Category: Events and Recreation

KMUW’s monthly book club, Literary Feast, features selections made by its staff. For March, KMUW is reading “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Listen to Beth Golay’s conversation with Tommy Orange to learn more about the novel.

Unlock the power of storytelling with ArcGIS StoryMaps. Join the workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at Ablah Library in the Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend.

This session is perfect for beginners and will equip you with the skills to create engaging multimedia StoryMaps using text, maps, photos and videos. Attend the Savvy Scholar Workshop, where you’ll learn to use this software to share ideas and stories.

Help Ablah Library spread the word about the WSU Library Photography Contest to students.

It is accepting photo submissions of Ablah Library until March 31 as it celebrates the 35th anniversary of the addition. Encourage your students to showcase their creativity for a chance to win prizes, including a $300 cash gift card, WSU Dining meal vouchers, a Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes party package and a Shocker Store gift card.

Submissions will be featured at an on-campus exhibit and online, giving valuable exposure for entrants’ works.

The contest is hosted by Ablah Library and the Arts, Design and Creative Industries Photo Guild.

For questions, or for students to submit an entry (photos must be in jpeg format), email Kendra Cremin at kendra.cremin@wichita.edu.

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) at its casual brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, showcasing trailblazers who have paved the way for women in today’s society while enjoying a delicious and free lunch in the RSC.

Are you ready to travel back in time to take a look at the women that have shaped the world today?

Encourage your students to unlock the power of storytelling with ArcGIS StoryMaps. Join University Libraries for its workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at Ablah Library in the Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend.

The session is perfect for beginners and will equip students with the skills to create engaging multimedia stories using text, maps, photos and videos. Encourage them to attend the Savvy Scholar workshop, where they’ll discover the art of crafting compelling narratives.

Those interested in becoming a part of a Wichita State Women’s Leadership Initiative can join it for its second annual luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, March 25 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

The Women’s Leadership Initiative is looking for faculty, staff or students who would like to be a part of the conversation, planning and implementation of women-focused programs designed with women in mind from all levels on campus. Some things we will discuss are organizing mentoring circles, professional development, social events and campus culture enhancement.

Register to attend by Thursday, March 21.

Join University Press of Kansas (UPK) staff — including Tim Paulson, director; Kelly Chrisman Jacques, assistant director; and Joyce Harrison, editor in chief — from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room, to answer common questions like:

• How do I revise my dissertation into a book?
• How do I find the right publisher?
• What does a job in publishing look like?

The event is open to the entire campus community at no additional charge, and light refreshments will be provided.

UPK is one of more than 150 worldwide university presses who publish books that contribute to important scholarly and public debates. Founded in 1946, UPK represents all six state universities: Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas and Wichita State University.

Are you interested in a career in nursing? Wichita State’s School of Nursing will host an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, March 8 in 110 Ahlberg Hall.

The session will discuss program options, admission requirements and will allow time for participants to ask the nursing faculty questions.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites Shockers to a personal branding workshop from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Friday, March 22 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center, Edmiston Room.

Crafting Your Narrative is an empowering program dedicated to guiding black college students in shaping their personal brands and establishing a professional presence on social platforms.

Join Student Activities Council (SAC) for a showing of the 2016 movie, “Trolls,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in the CAC Theater.

There will be popcorn, cotton candy and a troll’s headband craft. Participate in the trivia game starting at 6 p.m. where the winner will receive a prize basket with a mini popcorn maker, weighted blanket, Bluetooth speaker and candy.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. where crafts will be available, and the movie will start at 6:30 p.m. Bring a friend and have a fun evening.

Wichita State students can get in at no additional charge with a Shocker ID, faculty/staff are $5, kids 12 and under are $5, and the general public is $8.

For more information, visit the SAC homepage or follow SAC on Instagram.