Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Political Science Department and test your knowledge on the Constitution with trivia starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 in 417 Lindquist Hall. There will be prizes and food provided.

After 20 years of dedicated service to WSU ITS, Shadi Tafaroji will be retiring Oct. 3. Join in celebrating her incredible career and contributions at a retirement reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room. Remarks planned for 3:30 p.m.

Shadi began her journey with WSU ITS in 2005 as a lab manager in Client Services, quickly rising through the ranks to become desktop support manager, and then director of Client Services in 2014. Her leadership has shaped the department and inspired countless students and staff.

Always advocating for collaboration and excellence across institutions, Shadi has played an important role on the planning committee for CHECK (Conference on Higher Education Computing in Kansas), a member of the ITSA (Information Technology and Services Advisory) Committee and served as co-chair for the KBOR Client Services Affinity Group.

Shadi is not only a director but also a mentor, a supportive colleague and a champion for students. Her warmth, wisdom and dedication will be deeply missed.

The community can come together to honor Shadi’s remarkable career and wish her the very best in her next chapter.

Student Outreach and Support, and HOPE Services, and the Phoenix are hosting a pickleball event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Heskett Center pickleball courts. Equipment will be provided.

Join Academic Affairs for the third annual Strategic Enrollment Management Recognition reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. Remarks are at 1:30 p.m.

Join Student Activities Council from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Boats & Bikes, 150 N McLean Blvd B2, for a peaceful autumn evening along the Arkansas River. Enjoy the golden hours before sunset with access to kayaks, pedal boats and bicycles. It’s the perfect way to relax, connect with friends and take in the fall crisp air. Transportation will be provided to registered attendees, and registration is $10.

Join Military and Veteran Services in celebration of the United States Air Force birthday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 at 318 Shocker Success Center.

Enjoy coffee and donuts at 10 a.m. generously donated by Vet-to-Vet Support Command, grab some light snacks and refreshments at 11 a.m., and take part in a birthday cake cutting at 12:30 a.m. Additionally, take part in a walking tour of the center where you can learn fun facts about the USAF, enjoy a slide show and videos that celebrates everything Air Force and, lastly, get your vocal cords ready to join in on the singing of the Air Force Song.

Contact veterans.services@wichita.edu or 316-978-3207 with any questions.

Join the Community Service Board for a morning of volunteering with neighbors in the Shocker Neighborhood. Help those in the Shocker community keep their neighborhoods clean and beautiful. Volunteers will help clean up trash and debris. The next clean-up will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.

For more information, email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Update: This event has reached capacity.

Select one of two sessions — 1-2:15 p.m. or 2:30-3:45 p.m. — Saturday, Sept. 13 and try your hand at wheel-throwing, hand-building or painting a ceramic bowl, in 106/107 Henrion Hall.

The bowl you make will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off fundraiser to fight hunger in Wichita, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18. No experience is needed and the event is free, but space is limited, so registration is required.

Join Wichita State in partnership with Sedgwick County for a campus walk to support mental health and suicide prevention at Hope Fest from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 27 on campus.

• Build a Hope Kit: Collect wellness items and resources at each booth to create your own personalized kit.
• Find connection: Survivors, supporters and community members come together to share hope and healing.

Hope Fest is free to attend.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music and good vibes at the Mini Music Festival from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 on the east patio of the Rhatigan Student Center. Featuring a mix of sounds from three bands from the WSU student body and a talented DJ, the event promises to be a celebration of music and community.

With free snacks and vendor tables from Fraternity and Sorority Life, don’t miss the evening of music and delicious eats. Free to students with a Shocker ID, $5 for faculty/staff and $8 for the general public. Credit, debit and Apple Pay accepted.

This event is coordinated by the Student Activities Council and Fraternity and Sorority Life. For questions about this event call 316-978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu. For more events like this visit wichita.edu/sac.