May 7, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 Core Values Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the undergraduate student who best articulates in a 500-word essay how he/she exemplifies the WSU Foundation's core values of integrity, relationships, teamwork and service. The purpose of the award is to enhance the recipient's awareness and understanding of the WSU Fou

May 7, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Intensive English Language Center needs volunteers to be conversation leaders starting in June. Conversation Leaders spend a couple hours on Wednesdays going out with, and conversing with international students. If you enjoy meeting new people and learning about other cultures, this may be a great opportunity for you. Please contact Cassie Zeiner, conversation coordinator for Intensive English

May 7, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Shocker fans, don't miss out on the first Wichita State Day at the K on Saturday, June 21, when the Kansas City Royals take on the Seattle Mariners. Join your fellow Shocker fans for an afternoon of big league action at the ballpark, while supporting your university. The first 750 Shocker fans who bring their official WSU Day ticket to the table located at Gate B will receive a limited edition bla

May 7, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Winners in the 2014 Kansas Professional Communicators contest were announced recently during the organization's annual spring conference in Hutchinson. Based on number of awards, including three first-place finishes, Amy DeVault, assistant professor in the Elliott School of Communication at Wichita State, was recognized as the 2014 Sweepstakes Winner. But DeVault wasn't the only Wichita State repr

May 9, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Brandi Starr is the April 2014 Shocker Walking Challenge award recipient. Brandi walked 169,792 steps in April. Although there are 137 registered faculty/staff walkers on campus, only four turned in the total steps walked during the month of April. A drawing was held to determine the winner. Brandi will receive a Heskett Center semester membership, Shocker fitness 10-punch membership pass, 30-minu

May 29, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Shocker fans, don't miss out on the first "Wichita State Day at the K" on Saturday, June 21, when the Kansas City Royals take on the Seattle Mariners. Join your fellow Shocker fans for an afternoon of big league action at the ballpark, while supporting your university. The first 750 Shocker fans who bring their official WSU Day ticket to the table located at Gate B will receive a limited edition b

May 7, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Bring your mom or grandma out to Lake Afton Public Observatory over Mother's Day weekend, and they will get in free when accompanied by a paying child. Go to http://bit.ly/1hqwsW3 for more information.

May 8, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's baseball team wraps up the home portion of its schedule with games against Dallas Baptist at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 9; 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10; and 1 p.m. Sunday, May 11, at Eck Stadium. WSU students can pick up free baseball tickets with a WSU ID at the Eck Stadium ticket office.

May 13, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * The Spring 2014 Finals Frenzy is happening now through Friday, May 9. Beat the stress of finals with a range of events and programs sponsored by many campus departments. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/finalsfrenzy for a full schedule. * The Center for Entrepreneurship's Business Booster Series presents "Legal Essentials for Entrepreneurs" from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, in 010 Devlin Hall.

May 14, 2014 — By WSU News Services — A biometric screening, including lab work, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and BMI is available year-round from 8-11 a.m. Mondays through Fridays for faculty and staff at Student Health Services in Ahlberg Hall. Remember to fast 10-12 hours prior to the appointment, except for water and medications. Also, May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. Stop by Student Health f