Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Rho Beta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta during their spring 2022 recruitment week Feb. 7-11. The Rho Beta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta is largest growing Latino-based multicultural organization. During the week, the following events are scheduled:

• 7-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) (Room 264), Informational meeting
• 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the RSC and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, FIFA Tournament
• 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the RSC (Room 264), Informational meeting
• 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday Feb. 10 at the RSC (Room 265), Study with the Betas
• 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, Casino Game Night (Invite only)

For more information or to get an invite to get an invitation to Casino Night, contact email rhobeta.slb@wichita.edu.

Filing your taxes doesn’t have to be difficult. Attend the Student Activities Council’s (SAC) Tax Prep 101 class at 6 p.m. March 3 and 9 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 203). Registration is required to attend. During the class, a professional will walk participants through how to file their taxes.

For more information, contact sac@wichita.edu. 

Get Shredded, an interactive exhibition by School of Art, Design and Creative Industries Professional Practices and senior exhibition students will be featured 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at Wichita State’s ShiftSpace. During the exhibition, participants are invited to write down their negative thoughts and feelings and shred them. ShiftSpace is located at Groover Labs at 334 N. St. Francis.

The students who created the exhibit are Akila Bulgin; Amber Klamm, Anthony Corarro, Austin Storie, Devin Carter, Laura Barwick, Mollykate Geddis, Sarah Kuffler, Scott Jones, Travis Tyson, Zoë Gillis and Xiaokuan Sun.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting a Pee for Pizza event noon-4 p.m. today, Feb. 2 at the Student Wellness Center. Come submit a urine sample; and while we test it for any signs of STIs,  enjoy some free pizza. Other free STI testing is available upon request.

Call 316-978-4792 to schedule your appointment. Appointments are required to participate.

Invent for the Planet (IFTP) is a competition that will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 18 and end at 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at the John Bardo Center. During the competition, participants will solve real-world problems for 48 hours.

During the competition, students can form teams of four to six people or they can be placed with other individuals to form a team. All teams will present their solutions to judges for a chance to win more than $500 in prizes.

Meals and snacks will be provided. There are a limited number of spots, so encourage students to sign up soon.

Invent for the Planet (IFTP) is a competition that will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 18 and end at 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at the John Bardo Center. During the competition, participants will be solve real-world problems for 48 hours. At the same time, students from across the globe will work on the same issues, which allows participants to collaborate and learn from peers all worldwide. Mentors will also be available during the competition.

Participants can form teams of four to six people or they can be placed with other individuals to form a team. All teams will present their solutions to judges for a chance to win more than $500 in prizes.

Meals and snacks will be provided. There are a limited number of spots and registration is required to participate.

The Office of Admissions will host the first of two Black and Yellow Days in spring 2022 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21. Each semester, we invite high school juniors, seniors and college transfer students to experience Shocker Nation. Prospective students in attendance will:

• Explore academic and student life opportunities.
• Hear from current Wichita State students.
• Take a walking tour of campus.
• Check out on-campus housing options.

Prospective students can register at the WSU Visit Wichita website. The event is $15 per student and $5 per guest and includes lunch in Shocker Hall Dining. The next Black and Yellow Day will occur Friday, April 22.

For more information, contact Sarah Brill, event manager and Student Ambassador Society advisor, at 316-978-3638 or Sarah.Brill@wichita.edu.

The School of Nursing is hosting virtual info session each month during the spring 2022 semester to help prospective students discover more about the Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program at Wichita State. The following dates are available:

• 9 a.m. Feb. 1
• 4 p.m. Feb. 4
• 9 a.m. March 1
• 4 p.m. March 4
• 9 a.m. April 5
• 4 p.m. April 8
• 9 a.m. May 3
• 4 p.m. May 6

The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State University student can receive. Each year, only ten students are selected to receive the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the local community. If you know a student who is eligible for this honor, please encourage them to apply. 

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21.

The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State student can receive. Each year, only ten students are selected to receive the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the local community.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21.