Author: Karlee Cooper

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For August, KMUW is reading “The Rachel Incident” by Caroline O’Donoghue.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Learn more about Caroline O’Donoghue and “The Rachel Incident” in Marginalia.

KMUW will discuss “The Fate of Performing Arts in Wichita” during July’s Engage ICT at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 at Roxy’s Downtown.

When it comes to the fate of performing arts in Wichita, there’s more on the line than the fight over Century II. The economic impact of shows large and small, venues historic and new, the wrestle over parking, and how to bring more shows like “Hamilton” into Wichita, are all complicated issues.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For July, KMUW is reading “The Night Ship” by Jess Kidd.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

KMUW’s calendar stickers are back for the 2023-24 academic year at no additional charge. To request a calendar, send your name, campus box number and the quantity requested to cooper@kmuw.org.

Calendars are available while supplies last.

KMUW will discuss “Running Dry: The future of water in Kansas” during June’s Engage ICT at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. To submit a question about the Ogallala Aquifer, Cheney Reservoir or the Wichita city water facilities, email info@kmuw.org or comment on the Facebook video.

Stream the conversation on the Engage ICT homepage or on KMUW’s Facebook page.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For June, KMUW is reading “Symphony of Secrets” by Brendan Slocumb.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

As part of 1A’s Remaking America, KMUW will present a special edition of Engage ICT on the future of higher education at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at Roxy’s Downtown, 412 E. Douglas Ave. 1A host Jenn White will guest host the event.

The event will include the following panelists:

• Max McCoy, professor of journalism at Emporia State University
• Cammie Kennedy, College and Career Center at Wichita East High School
• Shirley Lefever, executive vice president and provost at Wichita State University

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For May, KMUW is reading “The Last Animal” by Ramona Ausubel.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For April, KMUW is reading “Pineapple Street” by Jenny Jackson.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public.

Learn more about Jackson and the novel “Pineapple Street” on Marginalia.

President Rick Muma and Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, will be at KMUW from 6:50 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 31 to help wrap up its spring pledge drive. Listen in on 89.1 FM.

They’ll be matching donations during the appearance. Listeners can make a donation by calling 316-978-6700, using the KMUW app or visiting the website.