Nov 2, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Media are invited to attend the 14th Annual Kansas BEST robotics competition, designed to inspire and motivate high school students toward careers in engineering, science and technology, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in Wichita State's Charles Koch Arena. Results will be available immediately after the event upon request. If you'd like the results Saturday afternoon, call Joe Kleinsasse

Nov 1, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The presidential debates are history, but there's still plenty of campaigning to do as President Obama and Mitt Romney sprint to Election Day. Many political pundits believe President Obama has a good chance of being re-elected, but the presidential election will ultimately be determined by several too-close-to-call battleground states, according to Wichita State University political scientist Mel

Nov 6, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Academic Affairs and Student Involvement are looking for faculty and staff who would be interested in attending a meeting to discuss service-learning at WSU. The meeting will take place from 8:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in 305 Rhatigan Student Center. A light continental breakfast will be served. Please RSVP to jeanne.patton@wichita.edu if interested in attending.

Nov 2, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State has just been notified by the Division of Procurement and Contracts in Topeka that the state has signed a new contract for Vehicle Rental Service with the Hertz Corporation. Rates and other information are available on the WSU Office of Purchasing website at http://www.wichita.edu/purchasing under Purchasing Supplier Contracts. If you have booked a reservation through Sunflower Tr

Nov 5, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * "Mindfulness in the midst of university life" is the Words for Wellness topic from noon-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 5) in 206 Heskett Center. Mindfulness gives you the opportunity to slow down and reflect, providing stress relief and mental clarity. Come receive some great tips from Jessica Provines while enjoying some light refreshments. * The public is invited to take part in a community

Nov 8, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success will hold a Textbook Reading Study Skills Workshop from 1-2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 6) in 105 McKinley Hall. This workshop will teach students how to master the secrets to textbook reading and increase their understanding of course material. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/studyskills. * The Watkins Visiting Professo

Nov 8, 2012 — By WSU News Services — FOCUS (Feminists on Campus) will co-sponsor the Kansas National Organization for Women annual state conference from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in 201 Ahlberg Hall. The theme of this year's conference is "Women of Color and Allies." The conference is $15 for those who would like lunch provided, and free for those who plan on dropping in and out during the day. Note: There is a place to i

Oct 31, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The presidential debates are history, but there's still plenty of campaigning to do as President Obama and Mitt Romney sprint to Election Day. Many political pundits believe President Obama has a good chance of being re-elected, but the presidential election will ultimately be determined by several too-close-to-call battleground states, according to Wichita State University political scientist Mel

Oct 31, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's Center for Community Support and Research has been chosen as the evaluator for a $2.4 million Community Transition Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Greater Wichita YMCA on behalf of the Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita. The Health and Wellness Coalition is one of 40 recipients of this grant in the United States. The Community Transition Grant

Oct 30, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Student Activities Council is continuing a publicity campaign to promote events on campus on Wednesdays, known as Wu Wednesday. SAC will help promote your event by offering free graphic design, overall posters and online marketing. Each Wednesday is distributed on a first come/first serve basis using our online form at http://www.wichita.edu/wuwedform. If you have any questions, contact 978-30