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Fall 2019WELCOMEFEST

Event Guide

August 15 - 31, 2019

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WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

SAVE THE DATE

October 4-6, 2019

Family Weekend offers the opportunity for Shocker Families to experience Wichita State University together. Registered families gain access to exclusive swag, receptions and programs like BBQ with Wu!

Find out more wichita.edu/FamilyWeekend

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WEEK 1 August 15-24THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

BAND, CHOIR, ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS

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GRADUATE STUDENT WELCOME BACK PARTY

FRIDAY, AUGUST 167 THUNDERS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17BACK 2 SCHOOL BASHVOLLEYBALL EXHIBITION VS. KANSASKARAOKE IN THE COURTYARD

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18SEMESTER KICK-OFF PIZZA PARTY

MONDAY, AUGUST 19WELCOME TABLESWSU CHESS CLUBHYDRATION STATIONSKICK-OFF CONCERT : ANNIE UPSCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS PICNIC ENGINEERING LAUNCHWELCOMEFEST DEALS AUG 19 - 30

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 WELCOME TABLESHYDRATION STATIONSRECFEST

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21SHOCKER RESOURCE FAIRSTYLE YOUR TILE: BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS

MAKE YOUR OWN LGBTQ PRIDE BUTTONRSC UNPLUGGEDDESSERT WITH DEAN LIVESAYBEACH PARTYPSI CHI INTRODUCTIONS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ESCAPE ROOM AT ABLAH LIBRARYENGINEERING BLOCK PARTYROOT BEER BLASTWHO’S GOT GAMEFOAM DROP DANCE PARTY

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23ANTHROPOLOGY CLUB’S 1ST MEETING OF THE SEMESTERCLASH OF THE COLLEGESFALL FOOD TRUCK RALLY

OUTDOOR MOVIE : AVENGERS ENDGAME

A LIFE AFLOATWELCOME NEW SHOCKS

GET TO KNOW US

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BAND, CHOIR, ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS Thursday, August 15 -23

Varies Duerksen Fine Arts

Center You don’t need to be a major to have fun

with us! There are the Shocker Sound pep

band; Shocker Sound Machine marching band; choirs; wind, percussion, and jazz

ensembles; a symphony orchestra; and more!

Check out wichita.edu/audition for more!

Host (s): School of Music

GRADUATE STUDENT WELCOME BACK PARTYThursday, August 15

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Shocker Sports Grill &

Lanes Graduate students

are invited to join the Graduate School,

Student Involvement, and Office of Student Success for bowling, darts, billiards, and snacks at the Fall

Welcome Back Party at Shocker Sports

Grill & Lanes in the Rhatigan Student Center

Basement. Host (s): Graduate

School, Student Involvement, and Office

of Student Success

OUTDOOR MOVIE: AVENGERS: ENDGAMEThursday, August 15

9 p.m.Duerksen Amphitheatre

Rain Location: CAC Theater

Description: Kick off the

new school year with a summer staple of an outdoor movie! This

year Student Activities Council is showing

the global box office record breaking movie Avengers: Endgame. We promise not to spoil anything, just

bring your blanket or lawn chair and your

Shocker ID! We’ll provide the popcorn, drinks and all of the

other movie essentials. Movie starts at 9

p.m. on the Duerksen Amphitheatre Lawn.

Avenge the Fallen. Free for all to attend. For

more information about SAC sponsored events,

please visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at

[email protected] (s): SAC

7 THUNDERSFriday, August 16

10 a.m.-3 p.m. RSC 1st Floor

We are inviting people to study the original

teachings of Jesus from the Bible.

Host (s): The 7 Thunders Club

BACK 2 SCHOOL BASHSaturday, August 17

2 – 4 p.m.RSC East PatioWelcome Back

Shockers! B2SB is the annual kick-off to the new school year. This lively event features a wide range of games

and high energy activities like bungee runs and velcro walls.

Arrive with an appetite for free food brought

to you by Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

and Hiland Dairy. As always, we've got that famous B2SB Shirt to giveaway, but don't be late because they run out quick! B2SB is coordinated by

Student Involvement in partnership with

campus and community sponsors. For more

information visit wichita.edu/involvement or call

(316) 978-3022.Host (s): Student

Involvement

VOLLEYBALL EXHIBITION VS. KANSAS

Saturday, August 173 p.m

Charles Koch Arena Come out and support

the Wichita State volleyball team as they open the 2019 season

with an exhibition match against in-state rival

Kansas. Host (s): Athletics

KARAOKE IN THE COURTYARD

Saturday, August 17 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Shocker Hall Courtyard Join Housing and

Residence Life for an evening of karaoke in the Shocker Hall

Courtyard. Sing along to your favorite song, solo or with friends!

Host (s): Housing and Residence Life

SEMESTER KICK-OFF PIZZA PARTY3

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Sunday, August 18 6- 7:30 p.m.

Wiedemann Courtyard Welcome event for new and current Fine Arts students. Enjoy free pizza and meet the

Dean, faculty, staff and Fine Arts Ambassadors. Host (s): College of Fine

Arts

WELCOME TABLESMonday, August 19

9 a.m.- 1 p.m.RSC North Patio

Need a map? We got it! Need a calendar? We have those too!

Want to #GetInvolved? Let us help! Student

Involvement, the Rhatigan Student

Center and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion

will all be tabling to show you how to

navigate campus and get involved at WSU! There will be activities,

information and giveaways!

Host (s): Student Involvement

WSU CHESS CLUBMonday, August 19

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. RSC

We will be introducing people to the WSU

Chess Club. If possible, we might hand out

prizes to people who can solve our chess

puzzles. Host (s): WSU Chess

Club

HYDRATION STATIONSMonday, August 1911:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

RSC North Patio Beat the heat with a

cool drink from Campus Recreation!

Host (s): Campus Recreation

KICK-OFF CONCERTMonday, August 1911:30 a.m.-1 p.m. RSC East Courtyard

Join the RSC and WSU Dining for a Kick-Off

Concert featuring Annie Up! Free refreshments

will be provided. Host (s): Rhatigan

Student Center and WSU Dining

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

PICNIC Monday, August 19

5 – 7 p.m. Wilner Auditorium Open to anyone who would like to get involved in the Performing Arts.

Students do not have to be a Performing Arts major to participate in on-campus dance,

music theatre and theatre productions/

performances. Host (s): School of

Performing Arts (SPA)

ENGINEERING LAUNCHMonday, August 19

7 – 9 p.m. RSC Beggs Ballroom

This is THE event to kick-off your first year in the College of Engineering! Being in a new place and being surrounded by a lot of new people

can be daunting. This event is all about

helping you begin building connections

within the college and making Wichita State your home away from

home. Engineering Launch! helps you meet other new students in a fun and informal

environment through get-to-know-you

activities led by the Engineering Student Success Center staff.

There will be free food, door prizes, and prize

drawings throughout the night.

Host (s): College of Engineering

WELCOMEFEST DEALSMonday, August 19

All Day Shocker Sports Grill &

Lanes Stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

from August 19-30 to enjoy some Welcomefest

Deals to start your semester off right! We'll have $2 hot dogs and FREE billiards all day! Must present Shocker Card for free billiards. Host (s): Shocker Sports

Grill & Lanes

“A LIFE AFLOAT” BY ANH NGUYEN

August 19- 30Cadman Art Gallery,

Main Space Anh Nguyen’s statement about the exhibit, “This

exhibit consists of photographs taken at the Floating market in Song Trang Vietnam. This particular market is a famous attraction 4

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in Vietnam and draws in thousands of tourist

yearly. There have been countless photographs taken here, with the

purpose of promoting tourism or cultural

bragging. However, this exhibit focuses on the real people

making a living at the market, in the time of the year where there isn't a single tourist in sight. This exhibit

aims to unromanticize the idea of the "exotic" destination, by putting the spotlight on those who struggle to stay

afloat.” For more information on this exhibit and others visit wichita.edu/

CadmanGallery and follow us on Instagram.Host (s): Cadman Art

Gallery

“WELCOME NEW SHOCKS” BY FIRST-YEAR

PROGRAMSAugust 19 - 30

Cadman Art Gallery, Looking Glass

First-Year Programs is showcasing Wichita

State University’s newest Shockers. All new

students are encouraged to come visit the Looking Glass to find pictures of themselves from their Orientation. Wichita

State wants to show off all the new Shockers

and welcome them into the Shocker Nation! For more information about

this exhibit and the Cadman Art Gallery,

visit wichita.edu/

cadmangallery. Host (s): Cadman Art

Gallery

WELCOME TABLESTuesday, August 20

9 a.m.- 1 p.m.RSC North Patio

Need a map? We got it! Need a calendar? We have those too!

Want to #GetInvolved? Let us help! Student

Involvement, the Rhatigan Student

Center and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion

will all be tabling to show you how to

navigate campus and get involved at WSU! There will be activities,

information and giveaways!

Host (s): Student Involvement

HYDRATION STATIONSTuesday, August 20 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

RSC patio Beat the heat with a

cool drink from Campus Recreation!

Host (s): Campus Recreation

RECFESTTuesday, August 20

6-8 p.m. Heskett Center

gymnasium Come to the Heskett Center to see all the amazing things you can do at WSU to

promote good health, well-being, fun and

recreation! Free t-shirts and giveaways! Host (s): Campus

Recreation

SHOCKER RESOURCE FAIR

Wednesday, August 2110:30 a.m. – 12:30

p.m.Shocker Hall Plaza

Rain Location: RSC 1st Floor

Jump into the school year by discovering the

programs, resources and opportunities waiting for you at WSU. Enjoy music and games as you

explore the different departments available on campus. If you grab a punch card and visit

at least ten tables, you’ll even be entered into a drawing for some

spectacular prizes! For more information about SAC sponsored events,

please visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at

[email protected] (s): SAC – Family

Programs

STYLE YOUR TILE: BUILDING A STRONG

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS

Wednesday, August 2111 a.m. -1 p.m.

Pike Room - RSC 266 Showcase your Shocker

pride by creating a personalized Shocker

ceramic tile while reflecting on your

academic progress and goals moving forward. Light refreshments will

be provided. Host (s): Student

Affairs, Assessment and Retention

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MAKE YOUR OWN LGBTQ PRIDE BUTTON

Wednesday, August 21- Thursday, August 22

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. RSC Table #17

Show your LGBTQ pride by making your own pride button! We will provide the supplies, templates, and button

making machine. Host (s): Office of

Diversity and Inclusion

RSC UNPLUGGEDWednesday, August 21

11 a.m.-1 p.m. RSC Starbucks Lounge

Join the RSC every Wednesday for their live music series, RSC

Unplugged! For August 21, RSC Unplugged

features Miguel Antonio. Host (s): Rhatigan

Student Center

GET TO KNOW US!Wednesday, August 21

11 a.m.- 1 p.m. RSC East Patio

Learn about the Society of Hispanic Professional

Engineers at WSU. Shirts and paletas will

be offered! Host (s): Society of

Hispanic Professional Engineers

DESSERT WITH DEAN LIVESAY

Wednesday, August 21 2 – 5 p.m.

Come meet Dr. Dennis Livesay, Dean of the

College of Engineering, while enjoying free desserts and drinks! At Dessert with Dean Livesay, you will also

have the chance to meet the Engineering Student Success Center (ESSC) staff and tour the ESSC

and GEEKS Tutoring Center.

Host (s): College of Engineering

BEACH PARTYWednesday, August 21

7-9 p.m.Heskett Center pool

patio Grab your swimsuit and join all your friends at

the coolest pool party on the block! We'll have a cannonball contest, play canoe battleship,

and enjoy music, prizes, games and food! Host (s): Campus

Recreation and Office of First Year Programs

PSI CHI INTRODUCTIONS

Wednesday, August 21 12:15 p.m

RSC First Floor, TablesIntroducing Psi Chi to students who might be interested in joining an

honor society. Host (s): Psi Chi

ESCAPE ROOM AT ABLAH LIBRARY

Thursday, August 22 4 -4:30 p.m.

Room AL125LC Learning Center Ablah

Library Are you up for a

challenge? Bring your friends to Ablah Library

and try our Escape Room! Learn if you

have what it takes to crack the codes in the

20 minute time limit. All

are welcome, but no phones!

Host (s): University Libraries

ENGINEERING BLOCK

PARTYThursday, August 22

4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Experiential Engineering

Building Courtyard The annual Block Party & Student

Organization Fair is one of our biggest and most popular events. Come meet and learn about our 25+ College of Engineering student organizations! Enjoy

free food, music, yard games, and free

giveaways! Host (s): College of

Engineering

ROOT BEER BLASTThursday, August 22

4:30 – 6 p.m. McKnight Plaza

Come celebrate your first week of classes at the Fine Arts Root

Beer Blast! This a great opportunity to connect with your classmates,

faculty and staff. Host (s): College of Fine

Arts

WHO’S GOT GAMEThursday, August 22

8 - 10 p.m. Heskett Center

Kicking off the semester the funnest way

possible! A night of video games, board

games, basketball, sacks and a raffle prize(s).

Host (s): The Fuse and College of Applied

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Studies, Department of Sport Management, E-Sports and Office of Diversity and Inclusion

FOAM DROP DANCE PARTY

Thursday, August 229 p.m. – 12 a.m.

RSC East CourtyardRain Location: RSC

Beggs BallroomDance the night away with the best music, good friends and…. Foam! While you are throwing your hands in the air to the latest

hit music, foam will be floating and reflecting the variety of colors spun from the stage. Come join us in this

very unique experience to meet new friends and welcome in the school year. SAC is not responsible for lost, stolen or

damaged property. No bags or bottles permitted. Paint is

certified hypoallergenic, biodegradable, water-

based, non-toxic and washable. Free to students and the general public. For

more information about SAC sponsored events,

please visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at

[email protected] (s): SAC –

Interactive Programs

ANTHROPOLOGY CLUB’S 1ST MEETING OF THE

SEMESTERFriday, August 23 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Neff Hall Room #117

Meet other Anthropology majors or students who are

interested in the subject at Anthropology

Club's 1st meeting of the semester! See our ShockerSync or Facebook page for more information.

Host (s): Anthropology Club

CLASH OF THE

COLLEGESFriday, August 23

4 – 8 p.m. Cessna Stadium

It's on! This annual event includes inflatables, relay races, water

balloons, team sports and a competition between academic

colleges to determine who rules the school. Come by yourself or with a group of other

new students for a night of fun!

Host (s): Student Success, Office of First-

Year Programs and Campus Recreation

FALL FOOD TRUCK RALLY

Friday, August 23 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cessna Stadium

Enjoy music, yard games, prizes, and

some of ICT's best food trucks with delicious menu items available

for purchase! See what trucks will be featured and more event information at www.facebook.com/

ShockerSTAT Host (s): WSU Alumni

Association and Students Today, Alumni

Tomorrow (STAT)

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WEEK 2 August 25-31SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

WORSHIP ON THE YARD

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

SGA OPEN HOUSEMGC INFORMATIONAL

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 ROW WITH THE FLOWTIE-DYE TUESDAYSYLLABUS PARTYCAS WELCOME BACK BASH

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28INVOLVEMENT FAIRRSC UNPLUGGEDESCAPE ROOM IN ABLAH LIBRARYWELCOMEFEST FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTS’MORES AND OARS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29MGC YARD SHOWTOUR ABLAH LIBRARYSHOCKER RACING BAJA SAE PIZZA INFORMATIONALSTARTUP GRIND USPEAKER: STRENGTHS BASED LEADERSHIP

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30IFC INFORMATIONAL BBQTOUR ABLAH LIBRARYBINGO

VOLUNTEER FAIR

SPECTRUM ICE CREAM SOCIAL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31FUTSAL TOURNAMENT

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WORSHIP ON THE YARDSunday, August 25

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. RSC Patio and Quad

An open-air celebration of faith, bringing the WSU community and

the Wichita community together. Participants will engage in praise

and worship. A fellowship with food and

friends to follow. Host (s): Alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority Incorporated and Division of

Academic Affairs, Division of Diversity

and Community Engagement, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

VOLUNTEER FAIR

Monday, August 2610:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

RSC 1st FloorWant a make a

difference? Community Service Board is

dedicated to Passionate Service

Together. Visit over 20 different community based organizations

and learn more about volunteer opportunities in the Wichita metro community. Students who visit at least five

agencies will be entered to win a prize! Learn more at wichita.edu/

CSBvolunteer.Host (s): Community

Service Board

SGA OPEN HOUSEMonday, August 26

1 - 4 p.m.SGA Office, RSC 219Stop by the Student

Government Association to meet your senators, grab some snacks and

enjoy some trivia. Host (s): Student

Government Association

MGC INFORMATIONALMonday, August 26

5 - 6 p.m.RSC Beggs BallroomCome out and learn

about the Multicultural Greek Council and

how you can join one of our 12 chapters. Each chapter will

be represented and interested members are

able to meet current chapter members and ask them questions.

Host (s): FSL – Multicultural Greek

Council

ROW WITH THE FLOWTuesday, August 27 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Heskett Center - Outside Rain Location: Heskett

Center Gym Test your power, race your friends, get the

highest score - Hang out with Shocker Rowing and learn more about

our competitive or recreational team. Host (s): Shocker

Rowing

TIE-DYE TUESDAYTuesday, August 2710:30 a.m. – 12:30

p.m.RSC North Patio

Join Student Activities Council to make your own Tie-Dye creation!

SAC will provide a free shocker t-shirt

for you to make your own masterpiece. Or, bring your own white

accessory to make colorful (scrunchies, shoelaces, shirts of

your own, etc.). Make sure to decorate a

t-shirt while supplies last. One t-shirt per person with WSU ID.

WSU Students only. For more information about SAC sponsored events,

please visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at

[email protected] (s): SAC – Shocker

Night Life

SYLLABUS PARTYTuesday, August 27

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. RSC 142

Pick up free planners and goodies to organize

class projects, papers and exams. Peer

Success Coaches will be available to give time

management strategies and organizational tips. Students can bring their own planners or phone calendars if that is what

they prefer to use. Host (s): Student

Success, Office of First-Year Programs

CAS WELCOME BACK BASH

Tuesday, August 27 12 - 2 p.m.

Corbin Education Center Patio

Get your ducks in a row and mark your

calendars for the CAS Welcome Back Bash

on Tuesday, August 27 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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on the Corbin Education Center patio. We will

welcome back students with lunch, music, prize drawings and the ever-

popular duck races. Host (s): College of

Applied Studies

INVOLVEMENT FAIRWednesday, August 28

11 a.m.-1 p.m.RSC N. Patio

The Involvement Fair is designed to provide

students with the opportunity to learn

about co-curricular and extracurricular activities

at Wichita State University. Over 100 student organizations and university groups

line the RSC North Patio to showcase their organizations and involvement opportunities.

Host (s): Student Involvement

RSC UNPLUGGEDWednesday, August 28

11 a.m.-1 p.m. RSC Starbucks Lounge

Join the RSC every Wednesday for their live music series, RSC

Unplugged! For August 28, RSC Unplugged

features Adam Capps. Host (s): Rhatigan

Student Center

ESCAPE ROOM IN ABLAH LIBRARY

Wednesday, August 28 3:00 -3:30 p.m. Room AL125LC

Learning Center in Ablah Library

Are you up for a

challenge? Bring your friends to Ablah Library

and try our Escape Room! Learn if you

have what it takes to crack the codes in the

20 minute time limit. All are welcome, but no

phones! Host (s): University

Libraries

S’MORES AND OARS Wednesday, August 28

5-7 p.m. Shocker Rowing

Boathouse 150 N. McLean Blvd, Wichita

KS 67203 Have an evening of fun downtown and enjoy campfire treats like

S'mores and Oars while enjoying kayaking,

paddle boating, group fitness classes, yard games, and learning to row with Shocker

Rowing. Host (s): Campus

Recreation, Shocker Rowing and Boats and

Bikes

FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, August 28 6:00 p.m.

5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220 Welcomefest Flag

Football Tournament is an opportunity to become more familiar with the

Intramural Sports program, the flag football rules, and be one of the first to win the coveted Intramural Championship shirt.

Please Register on www.imleagues.com/wichita.

Host (s): Campus

Recreation

MGC YARD SHOWThursday, August 29

12 p.m.RSC North Patio

The Multicultural Greek Council is ready to

welcome you to campus! Follow the music to the RSC North Patio and watch the chapters

within MGC showcase their stepping and/or

strolling skills. You can also talk to members

if you are interested in joining their chapter.

Host (s): FSL – Multicultural Greek

Council

TOUR ABLAH LIBRARYThursday, August 29

4 - 4:45 p.m. Ablah Library

Come look at the new and exciting spaces

in Ablah Library! Play in the VR Zone and see areas devoted to multi-media project

development, such as the One-Button Studio.

We will also look at study rooms, collections,

and other spaces. Host (s): University

Libraries

SHOCKER RACING BAJA SAE PIZZA

INFORMATIONALThursday, August 29

5 – 6 p.m. EEB 204

This would be an informational about shocker racing that

would bring students together who have similar interests to

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build connections and hopefully join the team. Host (s): Shocker Racing

BAJA SAE

SPEAKER: STRENGTHS BASED LEADERSHIPThursday, August 29

7 p.m.CAC Theater

Certified Strengths Coach, Kristen

O’Shea, increases the performance and potential of leaders all over the country

using CliftonStrengths® for leverage. She teaches individuals and teams how to

use their strengths to their advantage in their everyday life and maximize their leadership potential.

All are welcome, and taking the

Strengths Assessment before attendance is recommended. For

information on how to take Strengths at WSU, contact Kennedy Rogers

at [email protected] or call

(316) 978-3022. For more information about SAC sponsored events,

please visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at

[email protected] (s): Student

Involvement SAC – Talks & Topics / Leadership

STARTUP GRIND UThursday, August 29

5 -7:30 p.m. Marcus Welcome Center

Come sit down for a Fireside Chat with Gene Zaid, a WSU

alum working on curing cancer with his company, Genzada

Pharmaceuticals. This event is held with

Startup Grind Wichita and tickets can be found

on the Startup Grind website.

Host (s): Wichita University Innovation Fellows and Startup

Grind Wichita

SPECTRUM ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Thursday, August 29 7-9 p.m. RSC 264

Join members of Spectrum, Wichita

State's LGBTQ+ student organization for an ice cream social. Meet new people, find out more about our group, and

connect with the LGBTQ community on campus.

Host (s): Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies

TOUR ABLAH LIBRARYFriday, August 3012- 12:45 p.m. Ablah Library

Come look at the new and exciting spaces

in Ablah Library! Play in the VR Zone and see areas devoted to multi-media project

development, such as the One-Button Studio.

We will also look at study rooms, collections,

and other spaces. Host (s): University

Libraries

IFC INFORMATIONAL BBQ

Friday, August 30

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.RSC East Patio

The Interfraternity Council is hosting a BBQ for students to

meet members of our fraternities and learn more about being a

part of an IFC fraternity. All six chapters will be in attendance and our IFC executive board

members will be there to answer any questions. Come enjoy great food

and get to know some of WSU’s IFC gentlemen.

Host (s): FSL – Interfraternity Council

SHOCKER RACING OPEN SHOP

Friday, August 30 5 - 6:30 p.m.

EEB 204 We are opening our

shop to anyone wanting to know more about the team. Shocker

Racing is a student lead group that focuses on

designing, building, and racing an open-wheel race car. We welcome all majors and will be providing food and

refreshments. Host (s): Shocker

Racing: Formula SAE

BINGOFriday, August 30

8 – 10 p.m.RSC Beggs Ballroom

Come unwind after the first two weeks of classes with food, friends and bingo! Check out our

classic games and challenge rounds for the

chance to walk away with a fabulous prize. 11

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wsu.involvement

316.978.3022

wichita.edu/involvement

@wsu_involvement

For more info, visit

[email protected]

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Everyone is welcome to play, but only students are eligible to win. For more information about SAC sponsored events,

please visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at

[email protected] (s): SAC – Family

Programs

FUTSAL TOURNAMENTSaturday, August 31

1:00 p.m. Heskett Center

Welcomefest Futsal Tournament is an

opportunity to become more familiar with

the Intramural Sports program, the futsal rules, and be one of the first to win the coveted Intramural

Championship shirt. Please register on www.imleagues.com/wichita.

Host (s): Campus Recreation

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION316.978.3480 [email protected] wichita.edu/sga @WichitaStateSGA WichitaStateSGA

We have open Senate positions!To view open positions, refer to wichita.edu/sga or visit the offi ce in RSC 219

The Shocker Support Locker was founded in 2015 by the Wichita State University Student Government Association to relieve food insecurity among WSU community members. Today, the locker provides both non-perishable and fresh food items, as well as hygiene products, professional clothing, baby products and other necessary items.

WHAT WE OFFER

Individuals who would like to utilize the Shocker Support Locker must be currently enrolled at Wichita State as students or currently- employed faculty or staff. If you fi t this criteria, you are welcome to use the locker and may take up to 25 items per week.

ELIGIBILITY

Campus donation drives will be held throughout the year to keep the Locker stocked with goods. However, we will accept donations of various products year-round. Anyone wishing to make mone-tary contributions to the locker may do so by visiting wichita.edu/shockersupportlocker.

HOW TO HELP

If you have questions or concerns regarding the Shocker Support Locker, please contact [email protected]. For important Locker updates, be sure to follow WSU Student Government Association on Facebook and Twitter @WichitaStateSGA

CONTACT US

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