Category: Events and Recreation

Please join OneStop Student Services for a come-and-go farewell reception for Lisa Hansen 3-5 p.m. today, June 4, at the RSC 301 (Gridley Room).

Come for snacks and beverages as we celebrate Lisa and the many years she’s been a part of Wichita State.

Thinking about becoming a nurse? Join us for a virtual information session at noon June 11. This is a great opportunity to speak with faculty members and learn more about our programs and admission requirements. Advance registration is required to attend.

Please join us for the sixth annual Kansas Community Health Worker (CHW) Symposium noon-4 p.m. on June 8. This virtual event will provide advancement opportunities for Kansas CHWs and their allies, host the annual CHW Coalition meeting, and provide an opportunity for networking and dynamic discussion.

To learn more, review the agenda, or register for the event, visit the official Kansas CHW website.

The Office of Academic Affairs will interview three dean candidates for the College of Engineering.

The third candidate, Dr. Sunderesh Heragu, Donald and Cathey Humphreys chair, and regents professor and head, Industrial Engineering and Management, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Oklahoma State University, will be on campus on June 3 and June 4.

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public forum at 4 p.m. June 3 at the Rhatigan Student Center in Room 266. The forum will also be streamed live on YouTube. 

Additional information regarding the candidate can be found on the Academic Affairs website. 

Soviet émigré artist Vitaly Komar will share how his experiences living in both Cold War superpowers shaped his career in his talk, “The Dance of Dissent: Reflections on Art, Humor, and the Cold War” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 1 via Zoom. Komar visited Wichita on his first trip to America in 1979.

Komar gained international acclaim throughout the 1970s and ’80s, along with artist Alexander Melamid, for their biting commentary on the Cold War. Komar and Melamid’s portfolio, “A Ballet: The Life of Stalin,” is part of the Ulrich Museum’s permanent collection and is currently on display in the museum’s summer exhibition On Vacation!

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.

The latest Tuesday Talks episode is now available via the YouTube channel.

The event included a discussion with Nurse Heather, Camille Childers, Dr. Jessica Provines and Brett Morrill about returning to work after COVID-19.

Join Nurse Heather, Camille Childers, Dr. Jessica Provines and Brett Morrill at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, for a live discussion via the Student Health Services Facebook page.

The group will discuss the stress of returning to work after COVID-19 and how to cope with it.

Join Student Success as they say farewell to Dr. Shareika Fisher 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, June 4 at the RSC, Room 233 (Sante Fe Trail Room).

This is a come-and-go reception, so join for fun, food and fellowship as we wish Dr. Fisher the best in her new role as the executive director of Rise Up for Youth here in Wichita.

Literary Feast is KMUW’s monthly book club featuring selections made by the KMUW staff. The next Literary Feast discussion will occur digitally via Zoom at 5 p.m. June 16. In-person gatherings are planned for the near future. June’s selection is “Who is Maud Dixon?” by Alexandra Andrews.

Registration is free and open to all. Make a reservation here to receive an email with the Zoom link.

Join KMUW’s Democracy on Tap at 5 p.m. June 8 to discuss immigration in Kansas. We’ll look at the different processes of immigration, how migrants have shaped our state and what’s projected in our future.

Stream the live conversation at 5 p.m. on KMUW’s Facebook page or at EngageICT.org. Email info@kmuw.org to submit a question in advance, or comment on the live Facebook video. 

The recorded conversation will also be available to view anytime at EngageICT.org.