Category: Events and Recreation

Woolsey Hall, the new academic building and home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business, is now home to the Chris Brunner, WSU alum, sculpture, “The Entrepreneur.”

A ribbon cutting ceremony to honor Brunner and “The Entrepreneur” will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 in Woolsey Hall. A reception will follow featuring remarks from Brunner as well as appetizers and beverages. The event is open to the public.

Need time to de-stress before finals? Student Conduct & Community Standards is hosting a board game event from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center as part of Student Activity Councils De-Stress Fest program of events.

Come by and play some fun games such as Scrabble, Phase 10, Sorry, What Do You Meme?, Catchphrase and more.

The Japanese Culture Association will hold its annual Japan Festival from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 28 on the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The festival will include arts and crafts projects such as calligraphy, origami, ikebana, and making a lucky charm; karaoke; and traditional Japanese pastries provided by local Japanese bakery Komugi.

The Society of Cosplayers will also join with tea, stickers and more, and the Japanese Culture Association will also have its annual raffle for attending. Results of the haiku contest and raffle winners will be announced at 3 p.m. in 233 RSC.

Presentations on the topics of study abroad at 12:45 p.m. and the JET program at 2 p.m. will be held in 262 RSC. A traditional martial arts demonstration will begin at 1 p.m. in the lounge area in the second floor of RSC. Work by students of the Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures’ (MCLL) Japanese program will also be on display.

The festival this year is being put on by the MCLL department, the WSU Japanese program, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Student Government Organization.

Student Health Services (SHS) is back with its last Pee for Pizza event of the spring 2023 semester. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. During the event, participants can get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia by submitting a urine specimen and then receive pizza at no additional charge.

Pee for Pizza is a sexual health awareness event that allows participants to test for sexually transmitted illnesses such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C and know their status.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza occurs twice a month through the fall and spring semesters and is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

To complement this spring’s Commencement Toast, all colleges’ faculty, staff and their graduates are invited to participate in the 2023 Commencement Cruise.

The deadline to register is May 10. Any questions can be directed to the Academics Affairs Office at 316-978-3010.

Come and de-stress before finals by creating a finals survival bag with the Student Activities Council (SAC). It will have a Wu-themed bracelet-making station, miniature Wichita State coloring books and snacks. Just grab a bag and collect items.

Finals survival bags will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. This is a come and go event, and no registration or payment is required.

The event is sponsored by SAC. For questions, email SAC at sac@wichita.edu or call Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at 316-978-3022.

Join the 2023 class of graphic design senior students in celebrating their achievements and growth at their exhibition “In Bloom” in the ShiftSpace Galleries located at Groover Labs, 334 St. Francis.

The reception will from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, and will include impressive student work in a variety of design mediums and ventures, all with unique concepts.

Tri Delta will host their annual Delta House of Pancakes fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. and 10 to 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 21 and April 22 at their sorority house. The event will feature unlimited pancakes, toppings, a raffle for prizes like a Roku TV, and baskets from businesses in Wichita.

All of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.

The First Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM Research Showcase dives into diverse subjects, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Learn more about the different research projects happening around Wichita State from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 8 in the Milton A. and Dawn P. Messinger Digital Scholars Commons of the Ablah Library.

The first-year Shockers’ presentations give attendees an in-depth look at various topics, from cleaning up orbital debris to Etzanoa food artifacts. Explore their research projects and understand what these next-generation Shockers are passionate about.

The College of Engineering is hosting its annual Engineering Open House event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 5 in the John Bardo Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet engineering and computing students, explore prototype solutions presented by senior students, and network with other attendees.

Students, staff, faculty and individuals from both Innovation Campus companies and community organizations are invited to attend. There will be an awards ceremony and refreshments immediately following the open house.