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Don’t miss out – Pumpkin Run prices go up Sept. 1

Join the annual Pumpkin Run 5K Oct. 18 at Wichita State. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or just in it for the fun, this fall tradition is one you won’t want to miss. Prices go up starting Monday, Sept. 1

Can’t join us in person? You can sign up for the Virtual Run and complete your 5K on your own schedule — anywhere, anytime. You’ll still get this year’s exclusive shirt and medal. Kids ages 10 and under can join the fun in the Little Pumpkin Run 1K. They’ll receive a 1k youth-sized T-shirt and a finisher medal — perfect for their first race.

The Pumpkin Run is proud to support Suspenders4Hope — $1 from every registration goes directly to the 2025 Charity Partner.

Are you looking for a way to meet others and engage in meaningful conversations with others? Join the Shockers Vote coalition for one of their upcoming Conversation Cafes. Upcoming Cafes will be held on the following dates: August 27th-RSC Starbucks Café, 4:00-5:00 p.m. September 24th-Fairmount Coffee, 3:00-4:00 p.m. October 10th-Woolsey Hall, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. November 21st- RSC Starbucks Café, 1:00-2:00 p.m. For questions email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016

Join a Conversation Cafe with Shockers Vote

Are you looking for a way to meet others and engage in meaningful conversations? Join the Shockers Vote coalition for one of their upcoming Conversation Cafes. Upcoming Cafes will be held on the following dates:

  • 4-5 p.m. Aug. 27 at the RSC Starbucks Café
  • 3-4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Fairmount Coffee
  • 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 at Woolsey Hall
  • 1-2 p.m. Nov. 21 at the RSC Starbucks Café

For questions email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016

'Retirement party' with a photo of Cindy Horton

Help celebrate Cindy Horton’s retirement

Cindy Horton, campus operator, is retiring and the campus wants to send her off in style. Join a come and go reception from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 in 101 Shocker Success Center. Cindy was the voice on the other side of the phone when anyone called university information. She served in this role for nine years and answered over 200,000 phone calls getting callers to the place they needed to go.

Light refreshments will be served.

The image is a logo for "Shocker Quest," a campus treasure hunt. The design is in black and gold, with the background being white. The logo is centered around a stylized image of a campus building that looks like a clock tower. To the left of the building is a stylized horse statue, and to the right is a tornado. An arched, dotted line connects two stalks of wheat on either side of the central design, passing behind the clock tower and the tornado. The two stalks of wheat are colored gold. Below the main image, the words "Shocker Quest" are written in a large, bold, black font, with a horizontal line drawn beneath it. Below this line, in a smaller font, are the words "A CAMPUS TREASURE HUNT."

Take part in Shocker Quest, a campus treasure hunt

Ready for an exciting campus adventure? The Shocker Quest is a treasure hunt designed to get you outside, exploring campus and learning about its vibrant history and art. The grand prize is collection of local gems, including a WSU mug and multiple passes to some of the best attractions in and around Wichita, including the Sedgwick County Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Wichita Art Museum, Kansas Cosmosphere, Exploration Place and Botanica.

Submit your solve to wsudpt@gmail.com by Friday, Aug. 29.

Pictures of people raking leaves, picking up trash and recycling. Content: Volunteer Fair, Friday February 5th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the RSC. Stop by the first floor of the RSC to learn more about nonprofits and ways that you can get involved with them!

Stop by the Volunteer Fair on Sept. 5

Are you curious about volunteering, but not sure where to start? Stop by the Volunteer Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

More than thirty nonprofit organizations will be on hand to answer questions about their work and how you can get involved.

While you are there, if you visit with five organizations, you may be entered in a raffle to win prizes. For more information email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Shocker Store. College Colors Day Tee Swap. Thursday, August 28. RSC and Braeburn Square stores

Clear your closet for Shocker colors with College Colors Day Tee Swap

The Shocker Store is making sure you are decked out in Shocker black and yellow. Swing by the Rhatigan Student Center or Braeburn Square Shocker Stores Thursday, Aug. 28 for a College Colors Day Tee Swap. Bring in a T-shirt from any other college or university and grab a WSU tee for just $8. All swapped tees will be donated to the Union Rescue Mission.

No tee to swap? No problem. You can grab the WSU tee for $11.99. Offer is valid at both the RSC and Braeburn Square stores.

Come out to the WSU Child Development Center for annual Touch a Truck event with family and friends

The WSU Child Development Center is once again putting on its Touch a Truck event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the CDC, across Hillside and 21st from Charles Koch Arena. The main CDC parking lot will have food trucks to purchase dinner, drinks and snacks and the big parking lot to the north of the CDC will have the trucks. Attendees are encouraged to bring their whole families or invite their friends.

Parking will be available at Lot 2W next to Charles Koch Arena.

An artwork by artist Abhidnya Ghuge, created from woodblock-printed, rolled paper plates.

The Ulrich Museum’s Fall Exhibition Opening Celebration is free and open to all

Help the Ulrich Museum of Art kick off the final exhibitions of its two-year, 50th anniversary celebration: installations by Justin Favela and Abhidnya Ghuge, and The Ulrich Co-Lab: Getting Personal, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.

Enjoy refreshments and wine, bubbly, beer or a specialty cocktail. Experience mehndi (henna tattooing), dance to the sounds of DJ Ashley, see the Ulrich Student Advisory Board’s first pop-up exhibition, check out unique and colorful piñatas, visit the UCreate maker space and capture a memory in our photobooth. Everyone is welcome to this free event.

An image with information about a Fun Run hosted by the Department of Physical Therapy and Run 316 run club. The event date is September 6, start time at 8:00AM. The location is Ahlberg Hall at 1845 Fairmount St. Wichita, KS 67260. For additional information, contact 316-978-3621 or physical.therapy@wichita.edu.

Join the physical therapy department for a 50th anniversary Fun Run

You’re Invited to come celebrate the Department of Physical Therapy’s 50th anniversary at its Fun Run starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6.

Whether you’re a runner, walker, bringing a stroller or your family or furry friend, everyone is welcome. The event is free to attend and participants will get a physical therapy 50th Fun Run T-shirt.

Flyer for an Ice Cream Social hosted by the Political Science Department at Wichita State University. It features a cartoon bowl of ice cream with a smiling face, arms, and legs. Text on the flyer reads: 'Ice Cream Social – Everyone Welcome!' The event is on August 22 from 1–3 PM in the POLS Lounge. At the bottom, it says 'Welcome Back Shockers!' and includes the Wichita State University Political Science logo. The background features soft pastel colors in red, green, and beige tones.

Join political science for ice cream social

Kick off the school year with ice cream and the Department of Political Science from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 in 417 Lindquist Hall. Everyone is welcome.