Category: Events and Recreation

Explore student research on history and rock ‘n’ roll at the end-of-semester poster showcase from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 in Ablah Library. Learn about the impact of popular music while enjoying free food and refreshments.

This is an opportunity to connect with your peers and faculty, so don’t miss out.

Explore history and rock ‘n’ roll through student research from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at Ablah Library. Chat with students as they share what they’ve learned during this end-of-semester poster showcase.

Enjoy free food and refreshments while celebrating their hard work. Faculty and staff are invited to attend. Don’t miss this exciting event.

Join the rest of the Shocker community, faculty, staff and retirees, to celebrate Dr. Shirley Lefever, executive vice president and provost, and her journey at a retirement reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at Wichita State Connect.

Lefever has been with WSU for over 20 years. Come wish her well as she moves on to this next chapter of her life.

Visit the Rhatigan Student Center on the last Monday of each month for its live music series, Monday Melodies. For Monday, Nov. 25, come listen to the music of Tom Page Combo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the RSC Starbucks Lounge.

Are you looking to shop for the holidays? Conni Mansaw, CM Consulting & Development, and Wichita State Connect are giving local vendors from Shocker Neighborhood and beyond another opportunity to showcase their products to individuals preparing for the holiday season. Come on down from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 in Wichita State Connect and support local vendors this holiday season.

There are still vendor spots available. Contact Conni Mansaw at 316-512-1190 to secure your spot today.

Connect over warm drinks and write notes of positivity for organizations in the community at the Women’s Leadership Initiative Social at 4 p.m. Dec. 11 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. The gathering is all about spreading cheer, making new connections and enjoying delightful treats. Join Women’s Leadership Initiative for a fun event where it celebrates kindness, connection and community spirit.

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case cordially invite the Shocker community, faculty, staff and retirees, to the annual Wichita State Holiday Party from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 in the 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Shirley Beggs Ballroom. Attendees will be greeted by the President’s Executive Team. Faculty, staff and retirees will also receive a complimentary holiday glass — the third in a yearly series of vintage WuShock glasses — while supplies last (one per person).

The Holiday Party is a come and go event, and food and beverages will be available to attendees. RSVP to one of three different times to help catering prepare enough food.

Enjoy some cookies and hot cider while taking part in fun art activities for all ages from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Ulrich Museum of Art. The Makers & Masterpieces art engagement series offers hands-on learning and community connection.

Bring your kids for face painting. Learn the process of linoleum block printing and create a card of good tidings with the WSU Printmaking Guild. Craft an artful ornament for yourself or a friend using origami and other techniques. Shop for artist-made gifts, peruse our new gift shop and select some treats from our bake sale. There will be a gift-wrapping station so you can wrap your purchases. Capture your joy at the Photography Guild’s photo booth. And Violinist Tim Snider will stroll the galleries playing holiday favorites.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the fall exhibitions at the Ulrich, which are closing at 2 p.m. Dec. 7. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

Shocker Collective for Indigenous Peoples and Student Engagement & Belonging invite you to join them in celebrating Native American Heritage Month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 in Shocker Hall’s main lobby.

Join Indigenous faculty, staff and students to explore the significance of Native American Heritage Month. The event includes a Native American Art Market, a panel discussion with Indigenous community members, appetizers and a performance by Young Switch – Northern Drum.

Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies will host a ceremony for Trans Day of Remembrance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Grace Memorial Chapel with a reception following the ceremony in 208 Rhatigan Student Center, the Student Engagement & Belonging office.

Nov. 20 is dedicated to remembering the trans lives that have been lost to homicide attacks and suicide. Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies welcomes everyone in the community to join a commemoration of their lives and how these losses affect the trans community, along with the LGBTQ community as a whole.