Oct 15, 2015 — By WSU News Services — For more than 50 years, WSU has hosted one of the largest and most prestigious scholarship competitions in Kansas. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites faculty and staff to participate as an observer at this year's competition on Saturday, Nov. 21. The observers watch students participate in small group activities and rate them on their leadership skills. The time commitment is from abou

Oct 7, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Join us at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, for a fun journey through Wichita State. As a participant of the USTAF-Certified 5K Pumpkin Run, you will receive a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt. New this year -- finisher medals will be given to all runners who cross the finish line, with special awards for top overall, masters overall and top age-group finishers. Once you have crossed the finish line, indulge in

Oct 12, 2015 — By WSU News Services — University Libraries will host two workshops next week -- "Intro to Digital Presentation," from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in 217 Ablah Library, and "Using APA in EndNote," from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in 217 Ablah Library. Sign up for the digital presentation workshop at http://wichita.libcal.com/event/2143108 and go to http://wichita.libcal.com/event/2156235 to register for the APA in

Oct 8, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Student Health Services will be closed Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 12-13, for staff training. Student Health Services will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Oct 7, 2015 — By WSU News Services — WSU Ventures at Wichita State University is seeking Kansas entrepreneurs, inventors and researchers with technologies that have the potential to improve the lives of women and families for a chance at up to $70,000 in cash prizes. WSU Ventures will host the first Kansas InnovateHer competition Nov. 13. Innovators with products and services that have a measurable impact on the lives of women an

Oct 8, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Catch postseason Royals baseball at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes, and register to win a prize pack that includes an official Kansas City Royals bowling ball, bag and souvenir bowling pin. Registrations will only be taken during games that air during normal hours of operation. No purchase necessary to participate. The prize-drawing will take place and the winner will be notified after the Roya

Oct 8, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Student Support Services (SSS) is a federal TRIO program that provides free academic services to first-generation students (neither parent has received a four-year degree), and/or have limited income. Wichita State students with these qualifications share many challenges that make it difficult for them to continue in college. Student Support Services helps these students persist toward graduation.

Oct 6, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Video of Steven R. Skinner, the third Graduate School Dean candidate, is available on the myWSU portal. To view this week's presentation by Skinner, log in to myWSU. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4174 for information on all three candidates.

Oct 6, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The defending men's national champions will begin their road back to the national championships Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11, in Wichita. The men and 2015 national semifinalist women open up their season with the MidStates Championships. Northrock Lanes will host the men, while The Alley will host the women. This event is open to the public and $5 will get you into both centers for the entire w

Oct 15, 2015 — By WSU News Services — * The Elliott School of Communication offers a variety of events to further students' knowledge during Communication Week 2015, today (Wednesday, Oct. 14) and Thursday, Oct. 15. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4334 for more information. * It is flu shot season and Student Health Services says, "No flu for you." Free flu shots are available to all enrolled students. For student convenience, Stud