Category: Events and Recreation

Ready to hit the field this fall? Intramural flag football is your chance to compete against fellow Shockers, make new friends and create unforgettable memories.

The events are open to all skill levels, and team and individual registrations available. Sign up by Sept. 10. at imleagues.com/wichita.

Join the Book Technologies Lab at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 in 601 Lindquist Hall for its first-ever Print the Past event. One part academic panel, one part printing workshop, a totally new way to learn about a famous text. This year, in honor of its 250th anniversary, the event will be spotlighting the Declaration of Independence.

Learn about this remarkable document from an interdisciplinary panel: Dr. Katie Lanning, English; Dr. Alex Middlewood, political science; and Dr. Jay Price, history. Then try your hand at printing your own copy of the declaration on the handpress.

This event is co-sponsored by the Robert L. Cattoi Book Technologies Lab and the departments of English, history and political science. It is free and open to the public. Learn more about the Book Technologies Lab at wichita.edu/booklab.

Join HOPE Fest 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Rhatigan Student Center courtyard. Connect with fellow students, faculty, staff and community members while supporting mental health, suicide prevention and recovery.

Participate in a campus walk at 10:30 a.m., build your own Hope Kit by collecting wellness resources from participating organizations and explore the Recovery Roots Market featuring handcrafted items from vendors with lived recovery experience. HOPE Fest is free and open to everyone.

Together, everyone can build connections, share hope and strengthen the community’s commitment to mental wellness.

Save the date for the come and go Strategic Enrollment Management Recognition event from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. Comments will begin at 11 a.m.

Join in recognizing and celebrating the hard work, dedication and contributions of everyone who helped make this possible. Attendees may receive limited edition swag while supplies last.

College is the perfect time to create long-lasting memories and friendships. Whether you’re into sports, arts, community service or something super niche, ShockerSync shows you student organizations that cater to all interests.

Find your community and check out all the upcoming events by visiting wichita.edu/shockersync.

Feeling pressed by classes, deadlines or life in general? Need a fresh place to organize your thoughts, class notes or that ever-growing to-do list? Take a break and join the Press Your Own Journal Event from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 in 601 Lindquist Hall.

Staff from the Book Technologies Lab will help you create your very own journal to take home. While you’re there, stop by and meet members of the LAS Success Team. Whether you have questions about college life, resources or just want to say hi, they’re here for you.

You’ll get:

• A free journal you helped create
• A chance to learn about book-making magic and resources from staff at the Book Technologies Lab
• Time to connect with the LAS Success Team members and ask questions about campus resources and services

Journals are available while supplies last, so swing by early.

Come join the staff of Veterans Upward Bound and Veteran Student Support Services as they kick off their very first open house. Stop by any time between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Grace Wilkie Hall for an afternoon filled with fun, games, prizes and a scavenger hunt.

Enjoy free food, meet the staff and learn more about the services and support available to military-affiliated students at Wichita State.

For detailed information about the program, visit wichita.edu/vub and wichita.edu/vsss.

Come join the staff of Veterans Upward Bound and Veteran Student Support Services as they kick off their very first open house. Stop by any time between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Grace Wilkie Hall for an afternoon filled with fun, games, prizes and a scavenger hunt.

Enjoy free food, meet the staff and learn more about the services and support available to military-affiliated students at Wichita State.

For detailed information about the program, visit wichita.edu/vub and wichita.edu/vsss.

Help celebrate Vivian Zavataro, director of the Ulrich Museum of Art, at a farewell reception from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in 306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom west.

Remarks will be at 3:30 p.m. Zavataro announced her departure from WSU last month. As director, she has advanced the Ulrich’s mission, elevated the museum’s standing nationally and enhanced community engagement initiatives for the region. Her last day is Sept. 18.

Help wish Zavataro well as she enters a new chapter.

College life can be overwhelming between family, friends, classes and studying that you may feel you’re missing out. That’s why ShockerSync is your hub for student organizations and sports clubs for a variety of majors, hobbies and interests.

Beat the FOMO and check out all the events coming up on campus and find your community at wichita.edu/shockersync.