Category: Events and Recreation

Join Student Government Association in a Community Garden Showcase from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Rhatigan Student Center east patio. Take the opportunity to learn about how the Community Garden can be a resource for you while painting a pot to plant your own personal herb garden (while supplies last). There will also be the opportunity to win Community Garden and Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker raffle baskets.

Get ready for some under the sea shenanigans with Student Activities Council (SAC). The SpongeBob-themed event will feature games, food, crafts and so much more based on the hit Nickelodeon series from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center, free for students to attend.

The College of Health Professions will celebrate CHP Week with a series of events Oct. 27-31. CHP Week is its annual celebration of the incredible students, faculty and staff in the College of Health Professions. Get ready for a week full of energy, inspiration and community spirit.

The Holmes Museum of Anthropology will host a free open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 on the first floor of Neff Hall. Snacks will be provided to attendees, and costumes are encouraged.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 for a Halloween Cosmic Frenzy. Enjoy $3 cosmic bowling games with free rental shoes. As a bonus, wear a costume and your second game is free. Offer is not valid with other coupons or specials. Call 316-978-3479 for details. The event it open to the public.

The Academy for Effective Teaching is an organization of retired faculty members who distinguished themselves in their teaching careers. Each year the current faculty is given the opportunity to nominate retired faculty for membership in the Academy. This year the people chosen for membership are: Dr. John E. Dreifort, Dr. Anthony Vizzini, Dr. Maryon J. Habtemariam and C. Nicholas Johnson.

The new members will be inducted into the academy at a reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room. You are invited to the reception where the inductees will be honored for their outstanding teaching careers at WSU. RSVP to aa.student@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3010 by Friday, Nov. 14.

This Halloween, come get an airbrushed tattoo with the Student Activities Council (SAC) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 on the first floor of the RSC. Be sure to bring your friends, snaps some photos and tag SAC (@sac_wsu) on Instagram about your experience. This event is free for students.

The School of Music invites you to a new family-friendly tradition, Hallow-Concert: Tricks & Treats at Duerksen, starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30.

The evening begins with a free indoor trunk-or-treat from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Duerksen Fine Arts Center, featuring the Wheat State Ghostbusters, campus organizations and community supporters hosting decorated spots for children and families. Enjoy candy, costumes and Halloween fun in a safe, all-ages environment — no worries about the weather. At 7:30 p.m. in Miller Concert Hall, the celebration continues with the WSU Wind Ensemble, presenting a concert of festive music for the season, followed by a reception.

The trunk-or-treat is free and open to the public; concert admission is required. Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office at 316-978-3233. Bring your family, dress up and celebrate Halloween Eve with Wichita State.

Due to weather, the event will no longer include tie-dye activities, but the celebration is still happening. Join Student Affairs as it closes out Student Affairs Month from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 on the east patio of the Rhatigan Student Center. Pick up a free Student Affairs T-shirt and celebrate the spirit of student engagement. T-shirts will be provided while supplies last.

Calling all transfer students. Join from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Shocker Success Center for a special celebration in honor of National Transfer Student Week. Explore the building and connect with various campus offices stationed across the lower level, first, second and third floors. Light snacks will be available on floors one through three to keep you energized as you make your way through.

Pick up a passport and collect signatures from participating offices. Once completed, show your passport to receive some WSU swag — a fun way to celebrate your journey and get to know the resources available to you. For more information or questions email oal@wichita.edu.