Shocker Blast: July 16, 2018

 

Scam Alert

Scam Alert

It has come to the attention of Financial Aid Student Services that an ad about loan forgiveness is being shared on social media. There are no specific loan forgiveness programs exclusive to 成人头条. If you have questions regarding loan repayment or loan forgiveness plans, stop by or contact our office and speak with a specialist.


Second Blackboard outage planned in July

From 10 p.m. Friday, July 20, through 6 a.m. Saturday, July 21, Blackboard will be taken offline for critical upgrades. It will not be available during this window. If you have questions, contact the OneStop or Blackboard support.


Parking lot closings this week

Parking Lots

Parking lots 9E and 9W south of Ahlberg Hall, will be blocked off for orientations on Tuesday, July 17, and Saturday, July 21.


WSU to host USSEA Regional Conference July 28

USSEA

Join USSEA for a special community art project during the USSEA Regional Conference. Marie Watt, an American artist whose work draws from history, biography, protofeminism and Indiginous principles, will present a keynote and host a collaborative community workshop as part of her ongoing Sewing Circle projects. No sewing experience is required -- only interest in art and collaboration.

The $40 Community Keynote Pass includes the keynote, workshop, lunch and snack breaks.

Saturday, July 28, at WSU's McKnight Hall

9:30-11 a.m. -- Keynote by Marie Watt 鈥 鈥淪etting the Table: How quiet activism can cultivate inclusion, exchange and generosity to create meaningful change鈥

Noon-1 p.m. -- Lunch with the artist

1:10-5 p.m. -- Sewing Circle workshop with Marie Watt, participants may come and go during the workshop.

To register, go to or call the 成人头条 Conference Office at 316-978-6493.


On-Campus Job Fair is next week!

On-Campus Job Fair

You'll be on campus quite a bit this fall, why not work on campus, too? It's fun, convenient and you get to meet plenty of fellow Shockers. If you're interested in an on-campus position, put the On-Campus Job Fair on your calendar, from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, third floor, RSC.


LINK(ED) is now 鈥楾he Fuse'

The Fuse

With the College of Education becoming the College of Applied Studies, LINK(ED) saw an opportunity to also change its focus. LINK(ED) is now 鈥淭he Fuse.鈥

The Fuse will be the hub for the College of Applied Studies intended to not only facilitate and promote collaboration between the college and the community through service learning, but to ultimately seek inclusion opportunities for those on and off campus. For more information on The Fuse, visit or contact Director Bobby Berry at bobby.berry@wichita.edu.


Sale on socks and drinkware

Socks and drinkware

The Shocker Store has some great sales this week! Now through Saturday, July 21, take 20 percent off our selection of Adidas socks and 20 percent off drinkware (coffee mugs, wine glasses, water bottles and more), in-store only.


Hiring at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Hiring at SSGL

Students, the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes has immediate openings for their Guest Server and Kitchen Helper student positions. Enjoy a fun atmosphere and great benefits like discounts at the Shocker Store and dining locations!