Category: Events and Recreation

The 2025 Kansas Sport Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Organizers are excited to welcome over 150 students/faculty from institutions such as Washburn University, McPherson College, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Central Christian College of Kansas, Baker University, Newman University, Friends University, Butler Community College and five high schools, as well as over 40 practitioners from regional sports and related organizations.

The summit will bridge the gap between scholarship and applications in sport management and related fields by integrating round table discussions, breakout sessions and a career fair with ignite interviews to share insights, discuss emerging trends and explore collaborative opportunities for students, practitioners and faculty/staff in sport management and related fields.

The registration will close Sunday, April 13. Contact Dr. Wonyoung Kim at ks.sport.summit@wichita.edu or 316-978-5445 for additional information or questions.

Are you looking for computing and data resources to support your research or coursework? Join a town hall from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room where you’ll be introduced computing and data support services that are available locally, regionally and nationally — many of which are free to WSU students, faculty and staff.

These computing and data support services can enable data analysis, simulations, open-source software development and machine learning applications. Updates will also be shared on current initiatives at WSU such as the acquisition of a MATLAB campus-wide license — and participants are invited to provide their input to help shape local computing and data resources together.

Who should attend?

Students, faculty and staff interested in utilizing and shaping our computing and data resources at WSU.

What you’ll learn:

• Who to contact for computing and data support at WSU.
• Overview of local computing and data resources.
• How to access regional computing and data resources at Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University.
• Introduction to national computing and data resources, including Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem (ACCESS), the Open Science Grid (OSG), National Research Platform (NRP), and National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NIARR)
• Discussion: Update on Campus Cyberinfrastructure Master Plan (Feedback is welcome!).

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, collaborate and help shape the future of computing and data services at WSU.

For more details, contact Terrance Figy, associate professor and director of HPC, at terrance.figy@wichita.edu or Ryan Doll, assistant educator and Data Center director, at ryan.doll@wichita.edu.

Special thanks to the NSF for its support via the CC*Planning Grant, Award #2346097.

CMMC compliance is crucial for companies in the defense supply chain as prime or subcontractors. This virtual discussion, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 16, will provide valuable insights into the requirements and best practices for achieving compliance. Kansas IT professionals will include:

• John Shamasko, lead CMMC assessor and authorizing official for the CMMC Team (C3PAO)
• Tariq Azmi, Ember Technology
• JD Zluticky, Essentail IT Services, Inc.

Join the Department of Political Science and Model United Nations for the United Nations Dinner at 5 p.m. April 26 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

The dinner is in celebration of the United Nations. It will also be featuring speaker Jenna Dolecek, who is an alum of WSU. Registration is required to attend, and will close April 18. It costs $5 for non-WSU students.

Stop by the Ablah Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 for a sweet treat in honor of National Library Week. Swing by, grab a snack and celebrate the week.

Join University Libraries in celebrating National Library Week from April 6 to 12 and recognizing the important role libraries, librarians and library workers play in the community.

Keep an eye out for University Libraries’ social media post asking, “What draws you to the library?” Plus, encourage students to stop by Ablah Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 to celebrate with and get a sweet treat.

Join the Japanese Cultural Association‘s Japan Festival from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 on the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center for martial arts performance, arts and crafts, games, food and drink, karaoke and more.

The festival will feature food and projects by Japanese students and students in Japanese studies, including specialty baked goods from Komugi Japanese Bakery. The Cosplay Club will join by dressing guests in traditional Japanese yukata as well as a photoshoot. And enjoy special guest martial arts performance by Tora-san and his students.

You’re cordially invited to the James J. Rhatigan Tree Dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 on the north side of the Rhatigan Student Center.

The dedication ceremony will be at the James J. Rhatigan tree. The tree was donated by President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case in honor of the former dean of students and vice president for student affairs emeritus for his unwavering advocacy for students at Wichita State.

A reception with cookies and coffee will immediately follow the dedication ceremony in the lounge north of the Cadman Art Gallery in the Rhatigan Student Center. Confirm in-person attendance by April 15.

Note: In case of inclement weather, the dedication ceremony and reception will be in the lounge north of the Cadman Art Gallery in the Rhatigan Student Center.

The Makers and Masterpieces art engagement series offers hands-on learning and community connection from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 in the Ulrich Museum of Art.

In conjunction with the exhibition “Devan Shimoyama: Rituals” currently on view in the Polk/Wilson Gallery, colorful cultural connections will include themed art projects for all ages, face-painting, DJ Ashley, Funky Monkey Munchies and guided exhibition tours as the Ulrich partners with Student Engagement & Belonging.

The event is free and everyone is welcome.

Join the Ulrich Museum of Arts for a mimosa, brunch and performers from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at Roxy’s Downtown, 412, E. Douglas Ave. The event is in conjunction with “Devan Shimoyama: Rituals,” on view now in the Polk/Wilson Gallery at the Ulrich.

From RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12, the Widow Von’Du is in the house. Riirii, from Kansas City, and Jaharia, from The Boulet Brother’s Dragula, will perform, along with Wichita’s Brown Sugar and Lorelei.

Come early, then kick back and enjoy the entertainment. The Ulrich will also host a panel discussion with the performers, so bring questions with you. Tickets are $42 reserved seating, with a discounted price of $30 for WSU students 18 years old or older with an ID. Limited tickets are still available.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for brunch and drinks, and the program begins at 1 p.m.