Inside WSU

Seven to be recognized at Shocker Pride Picnic
By Lori Miller
Seven members of WSU’s faculty and staff will be recognized for exemplary service to WSU with President’s Service Awards at the Shocker Pride Picnic, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, on the Rhatigan Student Center east patio.
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Making sure these stones aren’t thrown away
By Amy Geiszler-Jones
George Platt, associate professor emeritus of public administration, is trying to make sure what’s left of the university’s first building, which burned in 1929, isn’t destroyed or forgotten.

Whenever he can, he shares with alumni, faculty and Wichita-area folks the story of Fairmount Hall’s beginning in 1887, its destruction in 1929, what happened to the building’s stones back in 1932 and what may happen to them now, when WSU’s parking plan moves forward as planned.
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WSU shows off at Open House
By Lori Miller
Wichita State University will showcase some of the creative and fun aspects of the university at Open House 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 10. Levitt Arena will come alive with games, contests, music, clowns and food.
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WSU to manage anti-drinking campaign
By Lynette Murphy
The Self-Help Network from WSU has been selected to work on an anti-drinking campaign targeting four Kansas universities.
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CUW plans the ‘party of the century’
It’s almost time for the Council of University Women’s 1999 Scholarship Bash. Because of the generosity of the university’s alumni, staff and the community, CUW was able to raise more than $4,000 for scholarships for young women at WSU last year.

This year’s scholarship bash will be held 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22.
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It’s all in the family
By Joseph Kleinsasser
Winning one of the most coveted awards by the Boy Scouts of America has turned into a family affair.

Mike Erickson, assistant director of University Computing, won the Silver Beaver Award from the local Boy Scouts of America Quivira Council, the highest award a local council can give to volunteers.
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Making a heavenly noise
Christ Church Cathedral Choir has sung in England’s Oxford University cathedral since the founding of the college in 1526. The choir will sing as part of WSU’s Rie Bloomfield Organ Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in Wiedemann Recital Hall.
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A ‘fairy tale’ tour
For the first time, Wichita State’s School of Music is promoting a “Fairy Tale Road Tour” July 26-Aug. 5 to Germany and Denmark to explore the surroundings of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson.
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Media and community life explored
Kansas journalists, educators and community leaders will join a former U.S. assistant secretary of state in discussing the changing nature of journalism and community life during an April 9 conference at the Rhatigan Student Center.
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This Week's Briefs		NEWS INSIDE
BRIEFS Eddie Bauer offers discounts Eddie Bauer, AKA Eddie Bauer and Eddie Bauer Home are offering 20 percent discounts to WSU employees on purchases of full-price merchandise April 14-17. Just flash your WSU ID, business card or pay stub when making your purchases in the store. The discount also can be used for telephone and online orders; mention code 723 when placing a phone order or type 724 in the special instructions box online. Get your health checked There’s still time to call for an appointment to participate in the state’s free biannual HealthCheck April 13-15 in the Great Plains Room of the Rhatigan Student Center. The confidential screening includes cholesterol, blood pressure and body fat tests. Retirees and spouses can participate, too, for a $38.15 fee; reserved parking south of the RSC will be available for off-campus participants. Call ext. 6449 or 6166 for an appointment. Here comes the judge Faculty and staff are needed to judge the Hippodrome skit performances 6:45-10:30 p.m. April 15 and 16 and 12:15-8 p.m. April 17. Hippodrome, one of WSU’s longest running traditions, started in 1928. Call the Student Activities Council, ext. 3495, to volunteer or for more information about the weeklong celebration. KMUW needs volunteers WSU’s public radio station, KMUW 89.1 FM, needs volunteers to help with the station’s annual spring fund-raising campaign April 16-24. Call ext. 6789. Under the microscope President Don Beggs will provide an “insider’s view” of being a university presidential candidate at the American Association of University Professors’state chapter meeting 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Traditions. Cost is $6. Contact Chris Brooks, ext. 6194; Ramona Liera-Schwichtenberg, ext. 3358; or Elmer Hoyer, ext. 6314.
		Seven to be recognized at Shocker Pride Picnic By Lori Miller Seven members of WSU’s faculty and staff will be recognized for exemplary service to WSU with President’s Service Awards at the Shocker Pride Picnic, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, on the Rhatigan Student Center east patio. Go to full story... Making sure these stones aren’t thrown away By Amy Geiszler-Jones George Platt, associate professor emeritus of public administration, is trying to make sure what’s left of the university’s first building, which burned in 1929, isn’t destroyed or forgotten. Whenever he can, he shares with alumni, faculty and Wichita-area folks the story of Fairmount Hall’s beginning in 1887, its destruction in 1929, what happened to the building’s stones back in 1932 and what may happen to them now, when WSU’s parking plan moves forward as planned. Go to full story... WSU shows off at Open House By Lori Miller Wichita State University will showcase some of the creative and fun aspects of the university at Open House 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 10. Levitt Arena will come alive with games, contests, music, clowns and food. Go to full story... WSU to manage anti-drinking campaign By Lynette Murphy The Self-Help Network from WSU has been selected to work on an anti-drinking campaign targeting four Kansas universities. Go to full story... CUW plans the ‘party of the century’ It’s almost time for the Council of University Women’s 1999 Scholarship Bash. Because of the generosity of the university’s alumni, staff and the community, CUW was able to raise more than $4,000 for scholarships for young women at WSU last year. This year’s scholarship bash will be held 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22. Go to full story... It’s all in the family By Joseph Kleinsasser Winning one of the most coveted awards by the Boy Scouts of America has turned into a family affair. Mike Erickson, assistant director of University Computing, won the Silver Beaver Award from the local Boy Scouts of America Quivira Council, the highest award a local council can give to volunteers. Go to full story... Making a heavenly noise Christ Church Cathedral Choir has sung in England’s Oxford University cathedral since the founding of the college in 1526. The choir will sing as part of WSU’s Rie Bloomfield Organ Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. Go to full story... A ‘fairy tale’ tour For the first time, Wichita State’s School of Music is promoting a “Fairy Tale Road Tour” July 26-Aug. 5 to Germany and Denmark to explore the surroundings of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson. Go to full story... Media and community life explored Kansas journalists, educators and community leaders will join a former U.S. assistant secretary of state in discussing the changing nature of journalism and community life during an April 9 conference at the Rhatigan Student Center. Go to full story...