Sep 13, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Employees are expected to maintain a clear understanding of the type of information which can be released without the student's consent, as defined in the Schedule of Courses and the WSU Homepage at www.wichita.edu (link to the Office of the Registrar where you will find the University's statement on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974). The Office of the Registrar periodically

Sep 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The 8th Annual Shocker T-Shirt Design Competition seeks judges to help decide the top three designs. Each of the top three designs will be made into a T-shirt to be sold in the University Bookstore, and the winner will be immortalized as a fixture of the bookstore for the next year. Judging will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in the CAC Theater. To sign up as a judge, e-m

Sep 18, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Student Activities Council presents the Fall Family Carnival: "Save the Day with Huxley and Wu-Man" from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, on the Heskett Center west lawn. Come out for inflatables, games, clowns and some special guest appearances from your favorite super heroes. Admission is free, though some attractions require tickets that can be purchased for 25 cents each or five for $1. For more i

Sep 13, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Multicultural Affairs presents Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta: "Renewing the American Dream" from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 13) on the east sidewalk by Grace Memorial Chapel. Celebrate with music Baile folklorico performers, craft activities and more. The event is cosponsored with the Hispanic American Leadership Organization and Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity.

Sep 12, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Faculty are invited to a gathering at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 12) in 211 Hubbard Hall. There will be remarks by President John Bardo, Interim Provost Keith Pickus and Faculty Senate President Robert Ross. New faculty will be introduced, and there will be refreshments.

Sep 18, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Probationary faculty members are invited to attend the Pre-Tenure Club Meeting from 12:30-1:30 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 14) and Tuesday, Sept. 18, in 116 Neff Hall. The informal group provides information, support, advice and fellowship to faculty members navigating the path to tenure. * Come to Dueling Pianos at 8 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 14) in the CAC Theater. It's free for WSU students

Sep 12, 2012 — By WSU News Services — KMUW has declared the first day of its fall pledge drive as WSU Day. On Thursday, Sept. 27, the bi-annual drive will feature WSU faculty, staff and alumni answering pledge phones throughout the day. Keith Pickus, interim provost and professor of modern German and European history, will be an on-air guest from 8-9 a.m., followed by President Bardo from 9-10 a.m. If you are interested in volunteerin

Sep 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Guest artist Michael Powell, tenor trombonist of the American Brass Quintet since 1983, will appear in concert with the WSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in Miller Concert Hall. The orchestra's inaugural performance of the 2012-13 season features music by Haydn, Sibelius and Eric Ewazen. Tickets are available by calling 978-3233 or at http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice.

Sep 12, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Guest speaker Catherine M. Bohn-Gettler will present "Depending on My Mood: Mood-Driven Influences on Reading Comprehension" at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction research colloquium at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in 155 Corbin Education Center.

Sep 12, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Sociology Club will present the movie "#ReGENERATION," the politics of apathy and activism at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, in 100 Lindquist Hall. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. Robert Gosling narrates this engrossing film about social activism, the forces that galvanized the Occupy movement, and how a new generation of young people is coming to terms with a rapidly changing world