Category: Events and Recreation

The Fairmount College Student Advisory Council will host a “Beyond the Degree” humanities panel from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room, featuring faculty, students and alumni speakers from the Departments of History, Philosophy, and Women’s, Ethnicity and Intersectional Studies.

The purpose of the panel is to build a connection between the students, faculty and community members while providing students various avenues for connections beyond their degree. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Women of WSU will hold its annual membership drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the President’s Residence. All women are welcome to join.

In addition to the Membership Drive, WWSU is holding its annual fundraiser, a vintage market featuring items donated by fans, alumni, faculty and staff. The auction is open to everyone. All proceeds raised will be awarded as scholarships to WSU students.

The online silent auction is open until 1:30 pm on October 3.

Join Campus Recreation for its annual 5K Pumpkin Run starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Shocker Hall Plaza. The campus community can register to participate at a discounted rate for a limited time.

When registering, use discount code “Shocktoberfest” to get $10 off the 5K registration fee. The discount is only available through Thursday, Oct. 5.

All participants receive a Pumpkin Run T-shirt and medal while supplies last, and awards will be handed to the top finishers of each age group. When registering, participants will receive a referral link for friends, family and coworkers to sign up with. If five people sign up using your referral link, you will get an additional $15 off.

Also available are the Little Pumpkin Fun Run 1K and the Virtual 5K events:

• Children 12 years old and younger can sign up for the Little Pumpkin Run 1K, which starts at 10:21 a.m.
• Everyone is welcome to sign up to run in the Virtual 5K from anywhere and receive the same benefits.

For additional information, call the race director at 316-978-5870 or email cr.pumpkinrun@wichita.edu.

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and flavors of the Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Visit Flavors of Latin America from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at the Echo Circle, just east of Duerksen Fine Arts Center, where ODI’s student organizations will sell food, from pan dulce to churros.

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State again from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 and Friday, Oct. 6 in 209 Hubbard Hall.

Caret will participate in two interviews, have a private lunch with engineering students and be featured at a speaking event that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are invited to attend.

The speaking event, “Getting Real About Leadership,” will be a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Light refreshments will be served.

Enhance your research skills by mastering the art of data visualization. Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 in Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons or participate online in the Data Visualization in ArcGIS workshop.

Led by experienced presenters, the workshop will equip students with the tools they need to create compelling visualizations using ArcGIS. Whether you’re new to the software or seeking to refine your skills, the session offers valuable insights into transforming complex data into clear and insightful visuals.

Enjoy the generosity of WSU alumnus John McGuire and join the United Nations Day dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Marcus Welcome Center.

Everyone from the community is welcome to enjoy the WSU catered dinner at no additional charge with a Shocker ID.

The Office of Strategic Communications will offer headshot photos to WSU faculty and staff at no additional charge. These opportunities are quick and walk-in only without needing to schedule an appointment.

The next headshot photo event is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Additional dates will be announced in the future.

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for a thought-provoking and empowering lunch seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center tailored for LGBTQIA+ students representing under-represented cultures.

At the inclusive gathering, participants will celebrate the richness of the community while addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. Together, participants will explore the intersectionality of experiences and discuss ways to foster understanding, respect and unity among all cultures and identities at Wichita State and post-graduation.

Join the Retention Fellows at its next Teaching Matters discussion to talk about the ways to promote active learning and student engagement at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6 in 231/232 Woolsey Hall. The Retention Fellows will provide bagels/donuts, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages and their colleagues to the discussion.

Retention fellows have issued a challenge to reward the department and college that have the best attendance at all of the Teaching Matters sessions this year.

Any questions can be directed to Dr. Moriah Beck, Retention Faculty Fellows coordinator, at moriah.beck@wichita.edu.