Category: Events and Recreation

Southeast Wichita GEAR UP invites everyone to a series of events celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Harlem Renaissance, a pivotal era marked by an extraordinary outpouring of artistic, literary and intellectual achievements within the African American community.

The exploration will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center on the following dates:

• Feb. 6, 203 RSC: Fashion, presented by Shondella Umeh
• Feb. 7, 203 RSC: Education, presented by Terry Atwater
• Feb. 8, 203 RSC: The Church, presented by Corinthian Kelly and Dr. Eley Kelly
• Feb. 14, 203 RSC: Literature, presented by Riccardo Harris
• Feb. 20, 238 RSC: Leadership, presented by Terrell Davis
• Feb. 21, 203 RSC: Sports, presented by Winston Stith
• Feb. 22, 203 RSC: Social influencers, presented Ben Mitchell
• Feb. 27, 203 RSC: Scientists & Inventors, presented by Shaun Lain
• Feb. 28, 264 RSC: Authors, presented by Jennifer Pillich

Encourage students to attend the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships’s ScholarshipUniverse support event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 in 257 Rhaitgan Student Center, Ashton/Bridges Room, to help them optimize their 2024-25 applications on its platform.

It will share tips and tricks for unlocking every scholarship dollar. Students should bring a laptop.

The second annual Healthcare Research Roundtable will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

This is a great opportunity for discovery, coalition-building and strategic planning with the University of Kansas and WSU Tech, industry and community partners, and all of the colleges at WSU. The scope of work includes everything from translational medicine to clinical work, the arts, humanities, applied studies and all the health-related work we do in the region. There will be short flash presentations on current research for its selected themes, followed by breakout discussions to allow members of the community to discuss ongoing and future research projects.

Sponsored by the President’s Innovation Advisory Council (PIAC) and the Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum). Support provided by the WSU Office of the President.

You are cordially invited to join the National Employee Appreciation Day celebration with President Rick Muma and his executive team from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 1 in Woolsey Hall.

Confirm your attendance by submitting an RSVP online by Monday, Feb. 26 to meet the executive team, eat a hamburger or hotdog, and enjoy some yard games.

WSU Math Circle (a program for middle school students) will host an e-day celebration of the irrational number e, called Euler’s Number, from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 7 in 353 Jabara Hall. All students, parents and teachers are invited to enjoy the celebrations with desserts, including swiss chocolate, hot chocolate and pastries, and a talk from Dr. Stephen Brady, associate professor of math.

WSU Math Circle’s children’s math library will also be at the event for students to check out books.

The Math Circle’s weekly program will resume from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday Feb. 11 in 372 Jabara Hall with Dr. Robert Fraser, assistant professor of math.

Join Student Government Association at the International Employment Forum, a collaborative event with the International Student Union (ISU), from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

This is a fantastic opportunity for international students to learn about the optional practical training and curricular practical training (OPT/CPT) process and critical deadlines, enhancing their career prospects in the United States. The International Office and Shocker Career Accelerator will be on hand to offer personalized guidance and resume workshops.

Don’t miss the chance to win a TV and other exciting prizes while expanding your professional network and knowledge

All faculty and staff are invited to discover how to promote equity through assessment by sharpening objectives for effective student learning and improving methods of communicating with students regarding their progress toward those objectives.

RSVP to the workshop online to attend the Promoting Equity through Assessment workshop, sponsored by the College of Applied Studies, from 3 to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room or via Zoom. During the workshop — led by Barbara Glesner Fines, dean emerita of the UMKC Law School — participants will explore teaching that respects diverse ways of knowing and communicates high expectations for student learning​.

Immediately following the workshop, enjoy the Provost’s Pedagogy Happy Hour with drinks and light appetizers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Ablah Library, introducing a new Faculty Lounge space on the second floor. RSVP for the mixer online.

Faculty and staff are invited to attend an Implicit Bias Session with speaker Crystal U. Davis — a dancer, movement analyst and critical race theorist whose current research explores implicit bias in dance through a critical theory lens — There will be two sessions to choose from, at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20 or 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23 both in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

The work of Davis, CLMA, has been renowned by a broad community of adjudicators and audiences from Donald McKayle to the royal family of Jodhpur, India.

Lunch will be provided for attendees on Tuesday, and a continental breakfast will be served at the Friday event. Be sure to register ahead of time as space is limited.

The session is coordinated by the Campus Climate Committee and sponsored by Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and the College of Fine Arts.

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for its Lunar New Year celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center, as it commemorates the arrival of the majestic Dragon,

The event will be filled with cultural activities, performances and delights as everyone gathers to celebrate the spirit of unity, joy and renewal during this auspicious Lunar New Year. ODI hopes the Year of the Dragon brings prosperity, success and happiness to all.

Get immersed in an evening of soul-stirring rhythms and captivating verses, featuring the mesmerizing talents of Poetry and Chill OKC, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for an unforgettable fusion of live music, evocative poetry and the art of storytelling woven together by this dynamic group dedicated to uplifting Black culture through the power of song, dance and spoken word. Whether you’re an avid lover of poetry or simply seeking a space to unwind and connect with the essence of artistic expression, the event promises an enchanting journey through the heart and soul of the Midwest’s vibrant performing arts scene.

Come, be part of an evening that celebrates the beauty, resilience and creativity of Black culture through an immersive experience of words, melodies and impassioned performances.