Wichita State University Student Government Association

04/19/2023

Tomorrow is the big day! The Wichita State University Student Government Association is honored to announce the Inaugural Ceremony of the 117th Student Body President Iris Okere and the 150th Student Body Vice President Sophie Martins. Tune in live on the SGA YouTube to watch history be made!

04/13/2023

Applications for the 2023 CHI Scholarship are now open. The C.H.I. Scholarship, founded by the Courageous Chi Chapter of Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc. and partnered with the Student Government Association (SGA), was created to help foster youth with limited resources to pursue a higher education and to support them throughout their collegiate career. To apply, please visit wichita.edu/sgascholarships. Applications are due July 7th.

04/10/2023

Applications to join the Okere and Martins Administration are now open. Please visit wichita.edu/sgaopenpositions to learn about open positions and to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Questions? Email us at [email protected].

03/28/2023

We are excited to host the final Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate for the 2023 General Election. Tune in to learn more about the candidates

Second SGA Presidential Debate

03/23/2023

We are excited to host our 1st of 2 Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates. Tune in to watch it:

First SGA Presidential Debate

02/15/2023

SGA Scholarship applications for the upcoming Summer session and 2023-2024 Academic Year are now OPEN! Apply at wichita.edu/sgascholarships.

12/18/2022

Happy winter break, Shocks! Congratulations on making it through the semester. Here is the Fall 2022 SGA recap, and we look forward to more to come in 2023!

12/15/2022

Student Body President John Kirk, Student Body Vice President Mary Elizabeth Thornton, and Director of Legislative Affairs Jay Thompson traveled to Topeka today to meet with the Kansas Board of Regents!
President Kirk stated they were able to talk about the student fees allocation base, and learn what the Regents were looking for, while sharing excitement about the passage of the menstrual product bill.
As another benefit of the day, our WSU Student Leaders were able to make great connections with other Universities through their respective Student Body Presidents.

12/06/2022

The December 2022 Food For Fines will take place Tuesday, December 6 through Friday, December 9. Food for Fines is an initiative to support the Shocker Support Locker, while providing a cheaper alternative to pay parking citations. Please note that donations can only be accepted during the donation period. All donations for Food for Fines must be dropped off at the Student Government’s Office in RSC 219. To learn more, please visit https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/sga/Student_Advocate/foodforfines.php

10/11/2022

Its Food for Fines Week! Stop by the SGA Office in RSC 216 with your completed form and donation to the Shocker Support Locker to get your parking tickets waived. Visit https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/sga/Student_Advocate/foodforfines.php to learn more. Questions? Email us as [email protected]. Deadline is Friday at 5:00pm.

10/05/2022

Join the Student Government Association and Student Body President John Kirk for a Meet and Greet of his nominee to be the next Student Body Vice President, Senator Mary Elizabeth Thornton on either Thursday, October 6th from 3-4:30pm OR Tuesday, October 11th from 5:30-7:00pm in the SGA Office located in RSC 219.

09/26/2022

Are you interested in being the next Student Body Vice President? Applications are now open and are due THIS Friday by 5p.m. To apply, please visit wichita.edu/sga

09/15/2022

There are only a few hours left to give on WSU’s Founders’ Day of Giving! We would love for you to support the Shocker Support Locker and help us reach our goal before time runs out. EVERY GIFT COUNTS: For every new donor to the Shocker Support Locker, Eddie and Debby Aleman will make a $100 gift to the Shocker Support Locker up to $2,000. DOUBLE THE DONATION: LeRoy and Trish Unruh will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 for the Shocker Support Locker.wichita.edu/GivingDay

09/14/2022

Join Shocker Nation and share your WSU pride by making a gift to the Shocker Support Locker for Founders’ Day of Giving! Visit wichita.edu/GivingDay and

09/14/2022

It’s Wichita State’s first annual Founders’ Day of Giving – join us in making a gift today toward the Shocker Support Locker at wichita.edu/GivingDay. And great news!! We can Double The Donation: LeRoy and Trish Unruh will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 for the Shocker Support Locker. Also, EVERY GIFT COUNTS: For every new donor to the Shocker Support Locker, Edward and Debby Aleman will make a $100 gift to the Shocker Support Locker up to $2,000.

09/14/2022

Today is the day! Starting now we need all WSU alumni, family and friends to celebrate our history and invest in our future for our first annual Founders’ Day of Giving. Show your Shocker Pride and support the Shocker Support Locker; a service that means so much to our campus. You can Donate Here: https://fundraising.idonate.com/.../Shocker-Support-Locker

And great news!!
Double The Donation: LeRoy and Trish Unruh will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 for the Shocker Support Locker.
EVERY GIFT COUNTS: For every new donor to the Shocker Support Locker, Edward and Debby Aleman will make a $100 gift to the Shocker Support Locker up to $2,000.

09/13/2022

Founders’ Day of Giving is nearly here! Join SGA tomorrow for the 24-hour fundraising event to support the Shocker Support Locker as Shocker Nation comes together to celebrate our past and invest in our future. Donate Here: https://fundraising.idonate.com/wichita-state-university-foundation/Shocker-Support-Locker
And great news!!
Double The Donation: LeRoy and Trish Unruh will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 for the Shocker Support Locker.
EVERY GIFT COUNTS: For every new donor to the Shocker Support Locker, Edward and Debby Aleman will make a $100 gift to the Shocker Support Locker up to $2,000.

09/10/2022

Save the Date! September 14 is WSU’s first annual Founders’ Day of Giving. Join Shocker Nation for this 24-hour event to help support the scholarships and programs that create opportunities for thousands of students at Wichita State. SGA would love your support for the Shocker Support Locker!

09/02/2022

Join Student Body President Mitchell Adamson and Speaker of the Student Senate John Kirk for the annual State of the Student Body Address on Wednesday, September 7th at 6:30pm in RSC 233 or Live on the SGA YouTube.

09/02/2022

Have Parking Tickets? Participate in the September Food for Fines program from September 6th-9th. For more information, please visit wichita.edu/studentadvocate

08/29/2022

JUST NOW: Student Body Presidents selects Senator Kian Williams to be the next Student Body Vice President. Press release below.

Student Body President Mitchell Adamson Selects Kian Williams, current Government Relations Committee Chair, for Vice President

08/08/2022

Applications are still open to join the Freshman Leadership Council. This Council is an introductory program designed for first year students at Wichita State University to get involved in student organization leadership & student government from the very beginning of their college career. Apply now by visiting wichita.edu/sga.

The Freshman Leadership Council is an introductory program designed for first year students at Wichita State University to get involved in student organization leadership & student government from the very beginning of their college career. Members will have opportunity to attend a variety of programs put on around campus, while also having avenues to work with the Student Senate to produce meaningful legislation that will enhance the freshman experience and prepare members to take an active role in leadership.

08/01/2022

The Freshman Leadership Council is an introductory program designed for first year students at Wichita State University to get involved in student organization leadership & student government from the very beginning of their college career. Members will have opportunity to attend a variety of programs put on around campus, while also having avenues to work with the Student Senate to produce meaningful legislation that will enhance the freshman experience and prepare members to take an active role in leadership.

07/25/2022

SGA and the Wichita State Betas - Rho Beta Chapter are excited to accept applications for the 2022 Dreamer Scholarship. To apply, please visit wichita.edu/sgascholarships. Applications due Friday, August 12th. Questions? Contact [email protected]

06/15/2022

Applying for Student Organization Funding for the 2022-2023 academic year. Join us for our final Appropriations Briefing on Monday, June 20th at 6p.m. Questions? Contact [email protected] to learn more. The Zoom link will be added to the RSO President's GroupMe.

04/30/2022

SGA Supreme Court - Decision reached in Shiftspace v. Elections Commission
Court unanimously agrees on Elections violation, but finds penalty in excess based on Constitution. For the press release, please click here: https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/sga/SGA_News/news/new-story_shiftspace_elections.php

Wichita, Kansas – With unanimous vote of the Student Supreme Court, a decision has been reached regarding Shiftspace v. Elections Commission. The Court agreed with the Elections Commission on the violation of the Elections Code and denies their appeal, but debated on the harshness of the punishmen...

04/28/2022

The SGA Supreme Court will hear ShiftSpace v. Elections Commission tonight at 5 p.m. The Public may watch the public hearing on the SGA YouTube. Questions? Please contact [email protected]

04/20/2022

Don’t miss an amazing tailgate today!

04/14/2022

Don’t forget, April 18th at 10am! A second Town Hall and an opportunity to have your voice heard!

04/13/2022

Applications for the 65th Session are now open. Visit wichita.edu/sgaopenpositions to apply to fill vacant Senate seats, positions on the President's Cabinet or the Supreme Court. Interviews start Monday!