Category: Events and Recreation

As the midterm season wraps up, it is not uncommon to feel burnt out or depleted. Join the Office of Strengths, Assessment and Staff Experience (SASE) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 on the Rhatigan Student Center east patio to make s’mores treats, have fun and relax with coloring pages while supplies last.

Come join SAC and Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes with celebrating veterans for the Veterans Day event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes.

Veterans and their families can join the SAC and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes for bowling, billiards, crafts, food and more at no additional charge.

Veterans must show their military ID and is open to campus and Wichita community veterans

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) is excited to host a fun gathering for Dia de los Muertos from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center. Join ODI to paint sugar skulls, grab goodie bags and delicious snacks.

The Department of English is hosting its second annual Halloween Movie Night at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in 231 Hubbard Hall.

Join the movie night for a screening of the 1968 film “Night of the Living Dead.” Popcorn, candy and drinks will be provided at no additional charge.

Get ready for a Spooktacular Halloween extravaganza from the College of Health Professions (CHP) during CHP Week. Join CHP from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in the Ahlberg Hall main lobby for a hauntingly fun event filled with pumpkin painting, a photo booth, eerie decorations and ghoulish delights.

In celebration of National Vote Early Day, the Shockers Vote! Coalition will host a trivia game from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center.

Prizes will be awarded for the winners of the game, and all game participants will receive a 2023 Shockers Vote T-shirt. Food will be available as supplies last. While attending, participants will be invited to leave a note on the interactive art exhibit saying why voting is important to them.

Registration is not required and everyone is welcome. For questions, email civicengagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 for Creepy Cosmic Bowling.

Enjoy $3 bowling games with rental shoes at no additional charge. For a bonus, wear a costume and receive a medium fountain beverage at no additional charge. Offer not valid with other coupons or specials. Call 316-978-3479 for details.

Interested in studying abroad in Europe next summer? Participate in the 10-day Europe Travel Seminar to Italy, Germany and Switzerland.

Come to the informational meeting at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 to learn more about the travel seminar. Eric Wilson, senior educator in the Elliott School of Communication, who will lead and teach the program, will present the details and answer any questions students may have.

Join faculty, staff and students from the Department of Human Performance Studies (HPS) for a series of TWalks (walk and talks) to promote physical and mental health.

Upcoming events:

• 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6
• 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28

Wear comfortable walking shoes, grab a bottle of water and socialize step-by-step. All are welcome to come and go as their schedules allows during the 50-minute walk. The walking route (e.g., trek around campus, walk the HC track, walk the YMCA track) will be determined based on the weather.

Attendees will meet in the Heskett Center lobby by the stairwell.

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.