Oct 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Because of several unforeseen events, the Walk across America for Indigenous Rights participants must cancel their campus visit scheduled for today (Friday, Oct. 4). * The WSU volleyball team will host Southern Illinois at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 4) and Evansville at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in Charles Koch Arena. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267). * The WSU reading series Writing Now,

Oct 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Everyone experiences worry and anxiety at times. How we manage our nerves and avoid letting them interfere with productivity and opportunities is key. Learn how to keep those worries and fears in perspective and use them to your advantage. The presentation will take place from noon-12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in 206 Heskett Center. Come receive some great tips from Maureen Dasey-Morales, director o

Oct 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Applications are accepted on a continuous basis from September through the end of April for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Grants of up to $1,000 for work with a faculty mentor on campus. For more information, go to "Student Research" on the WSU website at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=studentresearch. Contact Kimberly Engber at kimberly.engber@wichita.edu or 978-3375. Facult

Oct 2, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Rhatigan Student Center Mini Open House along with a National Student Day celebration will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. There will be free food, live music, baseball coach Todd Butler autograph signings, giveaways, University Bookstore steals and deals and much more. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/serviceweek.

Oct 2, 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. You are encouraged to attend one of these sessions where HR representatives will present information, answer questions and hear your feedback. To see the list of dates and times, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?

Oct 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Congratulations to all 2013 Service Award honorees. All five-year honoree certificates have been mailed to the respective campus boxes. For more information on the service award honorees, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2493.

Oct 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Each year the Academy for Effective Teaching requests nominations for new members. Recent emeritus faculty retirees are eligible to be nominated by current faculty. The nomination process will take place online; look for an email with a link to a survey. Nominations will be open now through Oct. 11.

Oct 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — A number of events in October will feature Maura McEnaney, author of the new book "Willard Garvey: An Epic Life." McEnaney used WSU's Special Collections to research the Jean and Willard Garvey World Homes Collection during a two-year period and she followed up her research with additional correspondence, according to Lorraine Madway, curator of Special Collections and university archivist. "We ar

Oct 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Join the Wichita State Track and Field team as they transform Cessna Stadium into a Haunted House -- Tunnels of Terror! -- every Saturday night in October and Halloween night from 8 p.m.-midnight. (Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, and 31) It will be located in the northwest corner of Cessna Stadium. General admission is $12, general admission with a canned food item is $10, and college students with ID enter f

Oct 2, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Student Involvement is introducing its new campus outreach program, the Student Involvement Ambassadors. The ambassadors' goal is to show the amazing benefits of getting involved on campus, and highlighting WSU offices and programs that are great resources for students. Along with helping promote student life, Student Involvement Ambassadors provide several services to the entire campus. They a