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Flu Shots available on campus Nov. 1

Wichita State HR Total Rewards team is once again hosting on-site flu shots 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 264). The shots are available to state of Kansas employees and dependents who are currently enrolled in State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) medical insurance. Flu shots are by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/24/flu-shots-available-on-campus-nov-1-2/

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Celebrate Women’s History Month March 7-11

Celebrate Intersectional Feminism at three events March 7-11. The events are in honor of Women’s History Month and are sponsored by the Center for Women’s Studies, the Women’s, Ethnicity, and Intersectional Studies Steering Committee, the Department of Sociology, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). All events are free and open to the public. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/01/celebrate-womens-history-month-march-7-11/

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Attend ‘The Hidden Side of EMS’ photo exhibition at the Ulrich Museum of Art

…of EMS” photo exhibition at the Ulrich Museum. There will be a free panel session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 in the Dr. Sam and Jacque Kouri Collection Study Center of the museum and a free closing reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 25 in the museum lobby. The photo exhibition is a collaboration between the Sedgwick County EMS and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/15/attend-the-hidden-side-of-ems-photo-exhibition-at-the-ulrich-museum-of-art/

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Attend the 3rd annual Women’s leadership Initiative Luncheon with Mayor Wu — updated date of March 25

Join the Women’s Leadership Initiative from noon to 1:30 p.m. March 25 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom for a presentation by Wichita Mayor Lily Wu at the third annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon. Mayor Wu will share her journey of leadership and career development, discussing how to lead authentically, navigate challenges and transform…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/19/attend-the-3rd-annual-womens-leadership-initiative-luncheon-with-mayor-wu/

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WSU student organizes Red Cross blood drive on campus in honor of late daughter, Iman Newen

…Building Remarkable Teams course as part of his major. The donation times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 in the Heskett Center. To donate, visit redcrossblood.org, enter sponsor code “WICHITA STATE” and schedule a time to donate. Donors will receive a $15 gift card by email, plus a chance to win a $5,000 prize.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/04/wsu-student-organizes-red-cross-blood-drive-on-campus-in-honor-of-late-daughter-iman-newen/

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Wichita State dedicates tree in honor of former dean of students, Dr. Rhatigan, in view of building namesake

The Shocker community gathered April 22 to remember Dr. Jim Rhatigan, Wichita State’s former dean of students, at a tree dedication ceremony just outside of the Rhatigan Student Center, named in Rhatigan’s honor. At the ceremony, President Rick Muma spoke to Rhatigan’s lasting legacy to the campus and culture of WSU, and Rhatigan’s wife and daughter, Beverly…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/wichita-state-dedicates-tree-to-former-dean-of-students-dr-rhatigan-in-view-of-building-namesake/

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Wichita State names Brandy Willett as new SBDC regional director

Brandy Willett Wichita State University has appointed Brandy Willett as regional director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC), following the retirement of Marcia Stevens. Stevens led the SBDC at WSU for more than 20 years and leaves a legacy of a solid and thriving program. As the new regional director, Willett is dedicated to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/06/wichita-state-names-brandy-willett-as-new-sbdc-regional-director/

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Department of Sport and Leadership Studies will host the 2025 Kansas Sport Summit

The 2025 Kansas Sport Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Organizers are excited to welcome over 150 students/faculty from institutions such as Washburn University, McPherson College, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Central Christian College of Kansas, Baker University, Newman…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/08/department-of-sport-and-leadership-studies-will-host-the-2025-kansas-sport-summit/

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WSU College of Engineering invites local high school students to register for free Girl Day event

… commonly known as Girl Day, for high school students from Wichita and the surrounding area. The event will be from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 in the Rhatigan Student Center. “The purpose of an annual IGED event is to inspire and empower students to pursue careers in STEM fields,” said Ana Montanez Chacon, the director of student support for the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/14/wsu-college-of-engineering-invites-local-high-school-students-to-register-for-free-girl-day-event/

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Join Higgs@10 watch party at WSU

… Energy Physics (HEP) Theory Group will host a watch party featuring live video coverage of the national celebration Higgs@10 at 11 a.m. today, June 30 at 262 Rhatigan Student Center. The Higgs discovery on July 4, 2012, at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland, was a remarkable milestone in the history of Experimental and Theoretical Particle…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/29/join-higgs10-watch-party-at-wsu/

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Join this year’s GRASP Symposium for keynote speaker Dylan Thiessen

…Research and Scholarly Projects Symposium (GRASP) is keynote speaker Dylan Thiessen, MBA, who will be speaking from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 11 in 306 Rhatigan Student Center, West Beggs Ballroom Dylan is an innovation design leader at Koch, Inc. and will discuss continuous learning. More information and his abstract: “Embracing the Journey:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/09/join-this-years-grasp-symposium-for-keynote-speaker-dylan-thiessen/

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Shocker Rowing hosting spring 2025 walk on/interest meeting

If you are interested in learning more about the Shocker rowing team, come to the spring 2025 interest meeting at noon Friday, Jan. 31 in 105 Heskett Center.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/16/shocker-rowing-hosting-spring-2025-walk-on-interest-meeting/

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Gear up for the big game with the RSC

Gear up for the big football showdown. Grab some fan freebies starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 in the Rhatigan Student Center to help you support the home team in the big game.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/31/gear-up-for-the-big-game-with-the-rsc/

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Reservations

The University Event Services office is located on the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center in Room 234. For more information, please contact us at (316) 978-3475 or letsmeet@wichita.edu.

https://www.wichita.edu/about/chapel/Reservations.php

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Free entrepreneurship workshops available

The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting two entrepreneurship workshops. All the workshops are free of charge. Lending 101 – noon-1 p.m. July 22. This webinar offers insights from a former banker to help you understand what lenders require, the loan application process and how a lender makes a decision on a loan request. Vince Haworth with the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/13/free-entrepreneurship-workshops-available/

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Foot traffic between Jardine and RSC has been reopened

Following work done in the area, the pathway between the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) and Jardine Hall has been reopened to foot traffic. Thank you for your understanding while the walkway was closed.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/10/foot-traffic-between-jardine-and-rsc-has-been-opened/

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Learn more about studying abroad at first information session of the semester

…interested in studying abroad? Your first step would be to attend one of the upcoming information sessions, the first of which is at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/21/learn-more-about-studying-abroad-at-first-information-session-of-the-semester/

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Monday Melodies today features Patz

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for its live music series, Monday Melodies, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17 in the RSC Starbucks Lounge featuring Patz. The RSC hosts Monday Melodies the last Monday of every month.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/24/monday-melodies-today-features-patz/

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Sign up for the SAC’s glow laser tag night

Sign up with a team or solo to join Students Activities Council (SAC) in glow laser tag from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7 in the Heskett Center Gym. Teams of five will battle in allocated time slots, limit two sign ups per student.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/27/sign-up-for-the-sacs-glow-laser-tag-night/

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Take advantage of the back-to-school sale at the Shocker Store

…Jan. 21 though Feb. 1 for a back-to-school sale. You can grab select hoodies for $23 each and select crew sweatshirts for $20 each. Sale is valid in both the Rhatigan Student Center and Braeburn Square stores.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/17/take-advantage-of-the-back-to-school-sale-at-the-shocker-store/