Shocker Blast: Monday, Nov. 28, 2022

Events

Enjoy cookies and cocoa at the RSC

Stop by to de-stress before your tests! Decorate delicious cookies and enjoy some cocoa as you prepare for your final exams. Come by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (or until supplies run out) Monday, Dec. 5 at the Groover Lounge on the first floor.

Physics Seminar Series talk to feature grad student Jarred Novak

The next WSU Physics Seminar Series talk will feature WSU’s own Jarred Novak at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 in 128 Jabara Hall. Novak’s talk is titled “Nudar, A Neutrino Directional Sensitive Detector.”

Learn more about WSU's Physics Seminar

Human Performance Studies invites campus to chili cook-off

The WSU campus is invited as faculty and staff salute Human Performance students during a chili cook-off, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Heskett Center lobby.

Sample some great chili, vote for your favorite overall favorite, and see which student and faculty/staff wins the Judge’s Choice Award. Bring a minimum of one non-perishable food item for a local food bank or a $2 donation, and join us for a great treat.

First-year seminar projects showcased at JBC

More than 50 exciting research projects from first-year students will be on display from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 in the John Bardo Center lobby for the Shocker Design Experience Fall Showcase. This come-and-go event is free and open to the public.

Students from majors across campus have been learning the design thinking process, a human-centered design method for innovation that focuses on empathy as a way to understand the user and design to meet their needs. Students had to identify a customer in the community and design for their needs. Customers include the Orpheum Theater, Wichita Public Library, and other businesses and organizations.

Many teams will continue on in the spring semester to turn their research into an applied project that they will deliver to customers and pitch at the Koch Innovation Challenge in May.

Attend Master of Social Work program informational session Nov. 30

Are you looking to attend graduate school for 2023? Attend the Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) degree informational session at noon Wednesday, Nov. 30, via Zoom.

Students of any major are eligible to apply for our Master of Social Work program.

The deadline for the 2022-23 MSW program applications is Jan. 13, 2023.

Sessions will introduce students to the MSW program, introduce them to meet MSW faculty members and walk them through the application process. A graduate record examination is not required for admission consideration.

To attend the Zoom sessions, register at the link below. For more information, contact Shaunna Millar at shaunna.millar@wichita.edu.

Challenge yourself during the F45 playoffs

Head to the Heskett Center on Dec. 2 and compete individually or on a team of four as you test yourself across 10 stations. Complete as many reps as possible to be champion and earn some awesome prizes.

Test yourself across 10 stations, 45 seconds of work, and 15 seconds of rest. Stations include rowing, bench hop, push-up knee tuck, lateral hop, box jump and burpee, pull-ups, squat press, Russian twist, dead ball over-the-shoulder throw, and sprint and lateral hop.

Student Resources

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.

Student Success Tip: Reflect on the semester

Students should take time to reflect on their past semester and think about their successes and what they can change to maximize their future success. To do this, there are a number of resources are available to students including meeting with a success coach or a peer financial coach in Student Success for assistance in setting goals, completing success plans or designing a financial plan to remain on the path to graduation.

Students should also think about about what applied learning experiences they are interested in as well as social and leadership opportunities, which can be found in Student Involvement.

Special Offers

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.

Free teddy bear with $75 purchase at the Shocker Store

Now while supplies last, get a free WSU Bear from the Shocker Store! Spend $75 in-store at our RSC or Braeburn Square locations or online at shockerstore.com, and get a cuddly, Shocker friend. Limit one bear per customer, per visit. The merchandise subtotal must be $75 or greater.

Save on t-shirts, blankets at Shocker Store Christmas sale

Are you looking for a holiday gift for your favorite Shocker? Visit the Shocker Store’s Rhatigan Student Center location for its 12 Deals of Christmas Sale Nov. 28–Dec. 3. Customers can also shop the sale online at shockerstore.com and enjoy $5 flat rate shipping.

New sale items will be added daily and will remain on sale for the remainder of the promotion or while supplies last. The new sale items for Monday, Nov. 28 are $16 select long-sleeve tees and 20% off blankets.

Claim your Croc charms from Brkfst & Co., Chick-fil-A

Need a little charm in your life? Look no further than Brkfst & Co. or Chick-fil-A in the RSC. Spend $15 at either location and choose a limited-release charm for your Crocs. This offer runs until supplies run out. Each location has a variety of Croc charms to choose from while supplies last.