Category: Events and Recreation

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the Kansas legislature relevant to Wichita State at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 18 virtually via Microsoft Teams.

To find a link to the meeting, reach out to Olivia Kerschen, executive assistant to the president, at olivia.kerschen@wichita.edu.

The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students. Legislative updates are held every other Friday.

Join the University Libraries as it wishes Muhammad Usmani all the best as he begins new adventures in retirement. A come and go retirement reception will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

Muhammad, a 1992 graduate of the WSU computer science program, has served in a variety of IT roles since he joined the WSU family in 1997 – most of them related to the University Libraries in some way. From introducing the first local area network (LAN) in the libraries to implementing virtual reality platforms, Usmani has lead the adoption of new technologies in the libraries. During his tenure with WSU Libraries, he was instrumental in the creation of the C-Space and Digital Scholars Commons.

Throughout the years, he has had several titles that reflected his growing responsibilities. Most recently, he has served as the director of library technologies. He has served on numerous university committees including the IT Advisory Committee, the WIN Portal Committee, the LUMINUS content management team and the President’s Diversity Council.

In all of his roles, he has remained consistently student-focused, nurturing, encouraging and inspiring students to be the very best at all that they do. Muhammad has also mentored countless students in recent years in his role as advisor to both the Pakistani Student Association and the Muslim Student Association.

In 2022, Usmani’s service was recognized by his induction into the Order of Bender of Twigs.

Join the Roxy’s Choir and the Ulrich Museum of Art at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Roxy’s Downton, 412 E. Douglas Ave., in a soul stirring experience of sight and sound featuring the music of Joby Talbot and the artwork of Devan Shimoyama.

The Roxy’s Choir will present Joby Talbot’s “Path of Miracles,” a contemporary choral pilgrimage along the medieval Camino de Santiago. First premiered in 2005, The Roxy’s Choir celebrates the 20th anniversary of this 21st century choral masterwork. Shimoyama’s “Rituals,” curated by Jo Reinert, offers further contemplation of transcendence and transformation. Drawing on visual expressions of sacred art in Western Europe during the middle ages, Shimoyama upholds the sacredness and significance of Black and queer experiences. Together, Talbot and Shimoyama encourage a deep dive into the soul and inspire a pursuit toward the divine.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 and available at Roxy’s Downtown.

College is the perfect time to create long-lasting memories and friendships. Whether you’re into sports, arts, community service or something super niche, the ShockerSync calendar has events that cater to all interests: wichita.edu/shockersync.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For April, participants are reading “The Antidote” by Karen Russell. To learn more, listen to Beth Golay’s interview with Russell on KMUW.

Participants meet for a group discussion over dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 at KMUW, 121 N. Mead St. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Looking for something fun to do on campus? Check out the ShockerSync calendar for a variety of events hosted by the nearly 300 student organizations on campus: wichita.edu/shockersync.

Get ready to mash, bake and fry your way through the Potato Palooza from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in the Rhatigan Student Center with the Student Activities Council (SAC). The tater takeover includes a potato bar, DJ, sack race, bingo and many more potato themed activities. Raffle prizes include an air fryer, 23″ TV, electric scooter and more.

KMUW and the Wichita Public Library are partnering to present a special edition of Wichitalks as part of the 2025 NEA Big Read: Wichita at 7 pm Friday, April 18 at the Advanced Learning Library.

Wichitalks is an eclectic and insightful event series featuring lightning-fast, five-minute talks with 20 slides auto-advancing every 15 seconds. The event brings together passionate individuals and an active audience for an evening of diverse presentations.

For the latest special NEA Big Read Edition of Wichitalks, KMUW invites presentations on the theme of breaking barriers. This year’s NEA Big Read selection is “Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body” by Rebekah Taussig.

This year’s speakers are:

• Holly Terrill
• Atziri Campos
• Tony Mai
• Iris Wigley
• Josh Rathbun
• Audra Dinell
• Krista Reed
• Courtney Price-Dukes
• Ivonne Conover
• David Akao

Wichitalks will have an ASL interpreter.

Want to see what some of your fellow Shockers are up to? The ShockerSync calendar has even more events for you to check out throughout the semester: wichita.edu/shockersync.

The School of Performing Arts proudly presents a double film premiere, showcasing its latest productions in theatre and dance, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 in 132 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The acting and theatre studies film, “In Fraud We Trust,” was directed by Bret Jones, while the dance film, “The Quasidream Antimachine,” which highlights the artistry of dance on screen, was created in collaboration with the School of Digital Arts.

Just north of the Welsbacher Theatre, the entrance can be found through door C located on the East side of the Hughes Metroplex. No late admittance is allowed.

Tickets cost $15 for general admission. Current WSU students receive one student ticket with their Shocker ID at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association.

Purchase tickets from the Fine Arts box office online or call 316-978-3233.