Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Shocker Career Accelerator in this professional panel geared toward WSU’s LGBTQ community from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

This is an opportunity to network and learn more about the unique experience that those in the community have. Listen to the panel discuss their experiences and afterwards, enjoy refreshments and get to know those both supporting and in the LGBTQ Community in the professional world.

In a co-sponsored event by the Department of Political Science, Fairmount College Student Advisory Council and Pi Sigma Alpha; join a panel at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 in 113 Lindquist Hall for a legal careers panel featuring political science alumni working in the areas of IT/IP law, immigration law, personal injury law and healthcare law.

Join local Wichita Organization Somos First Gen at a discussion panel from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room, to learn about the first-gen experience at Wichita State.

With engaging conversation, a raffle for prizes and refreshments, the first-gen Latina-founded organization will be on campus to answer questions and engage with students on the life of a first-gen student and how those experiences impact their life on campus.

For entrepreneurs facing the daunting task of refining their business strategy, Ignitor 2.0 offers a lifeline.

Throughout a free four-week training course, learn the art of soliciting actionable feedback, refine your value proposition and craft a solid business model canvas.

Join from April 30 to May 28 and empower yourself to turn your startup dreams into reality. 

Artist and WSU alum Chiyoko Myose will collaborate with current student Miyu Takahashi on “Harukaze 春風 Spring Breeze,” an immersive experience taking place from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 12 in the McKnight Art Center atrium.

Attendees will view Japanese tea ceremony demonstrations hosted by Miyu Takahashi and immerse themselves in “A Thread X A Thread,” Chiyoko Myose’s ongoing art installation.

Join Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the PRIDE Prom from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 19 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

Join in on a night of fun in a safe space with friends and allies. There will be games, a photobooth, music and more, and everyone is welcome to attend. Prom attire is encouraged, but not required.

The event is available at no charge to students and their guests.

Quiet Time meets at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for two short meditations: The first meditation starts a little after 2 p.m., and the second starts around 2:15 p.m. Come for either or both.

These mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) meditations are offered by a certified workplace mindfulness facilitator from the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) and are offered both via Teams and in-person in 204 Ablah Library, faculty lounge.

If you can’t make it in “real time,” you can participate in Quiet Time meditations from the podcast: Quiet Time at Wichita State, which you can subscribe to on Apple, Amazon or Spotify.

You can also add the Teams invitation link to your calendar.

The WSU Red Cross Student Chapter is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10 in the Heskett Center lobby.

All donors will receive a $10 gift card to a merchant of their choice.

Schedule an appointment online with sponsor code “Wichita State” or call 1-800-733-2767

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for Shocker Eid from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 15 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room, as it brings together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the culmination of Ramadan with festivities that honor culture, unity and the spirit of togetherness.

The event is a vibrant gathering welcoming Shockers to revel in the spirit of Eid al-Fitr. Come together and celebrate Eid with open hearts, spreading happiness and solidarity.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for Wildlife Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 10 in the RSC East Atrium.

Have some fun interacting with Tanganyika Wildlife Park’s ambassador animals. A different animal will be featured every 30 minutes.