Category: Events and Recreation

Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for Mindfulness and Meditation at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 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. 1, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 and on Facebook Live on Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6.

The School of Education invites the campus community to its Halloween party at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Corbin Education Center patio. Attendees can enjoy treats, games and a costume competition (with prizes).

Come down to the Arkansas River from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the RiverVista Boathouse, 150 N. McLean Blvd. with Shocker Rowing for the Class Race and Fun Row events.

The Class Races will start off the event with a competition between the freshmen and seniors, and ticket paying attendees will have the opportunity to learn to row on the water starting around 3:30 p.m.

The 11th annual Expanding Your Horizons workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 in Hubbard Hall. Geared towards middle school girls, the event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Attendees get hands-on workshops, lunch, a T-shirt and a WSU bag with their $15 entry fee, and they will have the chance to explore various STEM fields, connect with passionate instructors and gain insights into potential careers. Additionally, parents can join an optional session covering college preparation and financing while considering an engaging WSU campus tour. Help spread the word and empower the next generation of STEM leaders.

Stop by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships workshops and get engaged with financial wellness. The more sessions students attend during the semester, the more entries they’ll receive to enter a giveaway for a full in-state tuition scholarship in spring 2024.

• Buying or Leasing a Car – Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room
• Living On and Off Campus – Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room
• Black Friday Shopping – Noon-2 p.m. Nov. 17 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center
• Coffee Chat – 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Cargill Cafe in Woolsey Hall
• Coffee Chat – 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 at Starbucks in the Rhatigan Student Center

To make an appointment with a peer financial coach or learn more about the program, visit the Shocker Financial Wellness webpage.

In exchange for a $25 donation, patrons can choose a bowl to keep from hundreds of handmade ceramic vessels, sample over 25 varieties of chili and soups donated by chili lovers and local celebrity chefs, and enjoy time with friends at the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-Off fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 in Woolsey Hall.

All proceeds benefit HumanKind Ministries and ICT Community Fridge Project. Donations can be $25, $10 student donation and kids five and under get a kids’ bowl at no additional charge.

StoryCorps One Small Step initiative presents an evening of listening across the divide from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Beren Gallery at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Join other One Small Step participants and listen to a medley of conversations recorded this fall at the Ulrich Museum. Refreshments will be provided by StoryCorps. Previous participation in One Small Step is not mandatory to attend the event.

Those who are interested in the program are also welcome.

Everyone is invited to join the Ulich Museum of Art for its Senior Wednesday event, “Memoir, Telling Your Story,” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the Beren Gallery of the Ulrich Museum. Refreshments will be available starting at 10 a.m.

Everyone has a unique story to tell, so learn techniques to start their writing journey. No preregistration is required.

Join Disable American Veterans (DAV) and Veterans Upward Bound for an information session about veteran benefits, DAV information and more at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 in 164 John Bardo Center. All veterans are welcome to attend.

Contact Gage Dowling at gage.dowling@wichita.edu or 316-978-6742 with any questions.

Faculty and staff from all colleges are invited to join the Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum) for its next meetings:

• 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27 in 500 Lindquist Hall 500
• 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov 17, stay tuned for location on the HealthHum website

Faculty and staff whose work involves health and wellbeing, or if they would like to extend their work into those areas are invited to help HealthHum with plans to showcase the great work its doing at Wichita State, identify loci of collaboration and reach out to prospective partners. Contact susan.castro@wichita.edu to get involved, or just show up.