Category: Events and Recreation

Join the College of Applied Studies to celebrate Sheri Barnes’ retirement at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the Heskett Center lobby. She has put in many years of service and dedication to WSU students, faculty and staff. Enjoy some refreshments as you celebrate her accomplishments.

Need to practice for the Putnam Mathematics Competition? Head over to 372 Jabara Hall at 3:15 p.m. every Friday to practice for the competition on Dec. 7.

WSU will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13 in the Heskett Center Lobby. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Wichita State

All donors will receive a $10 gift card by email, and two lucky winners will win a $7,000 prize.

The Students Activities Council is hosting a special Veterans Day celebration social for all veterans, CHAMPVA family members and active-duty members from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes.

Vets are welcomed sit back and relax and enjoy free bowling, billiards, concessions and socializing.

Join the Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives in attendance of an authors series. At 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 via Zoom, Dr. Joel Perez will lead a webinar focused on “How to Achieve Organizational Excellence through Cultural Humility.” This interactive event will provide an opportunity for participants to move from cultural competency to cultural humility. The event will be available via Zoom and a more in-depth follow-up session will be in-person in the spring semester.

And at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room, Dr. Mercy Umeri will provide a talk titled “Lessons to My Younger Self: A Reflection of Guidance, Tools and Inspiration”; a candid discussion pertaining to her new book, “Forty-Five Things I Know For Sure.” Dr. Umeri will share what inspired her to write the book and what she has learned from the process.

Light refreshments will be provided and a few books will be available. 

Hosted by Wichita State students in the Barton School of Business, Paddles 4 Profit is a community pickleball event from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 23 at Chicken N Pickle, which is raising proceeds to support the Wichita Children’s Home. Join for a morning of pickleball, raffles and fun for a good cause.

Whether you’re a pickleball enthusiast or new to the game, everyone is welcome. For event updates, sponsorship info, or to donate, check out the Paddles 4 Profit Linktree.

Join the Department of Political Science and Shockers Vote Coalition in a non-partisan watch party of the 2024 general election from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Bluestem Lounge on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

There will be light food and drinks provided.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. for a Friday Escape. Enjoy a fun activity to start your weekend.

Activities will vary each week. For Nov. 1, join a $3 8-ball pool tournament for a chance to win a month of free play.

The F1RST Generation Coordinating Council invites all faculty, staff and students to join for a photo at 1:11 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 on the east side of the Rhatigan Student Center to kick off National First-Generation Celebration Week.

All are invited to wear their First-Gen Shocker T-shirts for the photo. If you do not have one, visit the F1RST Generation Coordinating Council table from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 on the first floor to pick up a free First-Gen Shocker T-shirt while supplies last.

Wichita State Connect, with CM Consulting and Development Services, are celebrating Black-owned businesses this holiday season and are inviting individuals in Shocker Neighborhood, the campus community and student vendors to its Black Business Circle.

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Wichita State Connect. The registration fee is $50 per person.

Learn more about vendor registration. Questions or students looking to participate, please reach out to Connie Manslaw at 316-516-1190 or visit cmeleadup.com.