Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's National Institute for Aviation Research has added oil analysis to its growing list of test specifications. The new Oil Analysis Lab provides a variety of engine health monitoring tests including: -- Trivector Analysis: provides information about wear, contamination, and general oil chemistry -- Infrared Spectroscopy: monitors the molecular substance in the oil. -- Particle

Jan 17, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Todd Butler, head coach of the WSU baseball team, will be featured at a WSU Distinguished Speaker breakfast presentation at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at the Marcus Welcome Center. The 2014 season will be Butler's first as a Shocker. Previously, during his 21-year career as a NCAA Division I assistant or head coach, he has helped his teams to five College World Series appearances, 17 NCAA regi

Jan 23, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * WSU student groups and campus departments are hosting a two-week series of events to celebrate the beginning of the spring semester. Highlights include Jonathan Burns: Flexible Comedy, Meet the Greeks, Arts & Crafts Fair and Springfest, where students can meet with various departments and student groups on campus. See the entire Welcomefest schedule at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2688. * Studen

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State is offering an intensive MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT Preparatory Course starting Friday, Feb. 28. Topics include chemistry, physics and biology review, verbal reasoning, interactive learning using passage-based questions, MCAT actual questions, opportunities for written and online practice tests (some required), time management skills, test-taking tips and strategies and guidelines for gett

Jan 16, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Intensive English Language Center needs volunteers to be conversation leaders. Conversation leaders spend two hours on Wednesdays helping international students practice English conversation skills. If you enjoy meeting new people and learning about other cultures, this may be a great opportunity for you. Please contact Annie Lessard at annie.lessard@wichita.edu or 978-6040 for more informatio

Jan 16, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Read about John See and why he donated $1 million to WSU. Learn about a new volunteer group that's helping support performing arts students and find out why private support is crucial for the Honors College. Read these stories and more at http://foundation.wichita.edu/horizon/january-2014/home.

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — In Kansas, more than 900 local support groups meet regularly. Groups gather around a variety of topics, including medical conditions, parenting, addiction, mental health, caregiving, grief, disabilities and other topics. The Wichita State Center for Community Support and Research staff maintains an online database that contains contact information for local support groups as well as 1,300 national

Jan 16, 2014 — By WSU News Services — This past weekend, a memorial service was held for former WSU organ professor Robert Town, who died in December. KMUW aired a story about Town's legacy. The voice you'll hear in this remembrance is Andrew Trechak, associate professor of piano at Wichita State. The music is from a May 1990 concert by Town, playing the Marcussen organ. Go to http://kmuw.org/post/remembering-robert-town.

Jan 23, 2014 — By WSU News Services — A new geographical information systems (GIS) support group for faculty and staff will begin meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and continue to meet this term on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. in 326A Lindquist Hall. The sessions are open to all faculty and staff, no experience required. Those with expertise in this area are encouraged to attend. The first meeting will be an organizational and planning me

Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Multicultural Affairs has moved to a new, temporary location in the Printing Services Building. There you'll find a computer lab for the use and convenience of all students. A printed semester OMA calendar of events also is available at the new location. OMA will relocate to their permanent home in the Rhatigan Student Center in the fall. To stay up-to-date with the OMA events and tr