Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for its live music series, Monday Melodies, with the Patz from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 in the Starbucks Lounge.

The RSC hosts Monday Melodies on the last Monday of every month.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays in November, drop in to the Collection Study Center at the Ulrich Museum of Art to catch documentary films about transformative artists of modern times. A different film will screen on a loop each date. Admission is open to everyone.

On Nov. 30, watch “Leaning into the Wind” and follow artist Andy Goldsworthy on an exploration of his local environment and himself through ephemeral and permanent workings on the Scottish landscape, cities and his own body. Directed by Thomas Riedelsheimer.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is here to shed light on the rich heritage of Native American people in the community. Join ODI from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room, to conclude Native American Heritage Month with a panel discussion.

The panel will include special guests who will help discuss various topics related to indigenous culture, history, traditions, contemporary issues and more:

• Dal Domebo, Native American program lead of Wichita Public Schools
• Niomi Sage Thompson, director of Level Up Kansas and member of Board of Trustees for Mid-America All-Indian Museum
• Daniel Pewewardy, screenwriter, actor, librarian, Indigenous culture advocate
• Hannah Domebo, forensic science student
• Aaron Valentine, engineering management student
• Raylee French, criminal justice student

Join the Graduate School and Graduate Student Council for its monthly social for grad students from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the Rhatigan Student Center. There will be snacks, drinks, bowling, darts and billiards.

A Shocker ID is require to enter. For more information, email gsc.president@wichita.edu, and follow the Graduate Student Council on Facebook and Instagram.

Join the Women’s Leadership Initiative social from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Connect over hot chocolate, cookie decorating and meaningful networking with women on campus.

As part of its commitment to community support, the Women’s Leadership Initiative encourages everyone to bring a donation for the Shocker Support Locker. The wishlist will be provided to RSVPs. Contributions can have a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of Shockers.

RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 29 to secure a spot and celebrate strength, leadership and community.

Local makers and service providers are invited to join the Kansas Small Business Development Center at WSU (KSBDC) for a mid-day holiday gift market to capture last-minute holiday gift buyers Dec. 13 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. There will be several food trucks serving lunch and ample parking.

In conjunction with the market, KSBDC will host 1 Million Cups. Be sure to set up early to take advantage of pre-market coffee and networking.

Those not looking to sell but are ready to shop and support can RSVP via Facebook for the latest news.

Join the celebration for International Education Week. A variety of events and activities will be held throughout the week focused on the appreciation of students from around the world.

Monday, Nov. 13:

• Shockers can test their international trivia knowledge from Nov. 13-15 by answering trivia questions online for the chance to win a prize package.
• Add a Shocker link to the diversity chain and contribute to a visual representation of WSU’s diverse campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center.
• Learn about job search tactics specifically for international students with Shocker Career Accelerator from 1 to 2 p.m. in the John Bardo Center lobby.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

• It’s the last day for Shockers to test their international trivia knowledge for the chance to win a prize package.
• Listen to students attending the Intensive English Language Program present their stories starting at 10 a.m. in 265 RSC, Lucas Room.
• Attend an information session regarding CPT, OPT and United States work visas from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in 264 RSC, Spencer Room.

Join the final session of the Mental Health and Movement Class at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 14 in the Steve Clark YMCA Studio B, where participants will explore what makes practicing movement feel so hard, the benefits of moving their bodies and how to use the resources at the YMCA.

The class is open to anyone and sponsored by the YMCA and HOPE Services. Participants will practice using the gym equipment and getting comfortable in the gym space.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays in November, drop in to the Collection Study Center at the Ulrich Museum of Art to catch documentary films about transformative artists of modern times. A different film will screen on a loop each date. Admission is open to everyone.

On Nov. 16, watch “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” the epic story of internationally renowned artist and activist Nan Goldin told through her slideshows, intimate interviews, ground-breaking photography, and rare footage of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the opioid crisis. Directed by Laura Poitras.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

Pee for Pizza is a sexual health awareness event that allows participants to test for sexually transmitted illnesses such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C and know their status at no additional charge. Pizza is also provided to participants.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.