Feb 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — As part of Homecoming 2012 PartyGras, students will participate in a Drake Bulldog hunt, searching for 10 stuffed animal dogs placed in open-view areas around campus. For another PartyGras activity, faculty and staff are invited to bring gently used clothing to the Shockers Forever office in Woodman Alumni Center. For more information on Homecoming 2012, go to http://www.wichita.edu/homecoming.

Feb 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Faculty are encouraged to announce in their classes this opportunity for engineering students. The Design of Networking for Engineers will be held in the lobby of the Engineering Research Laboratory from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13. Students will arrive at 5:30 p.m., attend a short workshop on networking, and then meet and talk with local engineers and engineering recruiters from 6-7 p.m. Studen

Feb 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Blackboard will be unavailable from 6-6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, for maintenance.

Feb 23, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Blackboard will be unavailable from 6-6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, for maintenance. * "International Mother Language Day" will be recognized on the WSU campus with an event from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 21) in the RSC first floor hallway. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1446. * The Spring 2012 Physics Seminar Series will feature professor Alexei Grigori

Feb 21, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Spring commencement is quickly approaching, and you're invited to be part of one of the greatest traditions on campus. The six college graduation ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, in Charles Koch Arena, and dedicated WSU volunteers are needed to help with the ceremonies. If you'd like to be a part of commencement, sign up at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1450. Inform

Mar 20, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Today's (Wednesday, Feb. 22) Wu Wednesday Deal at the University Bookstore is a ceramic tumbler with a silicone lid for $10. * Campus Ministry@WSU will host several ecumenical activities today (Wednesday, Feb. 22) as Lent begins. The events will be at Grace Memorial Chapel. For a full schedule and additional information, go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=CAMPUSMINISTRY&p=/Special_Event/. *

Feb 21, 2012 — By WSU News Services — More than 125 people were welcomed by Rodney Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts, to the College of Fine Arts Scholarship Luncheon Feb. 9 at the Marcus Welcome Center. The event, sponsored by the WSU Foundation, gave donors and recipients of their scholarships an opportunity to get to know one another or catch up on the year's activities. Pat Coyer shared her experiences as trustee of the

Feb 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Services for former adjunct assistant professor Jim Avant will be held at 1:23 p.m. (yes, that's right) Saturday, Feb. 18, at RiverWalk Church of Christ, 225 N. Waco. Avant died Tuesday, Feb. 14. Avant, who taught at WSU from Sept. 1, 1966, till May 17, 1985, was 71. Visitation with family will be from 6-8 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 17) at Downing and Lahey East at 6555 E. Central Ave. Avant's obitu

Feb 16, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Friday, Feb. 24, is the last day to nominate an Unclassified Professional for the President's Award for Distinguished Service. Nominations are due by noon. The nomination form and instructions are on the Unclassified Professional Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/upsenate.

Feb 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Got Questions? "Ask A Shocker Nurse" to get answers. Student Health Services is sending a nurse to Fairmount Towers from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays. The nurse will be available to talk one-on-one with students about any health concern they have. There is no charge for this service and it is available to all WSU students. If you want more information about the "Ask A Shocker Nurse" outreach project or Stu