Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Environmental Finance Center and Wichita State to celebrate the launch of the new Heartland Environmental Justice Center. The center will serve to build the capacity of individuals, organizations and institutions who serve underserved and disadvantaged communities in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and adjoining indigenous nations to make meaningful advances towards environmental and energy equity.

The celebration event will feature President Rick Muma; Meg McCollister, EPA Region 7 administrator; and representatives from the Environmental Justice Center and partners. Join the event at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 in the John Bardo Center lobby or via YouTube livestream.

KMUW will discuss “The Fate of Performing Arts in Wichita” during July’s Engage ICT at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 at Roxy’s Downtown.

When it comes to the fate of performing arts in Wichita, there’s more on the line than the fight over Century II. The economic impact of shows large and small, venues historic and new, the wrestle over parking, and how to bring more shows like “Hamilton” into Wichita, are all complicated issues.

Join the Maternal and Child Health Equity Conference to be held Aug. 25 in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The event will bring together researchers and practitioners from diverse fields and locations across Kansas to tackle the social determinants of health affecting maternal and child well-being.

The conference theme “Connect, Create, and Collaborate: Generating Proven Solutions for our State,” emphasizes the importance of working together to improve health outcomes. Participants will explore a wide range of factors impacting health, such as housing, economic issues, domestic violence, mental health and more. Attendees can earn nursing or social work CEUs while benefiting from enlightening presentations by expert speakers and valuable networking opportunities.

The conference is honored to have Dr. Nina Wallerstein as its keynote speaker. With over thirty years of experience in community-based participatory research, Dr. Wallerstein’s insights will inspire attendees to drive positive change.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation that will shape the future of maternal and child health in Kansas.

Those interested in being a mentor or mentee, join Kansas WISE in July as we celebrate the benefits of mentorship and learn more about how you can get involved.

The event will be held from 2-3 p.m. Monday, July 10 via Zoom. Registration is available at no additional charge and is open to all state of Kansas employees. Register online.

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Join Women in Public Service on Thursday, July 13 for the 2023 conference.

Keynote speaker Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan will speak about “When Women in Public Service Lead,” plus participants can look forward to other sessions from Ali Levine, Monique Garcia, Sarah Jane Crespo, Tonya Bronleewe, Abigail Hammack and Racquel Thiesen.

Participants can network and relax with friends and colleagues at the conference.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For July, KMUW is reading “The Night Ship” by Jess Kidd.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

The Ulrich is hosting June’s ARTS MIXR, a collaboration with the City of Wichita Division of Arts and Cultural Services and the Arts Council, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 in the Ulrich Museum.

These informal monthly gatherings are open at no additional charge to artists and art lovers of all ages and abilities who are interested in learning more about the arts in Wichita. The goal is to connect creatives throughout the community and spark conversations and partnerships.

Each month, the ARTS MIXR takes place at a different arts and cultural facility in the community, and the Ulrich is excited to welcome everyone to the museum for the event.

The Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) at WSU presents “Disaster Planning/Business Continuity Planning,” a step-by-step streamlined approach for any small business.

Join David Kreller, former business owner and current SBDC adviser, from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 as he shares a step-by-step approach to disaster and business continuity planning that can be implemented with ease. He will share the fundamentals to building a plan as well as available third-party resources.

How well will a small business survive a natural disaster, cyber-attack, or any other major disruption? According to FEMA, 25% of businesses won’t survive a disaster.

For additional questions, contact ksbdc@wichita.edu.

The WSU KSBDC offers a variety of in-person workshops and online webinars at no additional or low cost to help local small business start and grow. The KSBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The Ulrich Museum will host a panel discussion, “The Other F Word: Stories of Feminism in Wichita,” with four influential Wichita women lead by Ann Keefer, Ulrich membership and special event manager, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21 in the Polk/Wilson Gallery in the Ulrich Museum. Refreshments start at 10 a.m.

The panel is in conjunction with the exhibition, “Susan Copich: Stages Stories.” Topics will include parenting, marriage, managing a career and how the roles of women in the community have changed in the last 50 years and beyond. The community is invited to attend at no additional charge.

The 28th annual McNair Closing Symposium will be held at 8 a.m. Friday, July 28 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. The symposium will feature oral and poster presentations.

The symposium represents the culmination of over 200 hours of research and will feature both oral and poster presentations. This year marks the 28th McNair Closing Symposium and the beginning of a new five-year grant cycle. The theme, “Continuing the Legacy,” honors former McNair Program Director LaWanda Holt-Fields who passed away last year.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal funded program that assists undergraduate students at Wichita State from underrepresented populations in higher education prepare for graduate study. The program offers research participation, scholarly experiences and preparation for graduate school. Through the McNair Research Component, McNair Scholars are paired with faculty members who assist them in developing original undergraduate research projects. In some cases, McNair Scholars may assume responsible roles on the research team of the faculty member.

For more Information, email mcnairscholars@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3139.