Category: Events and Recreation

Do you need a ride to your polling location on Election Day? The Shockers Vote coalition has you covered and wants to celebrate with you along the way. Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to get a ride to the polling location at the Atwater Community Center.

While you’re there, stop by the Shockers Vote table for games, food and raffles throughout the day. For questions about the Party to the Polls, reach out to the Shockers Vote coalition at CivicEngagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.

Join the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) for its first Adulting 101 session from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 on the first floor of the Shocker Success Center, near the OSAT space.

In this first session, learn what the series will entail and discuss resources that can make college life and the transition into adulthood easier for students with any kind of disability and those who do not have a disability.

The College of Health Professions is celebrating CHP Week from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. This annual celebration is dedicated to recognizing the students, faculty and staff who play a vital role in the success of the college.

Join the Shockers Vote Coalition and Student Engagement and Belonging from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Starbucks lounge for a midday celebration of Vote Early Day. There will be prizes, games, food and more.

The English Department presents a Halloween potluck and movie night starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 in 209 Hubbard Hall. The movies will begin at 6 p.m.

The featured films for the evening are “Nosferatu” (1922) and “Shadow of a Vampire” (2000). Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share and enjoy a spooky night of classic vampire cinema.

The Annual Lipsync and Dance Competition is back for another year and the groups participating have been practicing for months. Join Student Engagement & Belonging at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex in the Lowe Auditorium for Songfest. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Student, faculty and staff tickets are $8 with a Shocker ID, general admission is $10 and kids 12 and under is $5.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 for Creepy Cosmic Bowling. Enjoy $3 bowling games with free rental shoes.

Bonus: Wear your costume and receive a free medium fountain beverage. Offer not valid with other coupons or specials. Call 316-978-3479 for details.

The International Student Union’s Interfest returns starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 on the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center. Enjoy a selection of dishes from Wichita State students representing over 10 countries.

Enjoy a variety of cuisine and help fundraise for the international student associations on WSU’s campus. Purchase tickets at the event and trade them in for dishes from the vendors.

For questions regarding the event, contact isu@wichita.edu.

Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) is hosting Academic Integrity Week. Join SCCS throughout the week to learn more about the Academic Integrity policies and procedures as well as meet the SCCS staff. There will be interactive dice games, giveaways and prizes.

Times and locations of events:

• 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center
• 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Ablah Library
• 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Oct. 31 at John Bardo Center

The Japanese Cultural Association is hosting a picnic at Chisholm Creek Park, 6232 E. 29th St. N. Participants will meet in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room, then leave at 1:30 p.m. to the park.

Convene at the Great Plains Nature Center and see the trails, prairies, wetlands, ponds and woodlands.