Category: Events and Recreation

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by everything that has to happen before the holidays, the Last-Minute Holiday Market has you covered. Shop from over 50 small businesses for a gift for everyone on your list. Plus, grab a bite from two food trucks and don’t miss a special visit from Santa.

The holiday market is from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 in Hughes Metropolitan Complex. See the full schedule of the day below:

Shop: Noon-6 p.m.
Lunch with GH Grubz: 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m.
Santa’s visit: 2:30-6 p.m.
Dinner Shawarma UR’s: 5-6:30 p.m.

Visit wichita.edu/ksbdc/holidaymarket2024 for details including a full list of vendors and food truck menus.

After close to 30 years of service for Carolyn McCoy, and over 15 years for Lydia Richard, both are retiring at the end of this month. Help celebrate them at a retirement party from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to hear Dr. Jill Koyama, a cultural anthropologist and vice dean of the Division of Education Leadership and Innovation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University, as she delves into how the principles of innovation can reshape P-12 education at the Leadership & Ethics in Education Summit. The event is from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14, 2025 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The Education Summit is part of the Corbin Connect Speaker Series presented by Credit Union of America

The objectives of this event include:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concept of principled innovation and its relevance for educational leaders.
• Explore how principled innovation can be applied to real-world challenges faced by educational leaders.
• Encourage leaders to reflect on their values, ethics, and practices to foster principled decision-making.
• Apply the concepts of principled innovation leadership challenges and opportunities, focusing on ethical decision-making and creative problem solving.
• Engage in reflective exercises to connect personal and professional values with the principles of principled innovation.

Assistant professors are invited to attend an event to meet and connect with your fellow assistant professors at Wichita State. The event is designed for faculty who are less than fours years as a tenure track faculty and who want to discover potential future collaborators and forge valuable relationships.

The event is scheduled from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 21, 2025. To reserve your spot and receive more details (including a little homework) email Karla Jordan at karla.jordan@wichita.edu with FARE in the subject line.

This event is sponsored by the FARE office in Jardine Hall.

The ninth annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for faculty and staff will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Attendees may choose to attend up to two sessions. Gain additional insights, tools and tips to help you improve your marketing and communication efforts. And if your team is looking to order promo items for your office, visit the Vendor Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stay tuned for more information on the sessions and how to RSVP in January.

Join Community Education for a journey to Scotland and Ireland as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. From June 15 to 27, 2025, explore the rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures of these iconic destinations.

Highlights include Edinburgh Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, a Loch Ness cruise and more — all in 13 days with 19 meals included. The early bird deadline is approaching. Book by Monday, Dec. 16 and save $650 per person.

The University Staff Senate will host a Lunch and Learn with speakers from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. Join in practicing mindfulness and stay to learn about CAPS services myths.

Meditation will be led by Chukwunenye Nweke. First 50 attendees will receive HOPE bracelets. Bring your own lunch, and treats and refreshments will be provided.

Disability Support Services (DSS) at TRIO and WSU Libraries invite you to PAWS & Relax with therapy dogs from Love on a Leash during finals week from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 and 11 on the first floor of the Ablah Library.

Love on a Leash sends the departments different teams of volunteer therapy dogs and their handlers for each PAWS & Relax event. They will post updates to their socials, including which therapy dogs to expect and their bios:

Instagram: @wsu_trio_dss, @wsulibrary

Facebook: TRIO DSS, WSU Libraries

The College of Engineering is hosting its fall 2024 Engineering Open House event from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the John Bardo Center. Senior students will feature their projects on the first floor and the second floor concourse, while students enrolled in the first-year seminar will feature projects in the second and third floor hallways.

Students, staff, faculty and individuals from both Innovation Campus partners and community organizations are invited to attend. The event is an opportunity for students to showcase their work and practice presentation skills, for staff and faculty to show their support, and for companies and organizations to see the work our students are doing, as well as interact with prospective job candidates.

Join the Women’s Leadership Initiative for its next book club. This time, the selection is “The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are” by Alicia Menendez.

The event is open to anyone who would like to read this title with the group. Participants will meet twice in person: from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 and Jan. 16, both in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room to discuss key takeaways and thoughts from the book. Reading during the winter break is a perfect way to unwind and reflect, making it an ideal time to dive into this inspiring book.