Category: Events and Recreation

Disability Support Services (DSS) at TRIO and the University Libraries are excited to invite you to PAWS & Relax: a Stress Management Workshop during finals week from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 10 and Wednesday, Dec. 11 on the first floor of the Ablah Library.

Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, will discuss the upcoming Kansas legislature and how it could impact Wichita State at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 in 101 Morrison Hall.

The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students. Gearhart will begin hosting meetings every other week in Morrison Hall once the Kansas legislative session starts on Jan. 13, 2025 to update campus on the latest developments from the legislature.

The ninth annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for faculty and staff will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Attendees may choose to attend up to two sessions. Gain additional insights, tools and tips to help you improve your marketing and communication efforts. And if your team is looking to order promo items for your office, visit the Vendor Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stay tuned for more information on the sessions and how to RSVP in January.

The ninth annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for faculty and staff will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Jan. 30, 2025 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Attendees may choose to attend up to two sessions. Gain additional insights, tools and tips to help you improve your marketing and communication efforts.

Stay tuned for more information on the sessions and how to RSVP in January.

Are you a local business owner or startup looking to showcase your products or services this holiday season? Join the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for its Last-Minute Holiday Market from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

Cost to register as a vendor is $20-30. Service providers are welcome if you sell gift certificates.

Come out for the Destress Fest “Nightmare on Elm Street” movie night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 in the CAC Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Students admission is free, $5 faculty and staff and $8 for general public. The event is organized by the Student Activities Council.

Do finals have you stressed out? Join the Student Activities Council during Destress Fest week starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center and make some beautiful sand art by choosing variety of colors and jars to help relieve stress during finals week while supplies last.

Explore student research on history and rock ‘n’ roll at the end-of-semester poster showcase from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 in Ablah Library. Learn about the impact of popular music while enjoying free food and refreshments.

This is an opportunity to connect with your peers and faculty, so don’t miss out.

Explore history and rock ‘n’ roll through student research from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at Ablah Library. Chat with students as they share what they’ve learned during this end-of-semester poster showcase.

Enjoy free food and refreshments while celebrating their hard work. Faculty and staff are invited to attend. Don’t miss this exciting event.

Join the rest of the Shocker community, faculty, staff and retirees, to celebrate Dr. Shirley Lefever, executive vice president and provost, and her journey at a retirement reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at Wichita State Connect.

Lefever has been with WSU for over 20 years. Come wish her well as she moves on to this next chapter of her life.