Category: Events and Recreation

Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) and Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion (ADI) are coming together to host Hispanic Heritage Celebration with local performances and catering.

Join the “Nuestra Cultura” celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, starting in the CAC Theatre on campus. Admission is free for WSU students; $5 for staff, faculty and students outside of Wichita State; and $10 for community members. Performers consist of WSU students and groups from all over Wichita, and catering comes from small businesses around town.

For any questions or concerns, contact HALO at wsuhalo@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars for Oct. 3-4 when Wichita State hosts the 2024 Michael Tilford Conference, themed “The Harmony of Uniqueness: Advancing Higher Education through Prioritizing Cultural Innovation and Community Engagement.” The event promises vibrant discussions, workshops and networking opportunities.

Join educators, students, faculty, staff and community leaders as they explore innovative approaches to higher education. This event is free and open to everyone, offering an opportunity to dive into cultural innovation and community engagement to create a more inclusive academic future.

Register now to secure your spot, as space is limited!

The Michael Tilford Conference commemorates the legacy of Dr. Michael Tilford, a respected educator and administrator at Wichita State University. Learn more about Dr. Tilford’s influential contributions and his unwavering commitment to diversity and equity by visiting the Michael Tilford Conference webpage.

For questions, contact Tia Owens at tia.owens@wichita.edu.

Embark on a flavorful journey through Latin American Cuisine on the ICT Latin Food and Taco Tour from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. Registration closes Sept. 23.

Join Student Engagement and Belonging in visiting some of the best local restaurants, each offering unique tastes of Latin cuisine. Perfect for food lovers or those wanting to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, this event is a chance to explore Wichita through rich culinary heritage of Latin America.

Transportation and food provided upon registration. Registration is $10 for students.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. Pee for Pizza promotes sexual health awareness, supports students’ health, and prevents the spread of STIs. Get free pizza when you get free testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by giving a urine sample. Pizza is provided to all participants.

Co-sponsored by Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. Appointments can be made through the myShockerhealth portal or calling SHS at 316-978-4792. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information contact SHS. Other testing is available upon request.

The annual Study Abroad Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Come to learn more about study abroad programs, scholarships and more.

There will be over 20 tables set up with information and have students on hand to share about their experiences. For those who attend, they can be entered to win prizes, including study abroad scholarships. For questions, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Join the Military and Veteran Center for an all-day come and go remembrance of Patriot Day in 318 Shocker Success Center.

Patriot Day honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Each year, Americans dedicate this day to remembering those who died and the first responders who risked their own lives to save others.

Throughout the day, come sign the roll of remembrance and get a lapel pin to wear honoring the memories of those who lost their lives. “We will never forget.”

Come down to the Arkansas River from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at the River Vista Boathouse, 150 N. McLean Boulevard, and watch the Shocker Rowing team battle it out in the Class Races and join Learn 2 Row immediately afterward.

The Class Races will start off the event with a competition between the freshmen and seniors battling it out for victory. Learn 2 Row will follow shortly after at approximately 3:30 p.m. where participants can learn with a current rower and have a chance to experience what rowing on the water is like.

Shockers, come to the Mini Wellness and Social Services Fair to learn about local resources and to enter to win a variety of prizes. The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

The event celebrates and promotes health, wellness and social service resources within the community and offers a unique opportunity for service providers to highlight their resources or services, as well as generate awareness about their role in the community.

The event is sponsored by Student Health Services, HOPE Services and Student Engagement and Belonging.

KMUW’s monthly book club, Literary Feast, features selections made by KMUW staff. For September, members are reading “The History of Sound” by Ben Shattuck.

Members meet at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. Dinner is provided by Public, but guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for the next edition of Writing Now Reading Now with Adam Scheffler, assistant professor of poetry, for a poetry reading at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Dr. Sam & Jacque Kouri Collection Study Center of the Ulrich Museum.

A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. Scheffler is the author of two books of poetry, “Heartworm,” which won the 2021 Moon City Press prize, and “A Dog’s Life,” which won the 2016 Jacer Press Book contest. He holds a doctorate in English from Harvard.