CHP Week is our annual celebration of the incredible students, faculty and staff in the College of Health Professions. Get ready for a week full of energy, inspiration, and community spirit! Join the fun on social media using the hashtag #CHPweek.

 
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CHP Week 2026 Events

Thursday, October 22 (Pre-CHP Week Event)

  • Virtual Health Administration Career Panel: 4:30 – 6 p.m., Join the panel via Microsoft Teams
    • Featuring WSU Health Management and Master of Health Administration alumni and healthcare leaders who have built successful careers across the healthcare industry. 
    • Free event open to all students 

Monday, Oct. 26 – Friday, Oct. 30

  • Shocker Support Locker Donation Collection: Ahlberg Hall, 2nd Floor Lobby (all week)
    • Support fellow Shockers by bringing canned goods or monetary donations for the Shocker Support Locker.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

  • Pre-Health & Science Jobs Showcase (hosted by Shocker Career Accelerator): 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ahlberg Hall, 2nd floor south lobby
    • Explore your future in healthcare! Students can connect with employers, explore career paths in the health professions, and discover job opportunities. 

Wednesday, Oct. 28

  • IPE Souper Bowl: (hosted by the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ahlberg Hall, 2nd floor south lobby
    • Warm up with a variety of soups while supporting fellow Shockers! Students, faculty and staff are invited to bring their favorite soup to share. To participate, bring a canned food item or monetary donation to receive a soup sampling tray. All donations will benefit the Shocker Support Locker, helping provide essential resources to Wichita State students.

  • PAWS & Relax: 2 – 3 p.m., WSU Old Town
    • Take a break with therapy dogs from Love on a Leash.
    • Meet the CHP Success Team and learn about student resources.

Thursday, Oct. 29

  • PAWS & Relax: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Ahlberg Hall, 2nd floor lobby
    • Spend time with therapy dogs from Love on a Leash.
    • Meet the CHP Success Team and learn about student resources.