Category: Events and Recreation

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Wichita State Campus Climate Summit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

During the summit, attendees will hear updates on the work done over the past year from Campus Climate Committee members and learn from campus stakeholder groups. This will be followed by discussions on collaborative efforts to improve the campus climate. Lunch will be provided.

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, April 25 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.

The Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) is now accepting applications. The SNVC is a chance to pitch your business idea, compete for funding and gain valuable mentorship.

• Win big: Compete for the $25,000 grand prize and secure funding to bring your idea to life.
• Mentorship and networking: Connect with experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors who can help guide your journey.
• Boost your startup: Get expert feedback and refine your business model.

Don’t miss the opportunity to launch your venture. Applications are open now – apply now.

For more details, visit the Shocker New Venture Competition website.

The event is hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship in the Barton School of Business.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) open house from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 in 125A Ablah Library. Learn more about its services, ongoing projects and goals to increase undergraduate research in Shocker Nation. Meet the director, Dr. Michael Birzer, and the academic program specialist, Estella Armenta. Refreshments will be provided.

Join the Muslim Students Association (MSA) and the Pakistani Student Association (PSA) for the Ramadan Iftar Banquet 2025 at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 23 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Come together to share joy, blessings and delicious food.

Sign up with a team or solo to join Students Activities Council (SAC) in glow laser tag from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7 in the Heskett Center Gym. Teams of five will battle in allocated time slots, limit two sign ups per student.

The Shocker Store will be at WSU Old Town for a garage sale from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 in the lobby. Take advantage of the opportunity to get Shocker gear at 30-70% off.

Academic and specialized advisors who completed various eTutorials during the fall semester from NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising will be hosting a series of professional development sessions during the spring semester for all advisors (academic advisors, specialized advisors, faculty advisors, etc.).

Sarah Mathews from Shocker Career Accelerator and Noelle Wilson from the Office of Online & Adult Learning will host a professional development session on “Creating Online Flipped Advising Activity Modules for Students” from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. via Teams. 

If you are interested in attending the session, RSVP by emailing Brett Bruner, assistant vice president for Student Success & Persistence, at brett.bruner@wichita.edu by noon Friday, March 7.

Feeling the mid-semester slump? Swing by the front of Ablah Library from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 12 for free coffee and a chance to connect with your success team.

Is this your first year? How’s the semester going? Whether you need support or just want to chat, students have support. Plus, grab some swag while you’re there. Tackle the rest of the semester together.

Sponsored by Student Success and University Libraries.

Join a come-and-go retirement celebration in honor of Dr. Anthony Vizzini from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Remarks begin at 4:30 p.m.