Feb 6, 2012 — By WSU News Services — How do contemporary artists use wit and jest to speak plainly about sticky subjects? "Tell It Like It Is: Candor in Contemporary Video Art" showcases the work of three artists who have tapped into the public's desire for straight talk but with a love for humor. The exhibition opens at 11 a.m. today (Monday, Feb. 6) in Clayton Staples Gallery, on the second floor of the WSU School of Art and Design

Feb 3, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Six student soloists join the WSU Symphony Orchestra for the annual Concerto-Aria Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Miller Concert Hall. The program will also feature Charles Ives's Variations on 'America' (orchestrated by William Schuman) and Copland's Billy the Kid Suite. Mark Laycock will conduct. Selected by competitive audition, the soloists include both upperclassmen and graduate stud

Feb 3, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Does your department have equipment that requires scheduled calibration? The Metrology Lab at WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research can calibrate and test many types of equipment including thermometers, environmental chambers, ovens, scales, PSI gauges, altimeters, timing devices and power supplies, to name a few. For a larger list of equipment, visit the lab's webpage at http://www.niar.

Feb 2, 2012 — By WSU News Services — How do contemporary artists use wit and jest to speak plainly about sticky subjects? "Tell It Like It Is: Candor in Contemporary Video Art" showcases the work of three artists who have tapped into the public's desire for straight talk but with a love for humor. The exhibition opens at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, in Clayton Staples Gallery, on the second floor of the WSU School of Art and Design (McKni

Feb 7, 2012 — By WSU News Services — "Etiquette with Bonnie Bing" is the topic of the next Council of University Women luncheon from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the RSC ballroom. This is a joint meeting with the Women's Association. The luncheon will feature executive chef Melinda's soup selection, chicken marsala served with red skin mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans, bread and iced tea for $10. Dessert will be provid

Feb 15, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Did you make a New Year's Resolution to quit smoking and have found yourself slipping back into old patterns? Don't miss the quit-smoking crash course for the WSU community with tobacco treatment specialist Tresza Hutcheson from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in 210 Heskett Center. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1420. * The men's basketball team will host Indiana St. at 9

Feb 15, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of Multicultural Affairs presents the 3rd Annual Chinese New Year celebration from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 2) in the RSC's Shocker Square. There will be a variety of games, prizes and performances, offering students, faculty and staff a chance to experience firsthand the traditions and celebrations of various Asian cultures. * Learn more about the WSU Foundation in fre

Feb 8, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Steven R. Yussen, professor and director of undergraduate studies and honors program at the Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, will present "Discussing contemporary fiction: Lessons from adult book group discussions" at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in 155 Corbin Education Center. The campus community is invited to attend. Yussen's research examines literacy pract

Feb 2, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State Volleyball is offering Tuesday Night Fast Fours for girls and boys in fourth through 12th grade in the multipurpose facility by Charles Koch Arena. Fast Fours is a fast-paced game played by the Wichita State volleyball team. Faculty and staff are invited to have their children give it a try. Fast Fours dates are Feb. 7, 14, 24 and 28, March 6, 13 and 27, and April 3 and 10. The cost

Feb 8, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Faculty are encouraged to announce in their classes an opportunity for senior students to take the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA). This assessment measures WSU's progress on teaching critical thinking, problem solving, analytical reasoning and writing. There are several times available now through Thursday, April 12. See http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1405. Additionally each student who completes