Campus Connection: Sept. 10, 2019

 

Quinn the Goose Dog

Quinn the Goose Dog enrolls at WSU

成人头条 State is excited to announce the arrival of Quinn and Chris Stoneberger, the dynamic duo behind Goose Troopers. The pair is fully licensed and trained to control geese populations in a PETA approved method. Quinn started her new job at WSU on Sept. 2. She is adjusting well and loves being a part of Shocker Nation.

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Last week鈥檚 university update

In case you missed the Weekly Briefing on Thursday, Sept. 5, here鈥檚 information about Military visits to campus, Navy Week, Strategic Plan Town Hall, Academic Convocation and Campus Life.

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Military visits to campus 鈥 by the numbers

As we mentioned in our Aug. 15 briefing, WSU continues making great strides through its strong commitment to applied learning and research. This is evidenced by its new record for R&D awards, which totaled $136 million in fiscal year 2019, up from $104 million in FY 2018.

This significant increase comes from a steep rise in contracts and awards from the U.S. Department of Defense.

In fact, over the past 18 months, we鈥檙e proud to announce that the National Institute for Aviation Research and the university have hosted two dozen visits from all branches of the military鈥攕howcasing the R&D capabilities our campus offers. A total of 136 military guests have seen WSU firsthand, including three department secretaries and multiple generals.

And, today, these numbers increase even more as U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, WSU and NIAR host Acting Secretary of the United States Army Ryan McCarthy for a tour of the John Bardo Center at 1:45 p.m., with media availability at 2:05 p.m.

We welcome the acting secretary and Senator Moran to campus. This visit is just another indicator that our commitment to applied learning and research is reaping big benefits for our students and faculty, our industry partners, and the community, state, region, and nation.

 

Navy Week 鈥 Sept. 9-15

In other military-related news, WSU is set to host several public and private events as part of 成人头条 Navy Week, Sept. 9th-15th. Navy Weeks are the Navy鈥檚 signature outreach program, allowing this service branch to build and strengthen ties to communities who do not have frequent visibility of the Navy.

At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Beggs Ballroom, everyone is invited for a special lecture from Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore titled 鈥淢y Path to Service and Leadership in Modern America.鈥 Lacore is the United States Navy's director of the Maritime Partnership Program for U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa and vice commander of the Navy's 6th Fleet based in Naples, Italy.

Her lecture will highlight her career journey from young naval aviator to Navy Rear Admiral. She鈥檒l also talk about the importance of service both in and out of uniform; how to be an effective leader in today's society; and the opportunities that exist for women in the military. We look forward to having her on campus.

And at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 in the CAC Theater, Military and Veteran Services will host a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony. The ceremony will feature a talk from Chavius Lewis, commanding officer of the USS 成人头条. Everyone is invited to attend.

As supporters of military students from all branches and backgrounds, we hope you鈥檒l join us in welcoming the Navy to Shocker Nation. For a full list of WSU鈥檚 Navy Week events, visit wichita.edu/navyweek.

 

Strategic Plan Town Hall

As you may have heard, working groups of diverse stakeholders have been meeting the last few months to review and update the university鈥檚 goals. The valuable input and insight they鈥檝e contributed underscores our commitment to shared governance, which is key to the direction the university is headed.

In addition, Kaye Monk-Morgan, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs, is also meeting with various constituency groups to get feedback.

As this refresh of our Strategic Plan wraps up, we want to invite students, faculty, staff and the community to learn about our updated goals, and bring their questions, at a town hall at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 in Hubbard Hall.

We鈥檙e excited about these updated goals and hope to see you there.

 

Academic Convocation

With the semester now in full swing, we want to remind students, faculty and staff not to miss out on one of fall鈥檚 signature events, Academic Convocation, which will take place at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12 in Wilner Auditorium.

Academic Convocation is an exciting event that blends the WSU Reads program with other learning and engagement opportunities, along with faculty awards, a student speaker, keynote address and book signing. This year鈥檚 keynote speaker is Bill Burnett, co-author of 鈥淒esigning Your Life,鈥 which was selected as this year鈥檚 WSU Reads common read book.

The WSU Reads program sparks conversation between students across majors while making meaningful connections between educational concepts and out-of-the-classroom programs and activities. It鈥檚 one of many ways the university is working to enhance the Shocker experience to better ensure students鈥 academic and personal success.

We look forward to seeing every student at Academic Convocation. If you can鈥檛 attend, the event will be livestreamed at .

 

Campus life

In addition to Academic Convocation, the university kicks off each semester with a variety of fun, free events and opportunities for students to connect with each other and with university resources. These events help students get engaged and acclimated to college life sooner, which is key to the university鈥檚 efforts to support, retain and graduate them.

A prime example is Welcomefest, which takes place during the first two weeks of each semester and features dozens of activities. A few event highlights from this year鈥檚 Welcomefest include:

  • Clash of the Colleges, an event featuring inflatables, relay races, tug-o-war, team sports and a competition between academic colleges to determine who rules the school. We want to send a hearty congratulations to the College of Applied Studies for claiming victory this year.
  • Walk-a-Mile, a one-mile walk around campus in the shoes of another to take a stand against rape, sexual assault and gender-based violence.
  • And Bid Day鈥攚here, this year, more than 100 women were given a bid to join one of WSU鈥檚 five National Panhellenic Council chapters鈥攁s part of WSU鈥檚 vibrant and diverse Greek Life.

These are just a few of the more than 350 on-campus events students enjoy each year. To keep track of the fun and excitement still to come this semester, and for ways to get involved beyond the classroom, visit wichita.edu/involvement.


Airline Quality Rating Holiday Travel Forecast: Demand is always higher at the holidays, so find a good price and book early

Dean Headley

Dean Headley

成人头条 State's Dean Headley, co-author of the Airline Quality Rating, says travelers should book their holiday air travel early this year.

Book your holiday air travel as early as possible (at least eight weeks if possible). Airline prices are holding steady, but with limited seat availability and strong demand seats will fill quickly. That's the advice from Dean Headley, Airline Quality Rating (AQR) co-author and emeritus professor of marketing at 成人头条.

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Demand for airline travel has been strong in 2019, and that demand is expected to remain strong through the holiday travel weeks around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year鈥檚. Travelers on U.S. airlines during the holidays usually find that ticket prices are slightly higher closer to the holidays, so booking early is highly recommended to ensure your travel plans.

While industry airline performance quality has been holding steady for the past few years, the travel experience remains stressful and often uncertain. The holidays only add to the stress levels. Higher passenger volumes and the possibility of bad weather should always be factored into holiday travel plans.

鈥淒uring the past several years, the holiday travel period has continued to be a challenging time for travelers, and with industrywide seat capacity issues due to the Boeing 737 MAX being taken out of service, and the possibility of bad weather, the holiday traveler must be watchful and well-informed to minimize an already stressful travel experience," said Headley.

"December and January typically have the worst on-time arrival percentage and mishandled baggage rates of any month. The best bet for the consumer is to travel as early before the actual holiday or as late as possible afterward, and always leave room for schedule changes, either planned or unplanned," said Headley.


The industry overall

Looking back, 2018 was a good year for airline performance. Actually, 2018 was the best in the past 26 years. The months of January and December of any year are usually the worst for airline performance. Winter months consistently see poorer industry performance because of higher passenger volumes and the greater likelihood for bad weather.

"Data shows industry performance scores generally improving from year to year," said Headley. "We are settling into a reduced carrier system that challenges travelers to be savvy. With strong demand for fewer seats and fewer airline providers, it presents an opportunity for the airlines to perform better. It also decreases the recovery options if something goes wrong with planned travel."

In 2018, the best-performing airlines across the combined AQR categories were Delta, JetBlue and Southwest. Hawaiian was best in on-time performance. Delta was best in avoiding denied boardings. Spirit was best in baggage handling. Southwest had the lowest rate of customer complaints.

The worst-performing airlines across the combined AQR categories in 2018 were Frontier, American and Spirit Airlines. Frontier had the worst on-time performance and worst rate for denied boardings. American had the highest rate of mishandled baggage. Frontier also had the highest rate of customer complaints.


What's ahead?

According to Headley, airline mergers and consolidation continue to add new dynamics to the industry and generally shrink consumer choice options. The success of these new blended carriers in combining operations remains a work in progress. Add to that the Boeing 737 MAX being taken out of service for airlines that use that aircraft, and you have a potential for seats and/or routes to be unavailable.  

"If you look at past AQR data (), you will find that combining two very large airlines does not necessarily result in improved performance, and usually takes several years to settle out," said Headley. "Mergers brought performance problems and took longer than predicted to accomplish. Recent mergers have learned from earlier efforts, but it still takes time to fit all the new pieces together. Passengers often are confused and unhappy during this adjustment period."

Airline fees for added services are a reality, so consumers need to be aware and plan for the added costs that their choices might bring. Unbundled services available a la carte are significant revenue producers for airlines that have proven essential to airlines bottom-line profits. Only about 75 percent of airline industry revenues comes from fares. The other 25 percent comes from other sources like seat upgrades, baggage fees, reservation change fees and food sales.

"Ticket prices may appear to be reasonable to slightly lower, but when the fees hit you, you truly feel that the overall cost of travel has gone up," said Headley. "A year ago, the average price was $380, but with $55 in fees for checked bags, carry-on bags and seat assignments, that ticket seems noticeably more expensive. At holiday time, when the travel involves tickets and fees for an entire family, the costs add up quickly. At some point, a traveler needs to make the call as to whether that holiday air travel is worth the price and the hassle."


Some tips

  • Be flexible in your travel plans to get the lowest fare. The best deals may be limited to travel on certain days of the week (particularly midweek or Saturday) or certain hours of the day (e.g., early morning flights or overnight "red eyes.") Plan as far ahead as possible. Flights for holiday periods may sell out months ahead of time, although in many cases you can find a seat if you elect to travel on the holiday itself, e.g. Christmas Day or Thanksgiving Day.
  • Using a travel agent can help explore the options available. A small fee up-front is often worth it when plans go wrong. Having an experienced travel agent on your side can help de-stress the situation and save the day.
  • When selecting a flight, remember that a departure early in the day is less likely to be delayed than a later flight, because of "ripple" effects throughout the day. If you book the last flight of the day, you could get stuck overnight. Allow plenty of time to make connecting flights. Leave extra time between connections if possible, just in case flights are delayed and flight schedules get changed.
  • If you have a choice between two connections and the fares and service are equivalent, choose the one with the less-congested connecting airport. This reduces the risk of misconnecting. Also consider potential adverse seasonal weather when choosing a connecting city.
  • Consider paying by credit card, which provides certain protections under federal credit regulations. When a refund is due, the airline must forward a credit to your card company within seven business days.
  • As soon as you receive your itinerary / confirmation, check to make sure all of the information on it is correct, especially your name, the airports (if any of the cities have more than one) and the flight dates. You will need to show a government-issued photo I.D. when you fly. It is important that your name as it appears on the ticket is the same as it appears on the I.D. you will be using.
  • Airlines don't guarantee their schedules, and you should realize this when planning your trip. Re-check the departure and arrival times of your flights a few days before your trip; schedules sometimes change.
  • Certain items should never be put into a piece of luggage that you plan to check in to the baggage compartment. Small valuables, cash, credit cards, jewelry or expensive cameras should not be placed in checked baggage. Critical items such as medicine, keys, passport, tour vouchers, business papers, manuscripts, heirlooms and fragile items such as eyeglasses, glass containers and liquids are things that should be carried on your person or packed in a carry-on bag. Pack as light as possible. Ship packages or luggage ahead of time so last-minute schedule changes don't put your belongings at risk of being lost.
  • At final check-in, verify that the agent checking your bags attaches a destination tag to each bag. Check to see that these tags show the three-letter code for your destination airport.
  • Check in early (as early as 24 hours is allowed online). You can lose your entire reservation if you are not at the gate 10-15 minutes before scheduled departure time on a domestic flight (longer on international flights). If a flight is oversold, the last passengers to check in are the first to be bumped, even if they have met the check-in deadlines.
  • Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed passengers waiting at the airport; there are no federal requirements. Overbooking is not illegal, and most airlines overbook their scheduled flights to a certain extent in order to compensate for no-shows. Passengers are sometimes left behind or bumped as a result. If you're not in a rush to arrive at your next destination, you can voluntarily give your reservation back to the airline in exchange for compensation and a later flight. But before you do this, you may want to get answers to some questions like: When is the next flight on which the airline can confirm your seat? If the original airline re-booking is unacceptable, will they re-book you on another airline? If you need to stay overnight, will the airline provide other amenities such as free meals, a hotel room, transfers between the hotel and the airport, and a phone card? Before agreeing to accept a travel voucher as compensation for being bumped, ask about restrictions. Many vouchers have blackout dates during peak periods.
  • If you are bumped involuntarily, the Department of Transportation requires each airline to give all passengers bumped involuntarily a written statement describing their rights, and explaining how the carrier decides who gets on an oversold flight and who doesn't. Those travelers who don't get to fly as scheduled, are frequently entitled to denied boarding compensation in the form of a check or cash. The amount depends on the price of their ticket and the length of the delay.
  • For more information about how airlines perform, more travel tips, and advice about flyers rights, go to .

Given the stress of travel and the airlines efforts to fill every seat on every flight, manners and consideration for other travelers鈥 shared space needs to be part of the traveler's holiday spirit. Being a self-reliant, informed and prepared traveler is your best protection against the hassles of travel by air.

The national Airline Quality Rating for 2020 (covering the performance results of 2019) will be released in spring 2020.


Engage WSU registration

Last chance: Registration for Engage WSU 2019 closes on Tuesday, Sept. 10

From 7:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 13, the Public Policy and Management Center and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement will present Engage WSU, a day that brings together university, public, nonprofit, and community leaders for current research and knowledge exchange in public service. Reserve your spot now, because registration for this event will close tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 10). 

Engage WSU will be held at WSU's Marcus Welcome Center, and will feature a keynote address from Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers, parting words from retired Sedgwick County undersheriff Brenda Dietzman, a presentation on placemaking from WSU鈥檚 Placemaking Coordinator Kristin Beal, and various breakout sessions. 

The breakout session topics will include Media Coverage of Community Driven Issues; Profiles of High Utilizers of Mental Health Community Services; Continuing the Connecting Conversation: Talent & Retention; and Diversity and Community Engagement.

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Cybersecurity event Sept. 19, 2019

HCEA Cybersecurity Speaker Series Kickoff

Don't miss the first HCEA Sleepless Night Speaker Series session on Sept. 19! Join us to hear from Tom Ensz and Szde Yu about current issues in cybercrime and forensics from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Room A131, Partnership 2 Building. 

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Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge 2020

We are happy to announce our upcoming 20th MINDSTORMS challenge at WSU in March 2020. Shocker MINDSTORMS program at 成人头条 State includes several events designed to encourage students of all ages (K-12 and adult) to explore, experiment and experience STEM -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics teaching and learning in a hands-on constructionist environment.

The annual Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge is a collaboration among WSU's College of Engineering and College of Applied Studies, and local industry professionals. The challenge provides young students with the opportunity for practical application and exhibition of math, science, programming, and engineering skills, as well as promoting teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship. 

Participating in Shocker MINDSTORMS challenge is free, and we are also providing a free training session for new coaches from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at WSU. Please encourage your teachers to attend this training session to understand the rules and programing skills needed for this MINDSTORMS challenge. This challenge is only for elementary and middle-school students. Thirty-three teams (362 kids) participated in the last year鈥檚 event.

For more information, go to Shocker MINDSTORMS.


Writing Now, Reading Now Sept. 10, 2019

'Writing Now, Reading Now' series presents reading by Poet Ilya Kaminsky today (Tuesday, Sept. 10)

Born in the former Soviet Union, American poet Ilya Kaminsky has enchanted readers and electrified audiences for more than a decade. Now, his new book, DEAF REPUBLIC, is perhaps the most wildly praised poetry book of the year. Partly deaf since childhood, Kaminsky has created a work of 鈥減rofound imagination鈥 (The New Yorker)鈥攁 mix of fairy tale and political parable鈥攊n which a town's people go deaf in solidarity with a deaf boy shot by military police. Kaminsky writes in a joyous, life-affirming spirit that uplifts and gives courage, even as it grieves and protests. The result will astonish: a timeless story that speaks uniquely to our time and our divided nation. 

This event is free and open to the public. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., and the reading begins at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 10), in McKnight Art Center. Books will be available, and a book signing will follow. The event is co-sponsored by the Department of English, the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature, the Ulrich Museum, and Watermark Books.


John Neely Sept. 13, 2019

Ceramic artist John Neely to give talk and free workshops on campus this week

John Neely, professor of ceramics at Utah State University, and an artist featured in the Ulrich Museum's new exhibition, "Clay Currents: The 成人头条 National Ceramics Invitational," will be on campus this week to deliver an artist talk and hold workshops.

His talk, "A Potter's Journey," will be begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception, and then the talk at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Ulrich Museum of Art. ulrich.wichita.edu

He will hold workshops for students and the public from 9 a.m.-noon, and again from 1:30-4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 12 and 13 in Henrion Hall.

All events are free and open to the public. Programming is co-sponsored by the WSU Ceramics Guild and the ADCI Arts Advocates.


Ulrich fall 2019 Exhibition Opening

Ulrich Museum invites public to Fall Exhibition Opening Party

成人头条 State鈥檚 Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to join us for an exploration of its newest suite of exhibitions on display this fall. The Fall Exhibition Opening Party will take place from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at the museum. 

Ulrich receptions are a conversation, a gathering, an engagement of artists and art enthusiasts intertwined with music, fine fare, and possibility. 

This season's new exhibitions are: 

Teachable Moments: the XXII Faculty Biennial 
Clay Currents: The 成人头条 National Ceramics Invitational 
Solving for X=Accessibility: GuideBeacon 

The Fall Opening Exhibition Party is free and open to the public. For more information call 978.3664 or email ulrich@wichita.edu.


Alison Roets exhibit at Ulrich Sept. 12, 2019

Ulrich 'Solving for X' exhibition embraces accessibility for blind, visually- and mobility-impaired

The exhibition, 鈥淪olving for X=Accessibility: GuideBeacon,鈥 is one of three new shows that the Ulrich Museum of Art will unveil at its Fall Exhibition Opening Party, which will be held at the museum from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12.

Alison Roets has been legally blind since birth. A senior from Derby majoring in Strategic Communications at 成人头条, Roets is also a student employee at WSU鈥檚 Ulrich Museum of Art.

Pictured above: WSU senior Alison Roets listens to a vivid description of a Roger Shimomura painting in the Ulrich Museum. (Image courtesy of the Ulrich Museum.) 

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鈥淎t first I thought it was a little weird to have a partially-blind person working the front desk of an art museum,鈥 she said. Weird mostly because Roets said she doesn鈥檛 visit art museums. Although she can make out shapes and colors if she gets up-close to objects, most art museums just aren鈥檛 set up to accommodate her. 

鈥淚t鈥檚 not something that鈥檚 thought about often since art is such a visual subject,鈥 she said. 

Still, Roets and her guide dog, Piper, have become popular figures at the Ulrich, where she spends her shifts telling others how they can view the various galleries that, so far, she has not been able to fully experience. 
However, that will soon change thanks to an exhibition sponsored by Envision, a 成人头条-based organization with locations in 11 states, whose mission is to improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired. 

The Ulrich is working with Vinod Namboodiri, professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer science at WSU and senior scientist at the Envision Research Institute, who is developing GuideBeacon, a wayfinding app that uses bluetooth beacons to assist blind and visually impaired (BVI) people in navigating indoor and outdoor spaces. 

The installation of GuideBeacon at the Ulrich is an exciting new application of the accessibility technology that is being collaboratively developed between Envision and WSU through a National Science Foundation grant. 

For the exhibition, the Ulrich will transform its Grafly Gallery into a test site for GuideBeacon by offering multi-sensory access to a selection of works of art from the Museum鈥檚 permanent collection. The five works from the collection will each be displayed next to touchable tactile graphics of the work produced by WSU鈥檚 Instructional Design and Access team. GuideBeacon will be loaded with audio guides that provide vivid descriptions and contemporary contexts for each piece. 

Ulrich Director Leslie Brothers, who invented the 鈥淪olving for X鈥 series, said the exhibition is a commitment to joining other art museums around the world in trying to make art more accessible to everyone. 

鈥淲e will move forward from this test site exhibition to include vivid descriptions and tactile graphics for all of our future shows,鈥 Brothers said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 part of our commitment to make the Museum more inclusive.鈥 

Roets, meanwhile, said she is very excited for the exhibition to start. 

鈥淚 hope it brings a ton of the BVI community to the museum, and that they recognize the Ulrich as a place willing to take the extra steps,鈥 she said.


Justin Stahl Sept. 14, 2019

20 / 20 with Justin Stahl this Saturday, Sept. 14

20 / 20 with Justin Stahl is the beginning of shows leading to the 成人头条 Wurlitzer centennial in 2026. The show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Century IIs Exhibition Hall, presents a variety of music since the Wurlitzer premiered. 

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More information on Justin Stahl

Justin Stahl is a native of Beech Grove, Indiana. He has entertained thousands of patrons of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in the last eight productions of their annual Yuletide Celebration by playing the 3-manual, 24-rank Wurlitzer installed at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Justin has also performed in Birmingham, Detroit, Boston, Joliet, and Erie. Earlier this year, he appeared at Rochester, New York, and has just announced his second Australian tour in summer 2020, with additional shows in Tasmania and New Zealand. 

The 成人头条 Wurlitzer, originally installed at the "Crossroads of the World" in the Times Square New York Paramount Theatre in 1926, came to 成人头条 in 1968. 2019 is the 成人头条 Wurlitzer's 51st year in the heart of America. Of more than 10,000 instruments built, 成人头条 is home to the finest example ever conceived and achieved. Like all instruments, the music performed is limited only by the artist鈥檚 imagination.


RSC 60th Anniversary deals week of Sept. 9, 2019

Enjoy 60 cent deals for the RSC's 60th Anniversary

To celebrate the RSC鈥檚 60th Anniversary, the RSC is offering some great $0.60 deals at various dining options! Valid all week Sept. 9-13, you can enjoy the following:

- 60 cent wings at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes (minimum 4)

- 60 cent cookie with purchase at Chick-Fil-A

- 60 cent cake pop with purchase at Starbucks

- 60 cent scoop of custard with purchase at Freddy鈥檚

- 60 cent small fountain drink with purchase at all first floor food court locations

Here鈥檚 more information on this and other .


Campus Rec membership information fall 2019

Consider joining Campus Recreation

More than a health club, Campus Recreation is a comprehensive fitness and wellness department focused on providing to you a variety of leisure experiences.

Click here for Campus Recreation membership information.


Training for Pumpkin Run 2019

Join the couch to 5k training program with Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation is wanting to help those with little-to-no running experience prepare for the upcoming 5k Pumpkin Run on Oct. 19.

This six-week plan includes three one-hour workouts per week at 3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday-Friday, for six weeks. Training starts Monday, Sept. 9. Participants must be registered by end of first week, Friday, Sept. 13.

Register in person at the Heskett Center Campus recreation desk. Cost is $25, and includes your race registration.

A minimum of 10 people are needed for the program to run.


Shocker Volleyball Classic Sept. 2019

Shocker Volleyball opens home season with Shocker Volleyball Classic this week

成人头条 State Volleyball opens the 2019 home season against AVCA preseason top-10 teams in BYU and Texas, as well as the Rams of VCU for the Shocker Volleyball Classic. Don't miss out on our 90s Night, T-shirt giveaway and autographs! Purchase tickets at or by visiting the WSU ticket office in Charles Koch Arena.

Thursday, Sept. 12
7 p.m. Shockers vs BYU -- First 1,000 fans will receive a Shocker scrunchie for 90s Night

Friday, Sept. 13
4:30 p.m. BYU vs Texas

7 p.m. Shockers vs VCU 鈥 First 2,000 fans will receive a Shocker Volleyball T-shirt courtesy of Rotek Services

Saturday, Sept. 14
Noon - VCU vs BYU
7 p.m. - Shockers vs Texas 鈥 Poster giveaway and postgame autographs


#HurryToTheFurries help us help others!

An animal rescue group is headed to the Bahamas, and more supplies are needed. WSU student Caymen Stockbauer will gather supplies during the day each weekday until Friday, Sept. 13, on the first floor, RSC. Anything and everything helps! 

Some of the supplies needed are dog leashes, collars, food, treats, blankets, water, protein bars, etc.


Basketball scrimmage Oct. 5, 2019

Basketball scrimmage, garage sale set for Oct. 5

It's out with the old and in with the new on Saturday, Oct. 5 when 成人头条 State hosts its annual athletic department garage sale followed by the 2019 Black & Yellow Scrimmage.
 
From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Shocker fans will get their first look at the 2019-20 men's and women's basketball teams during an intrasquad doubleheader. The women take the court first, followed by the men.
 
Fans are also invited to stop by the garage sale that morning from 7-9:45 a.m. inside the Aetna Multi-Purpose Gym (enter through the exterior doors on the east side of Charles Koch Arena). Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and include jerseys and uniforms, assorted apparel, bags, and equipment. Prices listed are non-negotiable. Customers are encouraged to pay with cash, however, credit cards will also be accepted.


WSU Blood Drive Sept. 2019

成人头条 State Blood Drive coming Sept. 19-20

Make your life-saving appointment for the 成人头条 State Blood Drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, and Friday, Sept. 20, in the Heskett Center lobby. To schedule your appointment, go to ; enter sponsor code: 成人头条 State or call 1-800-Red-Cross.

Don鈥檛 forget to save time by using RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before you come to your appointment. More information is available at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.

All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free Sports Clips haircut following the donation. You must provide a valid email address to receive your Sport Clips coupon. Your coupon will be included in your post-blood drive thank you email from the American Red Cross.