Oct 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Because of a time conflict with the Presidential Inauguration, the Pre-Tenure Club meeting on Friday, Oct. 12, is canceled. * All women faculty (tenured and tenure-eligible) are invited to a lunch gathering from noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, in Marcus Welcome Center, to meet with President John Bardo and Interim Provost Keith Pickus to discuss issues of importance to women faculty at Wichit

Oct 12, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff who need to acquire regalia for fall commencement should contact Julie at 978-7021, or Tanya at 978-7031, at the University Bookstore between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Although we are past the deadline to purchase regalia for fall commencement, you have until Friday, Oct. 26, to place a rental order. Those who rented for President Bardo's inauguration will still need to place an order, since

Oct 8, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's African American Faculty and Staff Association held its Shining Star Awards Gala Sept. 29. This formal dress event honored persons of distinction on the WSU campus and in the broader Wichita community. All proceeds from this event are going to the AAFSA Scholarship Fund. The award winners were Charles F. McAfee (Community Service Legacy Award-Male); Bobbye J. Humphrey (Community

Oct 15, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Advanced Education in General Dentistry invites you to the AEGD Open House at the Wichita State Dental Clinic from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. Located at 2838 N. Oliver, guests will be provided tours of the facility and have the opportunity to schedule an appointment. In partnership with WSU Hunger Awareness, free dental screenings will be offered with the donation of a nonperish

Oct 12, 2012 — By WSU News Services — David Coleal and J. Eric Engstrom were appointed recently by Gov. Sam Brownback to the WSU Board of Trustees. Coleal is senior vice president/general manager of the Fuselage Segment at Spirit Aerosystems and fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former trustee John Rolfe. Engstrom is an attorney with Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch LLC and succeeds former trustee Tony Madrigal. Vernell

Oct 5, 2012 — By WSU News Services — In Academe news, faculty in the School of Performing Arts received awards and honors, and, in business, Charles Martin traveled to Pakistan to speak about business cycles. In addition, new faculty, service awards, and retiring staff and faculty are noted. For the latest faculty/staff news, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1901. Submit news for Academe to Shannon Littlejohn at

Oct 15, 2012 — By WSU News Services — WSU's Student Government Association presents country artists Joe Nichols and James Otto for the first Shocker Appreciation Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Charles Koch Arena. SGA has reserved 3,000 free tickets for students; remaining tickets are available to the general public for $15. Faculty and staff are eligible for discounted tickets for $13. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews

Oct 12, 2012 — By WSU News Services — As part of the Tallgrass Film Festival, the Department of Geology and the Center for Environment and Human Health will present the film "SWITCH," at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in 209 Hubbard Hall. Admission is free. The film discusses hydraulic fracturing, outlook for gasoline prices and viability of energy alternatives. The film is a nonbiased look at our energy future and a nonpartisan approach t

Oct 19, 2012 — By WSU News Services — A national search for the Ulrich Museum's new director has been narrowed to three candidates. As part of the process, each candidate makes a campus visit and gives a public lecture on the topic, "What is the role of a university art museum in the 21st century?" The first candidate, David J. Brown, will speak from 1-2 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 8) in 210 McKnight Art Center West (WSU School o

Oct 10, 2012 — By WSU News Services — For tickets to these fine arts events at Wichita State, call 978-3233 or go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice. The WSU Concert Band with Jazz Combos will feature "Musical Explorations: Hyperkinesis and Stasis" at 7:30 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 8) in Miller Concert Hall. The WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds will feature "Musical Celebrations and Commemorations" at 7:30