Category: Events and Recreation

Learn how to use an engraving tool and personalize a keepsake during the RSC’s Craft & Connect. Join in on the fun from 1:45 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 in RSC 233. The class is limited to the first 60 students with a Shocker ID. Tutorial begins promptly at 2 p.m.

Hippodrome is an annual skit and variety show that is Wichita State’s longest-running campus tradition. Enjoy an evening of comedy, drama, music and a whole lot of fun. All productions are written, directed and choreographed by Wichita State student leaders and our fraternity and sorority community.

Any questions can be directed to greeklife@wichita.edu or Student Engagement & Belonging @ 316-978-3022

Ticket rates:

• WSU student: $10
• WSU staff and faculty: $12
• General admission: $15
• Kids 12 and younger: $5

Hippodrome is partnering with the Alumni Association and Foundation to help sponsor Greek Reunion weekend on April 10-12. For more information on discounted alumni ticket rates, please reach out to joshua.woods@wichita.edu.

Open Streets ICT returns to Wichita State University’s campus for a fourth spring featuring community events, resources for families, art and food in Shocker Neighborhood.
“This year highlights PreK–12 engagement, connecting families to summer resources that support learning, growth, and opportunity,” said Naquela Pack, director of K-12 connections and special projects for Wichita State Connect.

Open Streets ICT is a community-building event on a closed street, intended to promote healthy active living and social engagement. From noon to 4 p.m. April 19, Open Streets ICT – WSU & Shocker Neighborhood will take place on 17th Street from Oliver to Volutsia.

The event is free and open to the public. 

The Digital Methodologies for Print Culture and Archives Workgroup will hold its next session from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 in 103A Ablah Library. As part of the group’s ongoing exploration of metadata practices, Lizzy Walker will present her collaborative project, “Indeks of Women in Horror.”

Workgroup sessions are open to all who are interested in attending, whether as audience members or active participants.

There’s still time to register for the Kansas Urban Native Health Summit, taking place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The summit will bring together tribal leaders, public health professionals, community advocates and partners.

The summit offers a valuable opportunity to connect, learn from one another and engage in meaningful conversations that help build stronger, healthier communities. Registration is free but closes on April 11, so be sure to secure your spot soon.

The event is hosted by the Community Engagement Institute. For questions, contact Chantal Nez Dominguez at chantal.nez@wichita.edu.

Join Student Engagement & Belonging, Student Activities Council, and Housing and Residence Life for a Kansas City adventure celebrating art, history and culture April 11.

Participants will visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum for a guided tour of Eastern art, experience the history of the Titanic at the historic Union Station’s interactive exhibit and explore Crown Center. Lunch and transportation will be provided to attendees. The event will be all day, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sign up by Friday, April 3. Registration is $25.

Join the Cohen Honors College for the Honors General Assembly from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. The annual gathering brings together Honors students, faculty and staff to celebrate shared work, highlight recent accomplishments and look ahead to upcoming initiatives.

Hear updates from Honors leadership and council representatives, connect with members of the Honors community and celebrate the first-year students with a special end of year recognition. For questions, contact honors@wichita.edu.

The College of Education will host a Centennial Open House on April 10-11 in Corbin Education Center to celebrate 100 years of the college. The event will include open houses showcasing the college’s history and impact, recognition at the Wichita State softball game on April 10, and centennial remarks and an alumni gathering sponsored by Credit Union of America on April 11.

The Centennial Open House will give alumni, students, faculty, staff and community partners an opportunity to reconnect, visit Corbin Education Center and reflect on the college’s growth since its founding in 1926.

Faculty, staff, students and campus partners at Wichita State can visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 17 in the NetApp parking lot, Lot 44S. This event is exclusive to WSU faculty, staff, students and campus partners and not open to the public.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

• Personal documents accepted for secure shredding
• Personal electronics accepted, including appliances. No TVs accepted
  • Note: For recycling old TVs, refer to Sedgwick County’s recycling guide
• Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder)
• On-site assistance available for larger loads

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

The 2026 Kansas Sport Summit, a highly anticipated event, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 2 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. The 2026 summit will offer a unique platform to gain insights into the latest trends in sports and related fields. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with practitioners across various sectors, fostering meaningful professional relationships.

A distinguished Shocker alumnus, Marc Farha, the co-CEO of CAA ICON, will deliver a keynote session, followed by a roundtable discussion with Dani Welniak, vice president of communications at KC Current. Registration ends Sunday, March 29. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative experience.

For any questions or further information, contact Dr. Kim, director of the Kansas Sport Summit, at ks.sport.summit@wichita.edu.