Category: Events and Recreation

Join Sexual Health, Advocacy, Resources, and Education (SHARE) for bingo night with exciting prizes that promote safe sex from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 in room 319 of the RSC. You’ll have the chance to win items such as a condom bouquet, a giant bottle of lube and a variety of safe sex supplies. 

The Graduate Student Association BME, Biomedical Engineering Society, and 3D Printed Prosthetics invite the campus community to an exclusive event showcasing the cutting-edge research conducted in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Wichita State University’s College of Engineering. Tours are from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, April 4 in room 264 of the John Bardo Center.

This event is designed to foster a strong research culture at Wichita State, connect students with available research resources, and support the university’s goal of achieving R1 status with a focus on research excellence.

• The right way to use AI — from the best prompting techniques to the best models for every stage of your search.
• The biggest pitfalls of ChatGPT — and how to avoid them so your resume doesn’t get automatically rejected.
• How to find your perfect career path, your most important resume keywords and your best interview prep plan of attack — all by choosing the right AI tool at the right time.

“ChatGPT for Job-Seekers: The Right Way to Use AI to Accelerate Your Search,” is noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 17. The free virtual event is sponsored by the Shocker Career Accelerator and Graduate School. 

Dr. Dinorah Azpuru, professor of political science, will lead a discussion on U.S. and Latin America updates at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27 in 417 Lindquist Hall. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Email Dr. Alexandra Middlewood at alexandra.middlewood@wichita.edu for dietary accommodations or any questions.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. Pee for Pizza promotes sexual health awareness, supports students’ health and prevents the spread of STIs. Get free pizza when you get free testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by giving a urine sample.

Co-sponsored by Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. Appointments can be made through the myShockerhealth portal or by calling 316-978-4792 (4SWC). Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing. Other testing is available upon request.

Come find some great deals at the Shocker Store garage sale. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 21 and 22, the Braeburn Square location will have select Shocker gear priced 30-70% off.

Celebrate the culmination of the youth photo competition, “Telling Your Stories,” with a special reception followed by a screening of “I Needed Paris.” The reception and exhibition runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at the Ulrich Museum of Art with the film starting at 4:15 p.m. in 210 McKnight Art Center.

Suggested donations will be accepted at the door and will benefit student projects at Gordon Parks Academy.

The documentary, produced and directed by Michael Cheers, follows students from the Gordon Parks Academy as they journey to Paris. The film explores their artistic growth as they walk in Gordon Parks’ footsteps — photographing fashion, portraits and the Parisian streets using twin-lens reflex cameras like Parks’ own.

Mark your calendars for an evening of baseball and community spirit at the Wichita Wind Surge stadium April 24. Wichita State will be taking over the ballpark for a night filled with fun and Shocker pride.

Enjoy a game between the Wind Surge and the Springfield Cardinals. Wear your black and yellow to show your Shocker spirit and cheer on the home team. Tickets are available now, so get together with your friends and family for a memorable night out. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the university and support the local baseball team.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes during Spring Break for some fun with friends and family. From March 17-21, enjoy a half hour bonus for all advance lane reservations, plus grab $1 off combo meals.

Lane reservations accepted up to five days in advance. Call 316-978-3479 to reserve. For more information, visit wichita.edu/ssgl.

Celebrate the participants of the youth photo competition, “Telling Your Stories,” with a special reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at the Ulrich Museum and a screening of “I Needed Paris” at 4:15 p.m. in 210 McKnight Art Center.

The documentary, produced and directed by Michael Cheers, follows students from the Gordon Parks Academy as they journey to Paris. The film explores their artistic growth as they walk in Gordon Parks’ footsteps — photographing fashion, portraits and the vibrant Parisian streets using twin-lens reflex cameras like Parks’ own.

Suggested donations will be accepted at the door and will benefit student projects at Gordon Parks Academy. The event is limited to 80 participants.