Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and flavors of the Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Visit Flavors of Latin America from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at the Echo Circle, just east of Duerksen Fine Arts Center, where ODI’s student organizations will sell food, from pan dulce to churros.

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State again from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 and Friday, Oct. 6 in 209 Hubbard Hall.

Caret will participate in two interviews, have a private lunch with engineering students and be featured at a speaking event that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are invited to attend.

The speaking event, “Getting Real About Leadership,” will be a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Light refreshments will be served.

Enhance your research skills by mastering the art of data visualization. Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 in Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons or participate online in the Data Visualization in ArcGIS workshop.

Led by experienced presenters, the workshop will equip students with the tools they need to create compelling visualizations using ArcGIS. Whether you’re new to the software or seeking to refine your skills, the session offers valuable insights into transforming complex data into clear and insightful visuals.

Enjoy the generosity of WSU alumnus John McGuire and join the United Nations Day dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Marcus Welcome Center.

Everyone from the community is welcome to enjoy the WSU catered dinner at no additional charge with a Shocker ID.

The Office of Strategic Communications will offer headshot photos to WSU faculty and staff at no additional charge. These opportunities are quick and walk-in only without needing to schedule an appointment.

The next headshot photo event is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Additional dates will be announced in the future.

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for a thought-provoking and empowering lunch seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center tailored for LGBTQIA+ students representing under-represented cultures.

At the inclusive gathering, participants will celebrate the richness of the community while addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. Together, participants will explore the intersectionality of experiences and discuss ways to foster understanding, respect and unity among all cultures and identities at Wichita State and post-graduation.

Join the Retention Fellows at its next Teaching Matters discussion to talk about the ways to promote active learning and student engagement at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6 in 231/232 Woolsey Hall. The Retention Fellows will provide bagels/donuts, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages and their colleagues to the discussion.

Retention fellows have issued a challenge to reward the department and college that have the best attendance at all of the Teaching Matters sessions this year.

Any questions can be directed to Dr. Moriah Beck, Retention Faculty Fellows coordinator, at moriah.beck@wichita.edu.

The International Student Union’s annual InterFest: International Food Festival is a festival where Wichita State students prepare and sell dishes from their native countries. Attend the event at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 on the Grace Memorial Chapel lawn.

The festival provides a platform for intercultural sharing where the campus community and visitors can try out diverse cuisine and learn about the origins and cultural significance of a particular dish. It also serves as a fundraiser for international student associations, although small groups of students also participate to have as many diverse dishes as possible.

For questions regarding the event, contact isu@wichita.edu.

Join Wichita State’s Community Education for an adventure through time right in the neighborhood during the Historic Walking Tour of the Fairmount Neighborhood from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.

Participants will meet at Social Tap at Braeburn Square. Jay Price, professor in the Department of History, will be the instructor for the tour.

The Fairmount Neighborhood is more than just a place; it’s a treasure trove of history that’s been intertwined with WSU for over 125 years.

During this tour, participants will explore the Victorian elegance of Fairmount Cottage; step into the Innovation Campus’s modern, 21st-century urban environment; uncover the intriguing history of the Old Frisco Railway, also known as the Redbud Trail; pay a visit to local cemeteries, each holding tales of days gone by; and discover WSU’s historic hangouts and why they’re so special.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to dive into Wichita’s rich history. Register now online or call 316-978-3731. The registration fee is $55.

The Safety Circus from the University Police Department is from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The circus will be outside with the inside open for restrooms, vendors and food/drinks (pizza, subs, coffee, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, etc.) at no additional charge.

Some of the attractions include Tipsy Trials (riding on tricycles with drunk goggles through a course), cornhole with drunk goggles on, how to properly go through a four-way stop, a semi-truck so people can view blind spots, how to change a tire, a seatbelt conveyer that simulates what it feels like to be in a crash, information about riding motorcycles amongst other stations.