Oct 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — A power outage scheduled for Monday, Oct. 14, will affect Hubbard Hall, Jabara Hall, Lindquist Hall, Heskett Center and Grace Wilkie Hall. All five buildings will be without power on that day, the first day of Fall Break, starting as early as 7 a.m. and continuing to as late as 11 p.m. In the event of inclement weather on Monday, Oct. 14, the power outage will be postponed until Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Oct 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Get to know the new, 2013 Wichita State University faculty members. Profiles of this talented and diverse group are now available online. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newfaculty2013

Oct 2, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Join the Counseling and Testing Center in learning about types of grief, understanding the process and developing ways to manage/cope with loss in a presentation by Christopher Leonard from 12:15-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in 155 Corbin Education Center. For more information, call 978-3440.

Oct 2, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to come "Back to the Park" from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1647 N. Yale behind Brennan Hall. This is a free family, non-alcoholic event with music and dancing, antique fire museum vehicles, Civil War, World War I, World War II and Korean War encampments with military vehicles, car and motorcycle show, WSU art and pottery demonstrations and displays, various W

Oct 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The WSU reading series Writing Now, Reading Now will present a reading with award-winning author Alice McDermott at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in the CAC Theater. A reception will be held prior to the reading at 6 p.m. at the Ulrich Museum of Art. The reception and reading are free and open to the public. McDermott is the author of seven novels including "Someone" and "After This," a finalist for t

Oct 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Faculty Development and Student Success will present the Boyer Model of Scholarship from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in 107 McKinley Hall. In "Scholarship Reconsidered," Ernest Boyer promoted an expansion of the traditional definition of scholarly research to include the scholarship of discovery, the scholarship of integration, the scholarship of engagement and the scholarship of teach

Oct 15, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Online Open Enrollment for health insurance is from now through Thursday, Oct. 31. Human Resources is hosting informational meetings regarding Open Enrollment at various times in 265 RSC. HR representatives will present information, answer questions and hear your feedback. For a list of dates and times, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2494. * The WSU Jazz Arts Ensemble will perform at the Ar

Oct 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — WSU staff and faculty are invited to attend CommonConnections, a new casual forum to discuss topics of interest that contribute to the university's success. The brown bag lunches are scheduled from 12:30-1:30 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesdays starting Oct. 9 in 266 Pike Room, Rhatigan Student Center. Additional forums are set Oct. 23, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, in 265 Lucas Room, RSC. CommonConnect

Oct 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Young prizewinning pianist Asiya Korepanova will play a piano recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in Wiedemann Hall. Her program includes beloved works by the great Russian composers Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky, including Tchaikovsky's beloved "Nutcracker Suite." Tickets are free for students with a valid WSU ID. Ticket prices are $6. http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice

Oct 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State Athletics will host an open house from 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Charles Koch Arena. The open house is free to the public and will highlight Wichita State's recently upgraded facilities and amenities. Fans also will be able to view men's and women's basketball season ticket options. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2495.