Dec 21, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Robert Workman, director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan, Kan., the third of three candidates in a national search for the Ulrich Museum's new director, will make a campus visit and give a public lecture from 1-2 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 29) in 210 McKnight Art Center West (WSU School of Art and Design). http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1893 * Join University Libraries for a retirem

Oct 22, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Join University Libraries for a retirement celebration honoring Elaine Harvey for 23 years of dedicated service from 2-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, on the lower level of Ablah Library. Harvey managed the Chemistry Library in McKinley Hall and also worked in Collection Development.

Oct 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Strategic Planning Initiative website is now available for viewing at http://www.wichita.edu/wsustrategy. The Strategic Planning Steering Committee welcomes your comments and input into the strategic planning process. You can leave a message on the Talk to Us link.

Oct 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — All interested parties are invited to attend an informational meeting on the American Association of University Professors Organization to be held from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 in room 130 at Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Come find out what the AAUP is and what it does to protect academic freedom. For more information, contact George Dehner at george.dehner@wichita.edu.

Oct 30, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Wu Wednesday Special: Jackets will be 20 percent off in the University Bookstore today (Wednesday, Oct. 24). * Probationary faculty members are welcome to attend the Pre-Tenure Club Meeting from 12:30-1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 24) in 116 Neff Hall. The informal group provides information, support, advice and fellowship to faculty members navigating the path to tenure. * The Fall 201

Oct 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The WSU International Student Union will host a Fall International Cricket Tournament Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, on the Heskett Center play fields. International students will form teams representing their countries/regions and play against each other for a coveted rotating trophy. The action begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Admission is free for spectators. For more information

Oct 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Fairmount Park Restoration steering committee, Wichita Parks and Recreation Community Fund, WSU Office of Multicultural Affairs, African-American Faculty and Staff Association and Jedd Beaudoin, host of KMUW's Strange Currency, as master of ceremonies, invite you to come "Back to the Park" on Saturday, Oct. 27. The all-day event at Fairmount Park at 1647 N. Yale behind Brennan Hall, is from 10

Oct 23, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Suprima Chamber Orchestra, a student chamber music group at WSU, will perform at 7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 23) in Miller Concert Hall. Tickets are $7 with discounts available through the College of Fine Art Box Office at 978-3233 or http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice. The concert is a benefit preview of their performance for the St. Petersburg Conservatory's International Conservato

Oct 31, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * New research opportunity: NIH COMBRE-CMADP -- Call for applications. Letters of intent are due to the sponsor by Friday, Nov. 2. If you would like to submit a letter of intent for this funding opportunity or want more information, contact the Office of Research Administration at proposals@wichita.edu or 978-3285. * Deborah Willis will discuss the unique contribution of Gordon Parks to America

Oct 23, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Come and enjoy some of the finest chili in Kansas at the Chili Cook Off from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, in the Heskett Center foyer. Vote for your favorite chili. The event is hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers. Tickets are $2 in advance from the Upward Bound Math Science office in 308 Brennan Hall, and $3 at the door.