Category: Events and Recreation

Help celebrate Vivian Zavataro, director of the Ulrich Museum of Art, at a farewell reception from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in 306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom west.

Remarks will be at 3:30 p.m. Zavataro announced her departure from WSU last month. As director, she has advanced the Ulrich’s mission, elevated the museum’s standing nationally and enhanced community engagement initiatives for the region. Her last day is Sept. 18.

Help wish Zavataro well as she enters a new chapter.

College life can be overwhelming between family, friends, classes and studying that you may feel you’re missing out. That’s why ShockerSync is your hub for student organizations and sports clubs for a variety of majors, hobbies and interests.

Beat the FOMO and check out all the events coming up on campus and find your community at wichita.edu/shockersync.

This session with the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub brings faculty and students together to explore the value, methods and impact of research in the humanities.

The event will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 in Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons. RSVP for the event by Friday, Sept. 4, as space is limited. Refreshments are available on a first-come basis.

Panelists for this session will be Dr. Rocío Del Águila, chair and associate professor of Spanish, Dr. Jean Griffith, associate professor of English, and Dr. Mythili Menon, associate professor and director of linguistics.

Want to stay connected with campus and support student initiatives? The ShockerSync calendar is the place to go for up-to-date information on events hosted by student organizations. Many events are open to faculty and staff, providing opportunities for you to get to know students at WSU. Visit wichita.edu/shockersync.

The Shocker Store is making sure you are decked out in Shocker black and yellow. Swing by the store Sept. 3-5 for a College Colors Day tee swap. Bring in a tee from any other college or university and grab a WSU tee for just $10.

All swapped tees will be donated to the Union Rescue Mission. No tee to swap? No problem. You can grab the WSU tee for $13.99. Offer is valid at both the RSC and Braeburn Square stores for the swap and the tee is available online for $13.99.

Explore the library’s secrets in a tour of Ablah Library at two tours, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. WSU students and employees may meet by the Circulation Desk for a tour of:

• 24-hour study room and other study areas
• Tech Hub
• Other services, collections and spaces throughout Ablah Library.

After the tour, in 217 Ablah Library, participants will:

• Explore the library website
• Locate online articles and books through SmartSearch and individual databases
• Learn about interlibrary loan
• Identify their personal librarian

Registration is not required but will provide you with an email reminder the day before the event. This event is part of Welcomefest.

Do you and your friends want to compete against other Shockers? Wichita State has several intramural sports tournaments for you to participate in, including this September: golf scramble, 7v7 flag football, pickleball and futsal.

Create your own team or join as a free agent for another team. Other sports later this semester include 6v6 volleyball, esports tournaments for EAFC, Madden, NBA2K and NHL, and more.

Need help signing up for a sport? Visit the Campus Recreation website for a guide on intramural sports.

Learn about the Student Activities Council (SAC) and involvement opportunities, play games and meet new people at the SAC open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

You can also get a sneak-peek at some of SAC’s upcoming events for the semester. And more importantly, there’s free food. Make sure to bring a friend, and SAC will make sure you leave with some more.

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

The majority of university life takes place outside of the classroom. Use your time in school as an opportunity to find lifelong friends and make connections by getting involved with the many student organization on campus.

See what events are coming up this weekend by exploring ShockerSync, your portal for student organizations at WSU, by visiting wichita.edu/shockersync.

Wichita State’s fall tradition, the Pumpkin Run 5K, is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to secure your spot before registration prices go up on Sept. 1.

Whether you’re a runner, walker, student, faculty member, staff member, alumni or community friend, you’re invited to join the Pumpkin Run Oct. 17 on Wichita State’s campus for this fun-filled fall event.

Registration includes:

• Official Pumpkin Run T-shirt
• Finisher medal
• Age group and overall winner awards
• A memorable morning with fellow Shockers

Can’t attend in person? Sign up for the virtual option and receive your shirt and medal while completing your run on your own schedule.