Jan 17, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State student groups and campus departments will host a two-week series of events starting Saturday, Jan. 18, 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://ww

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 16, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Classes will not be in session and most offices at Wichita State University will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Spring semester classes will begin, and offices will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Check out two weeks of Welcomefest events at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2688. * The Wichita State shuttle system has expanded to include a housing route. For details, go to http://www.wichita.edu/shuttle. * Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 12, gives undergraduate students the opportunity to share their research with state lawmakers in Topeka. To submit a p

Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Housing and Residence Life will have three informational sessions for students interested in becoming resident assistants and peer academic leaders. These sessions will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Fairmount Towers Private Dining Room; Tuesday, Jan. 28, in 220 Hubbard Hall, and Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Wheatshocker Club Room.

Jan 22, 2014 — By WSU News Services — All students are encouraged to "Meet the Greeks" during Student Involvement's SpringFest from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, on the second floor of the Heskett Center. During this casual come-and-go event, students can interact with members of the fraternity and sorority community and learn about Greek Life at WSU. Greek members are highly involved in the community and on campus, find value in their

Jan 28, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Need plans for spring break? Want to spend your week off serving others? Student Involvement will take up to 35 students to New Orleans from March 16-22. We will work with the National Relief Network on home restorations, yard work and other highly physical labor. In addition to all the hard work, there will be time for exploring New Orleans. Applications are now available online and are due by Fr

Jan 21, 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

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Student Health Services will hold an event, "Ask-A-Shocker-Nurse," from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in Rhatigan Student Center. A nurse from Student Health will be available to answer questions regarding healthcare services offered at Student Health, and answer any questions about health or health insurance. Free stuff will be given away.

Jan 28, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Sign up to attend an iEngage lunch to share your ideas on ways Student Engagement can evolve. Lunches are from 12:30-1:30 p.m. To view upcoming lunch dates and to reserve your space, go to http://bit.ly/1lEWBhW. All attendees will receive a T-shirt. If you have questions, contact Linda Claypool at 978-3149 or linda.claypool@wichita.edu.