Category: Events and Recreation

The College of Applied Studies is inviting all WSU faculty to its professional development session on growth mindset pedagogy. The presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room with lunch provided. There is also a Zoom option available for those who cannot attend in person.

Faculty interested in attending are asked to complete the RSVP by Feb. 24.

The session will be led by Dr. Carolyn Speer, director of WSU’s Office of Instructional Resources. In addition to engaging the audience around the growth mindset approach to pedagogy, the session will include discussion on the range of additional professional development options available to faculty to advance teaching effectiveness.

Visit with community advocacy organizations at the Causes and Issues Fair. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Learn about local resources and how to get involved in organizations that matter to you. Email csb.grad@wichita.edu with any questions.

Did you know that Sedgwick County has an election coming up Feb. 25? Stop by the Shockers Vote table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 in the Rhatigan Student Center and find out how you can vote in this election and receive resources about researching your vote.

Do you have questions about the election and voting? Shocker Vote has you covered:

• Check your voter registration and polling location
• Additional information about voting in the Sedgwick County may be found on Sedgwick County’s website.
• Learn more about the USD 259 Bond Vote

Do you still have questions? Email Shockers Vote at CivicEngagement@wichita.edu

Students for Justice in Palestine will hold a bake sale with all proceeds going to those in need in Gaza and Lebanon through Olive Aid. The bake sale will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center while supplies last.

The Shocker Store is headed to WSU West for a garage sale. From 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, the Shocker Store will be set up in the student lounge of WSU West with Shocker gear priced 30-70% off.

Join the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships for a come-and-go retirement celebration in honor of Karen Porter from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Remarks begin at 3:30 p.m.

Karen has served as a senior financial aid advisor in the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships for 30 years. During this time, she has worked with more than 20,000 students as they pursued the finances needed to assist in their education. Help the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships wish her a happy retirement.

Celebrate National Anthropology Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Lowell Holmes Museum of Anthropology in Neff Hall. Visit the museum and explore the archaeology labs, and students can learn about majoring in anthropology and what you can do with degree in anthropology.

You are cordially invited to join the National Employee Appreciation Day celebration with President Rick Muma and his executive team from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 7 east of Rhatigan Student Center.

Confirm attendance by RSVPing online by Monday, March 3 to meet the executive team, have a hamburger or hotdog and enjoy yard games.

India has become an increasingly important U.S. partner amid supply chain and geopolitical shifts. The World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil), in collaboration with the Center for International Business Administration (CIBA) and the International Business Studies Association (IBSA) at the Barton School of Business, hosts its first program of the year, “Doing Business in and within India,” Thursday, March 6 at the Wichita Country Club. The event features D.C. Manjunath, consul general of India to the U.S. (covering Kansas and other states). Networking starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dinner program at 7:30 p.m.

The WTCouncil will also launch its “Doing Business” series with international consulting firm, Dezan Shira, starting with India. Additional analyses, including an encyclopedia series with World Scientific, will follow. Each volume, led by a businessperson or policymaker with an academic, will feature contributions from all three groups.

Pre-register at wtcouncil.com/programs — attendees must register ahead of time. For details, email programs@wtcouncil.com or call 316-978-3176.

Whether you’re looking to make new friends or wanting to strengthen your existing relationships, ProjectConnect is the perfect opportunity to enhance your college experience through connection. RSVP on ShockerSync and come out at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn and grow together.