Category: Events and Recreation

Learn about the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub goals, values and who makes up UReCA at a virtual informational session from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 online via Microsoft Teams. There will also be a discussion on how to reach out to faculty, what research programs are at WSU and key information to know when getting involved in research.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub at its online open house from 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 to learn more about undergraduate research opportunities, services and how faculty can get involved.

Bring questions on how to get involved in research, how the Connect Database works and how to apply for the URCA Hub Grant. This open house is open to all undergraduate students and faculty members.

Help celebrate 10 years of the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker. For a decade, the support locker has been here to support the WSU community by providing access to essential resources so you can focus on what matters most. Stop by its table at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center to get free tote bags and goodies to stuff your bags with (while supplies last).

Join in celebrating this milestone and the support locker’s continued commitment to WSU students, faculty and staff.

Let’s build a high-energy Shocker Zone designed to spark curiosity, celebrate innovation and connect thousands of visitors with the incredible people and programs across WSU at this year’s FutureFest. All colleges, departments and divisions are invited to host an engagement footprint in the Shocker Zone.

For questions or more information, you are invited to attend one two virtual information meetings:

• 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4
• 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6

Join the Department of Political Science for pizza and politics. Dr. Neal Allen, professor of political science, will be leading a discussion on judicial selection at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 in 417 Lindquist Hall.

The priority deadline for submitting your presentation proposal for the 2026 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference is coming up Wednesday, Feb. 4, so here’s your friendly reminder.

The purpose of this annual free interdisciplinary conference is to showcase the gender- and sexuality-related scholarly work happening across the state — highlighting students, faculty, staff and/or community partners’ creative and scholarly activities — and to provide an opportunity to network across departments and universities and community organizations across Kansas.

It’s easy to submit. Just fill out the brief CFP survey, which will ask you for a title for your presentation, names and affiliations of presenters, along with a brief 200-300-word summary/abstract describing the focus of your original research, proposed interactive training/workshop, panel discussion or other creative work related to the exploration of gender and/or sexuality related topics.

The submission link can be accessed through the conference website: wichita.edu/genderconference.

All faculty and teaching staff are invited to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting for updates on campus issues. The meeting will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Bring a friend or two for updates on events around the campus and state. For questions or a password to the zoom remote link, contact George Dehner, AAUP chapter secretary, via email at george.dehner@wichita.edu.

Unleash your creativity at Paint the Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 in Shocker Hall. Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this relaxing, instructor-led workshop will guide you through completing your own masterpiece.

Each participant will receive a pre-sketched canvas, all painting supplies and step-by-step instruction from an artist from Paint the Towne. This event is limited to 30 WSU student attendees. Registration is required by Monday, Feb. 3.

Join the fun for four exciting games of bingo with the WSU Spark Society from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room. Purchase up to three cards per game for a chance at great prizes, one winner per game.

Everyone is invited to purchase a lunch (by Feb. 10) or bring their own, drop in after 11:30 a.m. to enjoy it before the games begin.

WSU Spark Society is a social/philanthropic organization open to WSU faculty and staff. Money raised will be used to offer at least two scholarships of $2,000, per academic year, to WSU students.

Join the WSU Admin Support Group for its next lunch and learn event at noon Wednesday, Feb. 11 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room. This month participants will review the proposed Administrative Support Staff New Hire Checklist.

Bring a lunch and stop by to connect with other administrative professionals across campus and provide valuable feedback to improve the staff onboarding experience. RSVP for the event by emailing Angie Linder at angela.linder@wichita.edu.

The Admin Support Group is a community engagement initiative supported by the Wichita State Staff Senate. To learn more, visit the Admins Support Group webpage.