Author: Caelin Bragg

Dr. Mel Kahn, professor emeritus of political science, passed away Sept. 13 at the age of 92.

Kahn started teaching at Wichita State in 1970 and described himself as a “lifelong political junkie” and took on active support for the Democratic Party. He received the Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.

Kahn taught political science at WSU for over 50 years before being given the title of professor emeritus following his retirement.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at Old Mission Cemetery. A memorial has been made with the Circle of Friends at Larksfield place, and a memorial fund is also open to donations from the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement.

President Rick Muma and Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, are conducting town halls for College of Applied Studies and College of Fine Arts staff and faculty. Thursday, Sept. 28 via Zoom.

• College of Applied Studies: 1 p.m.
• College of Fine Arts: 3 p.m.

President Rick Muma and Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, are conducting town halls for College of Engineering and University Libraries staff and faculty. Tuesday, Sept. 26 virtually.

• College of Engineering: 1 p.m.
• University Libraries: 2 p.m.

President Rick Muma and Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, are conducting a town hall for College of Health Professions staff and faculty.

The town hall begins at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25 and will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

President Rick Muma spoke with Victor Hogstrom, president and CEO of PBS Kansas, on his weekly show, “One on One with Victor Hogstrom,” Sept. 14.

The interview will be available to view at a later date online, or catch the interview on KPTS Channel 8 on the following dates:

• 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16
• 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17
• 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20

Wichitan Leslie Rudd established the Rudd Foundation in 1994 and in 2018 the Rudd Scholars Program began honoring the Midwestern values that strengthen character and lead to a lifetime of success in business, community, and family.

Amy Nguyen, sophomore international business major with minors in organizational leadership and marketing, was a recipient of the 2022 Rudd Scholarship.

Wichitan Leslie Rudd established the Rudd Foundation in 1994 and in 2018 the Rudd Scholars Program began honoring the Midwestern values that strengthen character and lead to a lifetime of success in business, community, and family.

Alia Michaelis, senior biochemistry major, was a recipient of the 2020 Rudd Scholarship.

The Artist Exploration Association (AEA) is hosting its next meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center.

AEA is an art club that meets monthly to test out different art mediums and connect with other artists on campus. For its September meeting, AEA will host a workshop for Inktober, an art challenge to draw with ink every day through the month of October. All majors are welcome to join.

There will be snacks and supplies provided.

Shockers! Get ready for a week full of events to showcase what makes Wichita State so special at the annual Shocktoberfest.

Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and features events, activities and competitions open to the entire Wichita community, coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners:

• Banners on Display – Oct. 2-8
  • Students competing in the Shocktoberfest spirit competition have decorated banners celebrating Wu’s 75th Birthday. Banners are on display around the interior of campus through Sunday, Oct. 8. Winning banners will be announced at Shocker Madness.
• Door Decorations on Display – Oct. 2-8
  • Shocker themed doors decorated by individual faculty/staff, departments and on-campus residents are on display around campus through Oct. 8. Winners will be announced at Shocker Madness
• Parade for the Decades – 6 p.m. Oct. 6
  • The highlight of the weeklong celebration of Shocker spirit and pride. Participants will enjoy entertainment from the Shocker Sound Machine marching band, dance teams and decorated cars and floats from student groups and community members. This year’s parade marshal is President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case.
• Patio Party – 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6
  • After the parade, meet up at Braeburn Square for the Shocktoberfest Patio Party. This casual and fun-filled gathering promises an unforgettable evening to connect with Shocker Nation. Enjoy food, drinks, giveaways and live music from Wichita’s premier party band, The Source.
• Wu’s Big Event – 8:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 7
  • Wu’s Big Event takes hundreds of Shockers into the Wichita community for a day of service. Students, faculty and staff serve area communities and non-profit organizations. Transportation and lunch is provided.
• Shocker Madness – 6 p.m. Oct. 7
  • Fans are invited to a free evening of fun at Charles Koch Arena and a sneak preview of the WSU men’s and women’s basketball teams at WSU’s annual Shocker Madness season kickoff event. Also join a concert by artist Tech N9ne in Koch Arena.
• Shocker Athletics events
  • Volleyball vs Temple – 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Charles Koch Arena
  • Softball vs Emporia State – Noon Oct. 7, Wilkins Stadium
  • Baseball Intersquad Scrimmage – 1 p.m. Oct. 7, Eck Stadium
  • Softball vs South Dakota State – Noon Oct. 8. Wilkins Stadium
  • Volleyball vs South Florida – 1 p.m. Oct. 8, Charles Koch Arena

Join the Community Service Board for its Service Saturday volunteer events this Saturday, Sept. 16:

• Senior Saturdays – 9-11 a.m.
  Spend time with local seniors at Larksfield Senior Living Community. Volunteers may assist with various tasks including, yard work, playing card games, reading or just spending time chatting together. No experience is necessary.
• Shocker Neighborhood Clean-Up and Literature Drop
  Volunteers will assist with a neighborhood clean-up sponsored by the City of Wichita and will provide residents with an opportunity to clean-up debris and keep the neighborhood clean for residents of the community.

For questions about Community Service Board events, email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.