Category: Events and Recreation

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.

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.

Join the Retention Fellows to discuss ways to encourage connections with and among your students at noon Friday, Sept. 8 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center with the “Creating connections with and among your students” discussion.

Bring your lunch and colleagues to engage with other instructors. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Moriah Beck, Retention Faculty Fellows coordinator, at moriah.beck@wichita.edu.

Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL) invites faculty and staff to join the SEAL and SGA Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 in 216 Rhatigan Student Center, where employees will have the chance to meet with students and staff and learn how to get connected with events, leadership workshops, volunteer activities, fraternity and sorority life, SGA Student Senate, and more.

Are you curious about the exciting involvement opportunities offered by Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL)? SEAL invites you to join the SEAL and SGA Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 in 216 Rhatigan Student Center, where you’ll have the chance to meet with students and staff and learn how to get connected with events, leadership workshops, volunteer activities, fraternity and sorority life, SGA Student Senate, and more.

Stop by the open house for snacks, activities and a chance to win prizes. Participants must be a WSU student to win a prize.