Category: Events and Recreation

Dive into a delightful experience with your furry companion at Puppy Paddle. Join the fun at 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 14 in Weidemann Natatorium at the Heskett Center for a final swim before the holiday break. Whether it’s chasing tennis balls, perfecting your jumps or racing your best friend in the water, there’s fun for everyone. For those who prefer to stay dry, the patio will be open and welcoming.

Additionally, the Wichita Animal Action League will be present with puppies in search of forever homes. The event is free to attend.

The WSU Ceramics Guild is hosting its annual holiday sale, which will start from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the first floor atrium of McKnight Art Center. There will be live music, food, and refreshments.

The sale will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21, and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 22. Come do some holiday shopping and enjoy and support local artists.

Join the Department of Human Performance Studies for a chili cookoff from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in the lobby of the Heskett Center. Bring a non-perishable food item for $2 for a local food bank.

For questions, contact Stacy Johnson, administrative assistant in the Department of Human Performances Studies, at stacy.johnson@wichita.edu.

Join the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) for its holiday gathering from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room, to network and celebrate this year’s impact.

Join the Office for Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) for an open house celebrating its opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in 112 Jardine Hall. Remarks will be at 4:30 p.m.

This is a come-and-go event where you’ll have the chance to connect with colleagues and learn more about resources and initiatives supporting faculty excellence and development. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event is coordinated by the ADVANCE team in collaboration with Academic Affairs, the Office of Instructional Resources, University Libraries and the Office of Research.

This year’s International Education Week runs from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22 with events ranging from trivia, info sessions and more. Check out the list of events on the Office of International Education website to join in celebrating the diverse population of international students at Wichita State.

Come to learn about the Literature Nobel Prize and Korean author, Han Kang during a Brown Bag Lunch with Dr. Seungjoo Lee, Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, and Dr. T.J. Boynton, English, at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room.

For information, email Dr. Francis Connor, francis.connor@wichita.edu, or Dr. Rocío Del Águila, rocio.delaguila@wichita.edu.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes from noon to 2 p.m. every Friday for a Friday Escape and enjoy a fun activity to start your weekend. Activities will vary each week. For Friday, Nov. 15, swing by for $2 cosmic bowling games with free rental shoes.

The Shocker Store is headed over to Shocker Hall for a garage sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Shocker Hall multipurpose room with Shocker gear priced 30-70% off.

The annual Engineering Research Symposium will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at the Digital Research and Transformation Hub. Hosted by the College of Engineering Graduate Ambassadors, this poster competition is an opportunity for the WSU community to explore innovative engineering ideas.

The event is open to all WSU students, faculty, staff and anyone interested in engineering. Participants can connect with fellow engineering scholars, faculty and industry professionals, providing a forum to share findings, engage in insightful discussions and gain constructive feedback on their research.

For more information or questions, contact Adithya Melagoda, president of College of Engineering Graduate Ambassadors, at aumelagoda@shockers.wichita.edu.