There will be games, snacks, freebies and prizes. Students from all departments are welcome.

Celebrate the end of the semester with SWE

Join the Society of Women Engineers to relax before finals and celebrate the end of the semester with snacks, activities, and gift exchange from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 in A131 Partnership 2 building.

Please bring a gift for the exchange, but spend no more than $5. Please email swe@wichita.edu with questions.

Solomey to talk about dark matter at Physics Seminar

Wichita State professor of physics Dr. Nick Solomey will speak on dark matter at the next Physics Seminar at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in 128 Jabara Hall or via Zoom.

Get more information on the Physics Seminar

Join Freshman Leadership Council for Coco Fun Time

WSU’s Freshman Leadership Council is holding Coco Fun Time from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7. The entire campus community is invited to drink hot chocolate and build a graham cracker house. This is a good opportunity to have some fun and relax before finals.

Relax, destress during Coloring with Conduct event

Please join Student Conduct and Community Standards for Coloring with Conduct from 10-11 a.m. Dec. 7 in the Shocker Hall Multipurpose Room. This event is a part of De-Stress Fest and will feature fun coloring pages as well as snacks and drinks.

Puppy Paddle set for Dec. 10 in Heskett Center

Wichita State’s annual Puppy Paddle event is back. Join Campus Activities and Recreation 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 in the Heskett Center.

This event is free to anyone wanting to swim with their four-legged friend before the pool is drained for the rest of the year.

Donations for the Wichita Animal Action League will be accepted at the event.

Parking and Traffic

Donate food, pay off parking fines

The December 2022 Food For Fines will take place Dec. 6-9. Food for Fines is an initiative to support the Shocker Support Locker while providing a cheaper alternative to paying parking citations.

Please note that donations can only be accepted during the donation period. All donations for Food for Fines must be dropped off at the Student Government’s Office in RSC 219.

Learn more about Food for Fines

Game day parking enforcement during holiday break

A number of lots in the vicinity of Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking for WSU men’s basketball games over the holiday break.

Signage will be in place to alert drivers of the impending lot assignment changes. Anyone previously parked in these lots will need to move their cars at that time. Unauthorized parking in a game day lot carries a $50 citation fine.

Saturday, Dec. 10: lots close at noon
Tuesday, Dec. 13: lots close at 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 22: lots close at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 31: lots close at noon
Thursday, Jan. 5: lots close at 5:00 p.m.

For more information please visit wichita.edu/aparking.

Student Resources

Get information about French study-abroad opportunity

Are you interested in studying abroad next summer? The Global Entrepreneurship Experience program is open to students of all majors for summer 2023 in France.

General study abroad scholarships are available to any student with a 2.5 GPA or higher, and there are eight $5,000 scholarships available to business students.

Learn more about study-abroad programs Study-abroad scholarship information

Students can now register for spring classes

Registration for spring 2023 classes is now open.

Go to the myClasses tab in myWSU to begin registration.

If you have any holds that prevent your registration — such as the mandatory Title IX Sexual Harassment and Prevention Training — you may not be able to register until those holds are lifted.

Find out if you have holds on your account by checking the Student Holds channel on the myClasses tab in myWSU.

If you would like additional help or have questions regarding spring registration, please make an appointment with your advisor. Go to wichita.edu/registration to see what day this week you can begin registering.

Special Offers

Get 10% off Shocker Dollars through Dec. 16

Did you know Shocker dollars never expire? As long as you are affiliated with Wichita State University, Shocker dollars are conveniently loaded onto your Shocker ID card and are the fastest way to pay on campus. Just tap and go!

Use code Happenings10 to get a 10% discount from now until Dec. 16 with any order of at least $20 on dineoncampus.com/wsudining. Anyone can buy Shocker dollars if they have a Shocker ID. Buy now and save while also preparing for the semester ahead.

Earn Wu Bucks from the Shocker Store

Shop the Shocker Store for the holidays and earn Wu Bucks toward more Shocker gear.

For every $50 spent through Dec. 24 in the RSC location or Braeburn Square location, earn a $5 coupon to be used in January and February on any in-store purchase.

Some exclusions apply. See store for details.