Category: Events and Recreation

Mark Gregory Wentling, author and an award-winning life member of the Wichita State Alumni Association, will give a presentation about his 50 years of work in 54 countries 6-9 p.m. today, Oct. 15 at the Beggs Ballroom located in the Rhatigan Student Center. The event is hosted by the WSU Philosophy Society, with the aid of the WSU Alumni Association and Watermark Books.

Wentling will offer a presentation based on his vast experience in Africa. This event is open to the entire WSU and Wichita community.

Wentling was born in Wichita and grew up in the nearby rural communities of El Dorado and Udall. He has a wealth of international development experience, working mostly in Africa for the Peace Corps and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

In 2014, the WSU Alumni Association awarded him its annual achievement award.

Wentling speaks a number of languages and is the author of numerous articles and six books including the three-volume “Africa Memoire: 50 years, 54 Countries, One American Life, 1970-2020.”

A question-and-answer session and meet-and-greet reception will follow Wentlin’s presentation.

Join Wichita State’s Military and Veteran Services in honoring the founding of the U.S. Air Force during a come-and-go event 1-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 at Grace Wilke Hall.

The Air Force was founded on Sept. 18, 1947. In the decades since, it has established itself as an air force second-to-none. During the event, the office will also welcome the U.S. Space Command as part of the Air Force structure.

Participants at the event are asked to social distance. Face masks are recommended.

The campus community is invited to bowl with the Biomedical Engineering Department (BME) and Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) at the annual BME Bowling Social 6-8 p.m. Sept. 29 at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes.

Face masks are highly recommended for vaccinated and unvaccinated participants if they are not actively eating or drinking. Take this opportunity for to get to know BME students and faculty.

Members of the campus and local community are invited to apply for participation in Wichita State’s Homecoming parade from now until 5 p.m. Oct. 11.

Golf carts, walking units, bands, dance teams, school groups and local government leaders are welcome to participate. Wichita State groups and departments will be charged a $20 entry fee. 

The parade is scheduled to begin at noon Oct. 30.

Encourage your students to attend the first AAC Virtual Career Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28 via Career Eco. The fair will allow students and alumni of all degree levels, class levels, and all majors to visit with employers hiring for full-time and part-time positions, internships and co-op positions locally and throughout the nation.

All universities from the AAC will participate in the event — including Wichita State University, East Carolina University, Southern Methodist University, Temple University, University of Tulsa, Tulane University, University of Central Florida, University of Cincinnati, University of Houston, University of Memphis, and University of South Florida.

Would you love a chance to win free prizes in the comfort of your own space? Come join the Wichita State Student Activities Center for virtual bingo at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.

Prizes include Eddie Bauer blanket and  pillows, hunting rangefinders, a heating blanket, and a galaxy projector with an LED speaker.

Follow the link or scan the QR code below to access via Zoom. The passcode is SAC2021.

Registration for Wichita State’s Homecoming 2021 Spirit Competition is underway. 

The spirit competition represents camaraderie, community and a sense of belonging. Whether it’s a group of classmates or a student organization, show your Shocker Pride while also earning points for your team by competing in the Homecoming 2021 Spirit Competition.

The deadline for registration is Oct.14.

The Charisma Experience workshop, hosted by Men of Excellence is set for 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23 via Zoom. The keynote speaker for the event will be Mr. James Martin, II.

The Charisma Experience is designed to provide college students with professional development, etiquette and other soft skills seminars that help participants exhibit a polished, professional image in the workplace.

Please register to receive the Zoom link for the event.

Registration has begun for the 2021 Pumpkin Run 5K and Little Pumpkin 1K set to begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Wichita State campus. There will also be a virtual 5K version the same day.

All registered participants will receive a customized T-shirt and a finisher medal. Participants that register by Sept. 20 will receive a bonus item in their registration packet.