Author: Dhristy Hossain

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of Diwali with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center.

Join ODI for bingo, goodie bags, and delicious snacks and learn more about the Festival of Lights, celebrated in various Indian regions. This festival symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.”

The Office of Diversity of Inclusion (ODI) will host a movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in 233 Rhatgian Student Center for Native American Heritage Month.

The movie takes place in the 90’s and showcases the 78-day armed stand-off with government forces to protect a burial ground from developers. Beans is based on true events and is directed by Mohawk-Canadian filmmaker, Tracey Deer.

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) is excited to host a fun gathering for Dia de los Muertos from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center. Join ODI to paint sugar skulls, grab goodie bags and delicious snacks.

The campus community can join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center to discover the power of their own leadership potential through an engaging workshop, interactive discussion and inspiring speaker.

Uncover hidden strengths and explore what’s possible when everyone leads.

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and flavors of the Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Visit Flavors of Latin America from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at the Echo Circle, just east of Duerksen Fine Arts Center, where ODI’s student organizations will sell food, from pan dulce to churros.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

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 at no additional charge. Pizza is also provided to participants.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza 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.

Student Health Services (SHS) is back with its Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

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 at no additional charge. Pizza is also provided to participants.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza 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.

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.

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.

Please join Student Conduct and Community Standard in congratulating Liz Thornton on being appointed co-Region 4 coordinator for the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA).

ASCA is an international organization that strives to connect members on all levels, — from local to regional, national and international. It is divided into 13 regions, with each region being led by a region coordinator and their region leadership team.