Aug 13, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff who reach milestone years of service will be recognized in three ceremonies in September. Length of service is recognized in five-year increments. Employees who reach anniversary dates from Sept. 2, 2011, to Sept. 1, 2012, will be recognized. Individuals with 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service to the state will be recognized in a ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in t

Aug 16, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Schedule builders: Whether you need assistance or some quiet time to work on the schedule of courses, come to the Schedule Building Open Lab from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, in 119 Jabara Hall. To register, log on to myWSU and select EmpHelp, myTraining, Training/Workshop Registration and click the Register button.

Aug 9, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Thomas Dieker was named the first recipient of the Mel Hambelton Endowed Scholarship Thursday, Aug. 9, at Wichita State University. He will receive a $2,500 scholarship annually for a total of $10,000 for four years. The new scholarship was endowed with a $200,000 gift. Read the complete story at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1839.

Aug 10, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Thomas Dieker was named the first recipient of the Mel Hambelton Endowed Scholarship Thursday, Aug. 9, at Wichita State University. He will receive a $2,500 scholarship annually for a total of $10,000 for four years. The new scholarship was endowed with a $200,000 gift. Read the complete story at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1839.

Aug 9, 2012 — By WSU News Services — James E. Glassman, managing director and head economist for Chase Commercial Banking, JPMorgan Chase & Co., will present the national forecast at the 33rd Annual Wichita Area Economic Outlook Conference. Mark A. Ruelle, president and chief executive officer of Westar Energy, will discuss the energy industry, and John Dieker, vice president of strategic projects for Bombardier Learjet, will provide

Aug 13, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Kansas Council on Economic Education (KCEE) applied for a vehicle under Toyota's 100 Cars for Good campaign and was selected as one of 500 finalists. Toyota will give away 100 vehicles during a 100-day period. Each day, five nonprofit organizations compete against each other for votes through Facebook. The one with the most votes receives a new Toyota. The other organizations receive a cash co

Aug 16, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Rock out during Welcomefest when Wichita-based party band Blue Eyed Soul comes to campus. The free concert, sponsored by the Ulrich Museum, starts at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, on the Heskett Center west lawn. Join the Ulrich crew for their annual kickoff to the semester. A great band, prizes and refreshments will welcome WSU students, staff and faculty back to campus.

Aug 14, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The 13th Annual Flag Competition allows student organizations to display their pride. The flags will be visible to those who attend the Aug. 28 Convocation. Flags will be judged on creativity, strength of design and quality of workmanship. Flags may be purchased for $40 in the Student Involvement Office, third floor, RSC. To see the complete list of rules and sign up to purchase a flag, go to http

Aug 9, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Lake Afton Public Observatory, sponsored by Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education at WSU, will feature the program "Messier Album" from 9-11 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 10) and Saturday, Aug. 11. There is an admission charge. For more information, go to http://webs.wichita.edu/lapo/.

Aug 8, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State head volleyball coach Chris Lamb announced today the 2012 volleyball schedule, which includes 12 home matches and three early season tournaments. The Shockers will face eight teams in 2012 that participated in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. WSU will open the home portion of its schedule with the Shocker Volleyball Classic Aug. 30-Sept. 2 inside Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers will host t