Jan 28, 2013 — By WSU News Services — With the presidential election in his rearview mirror, President Obama can look forward to a second term. But winning the presidency was just one obstacle he had to overcome. Now the president faces what historians and commentators call the "second-term curse." Wichita State University political scientist Ken Ciboski explains why many presidents struggle in their second term. Go to http://wichit

Feb 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Bring a friend to the American Association of University Professors organization meeting from 3:30-5 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 25) in 185 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Enter through door J at the south end of the building. For more information, contact George Dehner at george.dehner@wichita.edu. * Shift Space, a student art gallery in downtown Wichita, will host a reception from 6-10 p.m. today

Jan 31, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum is Tuesday, April 9, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Students will present their research and creative works at the event. Poster sessions, oral presentations and creative exhibitions are all available for undergraduate students to display their work. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place presentations in each category

Jan 24, 2013 — By WSU News Services — EndNote is a great tool for managing your citations. In this workshop, find out how to set up an account, upload references and generate a bibliography. The workshop will be held from 2-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28; 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20; and 4-5 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in 217 Ablah Library. The workshop is open to all students, faculty and staff. Go to http://wichita.libcal.com/events for all

Jan 23, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Student Government Association is accepting applications for the James J. Rhatigan Leadership Scholarship. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in the Office of Financial Aid, 203 Jardine Hall. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, illustrate leadership skills, be in financial need, demonstrate service to the university and community and complete the requireme

Jan 24, 2013 — By WSU News Services — With the presidential election in his rearview mirror, President Obama can look forward to a second term. But winning the presidency was just one obstacle he had to overcome. Now the president faces what historians and commentators call the "second-term curse." Wichita State University political scientist Ken Ciboski explains why many presidents struggle in their second term. Go to http://wichit

Jan 24, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Donna Hawley, assistant vice president and director of the Office of Institutional Research, has stepped down as director to begin a six-month phased retirement to oversee a Board of Regents' grant related to general education and student success. Hawley was appointed director in 1999 and helped advance the use of institutional data for strategic planning. David Wright, interim associate provo

Jan 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Student Involvement will offer another session of RSO (recognized student organizations)adviser training from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in 310 Jabara Hall. Interested advisers or faculty/staff interested in advising recognized student organizations are encouraged to attend. Material covered will include event planning, adviser liability, the new event registration process, relevant university p

Jan 22, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Nominations are now being accepted for the President's Award for Distinguished Service for Classified staff. Nominations are due by noon Friday, Feb. 22. Go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=classified&p=/awardsnominationform/ for the nomination form and instructions. The nominee must be a permanent, full-time classified employee of WSU or the affiliated corporations (ICAA, RSC, BOT, etc.). They m

Feb 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The 5th Annual Martin Luther King Unity Walk will depart from the Heskett Center at 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 24). The walk is aimed at remembering and continuing King's legacy. The candlelight procession will begin outside of the Heskett Center and conclude at the Plaza of Heroines. Contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs for more information at 978-3034. * A celebration of life servi