Oct 26, 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 Din

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Class registration is right around the corner, and it has been a few months since new students enrolled in classes at WSU for the first time. Many first-year students are still learning how to navigate myWSU and are in need of a refresher. Transition Mentors will be present at this Transition Tuesday event from noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the Hubbard Hall lobby, showing students how to access

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's National Institute for Aviation Research is taking applications for a student assistant position. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4359 for more information.

Oct 23, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Career Development Center invites you to its first Virtual Career Fair from noon-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. From the comfort and convenience of your home, grab a cup of coffee, and let us bring the career fair to you. This event is exclusively for college students or recent graduates seeking internships, cooperative education positions or full-time career employment. To learn more and get regi

Oct 30, 2015 — By WSU News Services — * What is it like writing comic book scripts, graphic novels, video game scripts and nonfiction books, as well as jokes for TV comedy shows? In this lecture at 10:30 a.m. today (Monday, Oct. 26) in the lower level of Ablah Library, Arie Kaplan will talk about his acclaimed career as both author and screenwriter. He'll also explore the different creative processes he uses. * A. Townsend Peterson

Oct 23, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Community Support and Research has released its October newsletter. "In this issue, you will hear from our team about community mental health centers that, with support from CCSR staff, are finding success in their peer support service programs, about our work in direct support of people living in recovery from the disabling factors of mental illness and psychiatric diagnosis, and a

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Media Resources Center's Video Services received the 2015 CCUMC Best Training Video recently at the Consortium of Colleges and University Media Centers annual conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The WSU PreAdvising 2015 training video was produced by MRC Video Services for the Office of Student Success at WSU. Curt Rierson led the project as producer, editor, motion graphic artist, animator an

Oct 26, 2015 — By WSU News Services — In light of recent active shooter emergencies at other institutions, this message serves as a reminder that it is WSU's intent to be as proactive as possible against these unpredictable situations. Has your office assessed the best way to respond to an intruder? Have you considered how to shelter in place or ensure survival if you cannot flee? Please take time to think about your surroundings a

Oct 23, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Need to know how to change your class schedule? Have questions about getting financial aid? Want to know where to find resources on campus? OneStop can help. Stop in 122 Jabara Hall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, for some sweet treats and learn how OneStop can help with your most common questions about the university. For more information, contact onestop@wichita.edu.

Oct 22, 2015 — By WSU News Services — On Saturday, Oct. 17, 697 enthusiastic Shockers joined Campus Recreation for the 20th Pumpkin Run 5k Road-Race. Great weather, fantastic Shockers and supportive volunteers helped to make this a play-for-all campus tradition. Additionally, Campus Recreation raised more than $600, which was donated to Zach's Wishes 4 Miracles. Thanks to all who joined us this year. We are already planning next year'