Category: Events and Recreation

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of Diwali with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center.

Join ODI for bingo, goodie bags, and delicious snacks and learn more about the Festival of Lights, celebrated in various Indian regions. This festival symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.”

All ages are welcome to the Ulrich Museum of Art’s Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Ulrich Museum.

Enjoy hands-on art making, entertainment, refreshments and more inside and outside the museum. Explore the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection and meet new art friends. Like all Ulrich programs, this event is open to everyone at no additional charge.

Join the Shockers Vote! Coalition for its Election Day Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the Rhatigan Student Center atrium. There will be food, prizes and T-shirts available while supplies last.

The event is open to all WSU students, faculty and staff, and everyone is welcome to attend. For questions, call 316-978-7016 or email CivicEngagement@wichita.edu.

A listening session will be held to discuss supporting and advocating for Native American students, current and future, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 in 226 Woolsey Hall.

Faculty, staff or students interested in collaborating, brainstorming or sharing thoughts on ways to better serve indigenous students at Wichita State can attend. For more information, contact Chantal Nez at chantal.nez@wichita.edu.

Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for Mindfulness and Meditation at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 in 240 Rhatigan Student Center, Mayfield Room.

Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment by intentionally noticing thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without any judgement. The sessions offer various meditation exercises designed to develop mindfulness and promote holistic wellness.

Future Sessions will be held on Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 and on Facebook Live on Nov. 8, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6.

Any faculty or staff who are interested in being involved with the Women’s Leadership Initiative are invited to a planning meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov 2 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room. 

At the meeting, attendees will break into working groups such as mentoring circles, professional development, conference planning and social/networking opportunities.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 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.

Join the next Mental Health and Movement class starting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 31 in the Steve Clark YMCA Studio, where participants will explore what makes practicing movement feel so hard, the benefits of moving and how to use the resources at the YMCA.

The four-week class is open to anyone at no additional charge and sponsored by the YMCA and HOPE Services. Participants will practice basic yoga in the session.

The Office of Diversity of Inclusion (ODI) will host a movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in 233 Rhatgian Student Center for Native American Heritage Month.

The movie takes place in the 90’s and showcases the 78-day armed stand-off with government forces to protect a burial ground from developers. Beans is based on true events and is directed by Mohawk-Canadian filmmaker, Tracey Deer.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to a Halloween Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 in Grace Wilkie Annex.

Stop by the TRIO DSS Office, the Office of Online & Adult Learning, the McNair Scholars Office and the ROTC Office to enjoy spooky snacks and creepy crafts and learn more about what each office has to offer. Students are also welcome to participate in a costume contest.

Questions about the open house can be sent to TRIO DSS at 316-978-5949 or trio.dss@wichita.edu.