Feb 28, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's colleges of engineering and education will host the 12th annual Shocker Mindstorms Challenge, a robotics competition for fourth-eighth grade students on Saturday, March 10. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1678

Mar 6, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Want to learn more about graduate education in sociology? The sociology department at Wichita State is having an informational session for undergraduates who may be interested in pursuing a graduate degree in sociology at 6:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 6) in 111 Lindquist Hall. Panelists will include faculty, current students who will talk about their experiences going through the program, and pa

Mar 20, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Don't miss the Words for Wellness presentation "Now What Was I Supposed to be Doing?," from noon-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, March 5) in 007 RSC. Find out how to better manage your attention within the classroom, work setting, or with friends and family while enjoying some light refreshments. * Kaushik Sinha will give a seminar talk "Unsupervised Learning in High Dimensions" at 1 p.m. today (Mo

Mar 2, 2012 — By WSU News Services — For the latest information on the HealthQuest Rewards program, making mid-year health plan changes and information on long-term care insurance, read the February 2012 edition of the KDHE Newsletter at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1466.

Mar 1, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The high productivity of the math department measured in discoveries (articles) published in major professional journals of the world puts Wichita State among the top five universities in the nation. The results come from the Research Services Group of Thomson Reuters, a leading source of information analysis about basic research. Go to http://sciencewatch.com/dr/sci/09/may31-09_1/.

Mar 1, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The WSU School of Music will present guest artists Eva Amsler, flutist, and Shalev Ad-El, harpsichordist, in a duo recital of baroque music at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at University Congregational Church, 9209 E. 29th. Eva Amsler is professor of flute at Florida State University and a pioneer of the modern wooden flute. Harpsichordist Shalev Ad-El is one of Europe's most sought after continuo

Mar 1, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Does your mind wander while others are talking? Do you read the same paragraph over and over again only to realize you haven't been paying attention to what you have been reading? Do you forget your appointments or misplace important items like your keys or wallet? Come find out how to better manage your attention within the classroom, work setting, or with friends and family. The presentation wil

Mar 1, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Instructors interested in learning more about how they can maximize the effectiveness of Supplemental Instruction in improving their students' success are invited to come to one of two informational sessions on Wednesday, March 7. Attend the session from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in 209 Wallace Hall, or from 3-4 p.m. in 207 McKinley Hall. Please RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209.

Mar 20, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * The women's basketball team will host Northern Iowa at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, March 3, in Charles Koch Arena. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267). * A faculty recital will feature the Wichita Piano Trio at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. For tickets, call 978-3233 or go online to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice. * Payroll has updated informational memos that might

Feb 28, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The faculty and staff giving campaign, WSU COUNT!, still needs your support to hit the goal of 25 percent participation by June 30. Every gift counts -- no matter the size -- so consider giving $1 a paycheck through payroll deduction and remember that 100 percent of your gift goes to the area you designate. Currently, 20 percent of faculty and staff are participating, which is an increase of nearl