Category: Events and Recreation

The College of Engineering invites the WSU community to attend a seminar regarding the future of energy systems.

Join Bryan Pivovar, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) senior research fellow, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center for the seminar, “The 2020s, the Decade of Hydrogen.”

The seminar will discuss hydrogen’s importance to the investments being made in renewable energies for future energy systems. While the auto sector has had the most press for H2 production on a large scale, this has expanded to include heavy duty transportation (on road, marine, rail and air), the steel and ammonia industry, and major examples of bulk hydrogen, including deployment of liquid hydrogen tankers and efforts to convert natural gas infrastructure to hydrogen compatible.

Bryan Pivovar is a senior research fellow and electrochemical engineering and materials chemistry group manager in the Chemistry and Nanosciences Center at NREL where he oversees electrolysis and fuel cell and materials R&D.

Zach Gearhart, chief of staff, will update faculty and staff on legislative issues raised related to Wichita State from the Kansas state government.

The meeting is open to all faculty and staff at 9 a.m. every other Friday. Due to electrical maintenance in Morrison Hall, the next meeting is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 27 in 202 Rhatigan Student Center.

The Indian Student Association (ISA) invites all spring semester students to join its orientation and freshers party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 in 208 Hubbard Hall.

This will be an opportunity to learn more about ISA and the community at WSU. The party will have events such as “Mr. & Ms. Fresher,” lucky draw, games and networking opportunities with faculty and the ISA team. Refreshments will be provided after the event.

First-Year Programs and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion invite students to join their syllabus party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center. Students can bring their class syllabi and planners (electronic or paper).

Get organized and start the semester off right with supplies, goodies, light refreshments and valuable support from the transition mentors and success coaches at the event.

For more information, call 316-978-5420 or email first.year@wichita.edu

The Student Activities Council is hosting the second annual Fairmount Formal from 7 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the Beggs Ballroom on the third floor of the RSC. Students, faculty and staff are invited to join in for dancing and light snacks.

Formal attire is encouraged, but not required. Registration for the event will be open until Feb. 10. Tickets are free for WSU students, $5 for WSU staff and faculty and $8 for general admission. For more information, email sac@wichita.edu.

Black Excellence will bring the MASTERCLASS Professional Development Workshop series to students at WSU. These workshops were designed to support the development of leadership and professional skills. The next workshop will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center.

The upcoming workshop will cover cultural restoration and aims to educate and empower participants by exploring the rich history of the Black and African American communities. It will also engage participants in meaningful dialogue and activities around unique facets of culture.

Black Excellence invites students to unlock their potential by taking part in something greater.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites students, staff, faculty and community members to make its office their home away from home. Stop by its office from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 2 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center for light refreshments and to learn more about available resources and programs.

Experience the traditions, activities and performances to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit is a celebration that starts with the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar and continues until the first full moon.

For many Asian cultures, Lunar New Year is a celebration of change, a moment to renew oneself and a time to welcome in the coming year with family and friends. This year’s celebration will start on Sunday, Jan. 22, and will be celebrated at WSU from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Student Activities Council’s comedy show with Hayden Kristal has been postponed. SAC looks forward to hosting this event in the future.

The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is hosting the North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition for middle school and high school students on Thursday, Jan. 26. This event is free and open to all.