Category: Events and Recreation

Attend the Purple Mile in October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a free event open to campus and community members. The event includes local organizations tabling to share resources, guest speakers and a one-mile awareness and remembrance walk. Each year, the Purple Mile brings together community members, advocates, service providers and supporters to raise awareness, honor survivors, remember victims and promote resources available throughout the community.

The event will start at 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

The Purple Mile will also feature:

• Family and children’s activities
• Networking and community engagement
• A post-event gathering at Another Broken Egg Cafe for conversation and fellowship

If your department/organization would like to host a resource table related to preventing intimate partner violence, resources for survivors or healthy relationships, register by Friday, Oct. 2.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact mcji@wichita.edu.

Join Military and Veteran Services from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 in 318 Shocker Success Center to celebrate the United States Air Force birthday. Food, refreshments and cake will be provided while supplies last.

Tour the Captain Riley Leroy Pitts Military and Veteran Student Center and learn fun facts about the U.S. Air Force. Lead the way and test your strength in a plank competition for a prize.

The Office of Community Partnership (OCP) serves as a supportive and collaborative hub for community-focused initiatives housed in WSU offices. OCP aims to strengthen the well-being of Kansas residents, organizations and communities. The office serves as a resource for faculty, staff and students who want to engage in community efforts, especially in the public, social and health services fields.

OCP’s next meeting is scheduled for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, with Nigel Soria of the Public Policy & Management Center discussing the Kansas Data Trust.

For any questions, email Adan Monarrez at adan.monarrez@wichita.edu.

Join Shocker rowing Sept. 26 on the Little Arkansas River for the annual Intersquad Races. Watch team members compete against one another in a spirited competition as they battle for bragging rights and victory on the water.

The head race will begin at 9 a.m. and will follow the Frostbite course. A sprint race will immediately follow and take place on the stretch of river by the docks.

Following the races, attendees can participate in Learn 2 Row and experience the sport firsthand alongside current Shocker rowers. Participants will learn rowing basics and have the opportunity to get out on the water.

Races are free to watch. Learn 2 Row participation is $30 per person and free for WSU students.

Join the Student Activities Council from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 on the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center for an afternoon packed with delicious cultural foods, lively music and interactive activities hosted by various student groups from across campus at Shocker Fiesta.

For questions, call 316-978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu. For more events, visit wichita.edu/sac.

All faculty and teaching staff are invited to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting for a discussion of program discontinuance and department mergers and for other updates on campus issues.

The meeting will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room. Bring a friend or two for updates on these important issues. For questions or a password to the Zoom remote link, contact AAUP chapter secretary George Dehner via email at george.dehner@wichita.edu.

Join the arts at Wichita State for Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts, a spotlight on the creativity, talent and innovation that define the university’s vibrant arts community.

This free, come-and-go event from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 in front of the Ulrich Museum of Art invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to connect, explore and show their Shocker pride while enjoying live performances, interactive experiences and artistic discovery.

At the event, enjoy:

• Free event T-shirt while supplies last
• Live music
• Student Dance performances
• Steamroller printmaking
• Student art sale
• Ulrich Museum tours
• Pop-up student performances
• Digital art experiences
• Cash bar
• Complimentary nibbles

Remarks by Marie Bukowski, dean of the College of Fine Arts, will begin at 4:15 p.m.

Whether you stay for a few minutes or the entire evening, come celebrate the arts and the creative spirit that makes Wichita State unique.

This event serves as the College of Fine Arts’ centennial celebration and is in collaboration with Shocktoberfest. For a full schedule of events and activities during Shocktoberfest, visit wichita.edu/shocktoberfest.

Looking for ways to support students on campus? Check out the ShockerSync calendar for events hosted by the nearly 300 student organizations at WSU. Many events are also open to faculty and staff.

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the legislature relevant to Wichita State at the next legislative update session at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 in 101 Morrison Hall. The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students.

The School of Digital Arts is excited to invite you to its open house event in conjunction with the Tallgrass Film Festival. This free event, open to everyone, will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Shocker Studios, 3803 E. Harry St., Suite 121.

Join for refreshments provided by the Tallgrass Film Festival as you tour the facility and mingle with others.

Note: The Tallgrass Film Festival, which is a ticketed event, will take place soon after. Tickets can be purchased in advance or in person.