Shocker Blast: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

News

Water to be shut off in RSC Wednesday morning

The Rhatigan Student Center will be without water starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 26 as the City of Wichita changes a water meter. The outage is expected to last up to two hours.

Restrooms and food services will be unavailable at this time.

Portion of campus near Devlin to experience water outage July 27

As the City of Wichita changes out a water meter for Devlin Hall, water will be temporarily unavailable from around 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 27. The outage will also affect Hubbard Hall, the Heskett Center and Wilkins Stadium.

Nearby buildings throughout campus can be utilized during that time.

Water temporarily unavailable in Lindquist, Jabara starting July 31

Water will be shut off in Lindquist Hall July 31-Aug. 1 and in Jabara Hall Aug. 2-3 as contractors replace faucets and toilet valves in the restrooms.

Students, faculty and staff should make preparations for the days without water.

Order textbooks for the fall semester from Shocker Store

Textbooks are now available to order for the fall 2023 semester.

Order online and be prepared for the start of the semester. Depending on the class, options may include rentals, new books, used books, digital materials or more.

Diploma information for summer 2023 graduates

Summer 2023 graduates may now find information regarding their diplomas at wichita.edu/diplomas.

The deadline to submit a name change on the diploma is the last day of classes, Friday, July 28.
The diploma distribution date for the summer 2023 semester is Sept. 8. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor of Jardine Hall, and graduates must show identification.
Graduates can also request to have the diploma mailed to them for a fee through myWSU under the myClasses tab, “Graduation Links” and “Request for Diploma Mailing.”

Undergraduate students who also wish to take courses after graduation need to reactive their record after receiving their diploma.

Additional questions regarding diplomas can be sent to diplomas@wichita.edu.

Applications for Widener Global Leadership Program open until July 7

The application process for the 2023-24 Widener Global Leadership Program cohort are now open. It is currently seeking 8-10 undergraduate women students from either the Barton School of Business, Elliott School of Communication or College of Fine Arts.

Interested applicants should submit a resume along with a statement of interest by Friday, July 7.

The Widener Global Leaders Program is designed to foster an inclusive community for women majoring in business, communication, or fine arts at Wichita State.

Learn more and apply

Women of WSU seeking items for vintage market

The Women of WSU, a philanthropic group that provides scholarships to WSU students annually, is collecting vintage WSU items for a fundraiser to be held in fall 2023.

Clean out closets and donate vintage items (jewelry, memorabilia, clothing, etc.) now through Sept. 25.

Learn more about the Women of WSU

Career Building Opportunities

Want to work on-campus? Visit the On-Campus Job Fair July 28

Don’t miss the On-Campus Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, July 28 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Engage with on-campus employers hiring for student assistant and graduate assistant positions for the 2023-24 academic year. This fair is for all majors at Wichita State and is a great way to meet with staff from various departments across campus who have student assistant, work-study and graduate assistant employment positions available for the upcoming academic year.

Bring 20-30 resumes and your fall class schedule; make sure your name is on all your documents. For more information and to register, check out wichita.edu/OCJF

Learn more about the jobs fair

Events

Department of Physical Therapy to host iCan Bike event

The Department of Physical Therapy, along with Davis-Moore Auto Group, is excited to sponsor the iCan Bike program at Wichita State. This program helps individuals with disabilities learn how to ride a two-wheel bicycle. The event will be July 31-Aug. 4 at the Heskett Center.

iCan Bike is part of iCan Shine, a national organization that provides recreational programs for people with disabilities.

Annual Latin@ Leadership Summit to be held at Wichita State

Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission (KHLAAC) announced its annual Latin@ Leadership Summit will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 29 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

This year’s theme is “Raising Our Voices Through Advocacy.” The leadership summit features a day of workshops and panels designed to give Latino leaders the information and support needed to effectively advocate for the community in the areas of education, healthcare, business and civic engagement. Sulma Arias, executive director of People’s Action and a Wichita native, is the keynote speaker.

A networking event for registered attendees will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 28 at WSU. Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish will be offered. There is a $20 registration fee.

‘The Rachel Incident’ is KMUW’s August Literary Feast book pick

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For August, KMUW is reading “The Rachel Incident” by Caroline O’Donoghue.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Learn more about Caroline O’Donoghue and “The Rachel Incident” in Marginalia.

Purchase a ticket to the event