Category: Events and Recreation

Join Student Engagement & Belonging, Student Activities Council, and Housing and Residence Life for a Kansas City adventure celebrating art, history and culture April 11.

Participants will visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum for a guided tour of Eastern art, experience the history of the Titanic at the historic Union Station’s interactive exhibit and explore Crown Center. Lunch and transportation will be provided to attendees. The event will be all day, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sign up by Friday, April 3. Registration is $25.

Join the Cohen Honors College for the Honors General Assembly from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. The annual gathering brings together Honors students, faculty and staff to celebrate shared work, highlight recent accomplishments and look ahead to upcoming initiatives.

Hear updates from Honors leadership and council representatives, connect with members of the Honors community and celebrate the first-year students with a special end of year recognition. For questions, contact honors@wichita.edu.

The College of Education will host a Centennial Open House on April 10-11 in Corbin Education Center to celebrate 100 years of the college. The event will include open houses showcasing the college’s history and impact, recognition at the Wichita State softball game on April 10, and centennial remarks and an alumni gathering sponsored by Credit Union of America on April 11.

The Centennial Open House will give alumni, students, faculty, staff and community partners an opportunity to reconnect, visit Corbin Education Center and reflect on the college’s growth since its founding in 1926.

Faculty, staff, students and campus partners at Wichita State can visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 17 in the NetApp parking lot, Lot 44S. This event is exclusive to WSU faculty, staff, students and campus partners and not open to the public.

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

• Personal documents accepted for secure shredding
• Personal electronics accepted, including appliances. No TVs accepted
  • 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 2026 Kansas Sport Summit, a highly anticipated event, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 2 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. The 2026 summit will offer a unique platform to gain insights into the latest trends in sports and related fields. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with practitioners across various sectors, fostering meaningful professional relationships.

A distinguished Shocker alumnus, Marc Farha, the co-CEO of CAA ICON, will deliver a keynote session, followed by a roundtable discussion with Dani Welniak, vice president of communications at KC Current. Registration ends Sunday, March 29. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative experience.

For any questions or further information, contact Dr. Kim, director of the Kansas Sport Summit, at ks.sport.summit@wichita.edu.

The Joy Cultivation Series aims to support individuals who have historically and systemically faced barriers to experiencing joy and a sense of belonging.

The upcoming workshop at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in the Rhatigan Student Center is designed to create a safe, welcoming space where participants can develop practical life skills for cultivating joy through the practice of watercolor.

Civic Engagement will host a mindful crafting table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center atrium. Stop by to create your own mini-Zen garden, bedazzle and personalize a book or pick up a fun “blind date with a book.”

Swing by, relax, get creative and pick up something fun to brighten your day.

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the legislature relevant to Wichita State. The next meeting for the legislative session is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, March 27 in 101 Morrison Hall. The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Student Engagement and Belonging at a wellness gathering from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center, Gridley Room, honoring the creativity, resilience and strength of women.

Unwind with a breath yoga session conducted by Through Breath Yoga and express yourself by creating a positive intentions box with Soul Verse Collective, LLC. This experience focuses on mindfulness, stress reduction and reflection. Light snacks provided and everyone is invited.

All are invited to join Adelante Juntos for its next general meeting from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.