Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Student Activities Council (SAC) for a during a screening of “Tangled” at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at the CAC Theater. WSU students can attend at no additional charge with a Shocker ID. Tickets are $5 for staff/faculty and $8 for the public.

Enjoy complimentary popcorn and bottled water at the event.

WSU faculty and staff are invited to attend the Corbin Connect Building Bridges Workshop Series: Spanish Language, Culture and Creating Welcoming Spaces in an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Friday from March 28 to April 18 at Wichita State Connect.

• Engage in interactive experiences to gain a foundational understanding of Spanish language and culture
• Sample foods from Latin America
• Earn a professional development certificate upon completing all four sessions (certificate does not bear academic credit, nor would it qualify for inclusion on an academic transcript)

Be sure to RSVP by March 20

The event is presented by Credit Union of America, College of Applied Studies, Corbin Connect, Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives and the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Join the College of Health Professions and KU School of Medicine-Wichita for the local CLARION competition from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 7 at WSU Old Town.

The interprofessional competition challenges small teams of health professions students to analyze a current public health issue at the community level. This year’s focus is on climate change. Teams will present their root cause analysis and propose a holistic improvement plan, balancing real-world budgetary constraints and standards of practice.

The winning team will represent Kansas at the national CLARION competition in Minnesota April 11-12. Last year, the WSU/KU team earned a second-place finish at the national competition.

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Wichita State Campus Climate Summit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

During the summit, attendees will hear updates on the work done over the past year from Campus Climate Committee members and learn from campus stakeholder groups. This will be followed by discussions on collaborative efforts to improve the campus climate. Lunch will be provided.

Visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus-wide e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25 in the NetApp parking lot, lot 44S.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

• Personal documents accepted for secure shredding
• All personal electronics accepted, including appliances
  • Note: For recycling old TVs, refer to Sedgwick County’s recycling guide
• Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder)
• On-site assistance available for larger loads

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

The Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) is now accepting applications. The SNVC is a chance to pitch your business idea, compete for funding and gain valuable mentorship.

• Win big: Compete for the $25,000 grand prize and secure funding to bring your idea to life.
• Mentorship and networking: Connect with experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors who can help guide your journey.
• Boost your startup: Get expert feedback and refine your business model.

Don’t miss the opportunity to launch your venture. Applications are open now – apply now.

For more details, visit the Shocker New Venture Competition website.

The event is hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship in the Barton School of Business.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) open house from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 in 125A Ablah Library. Learn more about its services, ongoing projects and goals to increase undergraduate research in Shocker Nation. Meet the director, Dr. Michael Birzer, and the academic program specialist, Estella Armenta. Refreshments will be provided.

Join the Muslim Students Association (MSA) and the Pakistani Student Association (PSA) for the Ramadan Iftar Banquet 2025 at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 23 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Come together to share joy, blessings and delicious food.

Sign up with a team or solo to join Students Activities Council (SAC) in glow laser tag from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7 in the Heskett Center Gym. Teams of five will battle in allocated time slots, limit two sign ups per student.

The Shocker Store will be at WSU Old Town for a garage sale from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 in the lobby. Take advantage of the opportunity to get Shocker gear at 30-70% off.