Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) and the Human Factors Program on National Ageism Awareness Day at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in 102 McKinley Hall for a networking event and presentation by Dr. Carryl Baldwin, Carl and Rozina Cassat Distinguished Professor of Aging, director of the Regional Institute on Aging and Human Factors program coordinator. Balwin will discuss how ageism negatively impacts all of us and steps one can take to avoid ageism in the design process.

Age-related changes occur across the lifespan. They are certainly not all negative, and they are far from universal. With increased age comes increased variability rendering age-related classifications often meaningless. Many older adults retain high levels of functioning at or above many of their younger counterparts. Wisdom and the ability to see the big picture – integrating and synthesizing across domains tends to increase with age. Discover methods and steps to capitalize on these strengths and avoid ageism in the design of programs and products as we celebrate Ageism Awareness Day.

The Philosophy Department will host Dr. Jason Matteson, a Kansas State University visiting professor of philosophy, when he presents “Choosing Well and Living Well: How Friendships Matter in Engineering Ethics.” Matteson’s presentation, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in 218 McKinley Hall.

Graduating Shockers, swing by the Shocker Store in the Rhatigan Student Center for the Grad Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9 to purchase regalia, order class rings and announcements and enjoy snacks, giveaways and more.

Join Airbus for its come-and-go Volunteer Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the first floor atrium of Partnership Building 1 on the Innovation Campus.

Visit with local organizations to learn more about their work and discover what volunteer opportunities are available to give back to the community, including:

• Cosmosphere
• Exploration Place
• Freedom Hooves
• Kansas Aviation Museum
• Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Society of Women Engineers
• The Pando Initiative
• Wichita Children’s Home
• Wichita Habitat for Humanity

Shocker Indigenous Collective, Indigenous Student Collective and Student Engagement & Belonging invite you to join them at in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Come learn from faculty, staff and students about the significance of Indigenous Peoples Day and enjoy a special performance by Young Switch-Northern Drum.

Join ShockerStrengths 2-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room, to identify and explore your strengths.

Take the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly StrengthsFinder 2.0) to reveal your top five strengths that are unique to you. Once you know which of the 34 themes you lead with, ShockerStrengths will show you how to use your top strengths for your growth and application. This engaging and interactive training session will help you identify your natural talents; develop them into strengths; and enjoy consistent, near-perfect performance in your personal and career success.

Search for “Discovering Your Strengths” in myTraining through your myWSU and register.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for Throwback Thursday. Celebrate various decades with throwback freebies, snacks, a photo booth and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in the RSC East Atrium.

Feeling the mid-semester slump? Swing by the front of Ablah Library from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 9 for free coffee and a chance to connect with your success team.

Whether you need support or just want to chat, University Libraries is here for you. Plus, grab some swag while you’re there.

Sponsored by Student Success and University Libraries.

Treat your body, mind and spirit to a relaxing session of yoga surrounded by art and led by Molly McFerson, owner of Yoga with Molly, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Stretch and breathe through simple, user-friendly gentle yoga poses. Come to the lobby when you arrive. There is a $10 suggested payment to the instructor via Venmo or CashApp at class. Cash will be accepted, but cards will not. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

The Muslim Students Association invites all Shockers to attend its scholar event with Ustadha Sophia Khan, renowned scholar from Frisco, Texas, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room.

The event is open everyone and the speaker will discuss the true essence of Islam and it’s culture. Chai and cookies will be provided to attendees while supplies last.