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WSU offers some of the largest annual undergraduate scholarships in Kansas. Wichita is the state’s hub of industry, education, culture, health care—and fun. | www.wichita.edu | as the state’s most-diverse More than 95 percent college campus, Shockers of eligible scholarship hail from more than 110 applicants were offered countries. awards last year. Home to about 15,000 students, and squirrels galore. WSU offers some of the largest annual undergraduate scholarships in Kansas. Wichita is the state’s hub of industry, education, culture, health care—and fun. as the state’s most-diverse More than 95 percent college campus, Shockers of eligible scholarship hail from more than 110 applicants were offered countries. awards last year. Home to about 15,000 students, and squirrels galore. Reading, research or a coffee refill — our library has it all. Golf, of course. Combining tradition, innovation and the limitless resources of its urban setting, only Wichita State has everything you need to do more, be more and experience more than you ever could in a typical college town. Of course, a big part of that is building a resume you can be proud of. Thanks to our location in Kansas’ largest city, WSU students take learning out of the classroom and into the real world—gaining practical experience, making connections and ultimately getting a jumpstart on a career. At Wichita State, it’s all within reach. | www.wichita.edu | ..... Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? ..... The chapel, when the tulips are in bloom! – Angela ..... Koch Arena on Game Day! – Jason ..... Is Kirby’s close enough to count? – Bryan ..... We’re a city within a city. The best business school in Kansas. RSC = Relax. Snooze. Chow down. | Name | Zach Wickencamp | Major | marketing | Hometown | Wichita, KS | WSU interests | Sigma Phi Epsilon Student Ambassador Society Intramural sports Shocker athletics | Campus hot spots | The student section at WSU games is crazy! “The RSC is great because you are sure to run into friends.” | Last thing i googled | Mobb Deep lyrics Life ..... The lawn south of Wilner — an arch, a tree and me! – Shannon ..... Rec Center, Koch Arena, and Eck Stadium for poker, basketball and volleyball. – Matt ..... The library’s courtyard. : ) – Dawn ..... after class On and off campus, Shockers have access to all the arts, entertainment and traditional college fun they could want. We’re talking more than 350 annual on-campus events, action- packed athletics, people from all over the globe and a city teeming with galleries, stages, shopping and eats— just take your pick and enjoy. Wichita State offers more than 130 student groups in everything from academic interests and politics to Greek life and cultural associations (you can also form your own). ..... The best thing about Wichita is … The Shockers, Final Fridays, all the awesome things to do downtown 24/7, Exploration Place, statues downtown, art museum … need I go on? – Tiffany ..... ..... Zen Vegetarian, even if you’re not a vegetarian. – Liorah ..... Heroes has the BEST spinach & artichoke dip!! – Kathy ..... Timbuktu for burgers - Gus ..... Barn’rds all the way - Ryan ..... Bella Luna! - Charity ..... Get your game on with WSU’s highly active, semester-packed intramurals and club sporting events in everything from wrestling to softball. The Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) is home to billiards, bowling, a bookstore, a bank, plus bunches of comfy couches to crash on between classes. From Final Friday to the River Festival, the variety of area events Each semester is packed with time-honored you’ll find in Wichita traditions like Convocation, Hippodrome, is virtually limitless. Shocktoberfest and Homecoming —annual events full of competitions, food and fellow Shockers. | www.wichita.edu/sac | Keep up with the more than 200 activities and programs happening every school year. Wichita and the surrounding area are dotted with dozens of parks and places to WuCrew volunteers enjoy the bring like-minded outdoors. Shockers together for worthy causes. ..... The Shockers! - Heath ..... I love how there is always something to do and that I can do it with my family since everyone is so close. ♥ and of course I love the Shockers. – Sid ..... The shopping – Noor ..... Rise n’ shine. Home, suite home: 7:18A.M. 7:24A.M. 8:12A.M. 9:02A.M. 12:33P.M. 4:11P.M. 4:56P.M. 5:39P.M. 6:45P.M. 7:33P.M. From rooms with a view to being within minutes of all your classes, campus living at Wichita State will let you experience more college life than you ever could in your parents’ Say “when” ... basement. Living at Wichita State is comfort, convenience and community all rolled into one. Next stop, hall. Carnegie | www.wichita.edu/housing | ..... Where do you cram for finals? ..... I like to be outside in the sunshine. If that doesn’t work then it’s the RSC. – Skye ..... The foreign language lab is my favorite place - Katie ..... Under a tree – Tina ..... Zzzzzzzzzz. It’s a fact: Students living on campus not only have more fun, they also get better grades and are more likely to graduate. 12:44P.M. 12:59P.M. 3:28P.M. 3:35P.M. 3:51P.M. 8:36P.M. 9:42P.M. 10:09P.M. 11:14P.M. 12:28A.M. All three WSU residence Fairmount Towers: Wheatshocker Apartments: Brennan Hall: Fairmount Café: halls are designed “suite style,” Home to most Shocker As WSU’s very own apartment Housing just over 80 students, Exhibition-style cooking, sack with every two rooms sharing a freshmen, Fairmount Towers complex for upperclassmen, Brennan Hall features a lunches and late-night dining private bathroom—that’s right, is equipped with laundry Wheatshocker offers options community kitchen, laundry are offered five nights a week. private. rooms, kitchens and computer from one bedroom to four, and facilities, TV lounges and a Campus also offers a wide labs, plus TV/study lounges each suite has its own kitchen computer lab. range of tasty places to grab and specialized floors for and bathroom. The community a meal between classes. health professions and fine-arts also has a study room, computer majors, Shocker scholars, honors lab, game room, laundry students and even a quiet floor. facilities and a market. ..... The psych department’s lounge (you’d expect comfortable couches you can lay down on, but they must keep those hidden). – Joshua ..... Usually Ablah for me. - Nate ..... Fairmount Towers!!!!!! – Kittipat ..... From claiming national championships to reaching the Final Four, Wichita State is home to a legacy of athletic greatness in one of the oldest athletic conferences in the 19 National Championships. country—providing pulse- pounding action for the whole Shocker nation. WE’RE FANATICAL. Number of seats reserved for WSU students at each Swap the bleachers TAKE A HIKE. for the playing field men’s home basketball game: LIKE GOLF? From walking your dog to with WSU’s highly active taking a swim, the Wichita WSU has an 18-hole golf course intramurals and club area is dotted with dozens located right on campus. sporting events. of parks and places to enjoy 1,000 the outdoors. ..... The thing most people don’t know about Wichita State is … Our National Championship Bowling Team. – Jordan ..... We’re where the first forward pass in college football was thrown. – Zach ..... ..... The hands - Rajasekhar ..... Man with Cane, Woman with Umbrella! - Katie ..... Oh! I forgot about the Goldsworthy arch and the Women Walking! Fact is, I LOVE WSU's campus sculpture. - Lynne ..... BREAK A SWEAT. WSU’s Heskett Center gives students all they need to stay active and healthy. From racquetball and a climbing wall to personal training and scuba lessons, Always a packed house. Putting the breaking a sweat here is, well, no sweat. smack down. | Name | WuShock - “Wu” for short | Hometown | Wichita, the ICT, the 316 | Occupation | WSU’s muscle-bound mascot and #1 Shocker fanatic | Interests | Pumping up the crowd; promoting school spirit; Shocker athletics; Facebook and Twitter; volunteering; meeting fans; hanging out around town; wearing For everything you ever Shocker flair; unruly hair styles wanted to know about | Follow me | www.facebook.com/wu.shock shocker athletics, visit www.twitter.com/Wu_Shock | www.goshockers.com | www.whereswu.com | Celebrity I’d like to meet | Will Wheaton ..... Our rowing team is one of the best in the Midwest. – Danielle ..... Xavier McDaniel was the first basketball player to lead the nation in scoring and rebounding in the same season. – Nathan ..... More than half of the teachers and administrators in Wichita's public schools are WSU graduates. theCollege of The College of Education participates in USD 259’s “Grow Your Own Teacher” program, awarding four-year forgivable loans to qualifying incoming freshmen who agree to teach in USD 259 after graduation. ..... What WSU professor/class do you recommend? ..... Professor Crowley! She is the best chem teacher I've ever had!!! – Nate ..... Dr. Owens!! He did the impossible … make history FUN!! – Aaron ..... Sport-management The College of Education has a mobile laptop lab, digital video cameras, a wireless network and other state-of- | How did your volunteering grads are employed by sports the-art technology exclusively for its students. experience in Haiti affect you? | organizations such as the Haiti changed my life forever. I am Kansas City Royals/Chiefs, definitely more aware of spending Houston Rockets/Comets, money on frivolous things. I try to be more giving and more aware of the the Professional Bowlers desperate situations of others. Association and the | Name | I have decided to stop worrying San Francisco 49ers. Naomi Streck and stressing about things in life because it’s just not worth it. | Major | elementary education | What’s unique about Wichita State? | Ashley Byers {graduate student in sport management } | Hometown | Its people.