Category: Events and Recreation

Join Shockers After Dark from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 in the Rhatigan Student Center. This Shocker tradition brings an out-of-this-world night of free fun with bowling and billiards at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes interactive inflatables, karaoke, bingo, make and takes, a photo booth and so much more.

And fuel up with free food while you enjoy all the activities. Whether you’re looking to play, win prizes or just hang out with friends, Shockers After Dark has something for everyone.

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes at 2 p.m. every Friday for a pool tournament. Tournaments will alternate between 8-ball and 9-ball and have a $3 entry fee per week. The winner each week will win a pre-paid pool card and earn points to qualify for the semester championship. For questions, email SSGL@wichita.edu.

The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, 316 Lindquist Hall, and the LAS Advising Center, 208 Lindquist Hall, have new offices. Join both for light refreshments to celebrate and to share in the company of colleagues and friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub’s (UReCA) first Lunch & Learn session of the semester from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 in Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons.

This event is open to the campus community. Enjoy a catered dessert and gain valuable information from the three panelists: Dr. Sara Mata, Samuel Paunetto and Dr. Valerie Thompson. They will discuss how different research perspectives — like decolonial vs. traditional — affect the Hispanic/Latin community and academic spaces.

Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points (CNIXP) in partnership with Wichita State is hosting a summit, “An AI Interconnection Summit: Network Infrastructure for AI Leadership in Kansas and Beyond,” from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 in the NetApp building

The one day, no cost summit will bring together national and international experts in internet infrastructure to explore how Kansas, and the United States, can lead in the emerging AI economy. The event will highlight the interconnection infrastructure that is needed to reduce network latency, lower costs and enable smarter connectivity across all sectors — from business and education to healthcare and beyond.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how local and regional leaders can leverage the new Wichita IXP to drive innovation, strengthen economic competitiveness and expand digital opportunity.

Wichita State faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the kickoff of the ACCEL-KS @ Groover Labs Proof-of-Concept Grant Program at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at Groover Labs, 334 N St Francis.

Funded by the Kansas Department of Commerce, this program accelerates innovation across Kansas by providing early-stage founders with up to $25,000 in funding, mentorship, educational programming, prototyping capabilities and community support to help bring ideas to market. Featured speakers include Romaine Redman, chief innovation and strategy officer, and Brandon Hutton, director of innovation and programming, with the Kansas Department of Commerce. The event is a valuable opportunity to connect with state and community leaders who are supporting the next wave of Kansas innovation.

If you are interested or plan to apply, contact Zeeshan Khan with the Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization for support at zeeshan.khan@idp.wichita.edu.

Faculty, staff, students and campus partners at Wichita State can visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its semesterly campus e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 in the NetApp parking lot, lot 44S. This event is exclusive to WSU faculty, staff, students and campus partners and not open to the public.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

• Personal documents accepted for secure shredding
• All personal electronics accepted, including appliances
  • Note: For recycling old TVs, refer to Sedgwick County’s recycling guide
• Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder)
• On-site assistance available for larger loads

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

Join the Community Service Board for volunteering at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse. Volunteers will help with sorting and organizing food that will be distributed throughout Kansas through various initiatives offered by the Kansas Food Bank. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

For questions, email CSB@wichita.edu,

Join WSU’s largest one day volunteer event with Wu’s Big Event Sept. 20. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community. Individuals, groups, organizations and students are all invited to attend. Check-in for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m.

The kick-off will begin at 9 a.m. in the 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom with a light breakfast and kick-off celebration. Participants will then load the buses and be at a service site by 10 a.m. Volunteers will work until noon and return to the Beggs Ballroom for lunch and closing festivities.

Still have questions? Email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016

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. 17 in the Rhatigan Student Center.

This event celebrates and promotes health, wellness and social service resources within the campus and community. Learn about the unique service providers the are available to you and gain a better understanding about their role in the community.

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