Category: Events and Recreation

Come cool off during Summer Studio Saturday for free guided art-making from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 in the Ulrich Museum’s UCreate maker’s space. Participate in a wide variety of projects, including activities that will be installed in the Amsden Gallery through the fall season. Don’t miss out on this chance to beat the heat and enjoy some creative time.

Help celebrate Dr. Linnea GlenMaye’s 27 years of service to Wichita State at a retirement celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday Aug. 14 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom. Comments will start at 3:30 p.m.

GlenMaye, who announced her retirement earlier this year, has worked as Wichita State’s associate vice president for Academic Affairs since 2011. Before that, she served as the director of the School of Social Work starting in 2004.

The Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR and STTR programs offer a wide range of opportunities for small firms to address military needs in just about every technology area from software to training systems, from medical products to air, land and sea platforms.

DOD SBIR/STTR program overview webinar:

Join an overview of the Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR components webinar from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Gain insight on how to identify the right solicitation for your technology, connect with technical points of contact and influence future topics.

You’ll learn:

• Which components participate in the SBIR/STTR programs
• How the components differ
• How to find open BAAs and deadlines
• Tips to be competitive and more

This event is hosted by BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting.

DOD SBIR/STTR proposal preparation webinar:

Are you wanting to submit a SBIR/STTR proposal to the DOD, but don’t know where to start? This webinar, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 21 is for you.

In the webinar, you will receive a brief overview of DOD SBIR/STTR programs and learn about the recommended process for developing a Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal to the DOD, with attention paid to the differences among the various components and services.

This event is hosted by Jim Greenwood

Registration is required for both webinars.

Get ready for an action-packed event at the WSU Faculty/Staff Olympics. Call your team together now for an exciting competition for all ages and athletic ability levels. Starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Ablah Library. There will be snacks and prizes.

Activities include: Bowling, darts, javelin, relay and trivia.

Sign up your team of four, or sign up as an individual and you will be added to a team. Only 20 teams can be accommodated, so sign up sooner rather than later. The deadline to register your team is by 5 p.m. Aug. 1.

All WSU employees, including student employees, are welcome to participate.

Reach out to Tate Penner at tate.penner@wichita.edu or Jamie Ford-Keiter at jamie.ford-keiter@wichita.edu for any questions.

Ready to try something new before the semester kicks off? Join Shocker Rowing for free rowing clinics this summer July 26, Aug. 9 and Aug. 15 at the River Vista Boathouse, 150 N. McLean Blvd. No experience required; just show up, learn the basics and have a blast on the water.

For questions, email Rachel Tuck at rachel.tuck@wichita.edu

The Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to be part of multidisciplinary contemporary artist Abhidnya Ghuge’s monumental site-responsive art work, which will be on view in the museum’s Polk/Wilson Gallery, July 22 through Dec. 6.

Drop by the Ulrich any time between 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 11 and work alongside Ghuge to help bring this project to life. By participating, you will be contributing directly to a dynamic work of art and an experience that fosters community connection. This event is free and everyone is welcome. No preregistration is required.

Ghuge’s work explores themes of community, belonging, identity, and transformation. Known for her intricate and expansive installations, Ghuge’s piece at the Ulrich will be made from over 14,000 woodblock-printed paper plates rolled and placed into a metal infrastructure. As an artist who enjoys the shared experience of creation, Ghuge encourages others join her in the rolling and placing of her woodblock prints. This communal hands-on process reflects the spirit of Ghuge’s work: collaborative, meaningful, and rooted in shared experience.

Dive into the artistic process and explore the exciting world of printmaking at this free event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

This fun-filled afternoon is perfect for all ages — whether you are a seasoned artist or trying something new. Attendees will use vegetables from the summer garden to create their own one-of-a-kind print and try other printing techniques as well. Bring your creativity and leave with your own masterpiece. Treat yourself to delicious food from a food truck right outside the museum doors. Everyone is welcome.

Come out and see creative science projects by TRIO Upward Bound Math Science students, who’ve worked all summer to create innovative science programs.

The presentations will start at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 30 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom. Underclassmen presentations will be 9:30-11 a.m., and upperclassmen presentations will be 1:30-3 p.m.

Join the Kansas Small Business Development Center for a full day of expert-led sessions, practical tools and real-world strategies designed for small business success at the Small Business Marketing Meetup from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. July 11 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

Learn how to refine your marketing approach, use research to make smarter decisions, avoid costly website mistakes and boost your visibility with low-cost tools like Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM).

Network with marketing professionals, digital experts and local entrepreneurs. Gain actionable insights, grow your brand and make meaningful connections. Don’t miss the Youth Market hosted by Brand-ish, featuring talented young vendors throughout the day.

Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required by noon July 7 and costs $10.

Join the College of Engineering for a farewell reception honoring Dean Anthony Muscat from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 30 in the John Bardo Center lobby. Light appetizers and beverages will be served, and formal remarks will be made at 3:30 p.m.

Dean Muscat began his appointment in July 2021, and his last day with WSU will be June 30. He has accepted a new role as provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State University, East Bay.