Category: Events and Recreation

The Joy Cultivation Series aims to support individuals who have historically and systemically faced barriers to experiencing joy and a sense of belonging.

The upcoming workshop at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in the Rhatigan Student Center is designed to create a safe, welcoming space where participants can develop practical life skills for cultivating joy through the practice of watercolor.

Civic Engagement will host a mindful crafting table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center atrium. Stop by to create your own mini-Zen garden, bedazzle and personalize a book or pick up a fun “blind date with a book.”

Swing by, relax, get creative and pick up something fun to brighten your day.

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the legislature relevant to Wichita State. The next meeting for the legislative session is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, March 27 in 101 Morrison Hall. The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Student Engagement and Belonging at a wellness gathering from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center, Gridley Room, honoring the creativity, resilience and strength of women.

Unwind with a breath yoga session conducted by Through Breath Yoga and express yourself by creating a positive intentions box with Soul Verse Collective, LLC. This experience focuses on mindfulness, stress reduction and reflection. Light snacks provided and everyone is invited.

All are invited to join Adelante Juntos for its next general meeting from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Student Engagement and Belonging at a wellness gathering from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center, Gridley Room, honoring the creativity, resilience and strength of women.

Unwind with a breath yoga session conducted by Through Breath Yoga and express yourself by creating a positive intentions box with Soul Verse Collective, LLC. This experience focuses on mindfulness, stress reduction and reflection. Light snacks provided and everyone is invited.

The WSU Office of Community Partnerships (OCP) is hosting its next meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 26 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room, which is open for faculty and staff to attend.

OCP was established to help advance the work of Wichita State in meeting the needs of communities across the state and serves as a supportive and collaborative hub for community-focused initiatives housed in WSU offices aiming to strengthen the well-being of Kansas residents, organizations and communities.  The office serves as resource for faculty, staff and students wanting to engage in community efforts, especially in the public, social and health services fields.

WSU is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9 in the Heskett Center lobby. To schedule your time to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Wichita State.

This drive will be held in honor of Red Cross Club member Adalynn Hoefgen’s mother, who is currently receiving treatment for cancer. The Interfraternity Council (IFC) will also be supporting the Red Cross Club with this drive. The Red Cross Club has been very visible on campus through several tabling events, including the volunteer recruitment event in January and the Wellness Expo event this week, helping to build awareness and encourage participation for the club and future blood drives.

Shayla Hoefgen is a dedicated school psychologist who has made a lasting impact on the students and colleagues she supports every day. Currently battling stage three colorectal cancer, Shayla has shown incredible strength and resilience throughout her journey. During her treatment, she both received lifesaving blood products and contributed to cancer research by donating blood. This blood drive is being held in her honor to celebrate her courage and to encourage the community to come together to help save lives through blood donation. In recognition of her courage and commitment to helping others, this blood drive is being held to encourage the community to come together and give the gift of life.

Join the Retention Faculty Fellows for a Teaching Matters lunch and learn conversation about WSU’s incoming freshman from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 10 in 106/107 Wichita State Connect. Local high school teachers will share what they have observed about the students who will be the incoming fall 2026 freshmen. This will help WSU prepare to meet these students where they are.

Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to the first 40 registrants.

All faculty and teaching staff are invited to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting on department mergers, budget cuts and for other updates on campus issues. The meeting will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 27 in 209 Hubbard Hall.

Bring a friend or two for updates on events around the campus and state. For questions or a password to the Zoom remote link, contact Gamal Weheba, AAUP state chapter president, via email at gamal.weheba@wichita.edu.