Nov 20, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Distinguished faculty and their donors were hosted by the WSU Foundation and the Office of Academic Affairs at the Faculty of Excellence Luncheon Friday, Nov. 14, at the Marcus Welcome Center. About 70 guests were welcomed by Elizabeth King, president and CEO of the WSU Foundation. WSU President John Bardo provided a university update. Other speakers included Linnea GlenMaye, associate vice pr

Nov 18, 2014 — By WSU News Services — With the holiday season approaching, the WSU Campus Post Office reminds friends and families to mail early to ensure delivery of their holiday cards and packages, especially to APO/FPO/DPO destination addresses, by Thursday, Dec. 25. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3300 for more information.

Nov 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Admissions would like to invite your high school students to upcoming events and programs, including our Future Shock Banquet in February. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/wsudependent to help us connect with your students. If you have questions, contact Leslie Bounous, program coordinator, at leslie.bounous@wichita.edu or 978-3638.

Nov 18, 2014 — By WSU News Services — For more than 50 years, Wichita State 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 Distinguished Scholarship Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 6. Observers watch the students participate in small group activities and rate them on their leadership skil

Nov 19, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Nominations for Excellence Awards in Research, Creativity and Community Research are being accepted by the Office of Research and Technology Transfer (RTT). 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 eligible. Previous winners are

Nov 19, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University Student Involvement will host a special reception with renowned Muslim women's rights activist Raheel Raza from 4-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, in 262 RSC. Raza is an expert on honor violence committed against girls and women and one of the leading activists featured in the film "Honor Diaries." The screening of the "Honor Diaries" will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the Crown U

Nov 20, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Foundation and several campus partners completed its first project for its adopted school, TOP North Early Learning Center, by collecting 28 coats for the Candy COATed Drive -- Treat Kids with Warmth. WSU Foundation staff, WSU cheerleaders and WU helped deliver the coats. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3474 to view photos of the children. The next project is the Little Turkey's Food Dr

Nov 19, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The American Red Cross Club will host an Ebola Panel Discussion from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in 266 RSC. This will be an informative event where Dr. Rick A. Perez-Ricketson; Wade Robinson, vice president of Student Affairs; Ted Ayres, vice president and general council; and representatives from Sedgwick Co. Health Department and WSU Student Health Services will inform students about E

Nov 19, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Two WSU assistant professors in the Elliott School of Communication are conducting a study and looking for grandparents who are the primary caretakers of at least one grandchild. The grandparents will take part in one-hour interviews about communication dynamics in grandfamilies. Primary researcher Jessica Bertapelle is the product of a grandfamily. She was raised by her grandmother from 15 ye

Nov 18, 2014 — By WSU News Services — This week, the Kansas Board of Regents launches an initiative to celebrate Kansas visual arts by exhibiting select works by university art faculty, students and alumni. Wichita State University's School of Art, Design and Creative Industries is proud to be the inaugural exhibition for the 2014-15 academic school year. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3472 for more information.