Category: Events and Recreation

The annual Study Abroad Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Come to learn more about study abroad programs, scholarships and more.

There will be over 20 tables set up with information and have students on hand to share about their experiences. For those who attend, they can be entered to win prizes, including study abroad scholarships. For questions, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Join the Military and Veteran Center for an all-day come and go remembrance of Patriot Day in 318 Shocker Success Center.

Patriot Day honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Each year, Americans dedicate this day to remembering those who died and the first responders who risked their own lives to save others.

Throughout the day, come sign the roll of remembrance and get a lapel pin to wear honoring the memories of those who lost their lives. “We will never forget.”

Come down to the Arkansas River from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at the River Vista Boathouse, 150 N. McLean Boulevard, and watch the Shocker Rowing team battle it out in the Class Races and join Learn 2 Row immediately afterward.

The Class Races will start off the event with a competition between the freshmen and seniors battling it out for victory. Learn 2 Row will follow shortly after at approximately 3:30 p.m. where participants can learn with a current rower and have a chance to experience what rowing on the water is like.

Shockers, come to the Mini Wellness and Social Services Fair to learn about local resources and to enter to win a variety of prizes. The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

The event celebrates and promotes health, wellness and social service resources within the community and offers a unique opportunity for service providers to highlight their resources or services, as well as generate awareness about their role in the community.

The event is sponsored by Student Health Services, HOPE Services and Student Engagement and Belonging.

KMUW’s monthly book club, Literary Feast, features selections made by KMUW staff. For September, members are reading “The History of Sound” by Ben Shattuck.

Members meet at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. Dinner is provided by Public, but guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for the next edition of Writing Now Reading Now with Adam Scheffler, assistant professor of poetry, for a poetry reading at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Dr. Sam & Jacque Kouri Collection Study Center of the Ulrich Museum.

A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. Scheffler is the author of two books of poetry, “Heartworm,” which won the 2021 Moon City Press prize, and “A Dog’s Life,” which won the 2016 Jacer Press Book contest. He holds a doctorate in English from Harvard.

Everyone is welcome to join in watching the Presidential Debate from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. Food and drink will be provided.

This is a non-partisan event co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science, Shocker Vote Coalition and Student Engagement & Belonging,

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for a day of discounts and freebies for campus during the RSC Open House all day Tuesday, Sept. 10. Students, faculty, staff and campus affiliates/partners can enjoy deals and freebies from the many different RSC departments. Must show a Shocker ID.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for a day of discounts and freebies for campus during the RSC Open House all day Tuesday, Sept. 10. Students, faculty, staff and campus affiliates/partners can enjoy deals and freebies from the many different RSC departments. Must show a Shocker ID.

Student Engagement & Belonging invites students to join its Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in 216 Rhatigan Student Center.

You’ll have the chance to meet with students and staff to learn how to get connected with events, leadership workshops, support groups, volunteer activities, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Community Service Board, Student Government Association Student Senate and so much more.

Stop by for snacks, activities and a chance to win a red parking spot.