Category: Events and Recreation

WSU is hosting the fourth annual U.S. Delfin (Inter-Institutional Program for Strengthening of Research and Graduate Studies in the Pacific) Conference from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 23 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Join in welcoming and supporting undergraduate students from Latin American countries as they present the culmination of their seven-week summer research projects at either Bellevue University (Nebraska), the University of Texas at El Paso or Wichita State University. This summer, WSU faculty mentored 16 students from Mexico and Colombia.

• 10:15-11:15 a.m.: Poster presentations, 305/306 RSC, Beggs Ballroom
• 1-2:30 p.m.: Oral presentations session, 305/306 RSC, Beggs Ballroom
• 2:45-4:15 p.m.: Virtual oral presentations, 313 RSC, Prairie Room and 319 RSC, McKay Room

Everyone is invited to join professionals, students and community leaders for the Public Policy and Management Center’s 2026 Women in Public Service conference “Engaging & Empowering Others” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

The conference features an opening keynote by Dr. Katie Ervin, along with engaging sessions on leadership, resilience, financial empowerment, servant leadership, coaching and community impact. Registration is $85 for members and $130 for non-members and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Register by Monday, July 27.

Whether you’re a student, public servant, nonprofit professional or aspiring leader, this conference offers practical tools, meaningful connections and inspiration to help you grow as a leader.

The Barton School of Business invites the Wichita State and greater Wichita communities to an open house reception celebrating the opening of a new Envision Arts Exhibition from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16 on the third floor atrium of Woolsey Hall.

The exhibition features “Stitching Community Together: Community Quilt Blocks,” a collaborative collection created by participants from Envision Arts and Heartspring as part of the “Envision Your City” community mural project. The installation continues the Barton School’s ongoing partnership with Envision Arts and highlights artwork that celebrates creativity, connection and community.

Guests are invited to stop by anytime during the reception to view the exhibition, learn more about the collaboration and enjoy light refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is appreciated to assist with event planning and refreshments.

Get ready for an action-packed event at the third annual WSU Faculty/Staff Olympics. Call your team together now for an exciting competition for all ages and athletic ability levels. The event starts at 10 a.m. July 30 at Ablah Library. There will be snacks and prizes.

Activities include badminton, darts, javelin and soccer.

Sign up your team of four, or sign up as an individual and you will be added to a team. Only 20 teams can be accommodated, so sign up sooner rather than later. The deadline to register your team is by 5 p.m. July 24.

All WSU employees, including student employees, are welcome to participate.

Reach out to Jamie Ford-Keiter at jamie.ford-keiter@wichita.edu or Kelsey Unruh at kelsey.unruh@wichita.edu for any questions.

The Wichita State Spark Society is open to WSU and auxiliary corporation employees and their partners/spouses.

This year’s drive is also a Spark member vendor fair. Spark members who sell crafts or have a side business may set up a table at the membership drive and promote their wares or services. If you would like to sell your crafts or promote your side business at this event, complete the vendor fair sign-up form before Sept. 8.

The 2026 Spark membership drive is a come-and-go event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom. Send questions to Angela Paul at 316-978-5084 or spark@wichita.edu.

Clash of the Colleges is back. Join Aug. 21 at Crossland Stadium for the 12th annual Clash of the Colleges, where the academic colleges will go head-to-head in field day games, relay races, virtual challenges and more to see who really rules the school.

Whether you’re coming with friends or showing up solo, this is your chance to meet people, rep your college and be part of one of WSU’s biggest traditions.

Bonus: RSVPing now gives you early access to sign up for the main event game you want to play, so don’t wait too long to claim your spot.

Reserve your spot today and get ready to clash.

Questions? Contact Kaelyn Hannah at kaelyn.hannah@wichita.edu 

Your title isn’t what creates executive presence — it’s how you show up. It’s easy to listen to that negative voice in our head, but that voice doesn’t speak for who you truly are as a person.

Join the Community Engagement Institute (CEI) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at CEI, 245 N. Waco, suite 300, for an engaging conversation with Percy Turner on developing your presence.

Learn practical strategies to strengthen your confidence, credibility, and influence in professional settings while building skills you can use right away!

For more information about ICTNext, check out the ICTNext website or contact Kendra Nguyen at kendra.nguyen@wichita.edu for questions.

Friends and foes of AI are welcome to chat with humans in conviviality at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at Social Tap Drinkery at Braeburn Square. Share what’s new with you and your relationships with AI, make new friends and take a moment to relax before the Juneteenth celebrations commence. What’s on your mind this week?

Sponsored by Responsible AI@ICT (wichita.edu/rAI).

Responsible AI@ICT is a working group at Wichita State that brings together researchers from all disciplines to collaborate in intelligently shaping the future in this new era of AI, through translational research that takes special care with respect to how AI is developed and integrated into our world.

WSU Psychology Clinic is hosting an open house after acquiring the EarliPoint Autism Diagnostic System. EarliPoint uses eye-gaze technology to diagnose autism in children under eight years of age.

• Faculty and staff: Stop by from 3 to 5 p.m. July 23 in 412 Jabara Hall
• Community: 3-6 p.m. July 24 in 412 Jabara Hall

See an EarliPoint demonstration and learn about the research supporting the development of this FDA approved assessment tool.

Accessibility Summer Camp welcomes all members of the WSU Community to join us for an opportunity to learn about accessibility. Accessibility Summer Camp 2026 is a one-day, virtual conference happening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 12. The conference, started by WSU Tech eight years ago, is globally attended and consistently offers a diverse program with sessions for all levels of accessibility knowledge, and you get access for free as a WSU employee or student.

Visit the registration page for more details, a registration guide and an FAQ. You must register using your WSU email and enter the code ASCNOPAY26 to waive the registration fee.

For registration issues, email accessibility@wsutech.edu. Check out the about page to find the ASC socials or join the mailing list.