Category: Events and Recreation

The next physics seminar will take place at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at 128 Jabara Hall and via Zoom. The seminar will feature George Gollin, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor, who will give a talk titled “When It’s Time for a Late-Career Pivot: Now it’s My Circus, Now they’re My Monkeys.”

WSU faculty and staff are invited to the Grand Opening Celebration of Woolsey Hall at 2:30 p.m. today, Sept. 30 at Woolsey Hall.

During the event, special remarks from President Rick Muma, WSU Foundation President Elizabeth King, Barton School of Business Dean Larisa Genin and other notable speakers will be broadcast via a YouTube livestream.

Following the remarks, an open house will take place until 4 p.m.

Wichita State’s Pre-Law Student Association will host Washburn Law School’s Director of Admissions Priscilla Samarripa 5:30-630 p.m. Oct. 12 at 258 Rhatigan Student Center. During the vent, Samarripa will share important information on law school applications, resumes and more. To attend, please RSVP through ShockerSync.

Wichita State Dining Services will participate in the Joyful Fall Festiful 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Shocker Dining. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.

During the event, Reverie Roasters, WSU Catering and other vendors will be featured. The event will also include fall favorite foods and drinks like hot cider and cocoa. Activities will include pumpkin tic-tac-toe, pumpkin ring toss and a mini pumpkin patch.

For more information, visit the WSU Dining website.

Please join the staff of the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) for a retirement party for Kay Doubrava 3-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at 266 RSC. Doubrava is retiring after 28 years of service to the RSC’s Finance Office.

To attend, please RSVP to laura.schaar@wichita.edu by Oct. 17.

University Libraries’ Patent amd Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) will host a vareity of virtual workshops during October. These workshops will include the following:

• 2022 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program: Learn free and valuable resources available to Hispanic inventors and entrepreneurs 1-4 p.m. Oct. 12.
• Blockchain and IP Series: USC 101 Patent Eligibility in Blockchain: This event will feature a lively discussion regarding patent eligibility within the inventive blockchain space 4-5 p.m. Oct. 18.

For more information or to register for PTRC October events, visit the website PTRC website below.

Get lunch or coffee at the Food Truck Plaza today, Sept. 30. The following trucks will be available at:

• Sunflower Espresso Coffee 9 a.m.-nooon
• Brazita Bites 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Wheat Street Dogs, The Flying Stove 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  

The next edition of Engage ICT will focus on the midterm election at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Roxy’s Downtown. With the Nov. 8 general election approaching, attend this event to discuss what’s on the ballot in Kansas. Panelists for this event will include the following:

• Kylie Cameron – News reporter, KMUW
• Celia Hack – News reporter, KMUW
• Dylan Lysen – News reporter, Kansas News Service

The next KMUW Literary Feast will take place 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at KMUW. Dinner will be provided by Public. Literary Feast is KMUW’s monthly book club, featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For October, the staff has selected “How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water” by Angie Cruz.

Students, faculy, staff and campus innovation partners are invited join the Kelley and the Steve Clark YMCA staff for a donation-only fun outdoor event 6-7 p.m. Oct. 4  at Social Tap in Braeburn Square. The event will include a Barre workout followed by food and drink specials.

All donations from the event will go to the Strong Campaign.