Category: Events

January 28, 2022 — Invent for the Planet (IFTP) is a competition that will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 18 and end at 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at the John Bardo Center. During the competition, participants will be solve real-world problems for 48 hours. At the same time, students from across the globe will work on the same issues, which allows participants to collaborate and learn from peers all worldwide. Mentors will also be available during the competition.

January 28, 2022 — The Office of Admissions will host the first of two Black and Yellow Days in spring 2022 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21. Each semester, we invite high school juniors, seniors and college transfer students to experience Shocker Nation. Prospective students in attendance will:

January 28, 2022 — The School of Nursing is hosting virtual info session each month during the spring 2022 semester to help prospective students discover more about the Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program at Wichita State. The following dates are available:

January 28, 2022 — The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State University student can receive. Each year, only ten students are selected to receive the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the local community. If you know a student who is eligible for this honor, please encourage them to apply. 

January 28, 2022 — The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State student can receive. Each year, only ten students are selected to receive the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the local community.

January 28, 2022 — Wichita State University’s Campus Recreation is hosting the educational and interactive Wellness Expo 11 a.m. -1 p.m. today, March 2 at the Heskett Center. Students, faculty, staff, and the local community are invited to reach out to fellow Shockers during this event and receive medical screenings and wellness tips from vendor booths from WSU departments and the local community.

January 28, 2022 — Visit the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) for their music series, Monday Melodies 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Jan. 31. On the last Monday of every month, the RSC will host live music free to the campus community. For this edition, enjoy Patz at the Starbucks Lounge.

January 27, 2022 — Wichita State's Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Council is hosting a Black History Month panel with former student-athletes 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 at Koch Arena. The panel will include Dr. Eric Sexton, WSU golf (1983-1986) and athletic director (2008-2015); Angela Buckner, WSU's women's basketball (2000-04); and DePaul Brewer, WSU men's track and field (2004-2007).

January 27, 2022 — Please join the Wichita State School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) for a discussion with visiting artist Aliene de Souza Howell at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 27 at the McKnight Art Center (Room 210). An artist reception will follow. Howell's linocut installation, The Hiræth, opened today at the Clayton Staples Gallery located also in the McKnight Art Center (Room 205). The Hiræth, will be on view until March 4.

January 26, 2022 — The next KMUW Literary Feast will take place from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 via Zoom.  Literary Feast is KMUW's monthly book club, featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For February, the staff has selected "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr. To join, reserve a free spot by signing KMUW's digital Literary Feast form.