Author: Caelin Bragg

The north half of the lot east of the Corbin Education Center, lot 5, will be blocked off for a firework display on Friday, April 14 after the softball game, which starts at 6 p.m. in Wilkins Stadium.

For safety reasons, all vehicles parked on the north side of the lot will need to be moved out of the area by the night of Thursday, April 13.

The Wichita Public Library and Big Read: Wichita partners are excited to welcome Roz Chast, author of “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?,” the book selected for 2023’s National Endowment of the Arts Big Read: Wichita, for her presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15 in the WSU Hughes Metroplex, 5015 E. 29th St. N.

Chast will share her work as a cartoonist and discuss her work as an author, and she will be introduced by President Muma. The presentation is co-sponsored by Wichita State, the Wichita Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Wichita Public Library.

Join the Student Government Association (SGA) Student Senate for a meeting at 6:30 p.m. today in 233 RSC. There will also be a livestream available on the SGA YouTube.

The Wichita State SGA is the governing entity for the student experience at the university. SGA is charged with promoting and stimulating student participation in the university’s activities and providing an official channel of communication between the students, faculty, staff and administration.

The Wichita State Sustainability Council is accepting abstract submissions for its the third Student Research Poster Showcase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the Rhatigan Student Center. All students are encouraged to submit an abstract for the showcase. Intersectional research, specific projects, program evaluations and new ideas are all welcome.

Potential submissions can include the following sustainability research topics:

• Sustainable manufacturing
• Climate change
• Green infrastructure
• Waste/recycling
• Environmental justice
• Sustainability in education
• Water/wastewater
• Urban planning

The deadline to submit an abstract is Thursday, April 13.

The 65th session of the Student Government Association is coming to a close, and President John Kirk, along with his executive team, would like to show their appreciation to the student body for their support over the past year.

The give back food truck drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 in the Shocker Hall Courtyard. Representatives from the Student Government Association will on location to pass out the free meal tickets to a truck of choice to students until the end of the event. This will be the last event held by the 65th session’s executive branch before the transition to a new government.

Three food trucks that frequent the campus have been invited to the event:

• The Flying Stove
• Wheat Street Dogs
• Bubl Works

Passionate about or interested in learning more about the Honors College? Want the opportunity to informally connect with other honors students and faculty?

If the answer to any of those questions is “yes,” then consider attending the Honors College General Assembly from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 14 in the Shocker Hall plaza to celebrate with the Cohen Honors College the end of the year accomplishments and updates, presented by Dr. Kimberly Engber, dean of the Honors College.

Join the College of Fine Arts in person or via livestream on the School of Music Facebook page for the final Distinguished Guest Artist in the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 in Wiedemann Hall.

Tate Addis, a Wichita State alum, will perform works by Ager, Bossi, Barié, Isoir and Widor on the great Marcussen organ. Tickets are available online and at the door. And don’t miss the conversation with the artist immediately following the intermission.

Join AHINSA for a colorful celebration of Holi starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15 in front of Hubbard Hall. The party will be a vibrant and lively affair, filled with music, games, refreshments and plenty of colors. Entry to the party is just $5, and attendees will get to experience the joy and energy of the beloved Indian festival in the company of like-minded individuals.

At the Holi party, participants can expect to groove to the beats of one of the best DJs in town, play exciting games that will test their skills and agility, and savor delicious snacks and drinks that will keep them energized throughout the day. But the highlight of the event will be the colorful powder that AHINSA will give out to everyone, so attendees should come dressed in their whitest clothes and get ready to be doused in a rainbow of hues as they celebrate the spirit of togetherness and joy that Holi represents.

Whether they’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned Holi veteran, AHINSA hopes the party is an unforgettable experience for participants that will leave them with memories to last a lifetime, so grab some friends and family and come join AHINSA for a day of fun, frolic and festivity.

For questions, email ahinsa@wichita.edu. Follow AHINSA on Instagram and Facebook.

Join the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for a public lecture by Dr. David Gutman, assistant professor at Texas Tech University.

The lecture, titled “First-Order Methods for Riemannian Optimization,” will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, April 14 in 372 Jabara Hall. Refreshments will be available at 2:30 p.m. in 353 Jabara Hall.

Interested in learning more about hosting virtual meetings in Microsoft Teams? Attend the new ITS training sessions listed in myTraining titled “Virtual Meetings in Teams.”

The sessions will focus solely on the meeting functionality in Teams, including creating meetings, meeting settings, screen sharing options, meeting polls, break out rooms, attendance lists, meeting recording, meeting whiteboards and more.

To learn more about the additional features of Microsoft Teams, like chat, Team channels and group file storage, look for the “Teams Essentials” and “Teams Advanced” training sessions. All Teams training sessions will be in regular rotation. Select “Notify me of new sessions” in myTraining to be the first to hear when new sessions post.