Category: Events and Recreation

Wichita State’s Math Circle has resumed for each Sunday of fall 2022 semester. Math Circle is a program for middle school students that helps keep young people interested in mathematics and lets them explore and enjoy new topics. Fifth- through ninth-graders of WSU faculty and staff are invited to attend.

The group will not meet during Fall Break, Oct. 16. The last meeting of the fall semester will take place Nov. 20.

To attend, please, RSVP with tinka.davis@wichita.edu.

October has a very special birthday. Our very own WuShock turns 74. To celebrate the event, the Student Activities Council (SAC) is hosting a birthday bash for Wu at 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Oct. 20 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The event will include trivia, cupcakes and photos with Wu.

For more information, contact 316-978-3082 or sac@wichita.edu.

Wichita State’s Study Abroad and the Department of English are hosting a London and Dublin travel informational seminar at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at 100 Lindquist Hall. During the seminar, Dr. Francis X. Connor will discuss the travel itinerary, fees and possible credit options for the trip which will take place May 2023.

For more information or if you can’t attend but you would like information on the program, visit the summer 2023 travel seminar page or contact Dr. Connor at francis.connor@wichita.edu.

The Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership is pleased to officially announce that the chartering of the nine Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities, known as the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at the Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend this event.

Founded in 1930, the NPHC was founded to connect the nine Historically Black Fraternity and Sororities through the motto of “unanimity of thought and action.” This ceremony celebrates the newfound love and fellowship coming to Wichita State University.

Those attending the ceremony should wear professional attire. Members of the NPHC should wear all black professional attire (no letters, colors or other forms of paraphernalia).

Wichita State Dining Services will participate in the Joyful Fall Festiful 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. today, 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.

President Rick Muma will host a town hall for the College of Innovation and Design 2-3 p.m. today, Oct. 6, via Zoom. The Zoom link for the town hall can be found below.

All Wichita State students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Shockers Vote Coalition for pizza and conversations about current affairs and the upcoming election 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at the following dates and locations:

• Oct. 12 at 142 Rhatigans Student Center (RSC)
• Oct. 19 at 142 RSC
• Oct. 26 at 142 RSC
• Nov. 2 at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes

Pizza will be available while supplies last. For more information, contact 316-978-7016.

Join the Society of Women Engineers for a Game Night 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Partnership 2 building, Room A131. Feel free to bring games to share, and come connect with fellow students. Please email swe@wichita.edu with any questions.

Join the Student Government Association and Student Body President John Kirk for a meet-and-greet event for his nominee to be the next student body vice president, Sen. Mary Elizabeth Thornton, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. today and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oc.t 11 in the SGA Office, RSC 219.

The next Student Health Services (SHS) Pee for Pizza event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. During the event, participants can get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia by submitting a urine specimen and then get free pizza.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes,  Pee for Pizza occurs twice a month through the fall and spring semesters and is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at lease one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.