Feb 13, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Universities pride themselves on being places where students acquire high-level critical thinking skills. But what is critical thinking, and how can it be taught? Starting from Arum and Roska's (2010) troubling findings about the lack of measurable growth in critical thinking skills among most college students, we will discuss practical and effective ways to help students build their critical thin

Feb 13, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Linda Byrd-Johnson, a key administrator with the U.S. Department of Education, will be the featured speaker at the National TRIO Day town hall at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 13) at WSU's Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=12865 for more information. * Come to the second floor of the RSC and see African-American figures from the past and p

Feb 11, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Fermi National Accelerator Lab located near Chicago announced yesterday (Tuesday, Feb. 11) that its newest and largest neutrino project has seen its first neutrinos traveling from Fermilab's facility to the NOvA far detector at Ash River in northern Minnesota. Two WSU scientists, assistant professor Holger Meyer and professor Nick Solomey, are part of the experiment. The WSU Physics Colloquium fro

Feb 13, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Tilford Commission welcomes proposals from faculty members interested in developing a new diversity-related course or in modifying an existing course to enhance its diversity content. Full-time faculty at the rank of instructor, assistant, associate or full professor and full-time unclassified professionals who have a 50 percent or greater teaching appointment are eligible to apply. Successful

Feb 12, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Police Department is looking for an Operations Captain. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. To apply, go to http://www.wichita.edu/internaljobs and follow the directions. For questions or help, contact Julie Windham at 978-3554.

Feb 11, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Please be advised: Parking lots 1 and 2 along Hillside will close at 4 p.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 11) for a men's basketball game tonight between Southern Illinois University and Wichita State. To avoid getting a parking ticket from the University Police Department, please park in an alternative location or take the free university shuttle late this afternoon and evening. Go to http://www.wichita.e

Feb 13, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty, staff and students are invited to the WSU Foundation in the Woodman Alumni Center for Wu Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 12) to share stories of their love for Wichita State. Enjoy refreshments and learn how much the WSU Foundation loves raising money for our university. Enter fun drawings to win delicious prizes and make Valentines for your colleagues and friends.

Feb 12, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Come to the second floor of the RSC and see African-American figures from the past and present, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Get to know each wax figure and learn about the amazing accomplishments of those featured. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 978-3034 or visit http://www.wichita.edu/oma

Feb 11, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Have to work or go to class on President's Day but your kids get a day off? If so, the perfect place for them is Camp WuShock, a day full of exciting activities with Campus Recreation. Swimming, bowling, wall climbing, activities outside and inside will make your kid's day fun and active. Campers are always safe with our professional staff certified by the American Red Cross. Sign up your kid now

Feb 13, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Fast Break is officially open today (Tuesday, Feb. 11) serving Starbucks coffee and espresso drinks along with Freshens smoothies/yogurt and Simply to Go grab-and-go food such as sandwiches, salads, fruit and vegetable cups. The hours of operation are 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. * A performance by the St. Petersburg String Quartet, postponed last week because o