Engage ICT. The State of Incarceration. September 13.

September’s Engage ICT focuses on incarceration in our community and state

This September edition of Engage ICT is taking a deep dive into many of the issues relating to incarceration in the community and around the state. This will include discussions at noon each Thursday in September at Engage ICT Mini series website, as well as a full Engage ICT panel discussion at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13.

For more information, contact info@kmuw.org.

Close Encounters by Hannah Lee Scott. Sept. 2-30 at Harvester Arts 215 Washington N, Wichita, KS 67202. Opening Reception First Friday, Sept. 2 6-8 p.m. Top: "Curious Intruders", 2022, Graphite and spray paint on paper Bottom Left: "High Beams", 2022, Graphite and spray paint on paper Bottom Right: "How to Proceed", 2022, Graphite and spray paint on paper.

KMUW presents solo exhibition by 2022 featured artist Hannah Lee Scott

An exhibition featuring KMUW featured artist Hannah Lee Scott will take place 6-8 p.m. Sept. 2 at Harvester Arts (215 N. Washington, Wichita, KS, 67202). The exhibit, “Close Encounters,” features new works by Scott, titled “Close Encounters,” features all new works by Scott.

Engage ICT focuses on teacher shortage

The school year is starting back up, and among the challenges brought on by the pandemic is the nationwide teacher shortage.

We’ll speak with educators and administrators about this historic problem, and how parents can help prepare their kids for success despite these hardships. Our panelists are Katie Harmon, peer consultant at USD 259, and Suzanne Perez, KMUW’s education reporter.

Stream the live conversation starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 at EngageICT.org or on KMUW’s Facebook page.

KMUW WICHITA 89.1. Literary Feast. Wednesday, August 17. Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile. Candice Millard.

August Literary Feast features ‘River of the Gods’

The next KMUW Literary Feast will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 at KMUW. Dinner will be provided by Public. Literary Feast is KMUW’s monthly book club, featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For August, the staff has selected “River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile” by Candice Millard.

Guest hosted by Jean White of 1A. (Picture of Jenn White) Engage ICT Sorting out Facts, Truth, and Opinion. 1A Remaking America WAMU NPR. KMUW Wichita 891.1. July 12.

July’s Engage ICT: Sorting out facts, truth and opinion

The July edition of Engage ICT will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Brickyard. The event will be included as part of 1A’s Remaking America.
The event is guest-hosted by 1A’s Jenn White. Panelists will be announced closer to the event. This event will not be live-streamed.

Attendants are required to RSVP. Attendants can also submit their questions in advance to info@kmuw.org.
KMUW Wichita 89.1. Literary Feast. Wednesday, July 20. Trust by Hernan Diaz.

KMUW’s July Literary Feast features ‘Trust’ By Hernan Diaz

The next KMUW Literary Feast will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at KMUW. Dinner will be provided by Public. Literary Feast is KMUW’s monthly book club, featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For July, the staff has selected ‘Trust’ By Hernan Diaz.

KMUW 89.1. Literary Feast. Emma Straub This Time Tomorrow.

KMUW’s June Literary Feast Book is ‘This Time Tomorrow’

The next KMUW Literary Feast will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at KMUW. Dinner will be provided by Public. Literary Feast is KMUW’s monthly book club, featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For May, the staff has selected “This Time Tomorrow” by Emma Straub.

May’s Engage ICT to discuss banned books

The May edition of Engage ICT will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 via the Engage ICT website and KMUW’s Facebook page. Panelists for the event will include the following:

  • Steve Maack, IB English teacher at East High School
  • Suzanne Perez, KMUW education reporter and book reviewer
  • Jaime Prothro, Wichita Public Library director of libraries
Literary Feast. A book club for public radio listeners. KMUW Wichita 89.1. "Deeply empathetic yet unflinching in its gaze... an unforgettable exploration of responsibility and redemption." —Celeste NG. Take My Hand, a novel. Dolen Perkins-Valdez. New York Times Bestselling author of Wench.

KMUW’s May Literary Feast Book is ‘Take My Hand’ by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

The next KMUW Literary Feast will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at KMUW. Dinner will be provided. Literary Feast is KMUW’s monthly book club, featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For May, the staff has selected “Take My Hand” by by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

April’s Engage ICT discusses re-socializing

The April edition of Engage ICT will take place at 5 p.m. April 19 via Facebook Live. Re-socializing after the most severe COVID-19 cases have decreased has been a challenge for many people. For this edition of Engage ICT, a panel will discuss reasons, hardships and coping mechanisms for dealing with social anxiety and behaviors.