Category: Events and Recreation

Join the Society of Public Historians at noon Wednesday, April 19 in Fiske Hall. The organization will discuss its upcoming events and plans for the summer.

The Graduate School invites faculty and staff to learn about the research Wichita State graduate students and their faculty advisors are conducting by visiting the Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium. The symposium will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 14 at 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

Award winners will be announced at noon.

The Muslim Students Association of Wichita State cordially invites the campus community to this year’s Ramadan Iftaar banquet. The event will be held starting 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 17 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room.

Tickets are priced at $5 for students, $20 for faculty and $50 for families.

Order tickets online or contact the association’s executive members Shajee Musharaf at 316-519-3576 or Shoaib Zakki at 316-821-4603.

Ablah Library’s new Milton A. and Dawn P. Messinger Digital Scholars Commons is open. This interdisciplinary space and presentation area can be reserved for classes and public events.

Visit Ablah Library’s open house for an in-person demonstration of the space’s new advanced technology. The open house will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

Have questions about this event? Contact Ethan Lindsay, assistant professor, at ethan.lindsay@wichita.edu.

Shocker Rowing invites the campus community to the Plains Regional Regatta from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at the River Vista Boathouse, 150 N. McLean, where rowing teams from across the region will gather for an exciting day of competition.

Watch thrilling races throughout the day, and cheer on teams as they strive to cross the finish line first. Seasoned rowing enthusiasts and those looking for a fun day out with family and friends are welcome to attend. Everyone is welcome to attend at no additional charge.

The Women of WSU is a campus philanthropic organization, open to faculty and staff, that provides scholarships to students each year. Everyone is invited to bid at the auction or donate directly to the scholarship fund.

This is an annual fundraiser that is open to the public. The auction will be held online.

Active bidding begins at 8 a.m. Monday, April 17 and bidding ends at 10 p.m. Friday, May 5.

The 29th annual Spring Family Carnival will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the north lawn of the John Bardo Center (JBC).

This family-friendly event is intended for Shockers tall and small. Bring siblings, family and friends for games, activities, snacks and more. Some ticket rates apply, and cash or card is accepted. Parking is available in the lot east of the JBC, lot 35S.

The Spring Family Carnival is sponsored by the Student Activities Council (SAC) with support from various student organizations and departments. For questions, contact SAC at sac@wichita.edu or contact Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership at 316-978-3022.

The Office of Engagement presents Wichita State Engaged series on culture from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 28 via Zoom. This month’s focus is on the thriving culture in Shocker Neighborhood and Wichita State collectively regarding dance, specifically Wichita State’s newly founded Majorettes team.

The series holds conversations each month to hear from students, faculty, staff and neighbors on ways WSU is engaging to collectively address challenges, create solutions. and foster an environment to drive prosperity and belonging.

The Wichita Sky Kings basketball team invites the Wichita State community to a series of games with special guests at no charge with a Shocker ID or other proof of WSU affiliation.

The campus community can enjoy the following games at Charles Koch Arena, each featuring a different special guest:

• 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15 – Sky Kings vs. Southeast Texas Panthers, featuring special guest Larry Thomas, who played Yev Kassem in Seinfeld.
• 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16 – Sky Kings vs. Enid Outlaws, featuring special guest Markquis Nowell, point guard from the Kansas State Wildcats.
• 7 p.m. Friday, April 21 – Sky Kings vs. St. Louis Griffins, featuring special guest Marquez Valdes-Scantling, wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Attendees can also bring their families to the games at no additional charge.

The Wichita State Sustainability Council is accepting abstract submissions for its the third Student Research Poster Showcase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the Rhatigan Student Center. All students are encouraged to submit an abstract for the showcase. Intersectional research, specific projects, program evaluations and new ideas are all welcome.

Potential submissions can include the following sustainability research topics:

• Sustainable manufacturing
• Climate change
• Green infrastructure
• Waste/recycling
• Environmental justice
• Sustainability in education
• Water/wastewater
• Urban planning

The deadline to submit an abstract is Thursday, April 13.