Category: Events and Recreation

Be among the first to watch the Wichita State episode of “The College Tour” by attending the official viewing at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. RSVPs are requested by Feb. 20: wichita.edu/collegetourviewing.

Check out what your fellows Shockers are up to on campus, including their recreational activities, their cutting-edge research and other exciting developments around Shocker Nation.

The full episode and individual segments will be available on Wichita State’s website to share with others starting Feb. 25. The episode will be live on Amazon Prime May 27.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For February, participants are reading “Rosarita” by Anita Desai.

Participants will meet at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. Dinner is provided by Public, guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

To celebrate National Engineers Week (Feb. 17-23), the College of Engineering is hosting multiple events, including several designed to include college staff and faculty, as well as two public events.

College staff and faculty are encouraged to attend the “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” event featuring various faculty members and the Engineering Bowling Night. Additionally, area high school students are invited to register for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, and students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members are encouraged to participate in the public Wichita State Engineering 5k run/walk. View all National Engineers Week events, including several more student-focused events, or learn more below.

• Tuesday, Feb. 18: Vision Boards with Academic Advisors and Success Team from 2 to 4 p.m. in Partnership Building 2, room A119
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: ”Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in 110A Woolsey Hall
• Wednesday, Feb. 19: Carnival and Student Organization Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John Bardo Center
• Thursday, Feb. 20: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day for area high school students
• Friday, Feb. 21:  Bowling Night With Success Team, Faculty and Staff from 6 to 8 p.m. in Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in the basement of the Rhatigan Student Center
• Saturday, Feb. 22: Wichita State Engineering 5k run/walk from 9 to 11:30 a.m., beginning and ending behind the John Bardo Center

KMUW will host a bond issue forum from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at KMUW, 121 N. Mead St., suite 200, ahead of the Feb. 25 election, when voters will decide on a $450 million bond issue proposed by USD 259 Wichita Public Schools. The money would finance school construction and fund other improvements.

The discussion will be guided by KMUW education reporter Suzanne Perez with representatives from groups on both sides of the proposed bond issue participating.

• Bradley Dyer Jr., a senior business development officer with Credit Union of America, is leading the “Yes for Wichita Kids” campaign. He will speak in favor of the bond issue.
• Ben Davis, a Republican strategist, formed the political action committee “Wichita United for Better Education.” He will speak in opposition to the bond issue.

An opportunity for questions from the audience will be available at the end of the forum.

Plan to join hundreds of your fellow Shockers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 in the upstairs gymnasium of the Heskett Center as you receive medical screenings and wellness tips from over 60 vendor booths from Wichita State departments and around the community.

WSU’s Campus Recreation hosts an educational and interactive Wellness Expo every spring.

The Graduate School invites you to the Accelerated Programs information session from 2 to 3 p.m. March 5 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center, Edmiston Room.

The event offers an excellent opportunity to visit with the Graduate School staff to help answer any questions about the programs and the Graduate School admission process.

Make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend. If you can’t join in person, don’t hesitate to contact the Graduate School at 316-978-3095 or wsugradschool@wichita.edu for any questions.

Quiet Time, a short online meditation opportunity for staff, faculty and others interested in attending, takes place at 2 p.m. every Tuesday, starting today, Feb. 11. Participants meet for two meditations one beginning at 2 p.m. and one beginning at 2:15 p.m.

Come for either or both. No meditation experience is necessary and cameras can be off. Join from the privacy of your work space, while on a short walk or anywhere you feel comfortable.

Join the meeting via Teams, and if you would like to be sent a calendar invite, email Carolyn Speer at carolyn.speer@wichita.edu.

Faculty, staff, students and alumni can head to the JCPenney Suit-Up event to save up to 45% off select career wear, shoes and accessories when you use the extra 30% off suit-up coupon available at the JCPenney Suit-Up event from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at JCPenney in Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg Dr. 

Make sure you bring your Shocker ID or number, or you can shop online by texting “SHOCKS” to 67292 to get your 30% off coupon.

Students can head to the JCPenney Suit-Up event to save up to 45% off select career wear, shoes and accessories when you use the extra 30% off suit-up coupon available at the JCPenney Suit-Up event from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at JCPenney in Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg Dr. 

Make sure you bring your Shocker ID or number, or you can shop online by texting “SHOCKS” to 67292 to get your 30% off coupon.

As part of National Engineers Week, the College of Engineering is hosting a public 5k run/walk that is open to students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members. The 5k and awards ceremony will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 on campus. The course is USA Track & Field (USATF) certified and will begin and end behind the John Bardo Center. Registration proceeds from the 5k and associated donations will go toward the College of Engineering Needs-Based Scholarship Fund.

Through Feb. 14, tickets are $15 for WSU students, $30 for WSU staff, faculty or alumni and $40 for community members. After Feb. 14, the registration costs will increase. Registration includes a free long-sleeve crewneck shirt, water and snacks at the event. Medals will be presented to the overall fastest participant, as well as the top three fastest participants in the students, staff/faculty, alumni and community members categories.