Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Graduate School Thursday, Aug. 15 in 208 Hubbard Hall 208 for its in-person fall 2024 orientation.

New graduate students are invited to attend the Orientation Refresher from 1 to 2 p.m. where you will go over basic grad school regulations, academic expectations, some tips and resources.

Plus: Ask current students everything you want to know about grad life at WSU in Grad Life 101 (also known as The Unofficial Orientation) from 2 to 3 p.m. A peer-to-peer session — only students allowed in the room.

Women of Wichita State University (WWSU) will host a membership drive from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the President’s Residence. Light appetizers will be available. Members will also be modeling clothing from Chico’s.

WWSU’s purpose is to serve the university by providing student scholarships. It is dedicated to promoting the personal growth of its members through social interaction and fostering a sense of community through fellowship and the spirit of friendliness. Annual dues are $12.

Membership of WWSU is available to all female-identifying persons who meet any of the following conditions and who pay annual dues:

• Current faculty, administrative, unclassified professional, university support staff and auxiliary employees of Wichita State.
• Spouses of Wichita State faculty, administrative, unclassified professional (UP) and university support staff (USS).
• Retirees and WWSU members whose active connection with the university has ended but who wish to retain or renew their membership are also eligible.

Activities are planned throughout the year and include Lunch and Learns, social events, fundraisers, a book club and more.

Students interested in an on-campus position can come to the On-Campus Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Regular student positions (non-Work-Study) and Federal Work-Study positions are available.

Dress is business casual. Students need to bring their Shocker ID (or the number), copies of their resume and be prepared to speak with on-campus employers. Register and learn more at wichita.edu/OCJF.

Join the Shockers Vote! Coalition from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 to learn about our campus voter engagement initiatives for the fall.

While you’re there, you can also learn about ways to get involved with campus voter engagement work in the fall. To RSVP for the meeting and for meeting details, email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Join the Women’s Leadership Initiative for the Welcome Back Kickoff Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Wichita State Connect.

Kickoff the school year with the Women’s Leadership Initiative. Learn more about its upcoming events, network with others and build a community. Appetizers will be provided. Feel free to drop in at your leisure.

While RSVPs are recommended, they are not required. The event is free to attend.

And join the Mentoring Circles Talk from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom, presented by Carolyn Shaw and Moriah Beck. Lunch will be provided.

Everyone has stereotypes about what a mentor is and what they might long for in a mentoring relationship. People tend to think of mentors in a formal way, perhaps as long-term relationships, but it’s important to recognize that everyone likely have less formal mentors in their daily lives already. This is not necessarily someone who is senior to you or who guides you over the long term. This activity will help people think more deliberately about who these people are and where we might have room for additional mentoring relationships.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For August, it’s reading “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore.

Suzanne Perez, KMUW book reviewer, said about the book: “I couldn’t stop reading it or thinking about it, and now I can’t stop talking about it either. The story, the characters, the setting, the ending — everything about this novel is absolute perfection.”

Attendees will meet at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Part fun, part fundraiser, KMUW’s “You’re Spelling It Wrong” offers an entertaining opportunity for proficient spellers to show off their skills.

Led by bee-master Fletcher Powell, host of KMUW’s “You’re Saying It Wrong” podcast, at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at Wichita Brewing Company Event Venue, 6160 E. Central Ave. Taco buffet provided by Custom Cuisine Catering.

• $35 – participant entry
• $250 – table of six (each receives a buffet pass and drink ticket)
• $40 – VIP individual ticket (includes a buffet pass and drink ticket)
• $25 – General admission

KMUW thanks its “You’re Spelling It Wrong” sponsors:

• Jill Docking
• McClelland
• Two Trees Technology
• Walkers Jazz Lounge
• Brain Balance of Wichita
• Comfort Care Homes
• Wichita Brewing Company
• Kent Audio Visual
• Carps Bees
• Custom Cuisine Catering
• McPherson Opera House

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 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Additional dates will be announced in the future.

Join Harvester Arts + Gallery Place Project for a Tie Dye Party from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 31 at the Ulrich Museum.

This event is for all ages and all art supplies and admission are free. After tie-dying, stick around and draw on the mobile mural wall and enjoy other free creative family fun, including guided art tours at the Ulrich Museum when you sign in using the Sunflower Summer App.

Wichita State has been hosting 19 undergraduate students from Mexico on campus this summer. These students are doing research with various WSU faculty mentors through the Delfin Program; six additional students have participated virtually. The students are working hard and are very enthusiastic to be at WSU. Come help send off these undergraduate researchers from Mexico as they complete their seven-week research experience at Wichita State.

The Delfin Program poster session will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, July 29 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Attend to view the outcome of a wide variety of research conducted and to show your enthusiasm for hosting the students at WSU. This session can also be a recruitment opportunity for graduate students.