Category: Events and Recreation

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences is proud to host a donor drive for The Gift of Life Marrow and Stem Cell Registry during the following days:

• Noon-1 p.m. Nov. 6-9 in the Ahlberg Hall second floor lobby
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center

The collection process is quick and easy and just involves a simple cheek swab. Donors must be 18-35 years of age.

Gift of Life’s goal is to find a blood stem cell or marrow donor for every person who needs one around the world. Marrow and stem cells are used to cure over 100 blood disorders and cancers. Spread the word, come by and help save a life.

The Gift of Life Marrow and Stem Cell Registry started in 1991 to save the life of Jay Feinberg, a 23-year-old from New Jersey diagnosed with leukemia. Jay did not have a match in his family, so they launched a campaign to find the one person who could save his life. More than 60,000 donors joined the registry, providing matches for many people awaiting transplants, but not Jay. As hope faded, one last hopeful drive was held in May 1995. The last person to be tested that day was Jay’s perfect match. Jay founded Gift of Life so that no one else would ever have to wait for years to find a matching donor.

All faculty and staff are invited to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting for updates from Emporia State University and the University of Kansas.

The meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 in 334 Woolsey Hall. Bring a friend or two for updates on events around the state and on campus. For questions, contact AAUP Chapter Secretary George Dehner via email at george.dehner@wichita.edu.

Interested in a career while supporting individuals with communication disorders? Join faculty from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 for a virtual open house on the audiology and speech-language pathology graduate programs.

For more information on the graduate programs, and to view virtual clinic tours, visit the links below or email csd@wichita.edu.

• Master of Arts Speech-Language Pathology program page
• Doctor of Audiology program page

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of Diwali with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center.

Join ODI for bingo, goodie bags, and delicious snacks and learn more about the Festival of Lights, celebrated in various Indian regions. This festival symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.”

All ages are welcome to the Ulrich Museum of Art’s Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Ulrich Museum.

Enjoy hands-on art making, entertainment, refreshments and more inside and outside the museum. Explore the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection and meet new art friends. Like all Ulrich programs, this event is open to everyone at no additional charge.

Join the Shockers Vote! Coalition for its Election Day Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the Rhatigan Student Center atrium. There will be food, prizes and T-shirts available while supplies last.

The event is open to all WSU students, faculty and staff, and everyone is welcome to attend. For questions, call 316-978-7016 or email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu.

A listening session will be held to discuss supporting and advocating for Native American students, current and future, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 in 226 Woolsey Hall.

Faculty, staff or students interested in collaborating, brainstorming or sharing thoughts on ways to better serve indigenous students at Wichita State can attend. For more information, contact Chantal Nez at chantal.nez@wichita.edu.

Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for Mindfulness and Meditation at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 in 240 Rhatigan Student Center, Mayfield Room.

Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment by intentionally noticing thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without any judgement. The sessions offer various meditation exercises designed to develop mindfulness and promote holistic wellness.

Future Sessions will be held on Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 and on Facebook Live on Nov. 8, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6.

Any faculty or staff who are interested in being involved with the Women’s Leadership Initiative are invited to a planning meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov 2 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room. 

At the meeting, attendees will break into working groups such as mentoring circles, professional development, conference planning and social/networking opportunities.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

Pee for Pizza is a sexual health awareness event that allows participants to test for sexually transmitted illnesses such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C and know their status at no additional charge. Pizza is also provided to participants.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.