Campus Connection: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Presentations and Talks

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Watkins Visiting Professorship Lecture Series: Geology welcomes John Wakabayashi

Join the Geology Department in welcoming John Wakabayashi, a professor of geology at California State University, Fresno. He will be speaking from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in 101 Geology Building on the 2025 State of the Franciscan address. He will also be speaking from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 in 208 Hubbard Hall on "The Geologic Fieldwork as Cutting-Edge Science: Recognition of new Patterns Leads to Major Advances."

Shocker Athletics

Jose Miguel Ramirez swings his club at the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational

Ramirez finishes eighth, Shocker men’s golf fifth at Pearl at Kalauao

Jose Miguel Ramirez posted three rounds under par to tie for eighth, leading the Shocker men’s golf team to a fifth-place finish Nov. 6 in the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational.

The Shockers posted rounds of 291, 285 and 290 for an 866 (+2) team score. No. 31 West Virginia won the team title 23 strokes ahead of the Shockers with an 843 (-21) score. Wichita State earned another top-five finish on the year, its fourth in a row.

Ramirez bagged his fourth top-20 finish of the year and his second top-10 mark. He has finished in the top-20 in 10 of his last 12 tournaments, going back to last season. His 212 (-4) was one stroke shy of tying his season-best, but his four-under-par mark was his best of the season.

Fine Arts

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Wichita State University School of Performing Arts presents "Company" a Musical with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. Originally produced & directed on Broadway by Harold Prince. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.

School of Performing Arts presents ‘Company’

Wichita State School of Performing Arts presents "Company" with music and lyrics by Steven Sondheim and book by George Furth. Originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.

Events and Recreation

Join SAC for the annual Maker Market Nov. 18/19

Come support talented faculty, staff, students and other local artists by purchasing a variety of handmade goods, including pottery, woodwork, knitwear, cards and jewelry. This two-day event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Registration to be a vendor is open through Friday, Nov. 14.

Native American world champion Wichita war dancer Greg Victors will perform on campus

The Office of Student Engagement & Belonging invite all students, staff, faculty and community members to come experience the powerful performance from Greg Victors from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room and learn about the war dance and other native dances while having fun and celebrating native heritage. Lunch will be provided.

Student Government Association presents Social Safety Week Nov. 10-13

Join Student Government Association for interactive events focused on alcohol awareness, flu vaccinations, sexual health and substance use education. The week is all about empowering students to stay informed, make responsible decisions and support one another in building a safer, healthier campus community.