Category: Events and Recreation

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites the campus community to its first meet and greet of the fall 2023 semester.

The meet and greet is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. Come step into the vibrant atmosphere to get to know your Men of Excellence and Phenomenal Women groups at Wichita State.

The Shocker Career Accelerator office will temporarily close its doors from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30. The closure is to facilitate the hosting of the Career Connection Root Beer Kegger.

Encourage students to partake in the festivities of the Career Connection Root Beer Kegger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Hubbard Hall Lawn. The event promises Wichita State students a unique opportunity to engage with over 50 employers, all while enjoying ice-cold root beer and hot dogs.

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for its live music series, Monday Melodies, with JMichael from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 in the Starbucks Lounge.

The RSC hosts Monday Melodies on the last Monday of every month.

Part fun, part fundraiser, “You’re Spelling It Wrong” offers an entertaining opportunity for proficient spellers to show off their skills at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at the Wichita Brewing Co. at 6160 E. Central.

Led by bee-master Fletcher Powell, host of KMUW’s “You’re Saying It Wrong” podcast.

The bee will be recorded and edited to air on KMUW at a later date.

Find the rules for the Spelling Bee online, including ways for participants to extend their spelling lives.

• $35 contestant fee (limited to the first 25 to sign-up)
• $20 general admission ticket
• $200 for a table of six (includes pizza and beer)
• $40 for a single seat at a mixed table of 6 (includes pizza and beer)

Buy tickets or sign up to be a contestant. Select either an audience ticket or a contestant sign-up in the dropdown menu.

Turn the lights down and the music up for some cosmic bowling from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes.

Standard bowling rates apply, and the nights are open to the public.

Tuesday, Aug. 29 is Junior Shocker media day at Koch Arena. From 6 to 8 p.m., Junior Shocker Kids Club members will experience the same media day treatment student-athletes do.

Members will get their photo taken by one of Shocker Athletics’ professionals on a white backdrop in a fun environment. Every Junior Shocker that attends will receive their game credential, a Lil’ Shocker growth chart and an Andy’s Frozen Custard gift card.

Not a Junior Shocker member? Learn more about the benefits of the Junior Shocker Kids Club.

Join Student Activities Council (SAC) for a night of Big Bingo at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 in the Koch Arena Practice Gym. Anyone can play at no additional charge, but only WSU students can win.

Come and learn about the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s (ODI) diverse program opportunities, explore its multi-functional office space and engage with ODI’s passionate team, all within an inclusive environment.

Discover your home away from home from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center.

The Premedical Student Association (PSA) is hosting an ice cream social from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 in front of the Rhatigan Student Center.

The PSA will provide games and ice cream. The event will be a great opportunity to connect and network with fellow students that are interested in medicine and also serves as the PSA’s first event of the fall semester.

Step into a world of knowledge as Ablah Library takes you on a journey through the library. The tours start at the circulation desk at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 and noon Friday, Sept. 1.

Experience the highlights of the library tour, including visits to the Digital Scholars Commons, a hub for exploring the latest digital resources; the 24-Hour Study Room, created to enhance productivity at any time of day; and the captivating VR Zone, where virtual reality technology revolutionizes the learning experience.

Plus, attend the library’s informative session on navigating the library homepage. Discover how to access online articles, research sources, streaming movies, music and interlibrary loan services.