Wichitalks Big Read Edition. Presented by KMUW Wichita 89.1, Wichita Public Library and NEA Big Read.

Wichitalks is back for a special Big Read edition

Wichitalks is back! Join us Friday, April 29, at Roxy’s Downtown. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Wichitalks is an event that brings together passionate individuals and an active audience for an evening of diverse presentations. We look to surface unique perspectives, passion projects, and compelling stories that add value to our community.
This special edition of Wichitalks is co-presented by Wichita Public Library as part of the NEA Big Read: Wichita. Together we invite presentations pertaining to the concept of home. Like Esperanza in “The House on Mango Street” — this year’s Big Read book — we all have unique experiences, colorful communities, and stories of personal growth that contribute to our ideas of the meaning of home. Sometimes they are harsh realities and sometimes they are deeply joyous. At this Wichitalks we celebrate those stories.
Ten handpicked individuals will each share a five-minute presentation on the theme of home. With only 20 slides, each auto-advancing every 15 seconds, presentations are brief, insightful, and passionately delivered.
The deadline to apply is March 31. Selected presenters will be notified on 5 p.m. April 6. Presenters will then work with a committee of KMUW and Wichita Public Library staff to hone and finalize presentations in advance of the big event on April 29. Presenters must be available for a dress rehearsal and group dinner on April 28.

Emergency building coordinator training sessions announced

Andrew Clem, director of WSU Environmental, Health and Safety; and Cody Charvat, director of Sedgwick County Emergency Management, will conduct training sessions for chief emergency building coordinators (CEBC) and emergency building coordinators (EBC) on Wednesday, March 30, in room 142 of the Rhatigan Student Center.

The training session is 9-9:45 a.m. for new CEBCs or any current CEBC wishing to attend a refresher session. The training session for new EBC or any current EBC wishing to attend a refresher session will be held from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 in 142 RSC.

Please sign up for these sessions in myTraining.

Wichita State University | 12th annual Drag Show | Party Like a Drag Star

Party like a drag star on March 25

The Drag Show is back for its 12th year, and the queens and kings are better than ever!

Do not miss your opportunity to witness all the sass, style, and sexy from local, regional, and internationally known kings and queens at 8 p.m Friday, March 25 at the WSU Metroplex.

Tickets are on sale now. Ticket rates are $5 for WSU students with Shocker ID, $8 faculty and staff, $10 general admission. This will be a cashless event and only credit cards will be accepted for advance tickets and at the door.

KU professor to speak on refugees

You are invited for the first speaker event in the Center for Educational Technology to Assist Refugee Learners (CETARL) Speaker Series.

Dr. Hong Tien Vu, associate professor of journalismt at the University of Kansas. will present “Expecting the unexpected: Lessons learned from researching refugees in the United States” at 3 p.m. April 7 via Zoom.

Refugees have become parts of communities across the United States. They are increasingly considered digital migrants, whose technology use plays an important role in their integration process.  In this talk, Vu will share his experience in researching refugees and digital use in the United States. Vu will discuss the challenges that he and his team had in approaching, working with, and conducting a research project on refugee communities in Kansas. What are the practical considerations of accessing refugees? These may include working with gatekeepers, collaborating with agencies/NGOs, and other logistical challenges. Vu will also talk about possible opportunities for interdisciplinary research in the future on this vulnerable population, with regards to their use of digital technology.

For inquiries about the event or to get the Zoom link, contanct Dr. Mythili Menon at mythili.menon@wichita.edu.

Society of Women Engineers hosts Egg Drop Competition

You are invited to join Society of Women Engineers for an Egg Drop Competition to celebrate Women’s History Month. The egg drop will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 in the lobby of the John Bardo Center. Collaborate with your team to protect your egg and win first place. All participants will receive a free SWE T-shirt, while supplies last.

Women's History Month Celebration - March 29 - 7:00 PM - Partnership 2. Relax, enjoy sweet treats, and hear the stories of women who made an impact.

Society of Women Engineers hosts Women’s History Month celebration

Please join Society of Women Engineers for a celebration of Women’s History Month at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 in Partnership 2 room A131. This is an opportunity to relax, learn about some significant historical women, and enjoy sweet treats.

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Expanding Your Horizons workshop promotes girls in STEM

The ninth annual Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) event at Wichita State is planned for April 23. EYH is a one-day event primarily for girls in middle school.

This ninth annual event will include hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM.) Attendees will meet STEM role models and learn more about careers in those fields. The ultimate goal of EYH is to motivate young women to consider careers in STEM.

Wichita State University Pre, During, and Post workout Nutritioin discussions April 25 at 1 p.m. What are some good practices for pre, during, and post workout nutrition? Join Andy Sykes, MEd, CSCS, FNS, CPT on Facebook live as he discusses pre, during, and post exercise nutrition recommendations

Last nutrition discussion of the spring semester

Join Wichita State Campus Recreation at 1 p.m. Monday, April 25 on Facebook Live for the final nutrition discussion of the spring semester. For this months nutrition discussion, Andy Sykes will cover pre-, during, and post-exercise nutrition recommendations.

Wichita State University Stretch Shortening Cycle (SSC) Lifting Clinic April 8 at 1 p.m. This month we cover the stretch shortening cycle (SSC), what it is, how it's used, what advantages it has and how we train using it. Join Andy Sykes, MEd, CSCS, FNS, CPT on facebook live as hes discusses the stretch shortening cycle (SSC).

Last lifting clinic of the spring semester

Join Wichita State Campus Recreation on Facebook Live at 1 p.m. Friday, April 8 for the last lifting clinic of the spring semester. During this clinic, Andy Sykes will cover the stretch shortening cycle (SSC).

Community Forum. Art + Mental Health. Tuesday, March 22nd. 5:30 P.M. Reception, 6:00 P.M. Program. Ulrich Museum of Art. Free and open to all. Join us for a discussion on the impact of the arts on our resilience and mental wellbeing with Dr. Christopher Leonard, director of WSU Counseling Services; Rachel Amerson, doctoral student in psychology; and Ellamonique Baccus, executive director of Arts Partners Wichita.

Today’s Ulrich forum examines the relationship between the arts, mental health

The Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State University campus invites you to join for a discussion today on the impact of the arts on our resilience and mental wellbeing.

The community forum takes place 6 p.m. today, with a reception at 5:30 p.m. The panel will feature Dr. Christopher Leonard, director of WSU Counseling Services; Rachel Amerson, doctoral student in psychology; and Ellamonique Baccus, executive director of Arts Partners Wichita.

This program is free and open to all. If you can’t attend the forum in person, you can view a livestream of it by clicking here.