Oct 14, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Media are invited to the announcement of a dual-degree agreement by Wichita State University and Emporia State University at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Marcus Welcome Center at WSU. The new agreement, which will be signed by WSU President John Bardo and Emporia State President Michael D. Shonrock, will create a pathway of success for students of both institutions. # # # # # Contact: Joe

Oct 15, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Media are invited to the announcement of a dual-degree agreement by Wichita State University and Emporia State University at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Marcus Welcome Center at WSU. The new agreement, which will be signed by WSU President John Bardo and Emporia State President Michael D. Shonrock, will create a pathway of success for students of both institutions. # # # # # Contact: Joe

Oct 14, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Professor William Tsutsui of Southern Methodist University will present "Understanding the Global Appeal of Japanese Popular Culture" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at 132 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Admission is free. The presentation is funded by the Japan Foundation's Center for Global Partnership, and sponsored by the Japan Studies Association at WSU. For more information, contact robert.fel

Oct 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Focusing on how the WSU Foundation and the university have been and are continuing to work on the campus vision and strategic plan, the foundation's FY13 annual report highlights its progress. We are "Moving with the Vision." To learn more, see the annual report at https://foundation.wichita.edu/annual-report.

Oct 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Kansas home sales should rise by more than 5 percent in 2014 according to the 2014 Kansas Housing Markets Forecast series published by the Wichita State University Center for Real Estate. "Housing markets across the state have been strengthening for several years," said Stan Longhofer, director of the WSU Center for Real Estate. "We forecast that sales will rise by 12 percent this year and another

Oct 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Four faculty members at three universities in Kansas have been named recipients of the prestigious Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards. The four will be recognized Wednesday, Oct. 30, during a ceremony at the Lied Center of Kansas. William Groutas, distinguished professor in the Department of Chemistry at Wichita State, is one of the honorees. Groutas is internationally known for his

Oct 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — WSU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Meritrust present the 2013 Business Booster Series. "Capitalize on Creative Business Ideas" will be the first workshop from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in Devlin Hall. Barton School Professor Gaylen Chandler will examine where business opportunities come from and how the best business ideas emerge as effective solutions to problems -- resulting in improve

Oct 14, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State welcomes all families to campus Friday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 20, in celebration of Shocker Family Weekend. This fun-filled weekend highlights all the campus has to offer and all it does to serve Shockers. Events and activities include athletic games, musical performances, art and family fun. Visit http://www.wichita.edu/OneShockerFamily for Shocker Family Weekend registration and

Oct 22, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Here's important information regarding Southwest Airlines early bird check-in fee. Be advised that for any airfare booked after Tuesday, Oct. 15, on Southwest Airlines, WSU Travel will be unable to reimburse travelers who choose to use the Southwest Airlines early bird check-in option. For details, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2533 * Faculty, staff and students are invited to see the vis

Oct 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — ICAA is looking for a creative director and graphic designer. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. To apply, go to http://www.wichita.edu/internaljobs and follow the directions there. For questions or assistance, contact Julie Windham at 978-3554.