Jan 23, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Honorable Scott Stucky will be featured in the WSU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the Marcus Welcome Center. The presentation will begin at 8 a.m. and end by 8:30 a.m. Stucky was appointed by President George W. Bush to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in 2006. After graduating from Wichita State and Harvard Law School, St

Jan 20, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Ulrich Museum's galleries are closed for renovation until fall 2012, but there are still programs and events a-plenty during the next several months. To keep up with off-site Ulrich events and activities, download a copy of the winter newsletter at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1390, "like" the museum on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ulrichmuseum or follow the Ulrich on Twitter at http://twi

Jan 20, 2012 — By WSU News Services — After showing almost no growth in 2011, the Kansas economy should improve in 2012. But some recent events have combined to reduce some of the expected growth, according to Jeremy Hill, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University. Listen to the podcast at http://wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Jan 20, 2012 — By WSU News Services — In Academe news, Albert Goldbarth has a new collection of poetry, and Debbie Wadman has a new leadership position. In addition, the recent deaths of Richard Cottam, Ernest Crow and Robert Meyers are noted. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1664.

Jan 20, 2012 — By WSU News Services — As Welcomefest continues, come explore the ancient spiritual practice of a Labryinth Walk from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. today (Monday, Jan. 23) and Tuesday, Jan 24, in the RSC ballroom. A labyrinth is not a maze, but a single path leading to the center and back. Practiced in many traditions, perhaps the most famous labyrinth is the one found in Chartres Cathedral, France, which was laid out arou

Jan 23, 2012 — By WSU News Services — "Assessment Best Practices: Assessing Student Learning" will be the first of three programs in the Spring 2012 Assessment Symposia Schedule from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, in 203 RSC. Lunch is provided. RSVP to Jeanne Patton at jeanne.patton@wichita.edu or 978-3010. For more information about this program and the rest of the spring schedule, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1400.

Jan 26, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * University Libraries' Open House will be held from noon-2 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Jan. 24) in Ablah Library. Be on hand for cool door prizes, refreshments and fun activities. Learn what's new in the library and get reacquainted with library services. Activities also will be held at the South Campus from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, and at West Campus from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan.

Jan 26, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Joe Raleigh is retiring from the Physical Plant after 31 years of service. His retirement reception is from 2:30-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 25) in the Physical Plant Classroom. * The men's basketball team will host Evansville at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 25) in Charles Koch Arena. Call 978-FANS (3267) for tickets. * "Assessment Best Practices: Assessing Student Learning" will be the

Jan 25, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * The agenda for the meeting of the Faculty Senate at 3:30 p.m. today (Monday, Jan. 23) in 126 Clinton Hall is available at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=facultysenate&p=/a12312/. * Anyone interested is welcome to attend the webinar "Improving International Student Retention through Acculturation Courses" from noon-1:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, in 227 McKinley Hall. Please RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu o

Jan 23, 2012 — By WSU News Services — University Libraries' Open House will be held from noon-2 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Ablah Library. Be on hand for cool door prizes, refreshments and fun activities. Learn what's new in the library and get reacquainted with library services. Activities also will be held at the South Campus from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, and at West Campus from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Stude