Dec 6, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Several Wichita State University students are gaining real-world experience by volunteering at the WSU Center for Community Support and Research on a variety of projects this fall. Four students are from the Emory Lindquist Honors Program: Victoria Eck, a junior majoring in Pre-law and Political Science/History, researched sources of resilience to help in building a model of trauma healing for

Dec 7, 2011 — By WSU News Services — A memorial service for Charles Pearson, former chair of the journalism department at Wichita State, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Commons at Wilner Auditorium. Pearson, 92, died Nov. 2 in Louisville, Ky. Pearson also was a former editorial page editor of The Wichita Eagle. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1347

Dec 7, 2011 — By WSU News Services — WSU's Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) is offering a December special for new patients to receive a comprehensive dental exam, X-rays and cleaning for only $99 (a $500 value). Call 978-8350 to make an appointment. Located near the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at 2838 N. Oliver, the new AEGD building houses state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for comprehensive oral health. Our de

Dec 12, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The College of Health Professions has started informal book clubs, which will meet through the spring semester. Students, faculty and staff will be discussing "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," a fascinating story of a woman diagnosed with cancer in 1951. Her cancer cells were taken without her knowledge and used for medical research. Her cells continue to grow today and are still widely used

Dec 5, 2011 — By WSU News Services — If you haven’t made your gift to WSU Count!, the faculty and staff giving campaign, there is still time. This important project is part of the WSU Foundation Annual Fund and gives much needed support to the university. Our goal is to have 25 percent participation from faculty and staff this year, and we’re currently at 17 percent. This is an increase of almost 60 donors compared to l

Dec 7, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Let your child spend the afternoon with the Wichita State Dance Team learning dance routines and playing games from 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Heskett Center. Registration for children ages 3-14 begins at 2 p.m. The cost is $15 per child, and a snack is provided. To reserve a spot, call coach Gigi Royle at 285-8628 or contact the Center for Student Leadership for more information at 978-3

Dec 6, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Applications are now available for the new Dependent/Spouse Tuition Assistance Program that was announced on Dec. 1. Information and applications are posted on the Human Resources website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1346. We apologize for the quick turnaround required for applications this semester. All applications must be complete and turned in to Shelly Kellogg in the Office of Human Resources

Dec 2, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Office of the Provost announces a search for associate provost for administration and outreach. The associate provost for administration and outreach position is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE appointment, which is the point person in academic affairs for matters involving faculty, students, advising and community colleges. Due to administrative changes in the Office of the Provost within the past year,

Dec 7, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Department of Human Performance Studies will hold its 8th Annual Chili Cook-off and Student Appreciation Day Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Heskett Center lobby. Everyone is welcome to enter the event by bringing a crock-pot of their chili and be eligible for the Best Student Chili, Best Faculty/Staff Chili, and People's Choice Awards. Those who just want to taste chili need only bring a canned food

Dec 7, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The 3rd Annual Zach Mesch Chili Feed will be held from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10, at Sigma Phi Epsilon, 1740 N. Vassar. Mesch, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, was an active student at WSU who lost his battle to leukemia July 4, 2010. Three philanthropies will benefit from this two-day event, sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon and Delta Gamma. Tickets are $5 if purchased before Dec.