Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Kansas Small Business Development Center for a full day of expert-led sessions, practical tools and real-world strategies designed for small business success at the Small Business Marketing Meetup from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. July 11 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

Learn how to refine your marketing approach, use research to make smarter decisions, avoid costly website mistakes and boost your visibility with low-cost tools like Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM).

Network with marketing professionals, digital experts and local entrepreneurs. Gain actionable insights, grow your brand and make meaningful connections. Don’t miss the Youth Market hosted by Brand-ish, featuring talented young vendors throughout the day.

Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required by noon July 7 and costs $10.

Join the College of Engineering for a farewell reception honoring Dean Anthony Muscat from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 30 in the John Bardo Center lobby. Light appetizers and beverages will be served, and formal remarks will be made at 3:30 p.m.

Dean Muscat began his appointment in July 2021, and his last day with WSU will be June 30. He has accepted a new role as provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State University, East Bay.

Education in Kansas is entering a new era, and the Propellus Tech Summit is leading the charge.

Co-hosted by Wichita Public Schools and Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies, the two-day summit (May 28-29 at the Rhatigan Student Center) offers an immersive, future-focused professional development experience for educators at all levels.

Attendees will explore AI tools, platforms like Canva and Adobe, and emerging tech through keynotes, interactive sessions and hands-on workshops. Free registration is available for WSU and USD 259 educators and students. A $100 registration fee applies to all other participants.

Step away from your desk and into the world of outdoor art. All WSU staff are invited to join a guided tour of the university’s stunning outdoor sculpture collection, led by knowledgeable docents from the Ulrich Museum of Art, from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 3.

Whether you bring a friend or come solo, it’s a great chance to connect with colleagues, get some fresh air and discover the stories behind some of campus’s most iconic sculptures. Lace up your comfy shoes, soak up some culture and enjoy a refreshing mid-morning walk that’s good for both body and mind.

Participants will meet at the front entrance of the Ulrich Museum of Art (beneath “Personnages Oiseaux” by Joan Miró). The RSVP deadline is Friday, May 30. Reach out to Brenda Lichman at brenda.lichman@wichita.edu for questions.

This tour is part of a community engagement initiative supported by the WSU Staff Senate.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For May, participants will read “Dream Count” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Participants will meet for a group discussion over dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 at KMUW, 121 N. Mead St. Dinner is provided by Public, guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Agnes Corrigan, Kyle Hall, Alexander Hurla and Jaryd Porter, 2025 WSU creative writing graduates, will give readings of their work at the Writing Now | Reading Now event at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17 in the Polk/Wilson Gallery in the Ulrich Museum of Art. A reception starts at 2 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

Writing Now | Reading Now is presented by Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of English, Ulrich Museum of Art and Watermark Books and Cafe.

Want to stay connected with campus and support student initiatives? The ShockerSync calendar is the place to go for up-to-date information on events hosted by student organizations. Many events are open to faculty and staff, providing opportunities for you to get to know students at WSU. Visit wichita.edu/shockersync.

Education in Kansas is entering a new era, and the Propellus Tech Summit is leading the charge.

Co-hosted by Wichita Public Schools and Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies, the two-day summit (May 28-29 at the Rhatigan Student Center) offers an immersive, future-focused professional development experience for educators at all levels.

Attendees will explore AI tools, platforms like Canva and Adobe, and emerging tech through keynotes, interactive sessions and hands-on workshops. Free registration is available for WSU and USD 259 educators and students. A $100 registration fee applies to all other participants.

Join the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries in celebrating the creative achievements of 12 graduating students as they present the exhibition “Unsupervised,” their final exhibition before embarking on their professional journeys, May 2-17 at Harvester Arts, 120 E. 1st St. N.

“Unsupervised” highlights the diverse talents, bold perspectives and innovative work of this year’s graduates. Ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are all represented.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes May 5-9 for some De-Stress Fest specials to help you unwind from the stress of finals week. All week, enjoy $2 off combo meals, free pool games and $3 bowling games (with free shoes). A Shocker ID is required.