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Come celebrate Wu's birthday today (Monday, Oct. 21)

Celebrate Wu and friends at Wu鈥檚 Birthday Bash in the atrium of the RSC from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m today (Monday, Oct. 21). There will be free treats, games, prizes and Lamphouse Photo Booth Co. will be on hand to help capture all the memories.

Shocktoberfest welcomes all members of the Shocker Family to participate in events. Shocktoberfest is sponsored by the WSU Campus Traditions Committee. 

View the list of Shocktoberfest events

Men's Basketball student ticket pick-up dates have been announced!

Current WSU students can claim a free ticket to each home game by presenting their own valid Shocker Card at any of the following locations: Charles Koch Arena Ticket Office, RSC Shocker Store, Heskett Center, WSU South Campus, or WSU West Campus. Note that tickets are first come, first serve so get your ticket early!

You're invited to a birthday party!

Join University Libraries in celebrating 30 years of Ablah Library's expansion and the addition of the 24-hour study room! The celebration will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the main corridor of Ablah Library.

Sharpen your workplace skills

WSU now offers a select number of badge classes for degree bound students. These .5 credit hour courses introduce you to workplace skills that are in demand by employers. 

• Online delivery provides flexibility in completing the content
• Grading is on a credit/no credit basis
• Courses appear on your transcript and in digital credential format through Credly.
• Cost is a flat rate of just $100 per course

Courses available this spring include:

• Managing Employee Performance (CRN 25771)
• Globalization (CRN 25611)
• Managing Across Cultures (CRN 25612)
• Crafting a Resume/Cover Letter (CRN 26643)
• Professional Correspondence (CRN 26644)
• Writing for Social Media (CRN 26645)
• Editing for Social Media (CRN 26647)
• Presenting Online (CRN 26648)                                          

Consider adding a badge for some additional skills when you launch your career after graduation.

For more information or to see courses available this spring, go to .

Space heater policy warning

Cooler temperatures are arriving and 成人头条 Environmental Health and Safety reminds you that space heater are prohibited on campus. Please refer to University policies 11.20 Space Heaters and 11.27 HVAC System Standards for more information.

What鈥檚 your major?

Deciding on a major that you enjoy and thrive in is often hard to do. It鈥檚 common to switch majors three or more times.

If you are unhappy with your major, don鈥檛 know why you chose it, or if you are undecided, it鈥檚 time to do some exploration!

Reach out to faculty who can talk with you about research or career opportunities, or talk to the experts in the Career Development Center about how to go about narrowing your choices. Finding the right major can have academic and financial advantages!

Discover tips at the Job Hunting Lab hosted by Career Development Center

Need help with your resume? Career Development Center has you covered 

Need your resume or cover letter reviewed but don't have time to make it to an appointment? The resume doctors have you covered. Come see the Career Development Center on the RSC first floor from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, for help with your resume, cover letter, interview tips, and general information about our office. No need to register; just stop by and see us!

NASA Space and STEM Watch Party

Love NASA? Want to know what the future of space exploration might look like, and how you might fit in? Join us for this free event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in 264 John Bardo Center. We will have NASA trivia, snacks, and watch the broadcast with NASA leadership from IAC.

Want to submit a question? Contact nasainkansas@wichita.edu.

Take part in Cut H8 student panel discussing topics related to LGBTQ+ community

Join Cut H8 from 2-3 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 21) in 258 RSC, for a student panel discussing topics related to the LGBTQ+ community. The panel will feature panelists from ODI, Spectrum, and Cut H8.

Pee for Pizza coming Oct. 23

Pee for Pizza is a free sexually transmitted disease-testing event for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Walk in and submit a urine specimen, and walk-out with free pizza and piece of mind from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in 209 Ahlberg Hall.

Pep Rally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25

The entire community is invited to 成人头条 for a pep rally to celebrate the upcoming season for the Shocker men's and women's basketball teams. The pep rally is from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at WSU's Braeburn Square, and is presented by the 成人头条 Alumni Association.

The evening's events include:

• Appearances by the men's and women's basketball teams, as well as head coaches Gregg Marshall and Keitha Adams.
• Performances by the Shocker Spirit Squad and Shocker Sound
• iHeart Media will emcee the event and provide music. Don Guidas from B98 will emcee and Channel 96.3 will be on site live playing music.
• T-shirt giveaway
• 20% off total purchase at the Shocker Store (7 p.m.-event end; Braeburn Square location only) *some exclusions apply and not valid with other discounts or promotions

The event is free, and will be held along the side of the lake located behind Braeburn Square off of 21st Street at the public recreational area.

First-year seminars will be required for new freshmen in fall 2021, but why wait?

Beginning in fall 2021, first-year freshmen will be required to take one first-year seminar course for introduction to life at 成人头条 State. The courses will not be required for returning or transfer students, but are encouraged for those new to WSU.

The hope is that students new to WSU will be able to enjoy the experience, make a meaningful connection with a professor and get to know their peers better than they would in a large, regular course.

Read complete story on first-year seminars.

Talk in Language and Linguistics Colloquium Series features Douglas Parham

Douglas Parham

You鈥檙e invited to the first talk in the Fall 2019 Language and Linguistics Colloquium Series. Douglas Parham, associate professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, will give a talk at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in 211 Hubbard Hall. The talk is titled, "The Roles of Linguistics in Understanding Speech-Language Disorders." This event is free and open to the public.

Make a difference as a Prevention Ambassador

The Prevention Services Advisory Board (PSAB) is currently recruiting students to become Prevention Ambassadors. They will assist the PSAB in our mission as it aligns with the #WSUWeSupportU prevention program that focuses on promoting mental health and wellness and preventing suicide, sexual violence and substance abuse. This position qualifies for a zero-credit internship, and will provide the opportunity to engage with the WSU community.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.

Check out the Hunger Games Food and Hygiene drive at the RSC

Show you support for the Hunger Games Food & Hygiene drive for the event from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, on the RSC north patio. The participating groups collect the most non-perishable food items and hygiene products to  assemble a structure which is voted on and awarded a prize. All collected items are donated to the Shocker Support Locker located on the 1st floor of Grace Wilkie Hall. Find out how you can support the Shocker Support Locker at wichita.edu/ShockerSupportLocker

Shocktoberfest is sponsored by the WSU Campus Traditions Committee. 

Shocktober event list

Know any outstanding Shocker seniors?

WSU Homecoming Royalty Nominations are now open! Nominees must be a current undergraduate student with senior status and good academic standing as of January 2020, and must not have previously been a finalist for Homecoming Royalty. Individuals are welcome to self-nominate, or can be nominated by a WSU student, faculty, or staff member.

To nominate, go to .

成人头条 State Homecoming will be held Monday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.

Royalty nominations will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.

Join the Graduate School for 鈥楨asy Data Collection鈥� on Oct. 23

Collecting data on the university level can often feel overwhelming considering the sheer amount of information that most data represents. Join the Graduate School and presenter Michael Cole, education accessibility technologist with Instructional Data and Access, for 鈥淓asy Data Collection鈥� from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in 142 RSC, to look at how to efficiently collect and organize data and what tools work best for reduced-stress collation.

Professional Development Series

Use your WSU log in for Gartner access

成人头条 has partnered with Gartner for the purpose of enhancing the teaching and learning experience. Gartner is the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. They deliver the technology-related insight necessary for their clients to make the right decisions, every day.

All Campus Access using WSU single-sign-on allows students, faculty and staff to easily access and benefit from Gartner research. Through the online web portal, they can search and download the latest Gartner research, including real-life examples of how technology is used.

Learn about demographics and social data at the University Library

Join University Libraries from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in 217 Ablah Library, for the Savvy Researcher workshop "Discovering Demographic and Social Data." Unlock a wealth of social data to better understand demographic groups, large populations, and pressing social issues in this very helpful workshop! For more information, call Angie Paul at 978-5084.

Industry Professional Panel to be featured Oct. 25

The Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering will host an Industry Professional Panel at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in 123 Wallace Hall. All are welcome to come and hear about some ways a degree in Industrial Engineering or Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering can translate to a career.

Attend the Lecture Series presented by Mathematical Sciences

The Lecture Series in the Mathematical Sciences presents Emily Evans, Brigham Young University at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in 353 Jabara Hall. The lecture by Evans, is over force-based models of cell-extracellular interaction. Refreshments will be served before the lecture. 

Grace Wilkie Annex restroom remodel underway

The Offices of Grace Wilkie Annex (TRIO- McNair Scholars, TRIO - DSS, ROTC and the Office of Adult Learning) will be without restrooms while the current facilities are being remodeled. These offices will remain open during the remodel. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We will let you know when the remodel is complete.

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Ulrich Museum of Art

Save the date for the 2020 URCAF

Save the date! The 20th annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) will be held on Friday, April 10, 2020, in the Rhatigan Student Center. The forum provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students at 成人头条 State to present their scholarly and creative activity to a faculty, student, and community audience, while competing for cash awards.

Come join the Arts and Crafts Fair hosted by SAC

Come join SAC at the annual Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 20-21. We are looking for vendors to fill the RSC with arts, crafts and oddities. 

Arts and Craft Fair information

Transition Mentor Application closing soon

Looking to develop skills, show your Shocker pride as a student leader and get paid? First-Year Programs in Student Success is looking to hire new Transition Mentors to help welcome new students to 成人头条 State!.

Transition Mentors are the student leaders who assist with summer orientation programs and serve as mentors to new students during the fall semester. We are looking for students who have a passion for WSU and would like to share their experience with new Shockers.

Deadline to submit application is Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Enroll for a service-learning course in psychology

The INSPYRE research lab, directed by Samantha Gregus, is recruiting undergraduate mentors for a 3-hour service-learning course for Psychology and Probrlems in Society (PSY 416) for the spring 2020 semester.

Prior to enrolling in PSY 416, mentors are required to pass an interview, background check, have reliable transportation and lunch availability from noon-2 p.m. at least twice a week and class from 3:30-6 p.m. on Mondays. 

Mentors from any college and major are needed. For more information, contact INSPYRE research lab at inspyre@wichita.edu.

NCAA GSR data announced

Statistics for the Graduation Success Rate (GSR) released last Wednesday by the NCAA indicated an 84% GSR for 成人头条 State. The GSR rates for the previous five years were 82% (2011-12 class), 80% (2010-11 class), 81% (2009-10 class), 80% (2008-09 class) and 83% (2007-08 class).

Eight 成人头条 State programs registered at least an 80 percent GSR, with five programs achieving a perfect 100 percent. Women's tennis posted a perfect four-year GSR score for the ninth year in a row, meaning for a four-year average, all student-athletes either graduated or left the program in good academic standing.

The volleyball team posted a perfect four-year GSR score for the eighth year in a row, the men's golf team for the third year in a row and the women's golf team for the second year in a row. This year's numbers reflect a four-year average for students who entered college from 2009-10 through 2012-13.

The athletic department has achieved a GSR score of 80 percent or above every year for the last 11 years. Nine out of 11 成人头条 State programs with scores posted 79 percent GSR rates or higher.

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Soup is back for just $2.99 at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Soup is back at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes just in time for the cooler weather! A different soup will be featured each week, Monday-Friday. Grab a cup for $2.99 or a bowl for $3.99. For Oct. 21-25, the soup of the week is tomato.

Try fresh mex at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Shocker dance clinics set for Nov. 17 and Dec. 1

The 成人头条 dance team will host two clinics that will include performances at Shocker women's basketball games this November and December.

The first clinic on Sunday, Nov. 17, will be held for high school-aged dancers. Dancers will show up to Charles Koch Arena at 11 a.m., and will master a routine alongside the Shocker dance team that they will perform that same day at the women's basketball game against Southern. The cost of this clinic is $40.

On Sunday, Dec. 1, a second clinic will be held for dancers aged 4 to 14. Dancers will arrive to Charles Koch Arena at 2 p.m. to learn and practice a routine with the Shocker dance team to prepare for a performance at the women's basketball game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 7. Cost for the clinic will be $50.

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