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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

Shocker Financial Wellness Workshop. The Game of Life with Meritrust Credit Union. Tuesday, April 9 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. RSC Room 142

The Shocker Financial Wellness Team is excited to present “The Game of Life” with Meritrust Credit Union from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

It is an interactive come and go event for Shockers to learn about the impact of money on their lives. Those who attend will be entered into a drawing to win a fall 2024 in-state tuition scholarship.

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Quiet Time meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 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 the Wichita State Connect building in the Technology Training room.

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.

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National Walking Day takes place the first Wednesday in April, but the Ulrich Museum of Art wanted to make sure everyone could take part, so it’s holding its walking event Saturday, April 6.

Explore the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection in a docent-led tour, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or self-guided tour, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and learn tips for staying mentally and physically healthy from partners onsite. A food truck will offer snacks and beverages.

Special activities, including a Powerwalk Outdoor Sculpture tour with Ulrich Curator of Education Brenda Lichman, and Yoga by the Wichita Arch with Molly McPherson, director of learning engagement and partnerships at Wichita Art Museum, are planned. Enjoy a pop-up exhibition of seascapes by Frederick J. Waugh in the Dr. Sam and Jacqui Kouri Collection Study Center.

Everyone is welcome to attend the free event.