Category: Events and Recreation

University Libraries Savvy Scholar Workshop series continues with Finding  Social Data 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the Ablah Library (Room 217). This no-cost webinar provide participants with a variety of demographic and social data to better understand demographic groups, large populations and pressing social issues

The English Graduate Student Association in conjunction with the Sigma Tau Delta chapter and the Philosophy Society of Wichita State University are currently accepting submissions for the first Wichita State Humanities Conference March 4, 2022. Submissions will be accepted through Dec. 11. The conference will take place on campus and is open to undergraduate and graduate students. A remote attendance option will also be available for audience members and presenters.

To apply, potential presenters must submit an abstract of at least 300 words and a short biography of 100 words. Potential Topics/Subjects may include:

• Philosophy
• Language/linguistics
• Literature
• Art
• History
• Social Sciences
• Communication
• Anthropology
• Theater: Performances and scholarly work
• Political sciences
• Creative Pieces: Poetry, visual art and musical performances

Submissions should be papers or presentations related to fields of the humanities and should be 10-15 minutes in length. Submissions selected for the conference will be revealed Jan. 15, 2022.

Wichita State’s Regional Institute on Aging will host a panel presentation “Strategies for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching At WSU: Promoting Age-Inclusiveness” 4-6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 142). The event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

The panel will feature renowned experts Joann Montepare, Fuss Center for Research on Aging and Intergenerational Studies at Lasell University, and Wichita State professor Emeritus Louis Medvene. Medvene is actively engaged in teaching intergenerational classes at Wichita State along with intergenerational students who have participated in these classes.

Refreshments will be served to all participants.

Are you aware of the gender affirming healthcare offered by the Student Health Services (SHS)? The next edition of Tuesday Talks discusses the options available to Wichita State students.

The fall 2021 Assessment Symposium will take place 2-3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 233). Participants can also attend virtually. The event will feature a Program Level Curriculum Mapping Workshop with Dr. Carolyn Speer, director of the Office of Instructional Resources.

Speer will discuss how curriculum mapping is the foundation of many assessment plans. She will provide and example of what a curriculum map is and how to organize, streamline and align target program outcomes.

Join the next Economists Anonymous event at as they host a virtual connect with coffee with 2020 alumnus Jacob DeBoard, Thrive Restaurant Group data and business analyst, at 11 a.m. Nov. 13 via Zoom. DeBoard earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in economics and accounting. DeBoard will describe provide his insights about being a data analyst and how the role has changed from industry to industry.

To join the event, please contact the group via Shocker Sync (Search for Economist Anonymous).

The World Trade Council of Wichita/Center for International Business Advancement/International Business Studies Association (WTCOUNCIL-CIBA-IBSA) will host a webinar 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 via Zoom. The webinar will feature a presentation by Mark Wentling about African private enterprise.

Wentling, a Kansas native and graduate of Wichita State, has spent more than 50 years working and traveling in all 54 countries in Africa. In addition to speaking about African enterprise opportunities, Wentling will offer his lifetime of experience in Africa’s vast and complex political and economic predicaments.

Participants can submit questions for Wentling on the Zoom chat before the webinar at  wtcouncil@wichita.edu  The Zoom QR code is included on the flyer for the webinar. Log in to the webinar using the following information:

Zoom link

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://wichitastate.zoom.us/j/93805570243?pwd=dy81NXZEYktPeldWY0pRbzNjYkFmZz09     Password: 269641

Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16468769923,,93805570243#  or +13017158592,,93805570243#

Or Telephone: US: +1-646-876-9923  or +1-301-715-8592  or +1-312-626-6799  or +1-669-900-6833  or +1-253-215-8782  or +1-346-248-7799    Meeting ID: 938 0557 0243

Or Skype for Business (Lync): https://wichitastate.zoom.us/skype/93805570243

For more information, please contact Sherryl Hubble, WTCouncil/CIBA/IBSA at 316-978-3176, 316-259-2160 or sherryl.hubble@wichita.edu

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) who wants to advance your career? Learn more about the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program at Wichita State through a virtual information session at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, or 4 p.m. today, Dec. 1. Topics will include program highlights, application process and requirements, course information and frequently asked questions. Members who wish to attend must register in advance.

Following the annual Red Dress Gala Nov. 13, Alpha Phi will host their King of Hearts pageant beginning with check-in at 8:15 p.m. at the Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom. During the event, men from the fraternity will compete in an interview round, fashion round and talent round to win the title of Alpha Phi’s King of Hearts.

Shockers, celebrate First-Gen Week at the following events:

• Visit the Cadman Art Gallery and enjoy “Identity,” a first-gen student art showcase. The exhibit will be on display Nov. 1-19.
• Join the First-Gen Coordinating Council (FGCC) as they kick off their First-Gen Celebration Week Monday, Nov. 8. Why celebrate? FGCC wants to elevate the success of first-generation college students, faculty, staff and alumni at Wichita State University.
• F1RST-GEN T-shirts are available in the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Store for $12.