Mar 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU community will actively participate in the statewide tornado safety drill at 1:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 5). This will be a mandatory university-wide drill and all faculty, staff, students and guests are expected to go to a designated shelter until the all clear. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/tornado to learn more about what to do during a tornado warning and to locate your designat

Mar 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The McNair Scholars Program is now accepting recommendations of outstanding undergraduate students to apply for the McNair Scholars Program for the 2013-2014 academic year. The program serves low-income and first-generation college students and prepares them for the transition into graduate school, to eventually obtain a doctorate. In particular, the program targets students who are traditionally

Mar 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Do you tend to obsess over past mistakes or find yourself giving up on new challenges because you want to do things just right or not at all? Learn mindfulness-based strategies from Kori Bennett designed to help you combat perfectionistic tendencies in this Words for Wellness session from noon-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, March 4) in 206 Heskett Center. * The WSU School of Music will host its a

Mar 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The College of Engineering has announced that Alicia Newell has accepted the director of Engineering Student Records and Registration position in the Engineering Student Success Center. Newell brings Wichita State experience with her from the Office of Admissions and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. She joined the Engineering Student Success Center Tuesday, Feb. 26. Her new office is located i

Mar 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to attend the President's Campus Update at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the CAC Theater. President Bardo will discuss the next steps of campus planning and development.

Mar 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Hippodrome 2013: Getting Fit in the Wu.S.A. is quickly approaching, and SAC is in need of judges for this 85-year-old tradition. One set of judges is needed for performances at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11, in the CAC Theater, and another set of judges is needed at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the CAC Theater. Training and dinner will be provided at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apri

Mar 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Shocker supporters and head men's basketball coach Gregg Marshall are planning the 7th Annual Gregg Marshall Shocker Basketball Auction and Golf Tournament. This year's event will tip-off with the dinner and auction sponsored by Mahaney Roofing at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Charles Koch Arena. Tickets for the dinner and auction cost $50 each, or $150 for VIP tickets, which includes admission t

Feb 28, 2013 — By WSU News Services — "Leadership Matters" is the title of the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Engineer in Residence Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Use entrance C to attend this free lecture. The lecture will be presented by John A. White, distinguished professor and chancellor emeritus at the University of Arkansas. The event is sponsored by WSU's College of Engineering.

Mar 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The WSU community will actively participate in the statewide tornado safety drill at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. This will be a mandatory university-wide drill to satisfy the requirements of the federal Clery Act. All personnel -- faculty, staff, students and guests -- are expected to go to a designated shelter until the all clear. The ShockerAlert system also will be activated during this drill a

Mar 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State community is invited to an open forum hosted by Sasaki Associates to update students, faculty and staff on the very latest master planning progress from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, and 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, March 6, in 209 Hubbard Hall. This exciting event will share developing concepts forecasting the future evolution of the campus master plan. This is an opportunity to e