Category: Events and Recreation

The WSU chapter of the Mortar Board Honor Society is partnering with local elementary schools for its next event, a book drive where the chapter will accept donations of elementary-level books to send to Wichita elementary schools and put them into the hands of young readers. 

“Our organization strives to give back to Wichita and its community when and where we can,” said Aiden Holt, president of WSU Mortar Board Honor Society. “In this age where social media is drowning out almost everything, I would love for Mortar Board to be able to bring a love for reading back into grade schools, and maybe even help a child find the perfect book.” 

Students and the rest of the campus community can join the cause by donating any elementary-level books they still have that they are not using anymore. To get more information on our organization or drop off books, find the Mortar Board Honor Society between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

The Association of Hindu Students in America (AHINSA) invites you to a vibrant and energetic Dandiya Night celebration starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a night filled with fun, music and cultural festivities.

Come experience the traditional Indian folk dance of Dandiya Raas, featuring lively music and colorful attire. No prior dance experience is required, just bring your energy and enthusiasm.

Wanting to get involved with the upcoming election? Join the Shockers Vote Coalition from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 to learn about campus voter engagement, deliberative dialogue events and celebrations leading into the November elections, and learn about ways that you can get involved with Shockers Vote.

To RSVP for the meeting and for meeting details, email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Plan to attend the Wellness Retreat for faculty and staff at noon Friday, Oct. 18 in the Rhatigan Student Center. In addition to a lunch and nurturing program, the retreat will highlight wellness resources available on campus and Dr. Shirley Lefever’s, provost and executive vice president, farewell-ness address. Two Shockers who have played a key role in developing a wellness focused culture on campus will also be celebrated with the 2024 Suspenders4Hope Champion award.

Connect with colleagues and engage in a variety of wellness activities, including a community service project helping to build HOPE kits to be distributed to people in times of crisis at the Student Wellness Center and Comcare Crisis Services.

Lace up your kid’s sneakers and join the Little Pumpkin Run 1K Fun Run Oct. 19. The run is great for children up to 10 years old. Every young runner will receive a event T-shirt and a finisher medal.

If your child is looking for a bigger challenge, they can also sign up for the 5K Pumpkin Run, which is open to all ages. Whether they walk or run, all participants will earn an event T-shirt and finisher medal.

Bring the whole family for a day of running, excitement and memories.

The 2024 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference will be held Oct. 18 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The conference is free and open to the public. Organizers request that all attendees pre-register to help with the conference planning process, even if they plan to drop in and out.

Pre-registration will be open until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 6.

About this year’s keynote:

Organizers are excited to share that the keynote speaker will be Dr. Meg Paceley (they/them), whose talk is titled, “Health, Activism, Community and Resistance in an Era of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy, Legislation and Rhetoric.”

The 2024 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference will be held Oct. 18 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The conference is free and open to the public. Organizers request that all attendees pre-register to help with the conference planning process, even if they plan to drop in and out.

Pre-registration will be open until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 6.

About this year’s keynote:

Organizers are excited to share that the keynote speaker will be Dr. Meg Paceley (they/them), whose talk is titled, “Health, Activism, Community and Resistance in an Era of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy, Legislation and Rhetoric.”

Are you interested in an career that also supports individuals with communication disorders? Join Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) faculty from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 for a virtual open house on its speech-language pathology (SLP) and audiology (AuD) graduate programs.

For further information on the graduate programs, and to view virtual clinic tours, visit the program links below. If you have specific questions or would like to request an in-person clinic tour, fill out the CSD program information/campus visit request form

Program links:

• MA-SLP program webpage
• AuD program webpage

Join Shocker Ventures at Wichita’s largest Final Friday Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at the Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St., with over 18 food trucks, local vendors, yard games, music and more.

Transportation will be provided for registered attendees. The event is free to students with their Shocker ID.

Attend the RSO Summit from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 in the Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom. The RSO Summit is an opportunity for registered student organizations (RSO) leaders to learn leadership skills, event strategies and network with others.