Interest Groups
As membership of this organization is diverse, members' interests travel many different paths.
These small groups are defined and organized by the membership, offering different times and a variety of venues to provide you an opportunity to join other women in camaraderie with similar interests. We encourage you to visit at least one to help you become more active in the University Community!
Book Club
Titles cover a wide variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, literature, chick-lit, young adult, memoir, historical, graphic novels, selfhelp, and more! Members pick titles about every 8-10 months, and a different book or theme is discussed at each meeting.
This club meets at 7PM, on the first Thursday each month, and held at member's homes. Snacks and beverages (usually wine) are provided by the hostess or co-hostess.
WSU Spark Society Book Club Co-Chairs:
Have questions or need to contact somebody concerning WSU Spark Society Book Club?
- Angela Paul, (H) 361-8877, (W) 978-5084 or email: angela.paul@wichita.edu
- Twyla Hill, (W) 978-7151 or email: twyla.hill@wichita.edu
Friends & Food
The sharing of food has always been part of the human story. What is it about food that brings us together? Food is more than survival. With it we make friends and count our blessings!
This group meets once a month for a Sunday evening gathering at a local restaurant. Spouses and guests are invited to attend!
WSU Spark Society Friends & Food Chair:
Have questions or need to contact somebody concerning WSU Spark Society Friends & Food?
- Jill Fisher, email jill_erin@live.com
August 31: Abuelos at the Waterfront
September 28: Astoria Indian Grill
October 26: BJ's
November: No Friends & Food
December 7 or 14: Newport Grill
January 25: Carrabba's
February 22: Cheddar's East (E. 13th)
March 29: Firebirds
April 26: Jimmy's Diner
May?: Wine Dive
June 28: Red Rock
July 25: Tuptim
August 30: Umi's
Lunch Bunch
Your lunch break is the perfect time to catch up with your colleagues and friends. Come relax and offload with us, and return to work feeling fresh, focused and full of energy!
A different restaurant each month provides the setting for an informal social gathering. We meet the fourth Monday of each month, drop in as you are able from 11:30 am-1:00 pm.
WSU Spark Society Lunch Bunch Chair:
Have questions or need to contact somebody concerning WSU Spark Society Lunch Bunch?
- Jessica Pierpoint, email: jessica.pierpoint@wichita.edu
July 28: Social Tap, Braeburn Square
August 25: Another Broken Egg (4862 E 35th St N)
September 22: RSC Basement - choose from any restaurant in the RSC or bring your own and join us in the basement!
October 27: Shocker Hall
November: no Lunch Bunch
December: The Hill
January 26: NetApp
February 23: M.I.F. Deli, 5618 E Central
March 30: Fairmount Coffee Company
April 27: Red Bird Sandwich Company, 6440 E Central
May 18: Rajadhani Indian Cuisine, Braeburn Square
New Members
This group is not only for our new members! This group welcomes both new and seasoned members from Wichita State to bring them together.
You are invited to join us as we learn about the history of WSU, activities and points of interest in Wichita, and how the WSU Spark Society enhances our community.
WSU Spark Society New Members Chair:
Have questions or need to contact somebody concerning WSU Spark Society New Members?
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Twyla Hill, email: twyla.hill@wichita.edu
September 25: Meet up at Sheet's Creek, 1720 N Webb Rd for social time, drop in anytime after 4:30 pm.
October 25: Let's see the exhibit Little Black Dress at 100 at the Wichita Art Museum, meet Twyla and others at 11:00 am, free.
November 16: Support the School of Performing Arts and see Company, a musical, in Welsbacher Black Box Theatre, at the Metroplex. 2:00 pm, Tickets are $18 with WSU ID.
March 1: Spark Dance Concert, presented by the School of Performing Arts, 2:00 pm, in Wilner, tickets are $18.
April 9: Meet up at Social Tap starting at 4:30 pm.
May 6: Free Wednesdays in Wiedemann Organ Pops Concert, 5:15 pm, in Wiedemann.