Nov 3, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Council of University Women will have its monthly luncheon from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in 203 Rhatigan Student Center. The soup in a bread bowl and salad luncheon will be hosted by the ladies of the RSC, and the guest speaker will be Nancy Loosle, RSC activities director. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 9, if you plan to attend. The RSVP form is available at http://www.wichita.ed

Nov 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The November edition of the Heskett Headlines are now available. This month's edition features information on emergency preparedness, Futsal success and Holiday Challenge. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1313.

Nov 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's Ablah Library and the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology, in conjunction with the exhibition "Fa'a Samoa: The Samoan Way," will present the premiere public showing of the film "In Search of Tradition: A Samoan Village in 1954" produced by Lowell and Ellen Holmes, from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, on the lower level of Ablah Library. Ellen is the widow of former WSU professor

Nov 3, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Diversity Week Fashion Show 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, RSC Shocker Square Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and Ambassadors for Multicultural Affairs as they open Diversity Week with a cultural fashion show. You will be intrigued by the wonderful and unique styles from various backgrounds. Culture Shock 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 215-217 RSC Join the OMA in watching a docum

Nov 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * "Beating Burnout" is the topic of a Words for Wellness presentation by Jessica Provines from noon-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 7) in 203 RSC. Enjoy light refreshments and a presentation with some great tips. * David A. Tirrell, the Ross McCollum-William H. Corcoran Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, will give two Watkins lectures in ch

Nov 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * University Libraries and the Department of English will present a free lecture by Distinguished Writer in Residence and visiting faculty member Katherine Vaz titled "Dismantling The Wizard of Oz: A Symposium on Discovering Plot Lines" at 3 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 4) on the lower level of Ablah Library. * Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness administration has begun. If you have not r

Nov 3, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Plan to attend the upcoming assessment symposium sponsored by the University Assessment Committee and Higher Learning Commission Work Group Thursday, Nov. 10, in 203 RSC. New Process for University Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission and New Requirements for Program Review will be presented by Rick Muma, associate provost, at 11:30 a.m. with a complimentary lunch. The program will beg

Nov 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — What inspires publishers to select a certain visual image for a book cover? How does an artist or photographer identify a motif or scene to express an essay or chapter? Join photographer Kate Joyce for an illustrated talk, "The Expressive Marriage of Word and Image," on her approach to suggestively evoking a text's rich content through photography at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in 210 McKnight Art Ce

Nov 3, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of Admissions is in need of more volunteers to help with the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational from 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 12. If you are interested in spending some time with some of the best students in the state and beyond, please RSVP at http://www.wichita.edu/dsiobserver. * Dr. Bill Davis of Hutchinson will give an overview of the Take Shape For Life Optimal Health

Nov 2, 2011 — By WSU News Services — University Libraries and the Department of English will present a free lecture by Distinguished Writer in Residence and visiting faculty member Katherine Vaz titled "Dismantling The Wizard of Oz: A Symposium on Discovering Plot Lines" at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in the lower level of Ablah Library.