Category: Events and Recreation

Everyone on campus is invited to a chili feed with Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Nov. 15 and from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter facility, south of the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex. All proceeds benefit Zach’s Wishes for Miracles.

Enjoy unlimited chili, chili dogs and cinnamon rolls. Visit SigEp’s Instagram or visit its table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 in the Rhatigan Student Center for more information

The Graduate School will host the sixth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15 on the second floor of Rhatigan Student Center. During 3MT, each student competing will summarize the importance and impact of their research in three minutes.

The 3MT is a worldwide competition and the winner of the showcase will go on to represent Wichita State at a regional competition.

Join the Light of Christ student organization for a community ecumenical Praise and Worship Night from 9 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Grace Memorial Chapel.

The evening is open to the entire Christian community in Wichita (so bring your family and friends) and will feature live music, delicious treats and a time for fellowship. Come together to celebrate and uplift one another in faith.

Join WSU Military and Veterans Services in celebrating Veterans Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in its office on the third floor of the Shocker Success Center, room 318. Refreshments will be served and memorial stars will be provided to visiting veterans.

During this time, the center will also celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, which occurs Nov. 10.

Stop by from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 6 in the Rhatigan Student Center atrium to visit with your fellow Shockers and grab free donuts and coffee with the Shockers Vote Coalition. The Prevention Ambassadors will also be available to provide information about counseling and mental health services provided on campus. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Join the College of Applied Studies to celebrate Sheri Barnes’ retirement at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the Heskett Center lobby. She has put in many years of service and dedication to WSU students, faculty and staff. Enjoy some refreshments as you celebrate her accomplishments.

Need to practice for the Putnam Mathematics Competition? Head over to 372 Jabara Hall at 3:15 p.m. every Friday to practice for the competition on Dec. 7.

WSU will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13 in the Heskett Center Lobby. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Wichita State

All donors will receive a $10 gift card by email, and two lucky winners will win a $7,000 prize.

The Students Activities Council is hosting a special Veterans Day celebration social for all veterans, CHAMPVA family members and active-duty members from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes.

Vets are welcomed sit back and relax and enjoy free bowling, billiards, concessions and socializing.

Join the Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives in attendance of an authors series. At 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 via Zoom, Dr. Joel Perez will lead a webinar focused on “How to Achieve Organizational Excellence through Cultural Humility.” This interactive event will provide an opportunity for participants to move from cultural competency to cultural humility. The event will be available via Zoom and a more in-depth follow-up session will be in-person in the spring semester.

And at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room, Dr. Mercy Umeri will provide a talk titled “Lessons to My Younger Self: A Reflection of Guidance, Tools and Inspiration”; a candid discussion pertaining to her new book, “Forty-Five Things I Know For Sure.” Dr. Umeri will share what inspired her to write the book and what she has learned from the process.

Light refreshments will be provided and a few books will be available.