Sep 12, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research and Technology Transfer will host an Open House "Fall into Funding " a Fresh Perspective on Research" from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in 307 NIAR. Stop by to meet the staff, ask questions and see demonstrations on using the new tools available for grant proposal development and grant monitoring. Light refreshments will be served. Contact the Office of Research and Technolo

Sep 12, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The 34th Annual Wichita Area Economic Outlook Conference will be held from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in Century II Convention Hall. Speakers will be William C. Dunkelberg, chief economist for the National Federation of Independent Business; Nathan S. Kauffman, economist with the Omaha branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, who will discuss the outlook for agriculture; Robert F.

Sep 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Ask most kids these days what "engineering" is and the response may be, "Huh?" But ask any of the 5,000 middle school and high school students throughout Kansas who've participated in Project Lead The Way (PLTW), and you may hear, "It's awesome." Since WSU became the Kansas affiliate for PLTW in 2006, Affiliate Director Larry Whitman has seen interest explode. For the complete story, go to: htt

Sep 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Please join the University Libraries in celebrating the addition of their 2 millionth volume to the collections from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the lower level of Ablah Library. Remarks begin at 2:30 p.m. by President John Bardo, Dean Donald Gilstrap and Virgil Dean, editor emeritus of "Kansas History," followed by the unveiling of the 2 millionth volume. This event is open to the public, an

Sep 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — For a look at entertainment opportunities in September, courtesy of the College of Fine Arts, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2433.

Sep 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Student Organization Renewal Faculty and Staff advisers should note that Recognized Students Organizations have until Sunday, Sept. 15, to renew/update their organization information for FY 14. This is required for organizations to remain in good standing. Organizations simply need to update their OrgSync portal and register/attend the Annual Nuts and Bolts policy seminar, Friday, Sept. 13. Go

Sep 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research and Tech Transfer has implemented an online effort certification process. If you worked on any federally funded grants or had cost match on a federally funded grant, you received an email asking that you complete the certification process by Friday, Sept. 13. If you need assistance in completing this process, go to http://www.wichita.edu/research and select Effort Certificat

Sep 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Two orientations for undergraduate students interested in the social work program will be held from 8-9:15 a.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 10) in 114 Lindquist Hall, and 5-6:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in 107 Devlin Hall. Information about the BSW program, the application process and more will be provided. * A session on "Teaching Evaluations" will be offered by the Office for Faculty Development

Sep 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Registration for the Pumpkin Run is now open. The 5K race will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Participants can register at the guest services desk and online at http://www.wichita.edu/pumpkinrun. We encourage you to participate, as well as your family and friends. Grab some other WSU friends and join the cross-campus competition.

Sep 16, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty, staff and students are invited to "The Sunflower" open house from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 11) in the basement of Elliott Hall. Enjoy free pizza, pop and cookies, while meeting the student newspaper staff of "The Sunflower." The event is sponsored by WSU Athletics, Papa Johns and Maxine's Challenge. * Meredith Minkler, who holds a doctoral degree in public health, will