Category: Events and Recreation

For students graduating in December, visit the Shocker Store during one of its Grad Days. CB Grad/Balfour will be available to assist with ordering graduation announcements, nursing and dental hygiene pins, custom faculty regalia, and more.

Stop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 10-11 at the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Store.

Come hear how everyone can enhance the wellbeing of the community with the launch of the WSU Wellness Initiative from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Woolsey Hall auditorium, or watch on YouTube. Help Wichita State lead in the promotion of community wellness both on and off campus.

Lunch will be provided by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Attendees will also get Suspenders4Hope gear at no additional charge.

Schedule of events:

• 12:30 p.m.: Event opens with lunch buffet
• 1 p.m.: Program begins with remarks from Provost Dr. Shirley Lefever and presentation of the Community Wellness Initiative with Dr. Teri Hall, vice president for student affairs
• 1:30 p.m.: Dr. Suzanne Hawley presents wellness card data review
• 1:45 p.m.: Jenny Venn and “Design for Social Change” class, a students perspective on the Hope Kits
• 2 p.m.: Jessica Provines on promoting mental wellness training utilizing wellness cards
• 3 p.m.: Closing remarks, dessert served and mingle opportunity
• 3:30 p.m.: Event conclusion

Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for a screening of “Miro” at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 in the CAC Theater.

Learn about the life of artist Joan Miró from the 2022 biopic by Oriol Ferrer. The event is presented by the Ulrich Museum in partnership with the Tallgrass Film Festival. On the way to the film, check out the largest mosaic created by Joan Miró in the US, “Les Personnage Oiseau,” on the face of the Ulrich Museum.

Joan Miró was born with a future already defined by his father. The stern and authoritarian character of his father quickly marked the introverted and weak character of a young Miró obsessed with painting. Miró despairs because of the incomprehension and conservative thinking of his hometown, Barcelona. With hopes of change, he decides to go to try his luck in the effervescent Paris.

The campus community is invited to attend Purple Mile, the annual domestic violence awareness walk and social service fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 on the north side of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Join the remembrance of those impacted by dating/domestic violence, learn about resources and connect with others over refreshments and art.

Wichita State University Math Circle resumes its meetings every Sunday for the fall semester. The next meeting is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 in 101 Lindquist Hall with speaker Dr. Buma Fridman, professor of mathematics, discussing the many kinds of infinity and how mathematicians can measure them.

Math Circles are education enrichment and outreach programs that bring mathematical professionals and pre-college students together to work on interesting problems or topics in mathematics, with the goal of getting students excited and passionate about math. Sessions are designed for middle school students, but all students K-12 are welcome to attend and learn.

Students should bring a completed registration and consent form to the session. Like WSU Math Circle on Facebook to stay up to date on meetings every week.

The campus community is invited to an event from the Regional Institute on Aging.

Reframing Aging: Connecting the Generations on National Ageism Awareness Day is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday Oct. 7 in the Clark Room of the Marcus Welcome Center. The event will begin with coffee and a light breakfast at 8:30 am followed by a presentation at 9:00 am by Dr. Nicole Rogers, professor and chair, Public Health Sciences, which will outline key determinants that contribute to the perpetuation of ageism. Dr. Rogers will share best practices guidance from evidence-based findings and strategies to recognize, address and support age-inclusive, bias-free language in personal and professional communications.

Findings from their project, Connecting Generations: Influencing Expectations and Attitudes Toward Aging, has led Dr. Rogers and her public health sciences colleagues to conclude, “bringing WSU students and older adults together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities positively impacts ageism and promotes greater understanding and respect between generations.” 

The campus community can join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center to discover the power of their own leadership potential through an engaging workshop, interactive discussion and inspiring speaker.

Uncover hidden strengths and explore what’s possible when everyone leads.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 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 Fairmount College Student Advisory Council will host a “Beyond the Degree” humanities panel from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room, featuring faculty, students and alumni speakers from the Departments of History, Philosophy, and Women’s, Ethnicity and Intersectional Studies.

The purpose of the panel is to build a connection between the students, faculty and community members while providing students various avenues for connections beyond their degree. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Women of WSU will hold its annual membership drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the President’s Residence. All women are welcome to join.

In addition to the Membership Drive, WWSU is holding its annual fundraiser, a vintage market featuring items donated by fans, alumni, faculty and staff. The auction is open to everyone. All proceeds raised will be awarded as scholarships to WSU students.

The online silent auction is open until 1:30 pm on October 3.