Category: Events and Recreation

The College of Applied Studies invites you to a panel discussion exploring how AI is being used in classrooms and administrative offices across Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) at noon Wednesday, Oct. 29 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room. Hear firsthand insights from education professionals on the opportunities and challenges AI brings to K–12 learning.

Boxed lunch provided courtesy of Credit Union of America Spots are limited, so RSVP by Oct. 24 to reserve your seat.

The annual Innovation Works Competition will take place Nov. 7-9, in partnership with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, offering a fast-paced, interdisciplinary hackathon experience with cash prizes and a Lockheed Martin facility tour for the winning team.

This year’s theme challenges students to design technologies for a future moon base, developing innovative solutions that enable life and work on the lunar surface, from habitat systems and power generation to mobility and communication.

During the 48-hour, in-person event, teams will collaborate, prototype, and pitch their solutions to judges from Lockheed Martin, WSU, and industry partners. Teams must include three to four current Wichita State students, and students from all majors are encouraged to participate.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams:

• $5,000 for first place
• $2,000 for second place
• $1,000 for third place

The winning team will also receive an exclusive opportunity to tour a Lockheed Martin facility and meet with engineers and technologists shaping the future of space exploration.

Teams must register by Nov. 1. For more information, rules and registration details, visit wsuinnovationworks.com or contact jared.goering@wichita.edu.

Join Chartwells Catering for its annual Catering Showcase from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom, featuring interactive food stations and signature cocktails that highlight experiences available to book for your next event. Admission is one canned good that will be for the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker. 

Come cheer on the WSU Men’s and Women’s Soccer Clubs this Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex for an exciting day of collegiate club soccer — free admission is available for all fans.

• Men’s soccer match is at 1 p.m. versus Northwest Missouri State University.
• Women’s soccer match is at 5 p.m. versus Washington University in St. Louis.

Come participate in sustainability-themed events linked to the Common Read book this year: “Eat Like a Fish” by Bren Smith. Space is limited so RSVP soon.

• Water Sustainability: Conserving Our Most Precious Resource: 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday Oct. 23 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. Capacity is 40 people, so RSVP is required. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn more about water sustainability, calculate their water footprint, discuss strategies to conserve water and develop a personal action plan to reduce their water footprint.
• Kelp is the new Kale: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in 262 RSC. Capacity is 30 people, so RSVP is required. The workshop discusses food experiences and foods that people may eat more of in the future. Samples will be provided.

Attend Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub’s (UReCA) Research Mixer starting at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom and learn more about research here at Wichita State.

• WSU lab highlights: Several labs across campus will provide an overview of ongoing projects, future projects and their student research teams. Highlighted faculty are Dr. Steven Skinner, Dr. Moriah Beck, Dr. Jian Wang, and David Klamm.
• Faculty research panel: Learn directly from faculty about the skills, habits and attitudes that make a lasting impression in research settings. Panelists include Dr. Thomas Skinner, Dr. Brendan Clark, Dr. Yang Fu, Dr. David Eichhorn and Dr. Nicki Rogers.
• Undergraduate student panel: This panel highlights the journeys of your fellow Shockers who have explored undergraduate research and want to show just how possible it is. Panelists include Zane Hubble, Genesis Merriett and Dimas Gonzalez.

Join faculty and staff for continental breakfast and discussion on supporting first-gen students from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 7 in the Shocker Hall multipurpose room. RSVPs are open until Oct 31. If you have any questions, email Chris Wiebe at chirstopher.wiebe@wichita.edu.

All faculty and teaching staff are invited to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting for updates on campus issues including Market-Based Compensation. The meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 in 209 Hubbard Hall. Bring a friend or two for updates on events around the campus and state. For questions, contact AAUP chapter secretary George Dehner via email at george.dehner@wichita.edu.

Dr. Michael Hall, associate professor of political science, will be leading a discussion on global tariffs. at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in 417 Lindquist Hall. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

For questions and dietary accommodations, email Dr. Alexandra Middlewood at alexandra.middlewood@wichita.edu.

Wichita State employees who reached a service milestone between the dates of Sept 2, 2024 and Sept. 1, 2025 will be honored at events hosted by the university in November.

The event for honorees celebrating milestones of five to 20 years of service with the State of Kansas will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. The event is open to all employees to attend and celebrate with their colleagues who are honorees. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 24 if you will attend the event.

The event for honorees celebrating milestones of 25-50 years of service with the State of Kansas, Bender of Twigs (25 years dedicated to Wichita State) and those having retired from the university will be held on Nov. 13. This is an invitation only dinner event for honorees and their guest.

To view a list of the 2025 Service Recognition Honorees or see more information about Wichita State’s annual employee Service Recognition program, visit the service recognition webpage.