Category: Events and Recreation

The International Student Union’s annual InterFest: International Food Festival is a festival where Wichita State students prepare and sell dishes from their native countries. Attend the event at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 on the Grace Memorial Chapel lawn.

The festival provides a platform for intercultural sharing where the campus community and visitors can try out diverse cuisine and learn about the origins and cultural significance of a particular dish. It also serves as a fundraiser for international student associations, although small groups of students also participate to have as many diverse dishes as possible.

For questions regarding the event, contact isu@wichita.edu.

Join Wichita State’s Community Education for an adventure through time right in the neighborhood during the Historic Walking Tour of the Fairmount Neighborhood from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.

Participants will meet at Social Tap at Braeburn Square. Jay Price, professor in the Department of History, will be the instructor for the tour.

The Fairmount Neighborhood is more than just a place; it’s a treasure trove of history that’s been intertwined with WSU for over 125 years.

During this tour, participants will explore the Victorian elegance of Fairmount Cottage; step into the Innovation Campus’s modern, 21st-century urban environment; uncover the intriguing history of the Old Frisco Railway, also known as the Redbud Trail; pay a visit to local cemeteries, each holding tales of days gone by; and discover WSU’s historic hangouts and why they’re so special.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to dive into Wichita’s rich history. Register now online or call 316-978-3731. The registration fee is $55.

The Safety Circus from the University Police Department is from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The circus will be outside with the inside open for restrooms, vendors and food/drinks (pizza, subs, coffee, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, etc.) at no additional charge.

Some of the attractions include Tipsy Trials (riding on tricycles with drunk goggles through a course), cornhole with drunk goggles on, how to properly go through a four-way stop, a semi-truck so people can view blind spots, how to change a tire, a seatbelt conveyer that simulates what it feels like to be in a crash, information about riding motorcycles amongst other stations.

Shocker Athletics is hosting its annual garage sale from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 inside the Aetna Multi-Purpose Facility (enter through the exterior doors on the east side of Charles Koch Arena).

Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis and include jerseys and uniforms, assorted apparel, bags, and equipment. Prices listed are non-negotiable. Customers are encouraged to pay with cash, but credit cards will also be accepted.

Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for Mindfulness and Meditation from 11:15 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 27 on Facebook Live.

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.

The University Police Department will host its first Safety Circus. The event will be multi-organizational event with resources, information and demonstrations related to various aspects of safety.

Attend the event from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex at no additional charge.

The next Savvy Scholar workshop focuses on mastering the art of data visualization using ArcGIS. Students can join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons or participate online in the Data Visualization in ArcGIS workshop.

Led by experienced presenters, the session will equip students with the tools to create compelling visualizations from complex data. Whether they are beginners or looking to refine their skills, the workshop offers valuable insights that can enrich their research endeavors.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for its live music series, Monday Melodies, with Sterling Gray from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 in the Starbucks Lounge.

The RSC hosts Monday Melodies on the last Monday of every month.

Wichita State’s Student Government Association presents Safety Week Sept. 25-28. SGA will provide programming, events and resources for students that are focused on safety. To learn more about events, visit the SGA webpage.

• Monday, Sept. 25
  • Campus Resource Tabling, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the first floor of RSC
• Tuesday, Sept. 26
  • Safety Hunt, all day across multiple locations
• Wednesday, Sept. 27
  • Safe Sex Presentation, noon-1 p.m. 161 RSC
  • Safety Walk, meet at 1:30 p.m. in Wu’s Lounge on the second floor of the RSC
• Thursday, September 28
  • Narcan Training, 11 a.m.-noon 261 RSC
  • Self Defense Class, 6-7:30 p.m.141 Heskett Center

Are you a student that also shares the large responsibility of being a parent? This month, the Office of Online & Adult Learning (OAL) is celebrating Student-Parent Month by hosting a special Tuesday Connections event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Grace Wilkie Annex.

The event is an hour-long social where student-parents can come to meet each other and mingle. OAL hosts the social hour in hopes that those who take on such great responsibility while striving for a degree can create a comfortable environment.