• Wichita State announces largest freshman class in its 131-year history
  • Parking advisory for the Rhatigan Student Center parking garage Oct. 2
  • Traffic on Fairmount Street, portion of WuShock Drive will be closed Oct. 1
  • Get a sneak peak of Shocker basketball at Shocker Madness Oct. 3
  • Weather adjustments for Shocktoberfest
  • Shocktoberfest Court voting is now open
  • All are welcome to today’s SGA Student Senate meeting
  • Reminders for scheduling testing appointments in OSAT.
  • Learn about Counseling and Psychological Services with ‘Plugged in at WSU’ podcast
  • Shocker perks: Wellness-To-Go vending machine
  • Attend workshop on cultivating joy and building value-driven life skills
  • Learn more about the Goldwater Scholarship
  • WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for fall semester
  • Join paranormal investigator Chris Moon Oct. 22
  • Take a study break and unwind with therapy dogs at PAWS & Relax Oct. 6
  • Attend salsa dance workshop at the Heskett Center
  • Lace up and join the fun at the Pumpkin Run
  • Magician Jack Kelly to perform live at WSU Oct. 2
  • Join the arts at WSU for ‘Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts’ on Oct. 1
  • Students can enter snapback hat giveaway at volleyball game Oct. 2
  • Barton School welcomes leadership expert and author Margaret Andrews as Distinguished Speaker
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Jessica Aldrich
  • Attend a faculty speaker series hosted by University Libraries
  • ICTNext presents career nightmares and resiliency panel
  • Submit artwork for seventh annual First Gen All Media Art Exhibit
  • Stay vigilant of scam callers: Learn the common signs of fraudulent behavior
  • Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
  • Stop by the Shocker Store garage sale at Braeburn Square
  • Save 40% on one item this weekend at the Shocker Store
  • $10 hats available at the Shocker Store
Shocker Blast: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
  • Pedestrian routes to be temporarily affected by utility work near RSC, Geology Building and Neff Hall
  • Shocktoberfest door decorations are on display
  • Celebrate community and tradition at the 2026 Shocktoberfest
  • Attend online Savvy Scholar workshop on how to write a literature review
  • Shocker perks: WSU General Dentistry
  • Student Success Tip #7: Are you feeling stressed?
  • Attend workshop on cultivating joy and building value-driven life skills
  • UReCA to host Research Mixer Oct. 6
  • Get answers for your inquiries about research at UReCA meetings
  • 2027-28 FAFSA opened early. Fill yours out now
  • Attend Shocker Financial Wellness workshops and enter drawing for free spring 2027 tuition
  • Attend Study Abroad information session to learn more about opportunities
  • Grub Guide: Food Truck Plaza
  • Join SAC for Build-a-Friend Sept. 29
  • Register for the 2027 Ad Astra Conference for first-gen students
  • 11th annual Purple Mile will be hosted at RSC Oct. 10
  • Join the arts at WSU for ‘Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts’ on Oct. 1
  • Join celebration of 50 years of LGBTQ+ recognized student organizations on Oct. 3
  • Come learn the basics of Git and Github with Association for Computing Machinery
  • Make memories using ShockerSync
  • Submit your RSO event for the newsletters
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Chuan-Ju Lin Sept. 28
  • September myShockerHealth newsletter is now available
  • Sign up to receive text alerts from campus
  • Pumpkin Run volunteers needed
Shocker Blast: Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
  • Shocktoberfest Court voting is now open
  • Celebrate community and tradition at the 2026 Shocktoberfest
  • Free food, giveaways and Shocker spirit await at the Shocktoberfest kick-off
  • Attend workshop on cultivating joy and building value-driven life skills
  • Attend Shocker Financial Wellness workshops and enter drawing for free spring 2027 tuition
  • Magician Jack Kelly to perform live at WSU Oct. 2
  • WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for fall semester
  • Athletics garage sale set for Sept. 26
  • Volleyball kicks off conference play in weekend matchups
  • Attend a faculty speaker series hosted by University Libraries
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Chuan-Ju Lin Sept. 28
  • Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Vijay Matheswaran
  • McKnight Art Center, Ulrich Museum of Art and Henrion Hall to be closed for planned outage Sept. 27
  • Join Suspenders4Hope for Suspender Fridays in support of mental health care
  • Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
  • Free mini volleyball available with $30 purchase at Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store
Shocker Blast: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
  • Pedestrian routes to be temporarily affected by utility work near RSC, Geology Building and Neff Hall
  • All are welcome to today’s SGA Student Senate meeting
  • Shocker perks: Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker
  • Set yourself up for career success by using these resources
  • Connect with the WASAC campus advocate
  • Listen to ‘Plugged In @ WSU’ podcast and learn more about library resources
  • Attend Savvy Scholar workshop to make your mark as an undergrad through research
  • Nursing program to host information session Oct. 9
  • Learn more about available opportunities at Study Abroad Fair
  • This week at the Food Truck Plaza
  • Join SAC for Build-a-Friend Sept. 29
  • Register for the 2027 Ad Astra Conference for first-gen students
  • WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for fall semester
  • Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for ‘Hamilton’ movie night and trivia
  • Meet Tanganyika ambassador animals at Wildlife Wednesday
  • 11th annual Purple Mile will be hosted at RSC Oct. 10
  • Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with vibrant celebration from SAC, Shocker Fiesta
  • NetApp’s fall e-waste and shredding event for campus community scheduled for Oct. 16
  • Don’t miss out on your college life
  • Kinship Alumni Network and Black Student Union invite students to Community Link Up
  • Submit your RSO event for the newsletters
  • Volleyball kicks off conference play in weekend matchups
  • Valeriy Tenishev, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, will present at physics seminar Sept. 23
  • National GEAR UP Day highlights Wichita State Connect’s commitment to college access
  • Remember to update your contact information
  • Heskett Center pool closure update
  • Remember to keep the space heater at home
  • Reminder: If you see something, say something – Call UPD at 316-978-3450 for emergencies
  • Office of Environmental Health and Safety shares off-campus fire safety reminders
  • Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal from the Shocker Store
Shocker Blast: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
  • Pedestrian routes to be temporarily affected by utility work near RSC, Geology Building and Neff Hall
  • Free food, giveaways and Shocker spirit await at the Shocktoberfest kick-off
  • UReCA to host Research Mixer Oct. 6
  • Shocker perks: Navigate360
  • Student Success Tip #6: Get to know your faculty
  • Grub Guide: Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes
  • Try the Margherita Pizza in September
  • Meet Tanganyika ambassador animals at Wildlife Wednesday
  • Campus community invited to legislative update session in Morrison Hall
  • UReCA to host research social event Sept. 22
  • Shocker State Fair is back Sept. 25
  • Submit your RSO event for the newsletters
  • Join celebration of 50 years of LGBTQ+ recognized student organizations on Oct. 3
  • Lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Vijay Matheswaran
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Anna Zinovyeva Sept. 21
  • Submit artwork for seventh annual First Gen All Media Art Exhibit
  • UPD offers advice for how to find lost items on campus
  • Office of Environmental Health and Safety shares off-campus fire safety reminders
  • Pumpkin Run volunteers needed
  • Volunteers needed for Expanding Your Horizons STEM Day
Shocker Blast: Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
  • City of Wichita boil water advisory rescinded
  • Attend Savvy Scholar workshop to make your mark as an undergrad through research
  • 11th annual Purple Mile will be hosted at RSC Oct. 10
  • Celebrate the 79th birthday of the U.S. Air Force with Military and Veteran Services
  • Shocker rowing hosting intersquad races and Learn 2 Row
  • Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with vibrant celebration from SAC, Shocker Fiesta
  • Shocker Gaming Club and Shocker Esports to host watch party of Rocket League championships
  • Submit your RSO event for the newsletters
  • Join celebration of 50 years of LGBTQ+ recognized student organizations on Oct. 3
  • Get the most out of your time in college
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Anna Zinovyeva Sept. 21
  • Attend upcoming rAI colloquium on AI in science fiction
  • Dr. Adam Scheffler will speak at the next KMUW ‘Why Should I Read This?’ lecture
  • Heskett Center pool remains closed for assessment 
  • Mentoring through music: Reese Byers’ applied learning experience
  • Shocker Career Accelerator photo booth closed Sept. 18
  • Join Suspenders4Hope for Suspender Fridays in support of mental health care
  • Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
Shocker Blast: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
  • City of Wichita boil water advisory: Avoid campus drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations
  • Founders Day is tomorrow. Get ready to make a difference
  • Voting in the Student Government Association midterm elections is open
  • All are welcome to today’s SGA Student Senate meeting
  • Attend Savvy Scholar workshop to make your mark as an undergrad through research
  • Meet your success coaches with ‘Plugged In @ WSU’ podcast with success coaches
  • SEAS notifications are helpful, if you respond
  • Learn more about the Goldwater Scholarship
  • Join the medical laboratory science program for a virtual info session Sept. 25
  • This week at the Food Truck Plaza
  • Philly cheese steak quesadilla available at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in September
  • Join the arts at WSU for ‘Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts’ on Oct. 1
  • Campus community invited to legislative update session in Morrison Hall
  • School of Digital Arts to host open house in conjunction with Tallgrass Film Festival
  • Athletics garage sale set for Sept. 26
  • Athletic training program to host open house Sept. 22
  • Learn about the Declaration of Independence and print your own copy at the Book Technologies Lab
  • ICTNext presents career nightmares and resiliency panel
  • Barton School welcomes leadership expert and author Margaret Andrews as distinguished speaker
  • Dr. Adam Scheffler will speak at the next KMUW ‘Why Should I Read This?’ lecture
  • Dr. Adnan Mansour, University of Maryland, will present at physics seminar Sept. 16
  • Shocker perks: Fine arts
  • WSU Symphony concert features faculty tuba soloist
  • Shocker Career Accelerator photo booth closed Sept. 18
  • What constitutes a change in university operations for weather?
  • September is Campus Fire Prevention Month. Your building is part of the fire safety team
  • Take advantage of Wu’s Wednesday Deal at the Shocker Store
Shocker Blast: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
  • Voting in the Student Government Association midterm elections is open
  • Learn about spring 2027 Washington, D.C. and Topeka internships at info session Sept. 15
  • Shocker perks: Campus Recreation
  • Student Success Tip #5: Learn new study skills
  • Connect with employers at the Engineering and IT Career Fair Sept. 15
  • Attend online Savvy Scholar workshop for an intro to data visualization
  • UReCA hosting URCA Hub Grant workshop Sept. 15
  • Learn more about research opportunities for undergraduates
  • Join the medical laboratory science program for a virtual info session Sept. 25
  • Grub Guide: Starbucks
  • UReCA to host research social event Sept. 22
  • Shocker State Fair is back Sept. 25
  • Celebrate Constitution Week starting Sept. 15
  • Help save a life by learning to recognize the warning signs of suicide
  • Mini-wellness and social services fair to offer resources, prizes
  • Shocker volleyball takes on Kansas with ‘Yellow Out’ T-shirt giveaway
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Nick Miller Sept. 14
  • The School of Performing Arts presents ‘DINNERTIME: A Play in Seven Courses’
  • Submit artwork for seventh annual First Gen All Media Art Exhibit
  • Grad students: Application for degree deadline is approaching
  • Annual fire alarm system inspections and testing to start Sept. 13
  • Appointments required for testing in OSAT
  • September is Campus Fire Prevention Month. Your building is part of the fire safety team
  • WSUPD offers advice for protecting property on campus
  • Volunteers needed for Expanding Your Horizons STEM Day
Shocker Blast: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
  • Military and Veteran Services honors the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11
  • Join WSU’s 9/11 day of service
  • Learn how to secure funding for your graduate studies in STEM
  • Connect with employers at the Engineering and IT Career Fair Sept. 15
  • Attend online Savvy Scholar workshop for an intro to data visualization
  • Learn more about summer 2027 London travel seminar at info session Sept. 11
  • Athletic training program to host open house Sept. 22
  • Attend HOPE Fest, a community event for mental health, hope and recovery
  • Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Nick Miller Sept. 14
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering to host seminar by Dr. Jordan Borrell from KUMC
  • The School of Performing Arts presents ‘DINNERTIME: A Play in Seven Courses’
  • Grad students: Application for degree deadline is approaching
  • Annual fire alarm system inspections and testing to start Sept. 13
  • Khushi Choudhary’s applied learning experience: Developing experience through Wichita State University
  • Join Suspenders4Hope for Suspender Fridays in support of mental health care
  • Philly cheese steak quesadilla available at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in September
  • Take advantage of Friday Flash Sale at Braeburn Square Shocker Store
Shocker Blast: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026