Category: Events and Recreation

Student Health Services (SHS) is back with its Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. During the event, participants can get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia by submitting a urine specimen and then receive free pizza.

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 for free.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza occurs twice a month through the fall and spring semesters and 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.

Interested in learning how to play pickleball? Join the Student’s Activities Council from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at the Heskett Center to learn the basics from a pickleball instructor and begin practicing.

The event is in collaboration with Campus Recreation. Registration is required and spots are limited.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For April, KMUW is reading “Pineapple Street” by Jenny Jackson.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public.

Learn more about Jackson and the novel “Pineapple Street” on Marginalia.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies will host the ninth annual Lavender Graduation at 7 p.m. May 5 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center.

This is a special ceremony honoring the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) students at Wichita State. Students have the option to be recognized openly or privately at the event.

To attend, students should RSVP by 11:59 p.m. May 1 to receive their lavender or rainbow cord.

Visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its quarterly campus-wide e-waste and shredding event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 21 in the NetApp parking lot, lot 44S.

The following are items that can be disposed of during the event:

• Personal documents accepted for secure shredding.
• All personal electronics accepted, including appliances.
• Secure data destruction for e-waste (hard drive shredder).
• On-site assistance available for larger loads.

The event is sponsored by the NetApp Green Team.

Zach Gearhart, chief of staff, will update faculty and staff on legislative issues raised related to Wichita State from the Kansas state government.

The meeting is open to all faculty and staff every other Friday in the Morrison Hall board room. The next meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, April 7.

Attend the next part of the Writing Now/Reading Now series for a reading by WSU’s 2023 distinguished visiting writer, Melinda Moustakis, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6 in the Beren Gallery of the Ulrich Museum of Art. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. Writing Now/Reading Now is cosponsored by the Department of English, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Watermark Books & Café and the Ulrich Museum.

Moustakis’s story collection, “Bear Down, Bear North: Alaska Stories,” is set in the rugged landscape where she was born, and received the Flannery O’Connor Award and a five Under 35 selection by the National Book Foundation. Her forthcoming novel, “Homestead,” has been called a “stunning debut” by Booklist, given a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly, and been praised as follows by New York Times bestselling author Jess Walter, “Moustakis’s writing is so good, so precise, so strong, and so deeply felt that it immediately creates a sense of time and place.”

Join the 2023 Tilford Symposium on April 25 and April 26 in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. This year’s theme, “Building resilience and community: Prioritizing mental health, well-being, and inclusive allyship,” is presented by the Office of the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer and funded by the Student Government Association.

This one-of-a-kind conference brings together industry leaders and influencers to discuss crucial issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion and mental health. Honoring the legacy of Dr. Tilford, a champion of inclusive excellence in education.

Registration is open to all faculty, staff, students, industry partners and community members at no additional charge. Don’t miss the opportunity to be inspired by brilliant individuals, gain valuable insights into diversity and inclusion challenges, participate in critical conversations to enhance an organization’s culture, and identify strategies to recruit and retain talent.

The symposium features a tentative schedule of events including a meet and greet, keynote address, breakout sessions, panel discussions and lunch table topics.

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) invites helping professions students to a free opportunity to connect, discuss and learn with peers in a safe setting. It will cover four topics, and students may attend one or all sessions in the series.

All events are from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Student Wellness Center:

• April 6: The three Bs: Boundaries, balance and burnout.
• April 13: Self care: A necessity, not a luxury.
• April 20: The social network: Tips to build professional connections.
• April 27: Helping the helper: Finals de-stress event.

For more information, email romero@clinic.wichita.edu.

Join AHINSA for a colorful celebration of Holi starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15 in front of Hubbard Hall. The party will be a vibrant and lively affair, filled with music, games, refreshments and plenty of colors. Entry to the party is just $5, and attendees will get to experience the joy and energy of the beloved Indian festival in the company of like-minded individuals.

At the Holi party, participants can expect to groove to the beats of one of the best DJs in town, play exciting games that will test their skills and agility, and savor delicious snacks and drinks that will keep them energized throughout the day. But the highlight of the event will be the colorful powder that AHINSA will give out to everyone, so attendees should come dressed in their whitest clothes and get ready to be doused in a rainbow of hues as they celebrate the spirit of togetherness and joy that Holi represents.

Whether they’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned Holi veteran, AHINSA hopes the party is an unforgettable experience for participants that will leave them with memories to last a lifetime, so grab some friends and family and come join AHINSA for a day of fun, frolic and festivity.

For questions, email ahinsa@wichita.edu. Follow AHINSA on Instagram and Facebook.