Category: Events and Recreation

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.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Indigenous Student Collective is hosting an Applique Beadwork class from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room.

The class will be taught by local beadworker, Michelle Conine, and the class is limited to 20 people, so RSVP is required via ShockerSync. Light drinks and refreshments will be provided.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for Wildlife Wednesday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the RSC East Atrium, have some fun interacting with Tanganyika Wildlife Park’s ambassador animals.

A different animal will be featured every 30 minutes.

Dive into a delightful experience with your furry companion at Puppy Paddle. Join the fun at 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 14 in Weidemann Natatorium at the Heskett Center for a final swim before the holiday break. Whether it’s chasing tennis balls, perfecting your jumps or racing your best friend in the water, there’s fun for everyone. For those who prefer to stay dry, the patio will be open and welcoming.

Additionally, the Wichita Animal Action League will be present with puppies in search of forever homes. The event is free to attend.

The WSU Ceramics Guild is hosting its annual holiday sale, which will start from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the first floor atrium of McKnight Art Center. There will be live music, food, and refreshments.

The sale will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21, and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 22. Come do some holiday shopping and enjoy and support local artists.

Join the Department of Human Performance Studies for a chili cookoff from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in the lobby of the Heskett Center. Bring a non-perishable food item for $2 for a local food bank.

For questions, contact Stacy Johnson, administrative assistant in the Department of Human Performances Studies, at stacy.johnson@wichita.edu.