May 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Know of a high school student who lives in another state but is interested in attending college at Wichita State? Encourage them to attend our special visit day for nonresidents on Friday, June 14. Designed specifically with out-of-state students in mind, this program is a great opportunity for students to tour campus, hear from admissions representatives and see why WSU is the perfect "home away

May 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Pepsi has introduced a limited edition can for their Pepsi Max brand featuring WuShock along with a congratulatory message for our recent Final Four appearance. The wRECk Center on the second floor of the RSC has a limited supply for purchase. For the low price of $1 plus sales tax, you can take away a 4-pack of cans along with a "Play Angry" commemorative towel. The wRECk Center opens at 10 a.m.

May 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The election of the 2013-2014 Faculty Senate will be held immediately following the final meeting of the 2012-2013 senate at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, in 126 Clinton Hall. The agenda is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2185.

May 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The WSU community is invited to a come-and-go retirement reception for Ronald G. Iacovetta from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in 326A, third floor Lindquist Hall. Iacovetta is an associate professor of criminal justice in the School of Community Affairs. He began his career at WSU in 1973. At WSU he has served six years as chair of the Department of Administration of Justice, three years as assis

May 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Accounts receivable and cashiers in 201 Jardine Hall will close at noon today (Friday, May 10) and be closed all afternoon for staff development. * The Heskett Center will close at 5 p.m. today (Friday, May 10) for the Campus Recreation Awards Banquet. * The WSU baseball team will host Creighton at 6:30 p.m. today (Friday, May 10), 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, and 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Eck

May 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — This week's Shocker Shout Out is dedicated to Larry Spurgeon, Wendy Hanes and Kimberly Engber for attending Shocker Mingle in the Kansas City area recently. This event was an opportunity for high school juniors from the Overland Park, Lawrence and Topeka areas to learn more about WSU while interacting with several Wichita State alumni who reside in the area. Attendees enjoyed hearing from these di

May 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre invites you to the 2013 Modern Dance Series performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. The Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre is an extension of Wichita State's School of Performing Arts Dance Program, and features the choreography of both the professional faculty and the guest artist-in-residence during the academic y

May 8, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Remember RSC Engraving, temporarily relocated to the basement level of the University Bookstore, for your end-of-year award needs. We offer a variety of trophies, plaques and acrylic awards at reasonable prices. During our end-of-year rush, most orders take seven to 10 days to complete, so order early. For more information, contact us at 978-3479 or rsc.engraving@wichita.edu.

May 8, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Heskett Center will undergo a face-lift this summer as roof "tuck-point" project has begun. Through the months of May and June, construction work will continue as crews repair various portions of the Heskett Center perimeter brick and mortar. We do not anticipate this construction project to affect programs and services, however, we encourage members to be aware of various sidewalks or entranc

May 8, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Retired Wichita State physics professor Donald Foster, 77, died Sunday, May 5. Foster taught at WSU for 39 years and served as chair of the physics department for a number of years. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, followed by the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m., both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Memorials may be sent to National Parkinson Foundation, P.O. Box 5101