May 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's National Institute for Aviation Research has achieved additional Nadcap accreditation to perform eight new mechanical tests for non-metallic materials and has achieved renewal of accreditation to perform 16 types of mechanical tests for non-metallic materials. "We are continually expanding our scope of accreditation within the Nadcap process," said Royal Lovingfoss, associate di

Jun 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Need a kid-friendly activity this summer? The Ulrich Museum will offer tours and art activities for kids' groups of 10 or more (ages 5-12) during the Summer Youth Program. June's program is "LOVE is ...," which begins outdoors with Robert Indiana's "LOVE" sculpture, and continues inside with a special make-it/take-it art project. This 90-minute tour and art project is $3 per child (adult registrat

May 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — In her 23-year career at Wichita State, one of the greatest rewards for Phyllis Jacobs has been helping students overcome their anxieties about mental illness and mental health education. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2215 to read more as reported in the WSU Foundation's e-Horizon newsletter.

May 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Headed to RiverFest this weekend? Be sure to attend the Sundown Parade and look for the Ulrich Museum's parade entry, a costumed collective celebrating the upcoming exhibition "Nature's Toolbox: Art, Biodiversity and Invention." The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. today (Friday, May 31) at Central and Main and ends at Central and Waco. Many thanks to Ulrich guards Hallie Linnebur and Meghan Miller who

Jun 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU baseball team will play Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., at 2 p.m. today (Friday, May 31) in the first game of the 2013 NCAA Baseball Championship tournament. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=2135 * The deadline for Shocker Employee and Dependent Scholarship is Saturday, June 1. Scholarship(s) will be awarded to a full- or part-time, benefits eligible employee(s) of Wi

May 28, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Dharma deSilva, professor and director of international business, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist grant in education at the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka. He joins the ranks of distinguished scholars and professionals worldwide who are leaders in the education, political, economic, social and cultural lives of their countries.

May 28, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Don't miss out on the University Bookstore's first T-shirt sale. Be sure and check out our Facebook page (facebook.com/rhatiganstudentcenter) and next week's RSC Happenings for more details on this upcoming event.

May 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — WSU Shift Space Gallery will have a closing reception for the BFA Graduate Exhibition from 6-10 p.m. Friday, May 31, at 800 E. 3rd St. http://www.shiftspacegallery.com

Jun 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU Summer Choir announces a call for singers age 14 and older to participate in a program titled "A French Connection." Beginning today (Monday, June 3) rehearsals are from 5-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the choir room in Duerksen Music Building (Room C-107). The concert is scheduled for Thursday evening, June 27, in Wiedemann Hall. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnew

Jun 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU Summer Choir announces a call for singers age 14 and older to participate in a program titled "A French Connection." Beginning Monday, June 3, rehearsals are from 5-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the choir room in Duerksen Music Building (Room C-107). The concert is scheduled for Thursday evening, June 27, in Wiedemann Hall. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid