Category: Events and Recreation

Faculty and staff are invited to attend an open house experience by the The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28. Registration is required and limited to the first 40 to complete the form.

For manufacturers still relying on legacy systems and operations, merging existing technologies with new innovations can be challenging. Together, Deloitte and its ecosystem partners are helping companies accelerate their digital transformations. Its immersive smart factory experiences demonstrate how manufacturers can embrace the next level of technological innovation.

Join WSU’s SHARE (Sexual Health, Advocacy, Resources & Education) at its second bi-annual sexual and reproductive health event, “Sex in the Dark,” but spooky themed from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Delve into a nuanced discussion on reproductive and sexual health, including topics on sexuality, pleasure, protection and more in a discreet and educational setting. The event invites participants to submit anonymous questions, fostering a thoughtful and judgment-free space. An expert panel (including an educator from Planned Parenthood Great Plains) will provide comprehensive, evidence-based answers, encouraging an atmosphere of learning and understanding. Join the evening of exploration, where curiosity meets knowledge, and participants can gain valuable insights into the complexities of reproductive and sexual well-being. Admission is free.

Costumes are also highly encouraged for the season. Various campus and community organizations will be tabling at the event with free goodies and resources. And SHARE will be providing free Plan B, condoms, NARCAN and more.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting Pee for Pizza from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA — sign-up for a spot now via the myShockerhealth portal or by calling 316-978-4792 (4SWC).

Pee for Pizza promotes sexual health awareness, supports students’ health and prevents the spread of STIs. Get free pizza when you get free testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by giving a urine sample. Pizza is provided to all participants.

Co-sponsored by Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing. For more information contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes for some fun during your Fall Break. On Oct. 14-15, it will offer half-priced billiards all day and $3 cosmic bowling from 5 to 7 p.m. Operating hours those days are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Grab a friend and join WSU Dining for a Mix and Mingle event from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Cargill Cafe in Woolsey Hall to sip some delicious Café de Olla.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships invites you to celebrate National Financial Aid Day at its open house from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in 203 Jardine Hall.

Come get to know the financial aid staff and enter its various raffles. Treats and refreshments will be available while supplies last.

The Women of WSU invites you to play bingo from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 30 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center. Each Bingo card is $5 and there will be four games (limit of three cards per game). Prizes will be awarded for winners in certain categories, including cross and blackout. Come mingle, eat, play and win.

Pre-order for the 11:30 a.m. lunch for $14 or bring your own. Money raised will be used for scholarships to WSU students.

Join the Wichita State University Police Department sergeant candidates when they present on “Leadership and Supervision Skills” from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 11 in room 137 of the Eugene Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Each of the four candidates will present for 15-20 minutes beginning at the top of each hour followed by a question-and-answer session.

The Academy for Effective Teaching is an organization comprised of retired faculty members who distinguished themselves in their teaching careers. Each year the current faculty is given the opportunity to nominate retired faculty for membership in the academy. This year the people chosen for membership are Dr. Wilson Baldridge, Kathy Downes, Dr. L. Scott Miller, Dr. Wei Cheng Mau, Cathy Moore-Jansen, and Dr. Donald Blakeslee.

The new members will be inducted into the academy at a reception from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 in Woolsey Hall’s Fidelity Bank Ballroom. The campus community is invited to the reception when the inductees will be honored for their outstanding teaching careers at WSU. Please RSVP to aa.student@wichita.edu or call 978-3010 by Friday, Nov. 8.

The Purple Mile annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and Social Service Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 on the north side of the RSC. Join us in remembering those impacted by dating and domestic violence, learn about resources, and connect with others over light refreshments and art. This event is hosted by Midwest Criminal Justice Institute, WSU HOPE Services,  Wichita Family Crisis Center, and Harbor House.