Category: Events and Recreation

Do you need a moment of quiet in your day? That’s what Quiet Time, in-person and online meditations for staff and instructors, can offer.

Join every Tuesday online via Teams or in the faculty lounge in 204 Ablah Library. All staff and faculty are welcome. Meetings are from 2 to 2:30 p.m., and there will be have two meditations. One starts roughly 2:01 p.m. and the other starts roughly 2:16 p.m.

Come for both or stay for just one.

Join Shocker Rowing for an evening full of fun on the downtown Arkansas River with S’mores and Oars from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. The event is available at no additional charge with a Shocker ID and $20 for anyone without a Shocker ID.

Boats and Bikes will provide yard games, s’mores, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and pedal boats. Shocker Rowing will offer a “Learn 2 Row with Shocker Rowing” demonstration teaching anyone how to row on the Arkansas River, and fishing will be available through Wildlife and Fisheries.

Encourage your students to the library to discover its secrets at a tour at noon Aug. 30 or at 3 p.m. Sept. 4.

Discover the Digital Scholars Commons, a hub for cutting-edge digital resources; the 24-Hour Study Room for anytime productivity; and the captivating VR Zone transforming the learning experience.

Attend an insightful session on navigating the library homepage to access online articles, research sources, streaming content and interlibrary loan services. Faculty and staff are also welcome.

Want to discover the secrets of the library? Join University Libraries for a tour at noon Aug. 30 or at 3 p.m. Sept. 4.

Discover the Digital Scholars Commons, a hub for cutting-edge digital resources; the 24-Hour Study Room for anytime productivity; and the captivating VR Zone transforming the learning experience.

Attend an insightful session on navigating the library homepage to access online articles, research sources, streaming content and interlibrary loan services.

Join the Wichita State University Police Department (PD) detective candidates as they present on “Exceptions to the Fourth Amendment Search Warrant Requirement” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center, Edmiston Room. Each of the five candidates will present for 15-20 minutes each followed by a question and answer session.

Start your semester off right at PAWS & Relax, sponsored by TRIO Disability Support Services, a stress management workshop. A team of therapy dogs is waiting to see you for some tail-wagging relaxation and stress-relief.

Shake off those “ruff” starts to the semester and wag your way over to Pete’s Place Lounge on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 21 and Aug. 22.

Graduate students, faculty and staff are invited to the traditional Welcome Party from 3 to 5.30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Join the Graduate School and the Ulrich Museum of Art for an afternoon with appetizers, drinks and great conversations. Participants can also register to participate in a museum tour or craft a bowl. Space for these activities is limited.

Join the Graduate School Thursday, Aug. 15 in 208 Hubbard Hall 208 for its in-person fall 2024 orientation.

New graduate students are invited to attend the Orientation Refresher from 1 to 2 p.m. where you will go over basic grad school regulations, academic expectations, some tips and resources.

Plus: Ask current students everything you want to know about grad life at WSU in Grad Life 101 (also known as The Unofficial Orientation) from 2 to 3 p.m. A peer-to-peer session — only students allowed in the room.

Women of Wichita State University (WWSU) will host a membership drive from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the President’s Residence. Light appetizers will be available. Members will also be modeling clothing from Chico’s.

WWSU’s purpose is to serve the university by providing student scholarships. It is dedicated to promoting the personal growth of its members through social interaction and fostering a sense of community through fellowship and the spirit of friendliness. Annual dues are $12.

Membership of WWSU is available to all female-identifying persons who meet any of the following conditions and who pay annual dues:

• Current faculty, administrative, unclassified professional, university support staff and auxiliary employees of Wichita State.
• Spouses of Wichita State faculty, administrative, unclassified professional (UP) and university support staff (USS).
• Retirees and WWSU members whose active connection with the university has ended but who wish to retain or renew their membership are also eligible.

Activities are planned throughout the year and include Lunch and Learns, social events, fundraisers, a book club and more.

Students interested in an on-campus position can come to the On-Campus Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Regular student positions (non-Work-Study) and Federal Work-Study positions are available.

Dress is business casual. Students need to bring their Shocker ID (or the number), copies of their resume and be prepared to speak with on-campus employers. Register and learn more at wichita.edu/OCJF.