Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion (ADI) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room, and enjoy some free pizza while playing fun games and meeting fellow students.

The Indian Students Association (ISA) is excited to invite Shockers to its Fresher’s Day event for fall 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 in 209 Hubbard Hall.

Freshers Day is an unforgettable event filled with informative sessions, engaging games, and delicious food. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow students, learn more about campus life and enjoy some fun activities. Whether you’re new to campus or returning, this event is designed to welcome you and help you feel at home. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, relax and kick off the semester with your peers.

Join the Graduate School and Kendra Christman of BioKansas for a one-hour virtual professional development session at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Discover effective time management techniques, task prioritization strategies and goal-setting with personalized plans.

Bring a copy of your schedule to maximize the session’s benefits and increase productivity.

Wichita State is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the lobby of the Heskett Center.

Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment. The nation’s blood supply is at critically low levels and a donation could save a life.

Students can get free ice cream, popsicles and meet both Phenomenal Women and Men of Excellence at the Keep it Cool Social, starting at 11 a.m. Thursday Sept. 5 on the patio in front of the Grace Memorial Chapel.

Whether you’re a new student eager to embark on your university journey or a returning student seeking to deepen your involvement, the event is the perfect platform to forge meaningful connections and gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse perspectives that shape the vibrant campus.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 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 WuHire Show and Tell events continue. Due to the need for versatility, organizers have opted to host all sessions this week via Teams

Session details:

Wednesday, Aug 28:

• 1:30-2:30 p.m.: #1 – Intro to WuHire
• 3-4 p.m.: #2 – Creating Requisition and Recruitment Workflows

Thursday, Aug. 29:

• 2-3 p.m.: #3 – Offer and Onboarding
• 3:30-4:30 p.m.: #4 – Non-Benefit Eligible Hiring

If you are a hiring manager or department admin, feel free to join the sessions that are relevant to your role and responsibilities. You can also view the upcoming events, access the meeting link and add them to your calendar using the WuHire SharePoint Events.

Can’t make the meetings? Each session will be recorded and uploaded to the WuHire SharePoint site. If you have not already done so, you can access and save the WuHire SharePoint site for future use. Training documents and other key updates will be uploaded there. You can also follow the site to stay up to date on all updates and developments.

Enjoy popsicles and chat with officers in the Wichita State University Police Department from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 in between Shocker Hall and the Rhatigan Student Center.

Keep an eye out for the police-marked utility vehicle in the area.

Visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus-wide e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in the NetApp parking lot, lot 44S.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

• Personal documents accepted for secure shredding
• All personal electronics accepted, including appliances
  • Note: For recycling old TVs, refer to Sedgwick County’s recycling guide
• Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder)
• On-site assistance available for larger loads

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

Join the OzSec for an in-person event Oct. 18-19 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W Waterman, where cybersecurity enthusiasts gather to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the industry. Shedding light and pushing back the darkness, bringing education to the information security community.

In addition, students, staff and faculty may have free passes to the conference thanks to a sponsorship with the School of Computing. Reach out to Julie Manning, lab coordinator in the School of Computing, at julie.manning@wichita.edu for more information.

Connect with like-minded professionals, attend informative sessions, and network with top experts in the field. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.