Category: Events and Recreation

Celebrate Vote Early Day with the Shockers Vote! Coalition. Stop by its table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center to learn more about early voting and enjoy snacks, games and prize giveaways.

Can’t make it but still have voting questions? Email civicengagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Get ready for the biggest, boldest and most unforgettable night on campus with Songfest starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Doors open at 5 p.m.

This high-energy lip sync and dance competition brings recognized student organizations together to battle it out on stage with show-stopping choreography, creative themes and crowd-pleasing performances. Cheer on your friends, rep your organization and witness the talent and teamwork that make this one of the most beloved traditions of the year. Lights. Music. Action. Are you ready to steal the show?

The event is coordinated by Student Engagement & Belonging. For questions about this event, call 316-978-3022 or email greeklife@wichita.edu. To learn more about Fraternity and Sorority Life at Wichita State, visit wichita.edu/fsl.

Fall into the season with Autumn Art & Treats. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, students can swing by the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center to paint a fall painting and enjoy some fall goodies.

Available while supplies last. In the case of rain, the event will be moved to Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the RSC. The event is sponsored by the RSC and WSU Dining.

After 28 incredible years of dedication, love and service to the WSU Child Development Center, Amy Mease, administrative specialist, will be moving on to pursue new adventures. Amy’s last day at the CDC will be Friday, Oct. 30.

You can join in celebrating Amy and wishing her well as she begins this new chapter. The CDC will host a farewell reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the CDC and hopes the community will take the opportunity to stop by, share a memory and let Amy know just how much she means to the CDC family.

For nearly three decades, Amy poured her heart and soul into the CDC, making a lasting impact on the children, families and staff who’ve had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her. The years she has given to this center represent more than time spent at a job. They represent countless memories, meaningful relationships, lives touched, families supported and a legacy that will continue after her.

Kansas Higher Education Professionals (KHEP) invites educators, staff and leaders across Kansas to the 2027 KHEP Conference on June 1, 2027.

This year’s theme, “Adapting to Change: From What Is to What’s Next,” will explore how higher education professionals can navigate challenges, embrace opportunities and shape the future of institutions. Join colleagues statewide to share ideas, exchange experiences and discover strategies for supporting students and strengthening campus communities.

KHEP welcomes presentation proposals from professionals interested in sharing innovative approaches, successful initiatives and lessons learned. The call for proposals opens Nov. 2, with submissions due by Feb. 19, 2027. An email with proposal submission details will be sent soon.

Registration is open: Early-bird registration is $40 through April 1, 2027.

Mark your calendars and connect with higher education professionals across Kansas.

KHEP is sponsored by Suspenders4Hope®.

The School of Teaching and Learning is hosting a screening of the documentary “Counted Out” that is free and open to the public at 5 p.m. Nov. 13 in 208 Hubbard Hall.

The film is a documentary about how math is shaping the systems that govern the world — from AI and elections to opportunity and public policy — yet most adults feel shut out of it. It argues that this is not just an education issue; it’s a civic one. It runs 90 minutes and there will be an opportunity for discussion afterwards.

Things to know:

• The screening is free and open to the public.
• According to the filmmaker, viewers from middle-school age to retirement have enjoyed the film.
• There will be free popcorn, candy and drinks provided (thanks to the curriculum publishers Imagine Learning).
• Organizers are asking folks to register if they are planning to come (this will help in planning food).
• Registering and attending gets you entered in a raffle for a Solo Mesa Table-Top Fire Pit Kit

Join TRIO Disability Support Services for a Halloween party and open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 in 223 Shocker Success Center. Enjoy refreshments, festive fun and a chance to connect with others.

This come-and-go event is open to all students, staff and faculty, so drop in anytime and join the Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged.

Graduating Shockers, visit the Shocker Store for its Grad Fair. Swing by the RSC store from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 to purchase regalia, order class rings and announcements, enjoy snacks and prize giveaways, and more.

Plus, that day only, buy your cap and gown and get your tassel for free. Grad Images will also have a pop-up portrait studio at the Grad Fair if students want to take cap and gown or professional photos.

Join University Libraries for “Census Plus: Census Business Builder” at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.

The Census Business Builder is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format.

After more than 18 years of service, Laura Manning, executive director of provost affairs, is retiring from Wichita State University. Please plan to join a celebration of her career and contributions at a reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room.

Throughout her tenure, Manning has played a key role in shaping Academic Affairs, helping guide organizational restructuring, supporting numerous executive leadership searches and transitions, and coordinating major events and initiatives for the university.

Her dedication and professionalism and institutional knowledge have made a lasting impact on Wichita State and the Division of Academic Affairs.