May 6, 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 7, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Join us in highlighting this year's very best in teaching and research at WSU's 2014 Faculty Awards Friday, May 9, at the CAC Theater. The reception will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the CAC lobby, followed by the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. with comments from Mildred Edwards from the Kansas Board of Regents, and the general faculty meeting at 3:30 p.m. Visit http://wichita.edu/facultyawards for informatio

May 2, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State classified employees have voted by 290 (64 percent) to 162 (36 percent) to move from classified positions to University Support Staff (USS). Seventy-three percent of the eligible classified employees voted. A proposal will be taken later this month to the Kansas Board of Regents for final approval.

May 9, 2014 — By WSU News Services — 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. The cost is $5 for students. Learn about employee basics and best practices, company formation and financing, including entity selection, taxation and founder-investor relationships. Lora Jennings and Richard C. Stevens, attorneys at Martin

May 13, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Learn about the characteristics and strategies that make a positive impact on interpersonal relationships. Join Derek Rohleder from the Counseling and Testing Center for a discussion about healthy relationships from noon-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, May 5) in 206 Heskett Center. Receive some great tips while enjoying light refreshments. * WSU's Concert Chorale, A Cappella Choir and Symphony Orch

May 2, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Pi Kappa Phi's first fundraiser will be a picnic, complete with grilled hot dogs, chips, cookies and lemonade Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6-7, at the Delta Gamma sorority house on Omega Court at 3912 E. 21st Street N. Come and enjoy the food and (hopefully) the weather. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. There will be four sessions: Tuesday, May 6 - Lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Di

May 2, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Take advantage of complimentary/free Shocker Fit classes. Take out that stress by doing something good for your mind and body. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2894 for more information. The Heskett Center will close at 5 p.m. Friday, May 9, for a SHOX recreation staff event. Please plan your fitness and exercise routines accordingly.

May 2, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The following is an excerpt from a story about former Wichita State University President Nathan Morrison and a bookshelf made specially for him more than 100 years ago. The story appeared in the April 14 issue of The Wichita Eagle. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=2454

May 8, 2014 — By WSU News Services — If you are a member of KPERS, your annual statement is available online. Go to http://www.kpers.org to download a new member annual statement through your online account access. Your statement will include beneficiaries, vested status, account balance, years of service and benefit estimates if you are vested. If you have questions, call 888-275-5737.

May 9, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Shocker Rowing invites you to the 2014 Spring Banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17. There will be dinner, an awards ceremony, a slideshow and recap of the season and a silent auction. Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 13, to secure your place in this celebration. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2893