Category: Events and Recreation

The first step to studying abroad would be to attend one of Study Abroad’s information sessions. The last study abroad information session of the spring semester will be at 2 p.m. April 4 in 257 Rhatigan Student Center, Ashton/Bridges Room.

For more information, to register or to the video option, visit the Study Abroad website.

Academic and specialized advisors who completed various eTutorials during the fall semester from NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising will host a series of professional development sessions during the spring semester for all advisors (academic advisors, specialized advisors, faculty advisors, etc.).

Ana Abente and Sara Leftwich from Shocker Career Accelerator will host a professional development session on “Career Advising” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room.

For more information or questions, contact Brett Bruner, assistant vice president for Student Success & Persistence, at brett.bruner@wichita.edu.

The STRIVE planning committee and Staff Senate have worked to create the Shocker STRIVE Conference as an opportunity that is flexible for any staff interested in learning while also making connections with others. The conference will have half-day (morning and afternoon) sessions to allow staff to attend at a time that is convenient for their schedule.

The conference will be on April 4 and feature three sets of morning sessions will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon and the three sets of afternoon sessions will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. April 4 in Woolsey Hall. Topics include:

• Artificial intelligence
• Campus climate
• Difficult conversations
• Staff resources
• Time management, goal setting
• Strengths finder and leadership skills

Register by Friday, March 14. Learn more about the conference.

Campus Recreation is hosting an educational and interactive Wellness Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, March 5 in the Heskett Center. Plan to join your fellow Shockers as you receive medical screenings and wellness tips from over 50 vendor booths from WSU departments and around the community.

Join the Student Activities Council (SAC) for a during a screening of “Tangled” at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at the CAC Theater. WSU students can attend at no additional charge with a Shocker ID. Tickets are $5 for staff/faculty and $8 for the public.

Enjoy complimentary popcorn and bottled water at the event.

WSU faculty and staff are invited to attend the Corbin Connect Building Bridges Workshop Series: Spanish Language, Culture and Creating Welcoming Spaces in an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Friday from March 28 to April 18 at Wichita State Connect.

• Engage in interactive experiences to gain a foundational understanding of Spanish language and culture
• Sample foods from Latin America
• Earn a professional development certificate upon completing all four sessions (certificate does not bear academic credit, nor would it qualify for inclusion on an academic transcript)

Be sure to RSVP by March 20

The event is presented by Credit Union of America, College of Applied Studies, Corbin Connect, Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives and the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Join the College of Health Professions and KU School of Medicine-Wichita for the local CLARION competition from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 7 at WSU Old Town.

The interprofessional competition challenges small teams of health professions students to analyze a current public health issue at the community level. This year’s focus is on climate change. Teams will present their root cause analysis and propose a holistic improvement plan, balancing real-world budgetary constraints and standards of practice.

The winning team will represent Kansas at the national CLARION competition in Minnesota April 11-12. Last year, the WSU/KU team earned a second-place finish at the national competition.

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Wichita State Campus Climate Summit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

During the summit, attendees will hear updates on the work done over the past year from Campus Climate Committee members and learn from campus stakeholder groups. This will be followed by discussions on collaborative efforts to improve the campus climate. Lunch will be provided.

Visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus-wide e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25 in the NetApp parking lot, lot 44S.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

• Personal documents accepted for secure shredding
• All personal electronics accepted, including appliances
  • Note: For recycling old TVs, refer to Sedgwick County’s recycling guide
• Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder)
• On-site assistance available for larger loads

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

The Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) is now accepting applications. The SNVC is a chance to pitch your business idea, compete for funding and gain valuable mentorship.

• Win big: Compete for the $25,000 grand prize and secure funding to bring your idea to life.
• Mentorship and networking: Connect with experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors who can help guide your journey.
• Boost your startup: Get expert feedback and refine your business model.

Don’t miss the opportunity to launch your venture. Applications are open now – apply now.

For more details, visit the Shocker New Venture Competition website.

The event is hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship in the Barton School of Business.