Author: Kaley Archer

Come meet fellow students and staff, explore involvement opportunities and discover what Student Engagement & Belonging has to offer at an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 in 208 and 216 Rhatigan Student Center. Whether you’re interested in student organizations, volunteer opportunities, fraternity and sorority life, leadership experiences, or campus traditions, there’s something for everyone.

Stop by to enjoy snacks, participate in fun activities and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes. 

Questions? Call 316-978-3022 or email seb@wichita.edu. For more events like this, visit wichita.edu/seb.

Show your Shocker pride at WSU Night with the Wichita Wind Surge on Thursday, Sept. 10. Join fellow Shockers for a night at the ballpark at Equity Bank Park, 275 S. McLean Blvd. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m.

Wichita State students with a valid Shocker ID can claim up to two entry tickets by picking them up at 216 Rhatigan Student Center. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Entry tickets are sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs. For more information about Student Affairs, visit wichita.edu/sa.

Join Student Engagement & Belonging for Promoting Academic Student Success (PASS). Workshops, volunteer service and peer mentorship are all incorporated into the program dedicated to supporting first year students to find their path on campus.

Quality community is built throughout both the fall and spring semester while building each student up with the tools needed to be holistically successful. Workshop topics will vary including financial wellness, professional development, mental health, student success, involvement and more.

The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 28.

Welcomefest takes place the first four weeks of the fall and spring semesters and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include Clash of the Colleges, Involvement Fair and much more.

Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus and find ways to connect with the community.

Welcomefest is coordinated by Student Engagement & Belonging. Questions? Call 316-978-3022 or email seb@wichita.edu. For more Welcomefest events, visit  wichita.edu/welcomefest.

Welcomefest returns Aug. 14 through Sept. 12, bringing together events, activities and services that help new and returning Shockers connect with campus and start the semester strong.

Faculty, staff and student organizations are invited to submit events for inclusion in the official Welcomefest schedule. Approved submissions will be featured on the Welcomefest website and promoted through a variety of marketing channels, including printed materials, yard signs, social media, campus TV, newsletters and email.

If you’re planning an event during the Welcomefest campaign, submit an event by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.

Kick off summer the right way at our End of the Year Block Party from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center. Enjoy Just-A-Sip dirty soda and pretzel bites while you hang out with music, games and crafts. Be one of the first 100 students to score a free pair of sunglasses while supplies last.

End of the Year Block Party is hosted by Student Engagement & Belonging. For more information about this event or other SE&B programs, call 316-978-3022 or email SEB@wichita.edu.

Matthew “MatPat” Patrick, creator of the popular YouTube series “Game Theory,” will speak at Wichita State at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16 in the Lowe Auditorium at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for WSU students, $18 for faculty/staff and $25 for the public at wichita.edu/sac. The event is for ages 13+.

MatPat will discuss his career as a content creator, gaming theorist and entrepreneur, followed by a moderated Q&A. As founder of the “Theory” channels, he has built a brand with over 45 million subscribers and nine billion views, blending science and critical thinking with pop culture.

He has also worked across film, television and live productions, collaborated with global leaders and celebrities and helped raise over $7 million for charitable causes.

This event is coordinated by the Student Activities Council with support from Shocker Studios and Student Government Association. For more information contact sac@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022. 

Get ready to hunt, snap and win during Shock & Seek, happening Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27. All 34 Shocker Strength themes have been hidden across campus, with 8-9 strength squirrels placed in new locations each day for students to find.

If you discover one, follow the instructions on the back to claim your prize. Be sure to keep an eye out for the golden squirrel. It may be trickier to find, but the reward will be even bigger. Prizes include a mini Kodak printer, Apple Watch, Razor scooter, AirPods, 43″ TV and more. New day, new hiding spots and new chances to Shock & Seek.

Shock & Seek is hosted by Student Engagement & Belonging. For more information about the event or other SE&B programs, call 316-978-3022 or email SEB@wichita.edu.

Welcomefest takes place during the first four weeks of the spring semester and features dozens of activities designed to help you kick off the new year and get connected on campus. Popular programs for new and returning Shockers include Winter Welcome from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 22 in front of Shocker Hall, the Involvement Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Rhatigan Student Center and a variety of social, cultural and involvement-focused events.

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, find your community or jump into campus life, Welcomefest has something for you. To explore all the opportunities that await you, visit wichita.edu/welcomefest.

Welcomefest events are hosted by Wichita State departments and student organizations across campus and coordinated by Student Engagement & Belonging. If you have questions, call 316-978-3022 or email seb@wichita.edu.

Welcomefest takes place during the first four weeks of the fall and spring semesters and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include Winter Welcome, the Involvement Fair and much more.

Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus and find ways to connect with the community.

Submit your events to be featured as part of the Welcomefest schedule. The deadline to register your event is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. Visit wichita.edu/Welcomefest for more information.