Category: Events and Recreation

Participate in a hands-on art series. Students are invited to reflect on their experiences, express ideas through creativity and contribute to a collective mural that changes each month. The next event is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Monthly themes are as follows:

• January – Fresh Starts and Big Ideas
• February – Care in Action
• March – Rooted and Ready
• April – Looking Back, Looking Ahead
• May – Reflections

Email csb.grad@wichita.edu with any questions.

The 2026 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference will be held March 6 at the Marcus Welcome Center. The conference is free and open to the public. Organizers request that all attendees pre-register to help with the conference planning process, even if they plan to attend only part of the day. You can find out more information about the agenda and how to register at wichita.edu/genderconference.

Pre-registration will be open until 11:59 p.m. Feb. 25.

About this year’s keynote:

Organizers are excited to share that the keynote speaker will be Dr. Barbara A. Kerr, Distinguished Professor of Counseling Psychology Emerita at the University of Kansas and author of “The Psychology of Liberty: Reclaiming Everyday Freedom,” whose talk is titled “Women and Liberty.”

Step through the looking glass and into a night of magic at the Fairmount Formal. Join SAC for an enchanting evening complete with music, dancing and whimsical décor from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

Enjoy delicious food and refreshments as you celebrate with friends and make unforgettable memories. Students get two free tickets, $5 for faculty/staff and $8 for the community.

This event is coordinated by the Student Activities Council, for questions about this event, call 316-978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu. For more events like this, visit wichita.edu/sac.

Feeling the pressure as deadlines pile up? Whether you’re juggling papers, assignments — or stuck in a class because of academic requirements — the upcoming, late-night study session will help.

Mark your calendars to join the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries from 6 p.m. to midnight March 25 for workshops, tutoring, fun, food, games and more. Stay tuned for more information.

Led by the community-based recovery organization, The Phoenix-Wichita, alongside HOPE Services and the CARE Team, these meetings will provide a space for grounding meditation and connection with other students in recovery.

The first meeting for spring 2026 will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 in 319 Rhatigan Student Center, McKay Room. No sign-up is required and anyone seeking a recovery space is welcome to join as needed.

Looking for something to do on campus — and a shot at winning free stuff while you’re at it? The Student Activities Council is bringing the energy all semester long with hypnotists, dance parties, bingo, trivia and more. And here’s the best part: attend at least five SAC events this semester, and you’ll automatically be entered to win one of three prize baskets.

Not sure what’s coming up? You can catch SAC tabling around campus or grab an event listing from 216 RSC to see everything planned. There’s still plenty of time to find your favorites.

So what can you win? SAC is giving away three prize baskets:

• A tech basket featuring AirPods 4
• A dorm essentials basket with an air fryer
• A movie night basket complete with a mini projector

Each basket also includes exclusive SAC swag and bonus goodies.

Join HOPE Services’ prevention ambassadors for a Joy Cultivation Workshop at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 in 258 Rhatigan Student Center, Smoky Hills Room. This free event is open to anyone interested in learning practical ways to navigate hardship and cultivate more joy in everyday life.

The guest speaker for February, Evris Oake, will lead a one-hour presentation along with an interactive exercise titled “Writing a Path to Joy.” Free snacks are provided.

Get ready. Open Streets ICT: WSU and Shocker Neighborhood is coming back to 17th Street (from Oliver to Volutsia) from noon to 4 p.m. April 19.

Join this free, community-building event. Connect with fellow community members, local vendors, organizations and resources while enjoying a fun, active day outdoors. Last April, more than 10,000 attendees filled 17th Street to celebrate Shocker Pride.

Vendor and volunteer registration is now open

This is a fantastic opportunity for WSU departments/groups to engage with the community while being part of the fun. All WSU departments, groups and RSOs register for free, just put “on route” at registration.

If you have ideas, questions, would like to contribute to the fun or sponsor, reach out to Naquela Pack at naquela.pack@wichita.edu.

Learn how to protect your ideas, creations and research to secure your future at the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at Ablah Library (in-person and online).

Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.

The College of Engineering invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to run, walk or volunteer at the fifth annual Wichita State Engineering 5K at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 on the WSU campus. Proceeds support the College of Engineering Need-Based Scholarship Fund.

Whether you’re racing or lending a hand, your participation helps make this event a success.