Category: Events and Recreation

Wichita State’s School of Performing Arts presents “Keepers of the Flame” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 and 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at Wilner Auditorium.

“Keepers of the Flame” is a celebration that includes a collection of musical theater scenes and songs that celebrate Wichita State’s Musical Theatre Program. Tickets are free for students with a valid WSU Student ID.

For more ticket prices, contact 316-978-3233 or click the link below.

Join the Wichita State’ Graduate School and Shocker Career Accelerator for tips on how to write the curriculum vitae (CV) at its virtual CV Workshop: How to Create a Strong CV at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22 via Zoom.

The CV provides a detailed overview of your academic and professional history and is a standard document required by applications for  graduate school, postdocs, faculty positions, and other academic positions. The purpose of a CV is to summarize your relevant professional experiences and accomplishments. Learn how to write a strong CV at this workshop.

Wichita State’s Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences is hosting an information session at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 via Zoom.

The session will review career opportunities in the medical laboratory sciences profession, an overview of the WSU’s Medical Laboratory Sciences program, and the application process.

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.