Jul 31, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty and staff are invited to attend the McNair Scholars Program 17th Annual Closing Symposium from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Friday, July 27) in the Sudermann Room, 132 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Park on the east side of the building and enter through door C. * Take advantage of Shocker Fit Classes at Campus Recreation from 12:05-12:55 p.m. Fridays until Aug. 10. Zumba is offered in 140 Hesk

Jul 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — KWCH-TV 12 aired a story recently that featured one Shocker who will be at the Olympics. To see the story, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1690.

Jul 25, 2012 — By WSU News Services — A free public talk, "Black holes, information, and gravity," will be presented by Roland Winston of the Schools of Natural Science and Engineering at the University of California, Merced, at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 26, in the Grand Eagle Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Wichita. A particle physicist's perspective on gravitation will be presented in light of new recent discoveries. However, this new persp

Jul 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — A free public talk, "Black holes, information, and gravity," will be presented by Roland Winston of the Schools of Natural Science and Engineering at the University of California, Merced, at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 26, in the Grand Eagle Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Wichita. Wichita State University's physics department is hosting the 10th International Conference on Hyperons, Charm and Beauty Hadron

Jul 23, 2012 — By WSU News Services — J. David McDonald, associate provost for research and dean of the Graduate School at Wichita State University, will return to teaching and research in biological sciences, Interim Provost Keith Pickus announced. Pickus said John Tomblin, executive director of the National Institute for Aviation Research, will take on temporary duties as associate provost for research. In addition, Abu Masu

Jul 31, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The University Bookstore, located in the RSC, is offering CamelBak water bottles for $15 today (Wednesday, July 25). This water bottle offers a spill-proof bite valve that opens with a bite and closes automatically. The regular price is $20.99.

Jul 31, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Media Resources Center and KMUW have calendar strips that adhere to a computer monitor. The 2012-13 academic year-at-a-glance calendar is a handy reference. Call 978-3575 if you would like calendars for faculty and staff in your department.

Jul 31, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Dennis Harvey, property control, in Financial Operations, is retiring after more than 15 years of service at WSU. Come wish him well at a reception from 2:30-3:30 p.m. today (Thursday, July 26) in 419 Jardine Hall. Remarks will be around 3 p.m. Because of the celebration, the Office of Financial Operations will be closed from 2:30-3:30 p.m. * A free public talk, "Black holes, information, and

Jul 23, 2012 — By WSU News Services — J. David McDonald, associate provost for research and dean of the Graduate School, will return to teaching and research in biological sciences, Interim Provost Keith Pickus announced. Pickus said John Tomblin, executive director of the National Institute for Aviation Research, will take on temporary duties as associate provost for research. In addition, Abu Masud, associate dean of the Graduate Sc

Jul 26, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Rhatigan Renewal RSC Open House will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. Visit the temporary offices and retail locations in the Rhatigan Student Center. The first 100 visitors will receive a 2nd annual Rhatigan Renewal T-shirt. See the building, ask questions and enjoy free ice cream treats.