Category: Events and Recreation

Don’t let the mid-semester blues get your students down. Encourage them to join the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries for a night of support at the late-night study event, tailored just for them, happening from 6 p.m. to midnight, March 27 at Ablah Library.

Featuring workshops, tutoring sessions, arts and crafts, mindfulness activities, and more. They’ll have all the tools they need to conquer the rest of the semester.

Plus, they’re covered with coffee and snacks to keep them fueled and focused throughout the night. More information to come.

Don’t let the mid-semester blues get you down. Join the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries for a night of support at its late-night study event, designed for students, from 6 p.m. to midnight March 27 in Ablah Library.

Featuring workshops, tutoring sessions, arts and crafts, mindfulness activities and more. Students will have all the tools they need to conquer the rest of the semester.

Plus, enjoy coffee and snacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the night. Stay tuned for more information.

Political science alumni, located in Japan, Switzerland, Qatar, and Taiwan, talk about their international careers, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 via Zoom.

The event is co-sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha and the Department of Political Science.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Kansas WISE 2024: Taking Action will take place March 7. This year’s events are designed to emphasize the empowerment of taking action in your own lives whether it be personally or professionally.

The event is free and open to all State of Kansas employees. A more detailed agenda and session descriptions are below along with registration information.

Kicking off late morning with a panel discussion of inspiring women, we will transition to an afternoon of breakout sessions where you choose your path. Afternoon sessions include the power of self-talk, community engagement and action steps we can take to support women’s advancement and sense of belonging in the workplace.

Each event has a separate registration. You will receive a confirmation email for each event you register to attend that includes your unique link and the option to add the event to your calendar.

• Panel discussion
  11:45 a.m. -1:15 p.m.
  Join Kansas WISE and a panel of inspiring women in a conversation about their unique experiences with taking action and making choices and the empowerment and self-care that comes with it. Panelists to be announced soon.
• Session one, one breakout. 1:30-2:30 p.m.:
  The Power of Self-Talk
  Self-talk is the inner dialogue that shapes our thoughts, feelings, and actions. In this session, explore how negative and positive self-talk can impact our work and well-being. Walk away with strategies to improve self-talk patterns for the better.
• Session two, two breakouts, choose one. 3-4 p.m.:
  • Civic Leadership Pathways
    Presented by Emily Vietti from the KU’s Institute for Leadership Studies, Civic Leadership Pathways prepares you to be more civically engaged by giving you the confidence to say “Yes!” to serving your community. You’ll also learn more about the Ready to Run Campaign Training for Women and how to get involved in their 2024 class.
  • Advancing and Belonging in the Workplace
    Join KU’s Inspiring Women in Public Administration for a facilitated conversation using Covey’s Circle of Influence and Control to reflect on actions steps we can take to support women’s advancement and sense of belonging in the workplace.

Please direct questions to KansasWISE@ks.gov.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

Pee for Pizza is a sexual health awareness event that allows participants to test for sexually transmitted illnesses such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C and know their status at no additional charge. Pizza is also provided to participants.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

Shockers are encouraged to apply for the Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) summer Tutor Counselor positions. This is an opportunity to mentor and tutor first-generation high school students who go through the UBMS summer college simulation. Upward Bound Math Science is seeking individuals who enjoy working with youth, are motivated and have good leadership qualities.

The position will be held from May 20th, 2024- July 3, 2024. Training, room and board, and paid salary will be provided for those who are hired.

Shockers interested in learning more about the position can join the informational meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. Light refreshments will be provided.

To attend the informational or receive more information, Shockers can fill out the online form.

Empower students and fuel learning by honing strategic thinking and fostering innovation by encouraging them to sign up for Clash Build Cash.

Clash Build Cash offers students the chance to compete for $6,000 in prizes while having fun. By sharing the opportunity with students, they will be inspired to reach new heights.

Building Bridges: Spanish Language, Culture, & Creating Welcoming Spaces in an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution is a free workshop offered to faculty and staff in four Thursday sessions (March 28, April 4, April 11 and April 18 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.) or four Friday sessions (March 29, April 5, April 12 and April 19 from 1:30-3 p.m.) at Wichita State Connect.

Faculty from the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures are teaming with Hispanic Serving Institution Leadership to provide experiences to gain a foundational understanding of Spanish language and culture. There will be opportunities to sample foods from Latin America. Participants completing all four workshop sessions will receive a free book and earn a professional development certificate.

Note: The certificate does not bear academic credit nor would it qualify for inclusion on an academic transcript

Wichita State students who are interested in performing at the 14th annual drag show in April, sponsored by the Student Activities Council (SAC), Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion (ADI) and Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies, can sign up online.

Organizers are seeking student drag artists to perform one or two five-minute sets. This is an opportunity for new and experience performers to showcase their talent. Students will be compensated based on their number of sets. Students can sign up on the website or on ShockerSync.

Join Pi Sigma Alpha and the Department of Political Science at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 in 417 Lindquist Hall for more snacking and socializing while watching the results of the Super Tuesday primary unfold.