Category: Events and Recreation

Join ShockerStrengths 2-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room, to identify and explore your strengths.

Take the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly StrengthsFinder 2.0) to reveal your top five strengths that are unique to you. Once you know which of the 34 themes you lead with, ShockerStrengths will show you how to use your top strengths for your growth and application. This engaging and interactive training session will help you identify your natural talents; develop them into strengths; and enjoy consistent, near-perfect performance in your personal and career success.

Search for “Discovering Your Strengths” in myTraining through your myWSU and register.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for Throwback Thursday. Celebrate various decades with throwback freebies, snacks, a photo booth and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in the RSC East Atrium.

Feeling the mid-semester slump? Swing by the front of Ablah Library from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 9 for free coffee and a chance to connect with your success team.

Whether you need support or just want to chat, University Libraries is here for you. Plus, grab some swag while you’re there.

Sponsored by Student Success and University Libraries.

Treat your body, mind and spirit to a relaxing session of yoga surrounded by art and led by Molly McFerson, owner of Yoga with Molly, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Stretch and breathe through simple, user-friendly gentle yoga poses. Come to the lobby when you arrive. There is a $10 suggested payment to the instructor via Venmo or CashApp at class. Cash will be accepted, but cards will not. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

The Muslim Students Association invites all Shockers to attend its scholar event with Ustadha Sophia Khan, renowned scholar from Frisco, Texas, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room.

The event is open everyone and the speaker will discuss the true essence of Islam and it’s culture. Chai and cookies will be provided to attendees while supplies last.

This panelist event is focusing on artificial intelligence in P-12 Education: opportunities and challenges. It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Wichita State Connect. The event is free and dinner will be provided.

The panelists are Rae Niles, Rob Dickson, Dyane Smokorowski and Carolyn Speer. This event is presented by Credit Union of America

Feeling the pressure as deadlines pile up? The Procrastination Prevention Night is your chance to stay on track and finish strong. Join University Libraries from 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 23 at Ablah Library for a night of personalized support, including workshops, tutoring sessions, arts and crafts, games and more.

Whether you’re juggling papers, projects or assignments — or stuck in a class because of academic requirements — the late-night study session is here to help. This is an opportunity to jumpstart your work, tackle your to-do list and ease the stress of the semester. Costumes for the season are welcome.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

Calling all Wichita entrepreneurs and supporters: The Martin Pringle #WichitaWins Small Business and Startup Trade Show from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in Groover Labs — 334 St. Francis — hosted in collaboration with the Kansas Small Business Development Center, is a chance to discover local businesses, network with like-minded individuals and help shape the future of Wichita’s entrepreneurial scene.

Here’s how you can be a part of the action:

• Be inspired: The event will kick off in the morning with a presentation by Startup Grind, a global community that connects startups and fosters innovation.
• Connect: Browse the trade show floor to learn about twenty innovative businesses and startups.
• Vote: Cast your vote for the most promising venture. Your vote helps determine who competes in the pitch competition for a $2,500 prize.

Wichita Startup Week, in collaboration with Techstars, offers a week of panel discussions, sessions and workshops across programming designed to transform a business idea into reality.

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders: Get ready to take your pitch to the next level at the 1 Million Cups Wichita event starting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex during Wichita Startup Week.

Instead of listening to pitches, you’re invited to be the star of the show. Grab a cup of coffee, get some quick pitch pointers and take the stage to practice your 90-second elevator pitch in a supportive and fun environment. After the pitch practice, stick around for networking, festivities and a few surprises (think popcorn and cotton candy).

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hone your pitch and network with fellow entrepreneurs. No registration required but RSVPing is encouraged.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes every Friday for a Friday Escape. Each week from noon to 2 p.m., enjoy a fun activity to start your weekend. Activities will vary each week. For Oct. 4, come sing your heart out with some karaoke.