Category: Events and Recreation

Grab your roommates, classmates, lab partners or that friend who’s always saying, “We should do more stuff.”

Sign up for the Pumpkin Run 5K at 9 a.m. Oct 17and use students26 to save $5 on registration.

Even better, $1 from every registration supports Suspenders4Hope™, helping promote mental health awareness and well-being across campus.

Run. Walk. Wear a ridiculous pumpkin costume. Whatever is welcome at the Pumpkin Run.

Graduate students are invited to the annual social night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes to kick off the fall semester. Join the Student Government Association and Graduate Student Council to enjoy free bowling, pizzas, pool and networking with other graduate students on campus.

Join the fun for four exciting games of bingo with the WSU Spark Society from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. Purchase up to three cards per game for a chance at great prizes. There will be one winner per game.

Everyone is invited to purchase a lunch (by Oct. 12) or bring their own, drop in after 11:30 a.m. to enjoy it before the games begin.

WSU Spark Society is a social/philanthropic organization open to WSU faculty and staff. Money raised will be used to offer at least two scholarships of $2,000, per academic year, to WSU students.

WSU Math Circle resumes its weekly meetings. Math Circle is a program for students in grades 5-8.

Math Circles are education enrichment and outreach groups that bring mathematicians and mathematical scientists into direct contact with pre-college students. These students meet with math professionals in an informal setting, after school or on weekends, to work on interesting problems or topics in mathematics. The goal is to get the students excited and passionate about mathematics.

Students should bring with them a completed registration form from the website.

The Student Activities Council presents paranormal investigator Chris Moon. The event will be held on the main campus at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 in the CAC Theater. Chris Moon will provide a presentation on his ghost-hunting techniques and positive evidence of the paranormal with audience members interested in learning more about the supernatural.

His television appearances include truTV’s “Door to the Dead,” NBC’s “The Today Show,” A&E’s “Paranormal State” and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” where he was a finalist on season 10. He also serves as a consulting producer on truTV’s “The Carbonaro Effect.”

Following the lecture, you can register for an exclusive one-hour paranormal investigation where participants will visit buildings on campus and investigate the paranormal. Only students with a valid WSU ID may attend the ghost tour. If you’re interested in participating, visit the SAC Linktree to register for the paranormal investigation.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Free to WSU students with Shocker ID, $5 for WSU faculty/staff and $8 for general admission. This is not a ticketed event; admission is at the door. Credit and Apple Pay are accepted.

Paranormal investigator Chris Moon is sponsored by the Student Activities Council. For more information on events like this, email sac@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.

Faculty and instructors deserve a midterm break, too. Swing by the Starbucks in the Rhatigan Student Center from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 and enjoy your favorite drink on Student Success and the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing. Stop by the Student Success and OSAT table to pick up your drink ticket while supplies last.

Offer does not apply to mobile orders. As you recharge, take a moment to connect and learn about the resources available to support you and your students throughout the rest of the semester.

Need a break from midterm stress? Join Student Success and University Libraries for PAWS & Relax from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 6 on the first floor of Ablah Library. This drop-in event gives you the opportunity to relax, recharge and spend time with therapy dogs during one of the busiest times of the semester.

Short wellness breaks can reduce stress, improve focus and support overall wellbeing, making this a great chance to step away from studying and return feeling refreshed.

No registration is required. Stop by whenever your schedule allows and enjoy a few moments of comfort, connection and stress relief.

Join the Student Activities Council for a salsa dance workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Heskett Center. All skill levels are welcome, and no partner is needed. The workshop will be hosted by local instructors.

Spots are limited, so register by Sept. 30. Come and learn some salsa moves and have fun.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a walk with friends or just looking for a great way to start your morning, the Pumpkin Run is for you.

The 2026 Pumpkin Run will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 17, starting at Shocker Hall.

Don’t miss out on a fun fall tradition. Register today and be part of the excitement.

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.