Category: Events and Recreation

The Office of Admissions will host the first of two Black & Yellow Days this fall Oct. 6. Each semester, high school juniors, seniors and college transfer students are invited to this all-day event on campus where they have the chance to participate in sessions hosted by each academic college, tour campus and explore the hands-on learning opportunities available at Wichita State.

In addition, there will be special sessions exclusively for admitted high school senior and transfer students. The event is $15 per student and $5 per guest and includes lunch in Shocker Dining. This fall, students can choose to attend Oct. 6 or Oct. 20.

Students can register online. For questions, contact Quinn Munk at 316-978-5453 or quinn.munk@wichita.edu.

Want to take your assignments and research to the next level? The Savvy Scholar Workshop is here to help you do just that. Join WSU Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons, or participate online in the Introduction to Geographic Information Systems workshop.

Discover how to supercharge research projects using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Learn GIS basics to harness spatial data and unlock the power of mapping in your work.

Join the Society of Public Historians at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 in the Fiske Hall lobby for its first meeting of the semester.

Members will discuss upcoming events and projects. Chipotle catering will be provided to attendees.

Interested in studying abroad? The first step would be to attend one of the information sessions to learn more. The first study abroad information session for the fall will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8.

Registration is open for the 2023 Michael Tilford Conference, taking place Oct. 5-6 at Washburn University.

The Michael Tilford Conference provides an opportunity for those in education, with community business leaders, to examine diversity in education and business by discussing challenges and opportunities:

• Inspire awareness of multiple dimensions of diversity, related practices of inclusion and the transformation of education.
• Participate in workshops to learn about challenges and strategies for teaching diverse populations on campuses and in classrooms.
• Share passions for teaching and interacting with students from all backgrounds.
• Reinforce the integration of multiple dimensions of diversity into student academic and personal development components.
• Explore how these strategies and practices translate into businesses and broader communities

The goals of the conference are for participants to listen to visionary leaders who will inspire them to promote equity and awareness at their institutions, participate in workshops to learn about challenges teaching diverse populations on Kansas campuses, and share their passion for teaching and interacting with students regardless of race, gender, religion and national origin.

Student Health Services (SHS) is back with its Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 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.

The Savvy Scholar Workshop is designed to empower students with enhanced research skills, and faculty and staff are invited to join and encourage their students to participate in the workshop. Join WSU Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons or participate online.

The workshop, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, will focus on leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to supercharge research endeavors. By mastering GIS basics, students will gain the ability to effectively utilize spatial data and harness the true potential of mapping in their work.

The World Trade Council of Wichita’s next program will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Wichita Country Club, 8501 E. 13th St. North and feature Fahad Nazer — the official spokesperson of Saudi Arabia to the United States and to Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al Saud, the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. — as the keynote speaker.

The event is capped to 65 attendees, so RSVP as early as possible. Send an email to wtcouncil@wichita.edu if you plan to attend, and indicate if you wish to reserve a table.

Registration fees are $45 for members, $55 for non-members. Contact Sherryl Hubble at sherryl.hubble@wichita.edu for questions or if you have trouble registering.

The campus community is invited to a film screening of “The Silent Cries of Unborn Ghetto Children” directed and co-produced by Dr. Kevin Harrison, assistant teaching professor and director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Riccardo Harris, executive director of Wichita GEAR UP, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 in the CAC Theater.

“The Silent Cries of Unborn Ghetto Children,” explores trauma, tragedy, racial segregation, and healing centered around a tragic plane crash that occurred on Jan. 16, 1965, just blocks from the campus. In fact, as the plane was losing altitude and jettisoning fuel, some spilled on the campus. Less than four hours later, with jet fuel still on the arena roof, Shocker fans packed onto campus to witness the Shockers defeating St. Louis to claim its first ever Missouri Valley championship. The film was funded through a grant from Humanities Kansas.

The screening event is co-sponsored by the Cohen Honors College, Fairmount College, the School of Digital Arts and Shocker Studios.

The Graduate School is hosting a session for first-year domestic graduate student or undergraduate seniors in a STEM discipline, who are, or will be, pursuing a research-based master’s or doctoral degree, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 in Jardine Hall.

During the event, Dr. Coleen Pugh will help students craft a competitive application for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP).

The NSF-GRFP is one of the most prestigious programs to recognize and support outstanding graduate students. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend for the school and a cost of education allowance for the institution.