Category: Presentations and Talks

All are welcome to join an exciting guest lecture by volcanologist Dr. Gary S. Michelfelder, Roy Blunt Life Sciences Endowed Professor at Missouri State University, at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in 101 Geology Building.

Michelfelder will present “Zircon Petrochronology Informs Pre-Eruptive Magma Evolution at Uturuncu Volcano, Bolivia Andes,” offering a fascinating look at how zircon crystals can reveal processes occurring inside of a magma chamber during the lead-up to past eruptions at the “zombie volcano” Uturuncu.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in volcanic processes and magma evolution from a leading expert in the field.

The Department of Biological Sciences’ fall 2025 Seminar Series continues Monday, Sept. 8. The seminar is from 4 to 5 p.m. in 218 Hubbard Hall with Dr. Stephanie Manka, Fancy Scientist, LLC. She will give a public lecture titled, “Science, Shifts, and Self-Discovery: Finding and following your unique career path.”

Seminars are open to the public and undergraduates are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit wichita.edu/biology.

The Center for Management Development (CMD) and Executive Education at Wichita State’s Barton School of Business is continuing its Executive Education Series for industry leaders and executives.

The next program will feature Dr. Mark Esposito, an internationally recognized authority on artificial intelligence and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. His session, “Leading with AI: Mastering AI-Driven Strategy for Market Leadership,” will take place from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 2 at Woolsey Hall.

“The world of leadership is changing rapidly with the rise of artificial intelligence,” said Dr. Esposito. “I’m excited to share the opportunities AI can provide for leaders who are willing to embrace it and activate it for themselves and their companies.”

For more information about the Executive Education Series, including details on the October 2 event with Dr. Mark Esposito, visit cmd.wichita.edu/ExecED.

Michael Horn, bestselling author of “Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career,” will present a dynamic keynote as part of the Barton School of Business’ fall 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series, “The New Career Playbook: Mastering Job Moves in a Changing World.”

Horn’s talk will share fresh insights on navigating career transitions, identifying opportunities and taking ownership of personal and professional growth.

The keynote event is at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in Woolsey Hall, followed by a networking session.

Doors open at 9 a.m. After the keynote, there will be networking and book signing in the atrium. The first 75 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of “Job Moves.” This free event is open to the public. RSVP at wichita.edu/new-career-playbook.

Michael Horn, bestselling author of “Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career,” will present a dynamic keynote as part of the Barton School of Business’ fall 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series, “The New Career Playbook: Mastering Job Moves in a Changing World.”

Horn’s talk will share fresh insights on navigating career transitions, identifying opportunities and taking ownership of personal and professional growth.

The keynote event is at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in Woolsey Hall, followed by a networking session.

Doors open at 9 a.m. After the keynote, there will be networking and book signing in the atrium. The first 75 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of “Job Moves.” This free event is open to the public. RSVP at wichita.edu/new-career-playbook.

Join the physics seminar 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 in 127 Jabara Hall. The seminar features Tyler Nolan, recipient of the Hall-Schneider fellowship, who will present a talk titled, “Neutron Detection with GAGG Crystals Using Double Pulse Methods”

The seminar series brings several speakers to WSU each semester and is funded by the Eddy and April Lucas Fund, Wichita.

Are you pursuing or managing DoD SBIR/STTR contracts? Understanding DFARS clauses is critical for compliance and long-term success.

Join Strategic Initiatives for DFARS Essentials, a webinar designed to give your team the knowledge and confidence to navigate the most important DFARS requirements, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 9.

• Key DFARS clauses every contractor must know
• Practical insights to avoid compliance pitfalls
• Live Q&A (30 minutes) with experts to address your specific questions
• Short break to keep the session engaging and focused

Registration is required.

The Department of Biological Sciences’ fall 2025 Seminar Series begins with the first seminar from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 in 218 Hubbard Hall with Dr. Clay Prater, University of Arkansas. He will give a public lecture titled, “I get by with a little help from my friends: Collaborative studies in ecological studies in ecological stoichiometry.”

Seminars are open to the public and undergraduates are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit wichita.edu/biology.

The Barton School of Business is proud to announce Michael Horn as the keynote speaker for its fall 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series. Horn is the author of several influential works, including the national bestseller “Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career.”

His engaging and insightful presentation, “The New Career Playbook: Mastering Job Moves in a Changing World,” will draw from his latest book to provide attendees with a fresh perspective on identifying their personal “quest for progress,” evaluating opportunities and taking ownership of their career paths.

This free public event will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 18 followed by a networking session. The first 75 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of “Job Moves.”

For details and to RSVP, visit wichita.edu/new-career-playbook.

Born in Las Vegas, Justin Favela is renowned for his large-scale installations in cartonería, the traditional Mexican art of piñata making. Favela celebrates his heritage and identity while reflecting on themes of Latinidad, cultural appropriation and art history. By reflecting on the intersections of tradition and contemporary culture, Favela challenges the ways Latine identity is represented, commodified and misunderstood in North American cultural spaces, inviting the viewers to reconsider notions of authenticity, value and artistic ownership.

Favela’s installations create immersive spaces that playfully dismantle institutional hierarchies, making his work just as subversive as it is accessible and fun. Favela will give an artist talk associated with a new site-specific installation at the Ulrich, opening Aug. 4. This free event starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 31 in 210 McKnight Art Center. Everyone is welcome.