Halloween Cosmic Frenzy. Friday, Oct. 31 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $3 bowling games with free rental shoes. Bonus- wear a costume and your 2nd game is free!

Head over to Halloween Cosmic Frenzy at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 for a Halloween Cosmic Frenzy. Enjoy $3 cosmic bowling games with free rental shoes. As a bonus, wear a costume and your second game is free. Offer is not valid with other coupons or specials. Call 316-978-3479 for details. The event it open to the public.

Academy for Effective Teaching in cursive writing. Leaves in left upper and right lower corners in yellow and orange.

RSVP to 2025 Academy for Effective Teaching Ceremony

The Academy for Effective Teaching is an organization of retired faculty members who distinguished themselves in their teaching careers. Each year the current faculty is given the opportunity to nominate retired faculty for membership in the Academy. This year the people chosen for membership are: Dr. John E. Dreifort, Dr. Anthony Vizzini, Dr. Maryon J. Habtemariam and C. Nicholas Johnson.

The new members will be inducted into the academy at a reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room. You are invited to the reception where the inductees will be honored for their outstanding teaching careers at WSU. RSVP to aa.student@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3010 by Friday, Nov. 14.

This Halloween, come get an airbrushed tattoo with the SAC on the first floor of the RSC on October 31 from 11AM-2PM. Be sure to bring your friends, snaps some photos, and tag the SAC on Instagram telling us about your experience. This event is free for students.

Get free airbrushed tattoos with SAC for Halloween Oct. 31

This Halloween, come get an airbrushed tattoo with the Student Activities Council (SAC) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 on the first floor of the RSC. Be sure to bring your friends, snaps some photos and tag SAC (@sac_wsu) on Instagram about your experience. This event is free for students.

A Halloween-themed poster with an orange background, black silhouettes of leafless trees, flying bats, and jack-o’-lanterns under a glowing yellow moon. The Wichita State University School of Music logo appears inside the moon. The text reads: “JOIN US… IF YOU DARE! HALLO-CONCERT Tricks + Treats in Duerksen OCT 30 IN-DOOR TRUNK-OR-TREAT – 6 to 7 P.M. WSU WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT – 7:30 P.M. (RECEPTION TO FOLLOW)”

Join the School of Music for its Hallow-Concert: Tricks and Treats at Duerksen

The School of Music invites you to a new family-friendly tradition, Hallow-Concert: Tricks & Treats at Duerksen, starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30.

The evening begins with a free indoor trunk-or-treat from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Duerksen Fine Arts Center, featuring the Wheat State Ghostbusters, campus organizations and community supporters hosting decorated spots for children and families. Enjoy candy, costumes and Halloween fun in a safe, all-ages environment — no worries about the weather. At 7:30 p.m. in Miller Concert Hall, the celebration continues with the WSU Wind Ensemble, presenting a concert of festive music for the season, followed by a reception.

The trunk-or-treat is free and open to the public; concert admission is required. Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office at 316-978-3233. Bring your family, dress up and celebrate Halloween Eve with Wichita State.

Colorful flyer with tie-dye background promoting a "Tie-Dye for Student Affairs" event. Large yellow and black text at the top reads "TIE-DYE FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS." Below, black text states: "Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., RSC East Patio." Smaller text at the bottom reads: "Join us as we close out Student Affairs Month with color and creativity!" On the right side, there is an illustration of a white T-shirt with the Wichita State University Student Affairs logo. The background features vibrant tie-dye splashes in yellow, pink, green, and blue.

Weather update: Pick up a Student Affairs T-shirt for Student Affairs Month

Due to weather, the event will no longer include tie-dye activities, but the celebration is still happening. Join Student Affairs as it closes out Student Affairs Month from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 on the east patio of the Rhatigan Student Center. Pick up a free Student Affairs T-shirt and celebrate the spirit of student engagement. T-shirts will be provided while supplies last.

Celebrate National Transfer Student Week at the Shocker Success Center

Calling all transfer students. Join from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Shocker Success Center for a special celebration in honor of National Transfer Student Week. Explore the building and connect with various campus offices stationed across the lower level, first, second and third floors. Light snacks will be available on floors one through three to keep you energized as you make your way through.

Pick up a passport and collect signatures from participating offices. Once completed, show your passport to receive some WSU swag — a fun way to celebrate your journey and get to know the resources available to you. For more information or questions email oal@wichita.edu.

Murder Mystery Dinner by Jest Murder Mystery Co. This event is October 30 at 6:30pm-9:30pm. Location is the Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center. Registration is required. Cost is $10 for WSU Students with a WSU ID, $15 for WSU Faculty and staff with WSU ID and $20 for General Admission.

Can you figure out whodunit? Don’t miss SAC’s Murder Mystery Dinner Oct. 30

The Student Activities Council (SAC) formally invites you to join a night of good food, mystery and plenty of classic Clue antics at this Murder Mystery Dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Upon arrival, registered attendees will be given their very own part to play in this interactive show put on by Jest Murder Mystery Co. A reservation is required for this event, so sign up soon.

Lunch and Learn Series | October 23 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Ablah Library, Collab Hub | Open to all students interested in Undergraduate Research | Anshika Chauhan, Aerospace Engineering | Genesis Merriett, Anthropology and Math with a minor in French | Lauren Hughes Biomedical Sciences with minors in Chemistry, Honors, and American Sign Language | Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub | Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College

RSVP for UReCA’s next lunch and learn session Oct. 23

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub’s (UReCA) second lunch and learn session of the semester, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 in Ablah Library, Collaboration Hub. The event is open to all students and faculty; enjoy a catered dessert and gain valuable information from our three panelists: Genesis Merriett, Anshika Chauchan, Lauren Hughes.

Panelists will discuss their undergraduate research experiences and how to get involved in research.

What is Research? October 22 | 11 AM | Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons | Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub | Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College

Attend the upcoming UReCA, ‘What is Research?’ session

In this session, participants will learn about the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA), affiliated research programs and companies, information on funding, and a brief introduction to the Office of Research. This event, from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Ablah Library, is open to all undergraduate students interested in learning more about research.

A flyer for a movie night event titled Bayou on the Big Screen. The background features a soft, warm-toned illustration inspired by The Princess and the Frog. On the right side, there is an animated image of Tiana smiling while holding a plate of beignets. On the left, there’s a cartoon bakery display with croissants and small frog graphics around the flyer for a playful touch. At the top center, the text reads: “ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED EPSILON ALPHA CHAPTER PRESENTS” Below that, the main event title says: “Bayou on the Big Screen” Event details below the title: DOORS OPEN @ 6:30PM HUBBARD HALL 208 OCT 24 Pricing information: STUDENTS: FREE | STAFF: $5 | PUBLIC: $8 The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. crest is displayed on the right side of the flyer, and small green frog icons are scattered throughout the design for a fun bayou theme.

Watch ‘The Princess and The Frog’ and create your dream vision board with SAC and AKA

The Student Activities Council (SAC) and Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc. invite you to a magical movie night featuring “The Princess and The Frog” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 208 Hubbard Hall. Enjoy the film and stick around to make your own vision board inspired by Tiana’s dreams and determination.

Open to students and the public — come create, relax, and let the good vibes roll.