Year: 2024

The Ulrich Museum of Art invites the campus community to a talk with activist Kate Nicholson, former civil rights and disability rights attorney, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 in the Beren Gallery of the Ulrich Museum, with a reception at 5:30 p.m.

Nicholson is the founder and executive director of the National Pain Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the health and human rights of people in pain. In connection with “[RE]POSE: Leisure Bodies and Empowered Postures,” which is on view at the Ulrich Museum through Dec. 7, Nicholson will speak on her 20-year journey to healing after a surgical injury left her bedridden and perpetually in severe pain.

Need technical help with your computer? Check out the new and improved ITS Desktop Support site (wichita.edu/desktoptickets). By using this resource, you will gain easy access to create tickets for computer repair, as well as useful links and a news section with updates on system status.

A shortcut to this site will be sent to the desktop of your WSU computer on Nov. 19 for easier access. Simply click on the shortcut labeled “Computer Support Ticket” on your desktop, and your default browser will launch the site. Note: You will be asked to sign in if you are using a browser other than Edge.

If you have any questions, contact the helpdesk at 316-978-4357, Option 1.

Work has been progressing smoothly on construction of the upcoming Wichita Biomedical Campus, a $300 million, 471,000-square-foot joint health sciences center between Wichita State, WSU Tech and the University of Kansas.

Despite the rain, workers began installation of shoring around the elevator pits across the site to prevent dirt from caving in as they dig. The workers will begin forming and pouring concrete pile caps and elevator pit walls, which will continue throughout the week.

You can watch a live broadcast of the construction online at: bigview.ai/wichitabiomedicalcampusliveview.

Start your shopping early with the Shocker Store’s Holiday Hustle Sale. Visit the Rhatigan Student Center store Nov. 18-23 for a different sale each day. Follow along on social media to see the individual day’s sale items. Don’t miss out, as each day’s sale is only valid that individual day.

Schedule:

• Monday, Nov. 18: 25% off drinkware
• Tuesday, Nov. 19: 25% off headwear
• Wednesday, Nov. 20: 25% off kids apparel
• Thursday, Nov. 21: 25% off shorts and pants
• Friday, Nov. 22: 25% off T-shirts
• Saturday, Nov. 23: 25% off hoodies and crews

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for Wildlife Wednesday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the RSC East Atrium, have some fun interacting with Tanganyika Wildlife Park’s ambassador animals.

A different animal will be featured every 30 minutes.

Dive into a delightful experience with your furry companion at Puppy Paddle. Join the fun at 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 14 in Weidemann Natatorium at the Heskett Center for a final swim before the holiday break. Whether it’s chasing tennis balls, perfecting your jumps or racing your best friend in the water, there’s fun for everyone. For those who prefer to stay dry, the patio will be open and welcoming.

Additionally, the Wichita Animal Action League will be present with puppies in search of forever homes. The event is free to attend.

The WSU Ceramics Guild is hosting its annual holiday sale, which will start from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the first floor atrium of McKnight Art Center. There will be live music, food, and refreshments.

The sale will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21, and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 22. Come do some holiday shopping and enjoy and support local artists.

Now while supplies last, get a free WSU bear from the Shocker Store. Spend $75 in store at the Rhatigan Student Center or Braeburn Square locations or online at shockerstore.com and get a cuddly, Shocker friend.

Limit one bear per customer, per visit. Merchandise sub-total must be $75 or greater.

Join the Department of Human Performance Studies for a chili cookoff from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in the lobby of the Heskett Center. Bring a non-perishable food item for $2 for a local food bank.

For questions, contact Stacy Johnson, administrative assistant in the Department of Human Performances Studies, at stacy.johnson@wichita.edu.

Visit a workshop on information regarding scholarships anytime from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

Shocker Financial Wellness will be sharing information on Scholarship Universe as well as discussing application strategies and tips on what to include, or avoid, in your applications.

You can bring your computer for an opportunity to work with staff on completing your applications.