Oct 26, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research is accepting nominations for the 2015 Excellence Awards in Research, Creative Activity and Community Research. Each award will be accompanied by a $2,500 stipend. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at WSU for at least three years are eligible. Faculty who hold an administrative position above that of chair are not el

Oct 26, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Tilford Commission and the Office of Academic Affair welcomes all WSU instructors and student-support staff to a discussion panel, "Trigger Warnings: Balancing Sensitivity and Education, Protection and Instruction," from noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in 233 RSC. The panel will explore the controversies surrounding the use of "trigger warnings," or warnings given before an instructor or

Oct 26, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Faculty Senate will meet at 3:30 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 26) in 126 Clinton Hall. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4375 to see the agenda. The October meeting of the Unclassified Professional Senate is 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the LAS Boardroom, 200 Lindquist Hall. The agenda is on the UP Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/upsenate

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Relax your body with yoga, a class that focuses on basic poses to build a mind-body connection while improving flexibility and lengthening muscles. Shocker Fit classes are free for all students. Visit the Guest Services Desk in the Heskett Center for more information.

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Majors & Minors Fair is from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 27) in the RSC Beggs Ballroom. If you're an undecided major, are thinking about switching your major, or want to explore options for minors or double majors, stop by the fair. Ambassadors from all seven academic colleges, representing many of the 50-plus majors available at WSU, will be there to answer your questions. Go to

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Career Development Center's Majors & Minors Fair will be held from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the RSC Beggs Ballroom. If you're an undecided major, are thinking about switching your major, or want to explore options for minors or double majors, stop by the fair. Ambassadors from all seven academic colleges, representing many of the 50-plus majors available at WSU, will be available

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — University Libraries will offer the workshop, "Intro to EndNote," from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in 217 Ablah Library. Go to http://wichita.libcal.com/event/2143110 to sign up.

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Relive your favorite fall activity by joining SAC during your lunch break from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 26). Come to the RSC first floor and decorate your very own pumpkin to show off to your friends and family. For more information about SAC sponsored events, visit http://www.wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Finalists for the 2015 Man and Woman of the Year competition have been selected by a panel of Wichita State University faculty and staff. The finalists came from a pool of 45 applicants, 20 of whom moved on to the interview round. Though there were many deserving candidates, only four men and four women are selected as finalists. The 2015 Man and Woman of the Year will each receive a $650 sc

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — If your old elementary school books are sitting at home and you have a passion for helping children learn to read, support ChildStart. This program is dedicated to helping children 0-5 years old in their childhood development succeed in preschool and beyond. Community Service Board is hosting a Book Drive now to Wednesday, Nov. 11, to help ChildStart with their annual fundraiser Breakfast for Dinn