Dec 6, 2012 — By WSU News Services — On study day, Friday, Dec. 7, all parking lots adjacent to Charles Koch Arena and Hillside will be closed by reservation for the WSU women's basketball game against Northern Colorado. More than 150 school buses will shuttle more than 9,000 students from area elementary and middle schools to enjoy the game. The campus entrance at Hillside, just south of 21st Street, will be closed to vehicular traf

Dec 7, 2012 — By WSU News Services — President Bardo announced in his inaugural address that $50,000 would be made available for undergraduate research projects to enhance the student learning experience and increase the overall quality of our academic programming. Now that a process is in place, Academic Affairs is ready to accept applications from undergraduate students who want to pursue a research experience, which can be broadly

Dec 5, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Human Resources will be closed from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, for a staff retreat. Accounts receivable, cashiers and collections in 201 Jardine Hall will open at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, for staff development.

Dec 5, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The holidays are fast approaching and all are encouraged to remember those less fortunate. United Methodist Open Door is seeking donations for the homeless for December. The needed items are hanging on a request tree in the University Bookstore in the RSC. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to collect a label and donate the requested items. For more information, please contact Lyston Skerr

Dec 3, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State volleyball team used a 3-1 win over No. 20 Kansas to advance to the first Sweet Sixteen in school history. The Shockers (24-9) won by scores of 23-25, 25-16, 25-19 and 25-21. The Shockers advance to play USC on Friday, Dec. 7 in Austin, Texas. For the complete story, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1952.

Dec 3, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State volleyball team used a 3-1 win over No. 20 Kansas to advance to the first Sweet Sixteen in school history. The Shockers (24-9) won by scores of 23-25, 25-16, 25-19 and 25-21. The Shockers advance to play USC on Friday, Dec. 7 in Austin, Texas. For the complete story, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1952.

Dec 3, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Regional Institute on Aging at WSU has teamed up with the Kansas Sampler Foundation to develop a series of stories about the contributions of older Kansans. The goal centers around changing the perspective on, and the conversation about, older adults through a website that presents engaging and enriching stories of what older people have done/are doing for our state and their communities.

Dec 14, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success will hold a Finals Prep Study Skills Workshop from 1-2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 4) in 105 McKinley Hall. * A reading and reception for Richard Spilman will be held at 4 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 4) in the lower level of Ablah Library. Spilman, associate professor of English, will retire at the end of this semester. He has served WSU sinc

Dec 5, 2012 — By WSU News Services — A holiday "fun-raiser" for student scholarships to the WSU Canta in Italia professional study abroad program for aspiring opera singers will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, on the Wichita State campus. Run or walk the 5K Canta Carol Run among the renowned sculpture collection, with carolers and Santa along the way. Long-sleeve CCR T-shirt, gift bag and healthy treats are included. Register

Dec 3, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Beginning Excel -- 9:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Dec. 4 This hands-on training introduces the user to customizing their Excel experience. There is focus on why Microsoft set up Excel the way they did and how to change things. Some of the topics include protecting the workbook, inserting rows and columns, calculation options, adjusting the print area to fit the size of the paper being used and working