Category: Events and Recreation

Get ready for an evening full of live music and good vibes at the SAC Mini Music Festival starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the Duerksen Amphitheatre.

Featuring a mix of sounds from three of Wichita’s local bands and DJ Magnum, this event promises to be a celebration of music and community. Featuring musical acts Kimberly Paige Quintet, Tall Glass of Root Beer and The Petals. Event Includes Funky Monkey Munches, popcorn, snow cones and vendor market. Students get in at no additional charge with their Shocker ID.

The event is organized by the Student Activities Council.

Join your fellow shockers for an Alternative Spring Break trip in 2025 to Chicago. The next informational meetings about the Alternative Spring Break trip will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in 245 Rhatigan Student Center, CUW Room.

The next informational meetings will be Sept. 27; Oct. 10 and 23; and Nov. 6, also from noon to 1 p.m. in 245 RSC.

At the meetings, you will receive information about trip including cost, logistics and travel information. Email civicengagement@wichita.edu for more questions and information.

Students interested in studying abroad in 2025 or beyond should plan to attend a session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room, to learn more about the Gilman Scholarship and the application process.

There will be past Gilman Scholarship recipient, Tais Solis, presenting and sharing tips from her experience. During the session, students will learn more about the application process and have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback on their essays for the Gilman application. Gilman study abroad scholarship amounts are up to $5,000 each for eligible students (must be receiving a Pell grant).

Learn more about the Gilman Scholarship. For questions, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

The annual remembrance of Memorial ’70 will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the memorial sculpture at the university entrance at Memorial Drive and Hillside. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the lobby of Duerksen Fine Arts Center across from the memorial. The Shocker ’70 Room in 202 Rhatigan Student Center will also be open for visitors.

The ceremony will honor the 31 people — WSU football players, administrators, supporters and flight crew — who died in the crash in Colorado.

Those interested in making a tax-deductible contribution in memory of the crash victims can give to the Football ’70 Memorial Scholarship, the only endowed scholarship at WSU dedicated in collective memory to those who died in the tragedy. The scholarship is awarded each year to a student of any major with at least a 3.00 GPA who demonstrates financial need. Contributions can be made through the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, KS 67260-0002, for the Football ’70 Memorial Scholarship. Contributions also may be made online.

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.”