Category: Events and Recreation

College life can be overwhelming between family, friends, classes and studying that you may feel you’re missing out. Beat the FOMO and check out all the student organization events on campus through the ShockerSync calendar: wichita.edu/shockersync.

The Cohen Honors College dean and faculty council invite all faculty/staff interested in the honors law and public policy track to an open discussion from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 24 via Microsoft Teams, including general information about the track, updates in progress and sharing ideas for collaboration with other college or campus initiatives created since the honors track was launched in 2014.

An open honors faculty council meeting will follow from 4 to 4:30 p.m.

Join the Kansas Small Business Development Center for an engaging and interactive day of learning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, where you’ll gain actionable insights and practical tools to unlock the full potential of AI for your small business needs.

Whether you’re looking to optimize operations, create compelling content or revolutionize your marketing, the workshop is a gateway to a more streamlined, innovative future.

Itinerary:

• 9:45-10 a.m.: Check in
• 10:10-11 a.m.: “Streamline & Save”
• 11:10 a.m.-noon: “Master Prompt Engineering”
• Noon-12:30 p.m.: Lunch
• 12:30-2 p.m.: “Everyday Uses”

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the Kansas legislature relevant to Wichita State at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 18 virtually via Microsoft Teams.

To find a link to the meeting, reach out to Olivia Kerschen, executive assistant to the president, at olivia.kerschen@wichita.edu.

The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students. Legislative updates are held every other Friday.

Join the University Libraries as it wishes Muhammad Usmani all the best as he begins new adventures in retirement. A come and go retirement reception will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

Muhammad, a 1992 graduate of the WSU computer science program, has served in a variety of IT roles since he joined the WSU family in 1997 – most of them related to the University Libraries in some way. From introducing the first local area network (LAN) in the libraries to implementing virtual reality platforms, Usmani has lead the adoption of new technologies in the libraries. During his tenure with WSU Libraries, he was instrumental in the creation of the C-Space and Digital Scholars Commons.

Throughout the years, he has had several titles that reflected his growing responsibilities. Most recently, he has served as the director of library technologies. He has served on numerous university committees including the IT Advisory Committee, the WIN Portal Committee, the LUMINUS content management team and the President’s Diversity Council.

In all of his roles, he has remained consistently student-focused, nurturing, encouraging and inspiring students to be the very best at all that they do. Muhammad has also mentored countless students in recent years in his role as advisor to both the Pakistani Student Association and the Muslim Student Association.

In 2022, Usmani’s service was recognized by his induction into the Order of Bender of Twigs.

Join the Roxy’s Choir and the Ulrich Museum of Art at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Roxy’s Downton, 412 E. Douglas Ave., in a soul stirring experience of sight and sound featuring the music of Joby Talbot and the artwork of Devan Shimoyama.

The Roxy’s Choir will present Joby Talbot’s “Path of Miracles,” a contemporary choral pilgrimage along the medieval Camino de Santiago. First premiered in 2005, The Roxy’s Choir celebrates the 20th anniversary of this 21st century choral masterwork. Shimoyama’s “Rituals,” curated by Jo Reinert, offers further contemplation of transcendence and transformation. Drawing on visual expressions of sacred art in Western Europe during the middle ages, Shimoyama upholds the sacredness and significance of Black and queer experiences. Together, Talbot and Shimoyama encourage a deep dive into the soul and inspire a pursuit toward the divine.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 and available at Roxy’s Downtown.

College is the perfect time to create long-lasting memories and friendships. Whether you’re into sports, arts, community service or something super niche, the ShockerSync calendar has events that cater to all interests: wichita.edu/shockersync.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For April, participants are reading “The Antidote” by Karen Russell. To learn more, listen to Beth Golay’s interview with Russell on KMUW.

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

Looking for something fun to do on campus? Check out the ShockerSync calendar for a variety of events hosted by the nearly 300 student organizations on campus: wichita.edu/shockersync.

Get ready to mash, bake and fry your way through the Potato Palooza from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in the Rhatigan Student Center with the Student Activities Council (SAC). The tater takeover includes a potato bar, DJ, sack race, bingo and many more potato themed activities. Raffle prizes include an air fryer, 23″ TV, electric scooter and more.