Category: Events and Recreation

Join the WSU Admin Support Group for its next lunch and learn event at noon Tuesday, April 15 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room. This month will be focused on networking and getting to know one another. Bring a lunch and stop by to connect with other administrative professionals across campus. Be sure to RSVP for the event by contacting Angie Linder at angela.linder@wichita.edu.

The Admin Support Group is a community engagement initiative supported by the Wichita State Staff Senate. To learn more, visit the Admins Support Group webpage.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub’s (UReCA) third Lunch & Learn session from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at Ablah Library in the Collaboration Hub. Arrive by 11:45 a.m. for lunch.

The event is open to all students and faculty. Enjoy a catered lunch and gain valuable information from the three panelists: Dr. Janet Twomey, director of the Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence; Dr. Daniel Bergman, professor and science education program chair; and Suman Bhandary, assistant educator of graphic design.

The discussion will offer the audience information on the different evidence-based teaching models and their effectiveness.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for Wildlife Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2 in the east atrium and have fun interacting with Tanganyika Wildlife Park’s ambassador animals.

The School of Education will be having its third annual corn hole tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5 at Social Tap.

There are competitive and recreational brackets and a cash prize for the winning competitive team. There is a $20 entry fee for each team, which can be paid through Venmo or cash.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Wichita State is hosting the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 5 Green Technologies Conference, which began Wednesday, March 26. The technical program will continue through Friday, March 28, and student competitions will be Saturday, March 29. The conference is being held on the second and third floors of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Two faculty members from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Dr. Davi Soares, assistant professor, and Dr. Arun Manoharan, assistant teaching professor, are presenting a workshop Thursday afternoon, “Battery Basics and Large-Scale Applications.” Several college faculty members are serving on the event committee. Dr. John Watkins, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is serving as the general chair; Dr. Visvakumar Aravinthan, chair and professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is serving as the technical program committee chair; and Dr. Shruti Kshirsagar, assistant professor in the School of Computing, is serving as the awards manager.

WSU students are encouraged to attend keynote presentations during the event, including options on Thursday morning and afternoon and Friday morning. Visit the conference website to view the keynote topics and full schedule. The student competitions, including robotics, circuits, presentation, cyber and ethics, on Saturday are open to the public. Visit the Student Competitions webpage to learn more.

Join Zach Gearhart, chief of staff and executive director of government relations, for updates on the Kansas legislature relevant to Wichita State at 9 a.m. Friday, March 28 in 101 Morrison Hall.

The meeting is open to all faculty, staff and students. Legislative updates are held every other Friday.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for its live music series, Monday Melodies. The last Monday of every month, the RSC will host live music in the building. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 31, enjoy live music from Sterling Gray in Starbucks Lounge.

Spectrum’s annual Pride Prom is fast approaching. Everyone is welcome to uplift and celebrate the magical evening from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 12 in the Marcus Welcome Center Ballroom and dance the night away.

Formal or semiformal wear is encouraged, and attendees may dress on theme if they choose “Captured by the Fae.”

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. Pee for Pizza promotes sexual health awareness, supports students’ health and prevents the spread of STIs. Get free pizza when you get free testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by giving a urine sample. Pizza is provided to all participants.

Cosponsored by Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. Appointments can be made through the myShockerhealth portal or by calling 316-978-4792. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing. For more information contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

The Cohen Honors College Student Council, Faculty Council and deans cordially invite faculty and staff to the Cohen Honors College General Assembly and First-Year Colloquium Celebration in the Beggs Ballroom from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2.

The event is celebrating 10 years of the Cohen Honors College along with all of the Honors Eras since the 1957 start of the Honors Program at Wichita State. Be sure to wear your name tag, if you have one.

Program outline:

Approximately 140 first-year students (including transfers) gathered twice each semester for the Honors Colloquium. The final gathering is open to current students, faculty and staff and will serve as the College General Assembly for the year.

• 3:30 p.m.: Welcome
• State of the College presentation
• 3:50 p.m.: Recognition of first-year students and graduating seniors in groups by college, student names slides
• 4 p.m.: Honors through the Eras photo slideshow

Light refreshments will be served