Category: Events and Recreation

Are you a local business owner or startup looking to showcase your products or services this holiday season? Join the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for its Last-Minute Holiday Market from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

Cost to register as a vendor is $20-30. Service providers are welcome if you sell gift certificates.

Come out for the Destress Fest “Nightmare on Elm Street” movie night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 in the CAC Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Students admission is free, $5 faculty and staff and $8 for general public. The event is organized by the Student Activities Council.

Do finals have you stressed out? Join the Student Activities Council during Destress Fest week starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center and make some beautiful sand art by choosing variety of colors and jars to help relieve stress during finals week while supplies last.

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.