Author: Tia Hill

Join Mina Estrada, program director of dance, as she guides participants through an experience in the galleries that incorporates movement and select works of art at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20 in the Polk/Wilson Gallery at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Learn a movement phrase that embodies an element of each artwork — texture, line, space or narrative — and leave with a small dance that represents the kinesthetic and aesthetic experience the group has shared. The event is open to everyone.

Shockers After Dark features silent headphone disco from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 on the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Two DJs will mix music as you switch between songs using provided headphones. The dance party will have additional activities like an arcade, bingo, karaoke, bowling and billiards. And take a break at the nugget and fry bar.

Prize Drawings will be held throughout the evening and Shockers can win an iPad, Beats Headphones and VR Headset.

Shockers After Dark is coordinated by Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL) with the support from Student Affairs.

Arrive early to the Shocker men’s basketball game against UTSA at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 to learn all the popular cheers and chants featured at Shocker games. Shock Block student leaders, cheer, dance and the WSU pep band will teach students the Alma Mater, Fight Song and other popular Shocker cheers. Pizza and Shocker shirts will be provided while supplies last. Arrive by 5 p.m. to Charles Koch Arena and enter through the ticket office. WSU students can receive a ticket at no additional charge with their Shocker ID.

Cheers & Chants 101 is coordinated by the Student Activities Council, University Athletics and WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement. For questions about this event, call Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at 316-978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu.

Arrive early to the Shocker women’s basketball game against UAB at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 to learn all the popular cheers and chants featured at Shocker games. Shock Block student leaders, cheer, dance and the WSU pep band will teach students the Alma Mater, Fight Song and other popular Shocker cheers. Pizza and Shocker shirts will be provided while supplies last. Arrive by 4:30 p.m. to Charles Koch Koch Arena and enter through the ticket office. WSU students can receive a ticket at no additional charge with their Shocker ID.

If you are not able to make it to the game, join again at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 Shocker men’s basketball against UTSA.

Cheers & Chants 101 is coordinated by the Student Activities Council, University Athletics and WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement. For questions about this event, call Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at 316-978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu.

Are you an online learner or not able to make it to The Toast? Tune in online at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 to watch The Toast: A Graduation Celebration featuring remarks from President Rick Muma, Teri Hall, vice president of Student Affairs, and Stacie Williamson, vice president of alumni engagement.

Congratulations to the upcoming graduates and enjoy celebrating with family, near and far.

The Toast: A Graduation Celebration is open to all fall 2023 Wichita State graduates and their guests. The Toast will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Graduates may begin checking in at 4:30 p.m.

This is a chance to celebrate graduates’ years of hard work and dedication to their goal of graduating from WSU. The event includes light refreshments, door prizes and a champagne toast in their honor (graduates even get to keep the special commemorative glass). Graduates in attendance will also receive their official WSU Challenge Coin. The Toast is free to attend and graduates may register online at The Toast website. The Toast is proudly coordinated by staff in the Division of Student Affairs and WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement. Email vpstudentaffairs@wichita.edu with any questions.

The Student Activities Council and Indigenous Student Collective are hosting a road trip to the First Americans Museum Saturday, Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City.

In one place, visitors experience the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American nations in Oklahoma today. The First Americans Museum shares the cultural diversity, history and contributions of the First Americans.

This experience includes transportation to and from Oklahoma City, admission to the First Americans Museum and time in Bricktown located in downtown Oklahoma City. The participant registration fee includes museum admission and transportation. All meals and souvenirs are at the expense of the individual.

The registration fee is $20 per student and $30 per faculty or staff. All participants must be ages 18 and older, and no general public may attend. The deadline to register is Sunday, Nov. 5 or when all available spots have been filled. Refund requests will not be accepted after the deadline.

Stop by for a light breakfast and conversation with the dean of your academic college at Dine with the Deans from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

Learn about what new initiatives are occurring, ask questions and share knowledge. Dine with the Deans is a signature experience of Shocktoberfest and is coordinated by the Student Activities Council.

For more information on Dine with the Deans, contact Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at 316-978-3022.

WuShock has reached another milestone in Shocker history. Celebrate Wu and 75 years of bringing Shockers together at Wu’s Birthday Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Wu’s Birthday Bash features music, games, snacks, cakes and a chance to congratulate Wu in person. Wu will be present at Wu’s Birthday Bash from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students with Shocker ID can stop by for an official Shocktoberfest T-shirt while supplies last.

Wu’s Birthday Bash is a signature experience of Shocktoberfest and is coordinated by the Student Activities Council. For more information on this event, contact Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at 316-978-3022.

Shocktoberfest 2023 is fast approaching and registration for the individual events and the Spirit Competition are live. Join the Shocker community in showing your Shocker pride by participating in events like the Banner Competition, Door Decorating, parade and more. Events and activities are available for individuals, departments, and student groups.

Student groups competing in the Spirit Competition have a chance at winning a cash prize of up to $1000. Groups must have at least eight current Wichita State students on their team, participate in the parade and share their love of WSU through participation in a variety of events. The $25 registration fee for the parade will be covered by Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership. Additional participation in competitions and events increases a group’s chances of obtaining points toward the Spirit Competition.

To participate in the Spirit Competition, a group must

• Designate a captain – a student representative communicating on behalf of the group
• Have a team roster of at least eight current Wichita State students
• Complete the registration form
• Determine what events they are participating in using the Shocktoberfest roster template
• Represent themselves in a positive manner
• Have fun

Trophies, awards and monetary prizes are awarded at many of the Shocktoberfest events. All participating groups are eligible for any of the awards that are provided by participating sponsors at individual events.

• Banner Competition winners will receive a $100 prize towards their group
• Individual students living on-campus and faculty/staff can compete in the Door Decorating Competition, winners receives a $50 Shocker Store gift card
• The winning departments of the Door Decorating Competition receives a catering award valued at up to $100
• Winning entries at the parade receive $500
• An attendance competition for student organizations at the Shocker volleyball game against Temple can result in a party at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes valued at $200

Competing in more than one event increases your chances of winning the Spirit Competition. The top three Spirit Competition Teams are awarded

• First place: $1000
• Second place: $500
• Third place: $250