Oct 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Have you stopped by the Ulrich Museum to see Miro go? As of Monday, Oct. 10, only the top row of panels remain. Because of rainy conditions, no panels were removed during the weekend, but, weather cooperating, the conservation crew anticipates finishing the deinstallation of the mosaic today (Wednesday, Oct. 12) or later this week.

Oct 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Lake Afton Public Observatory, sponsored by WSU's Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education, will feature "Astronomical Zoo" from 7:30-1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15. Admission is $4 adults, $3 children 6-12 and free for children under 6. The price for a family is $12. LAPO is located at MacArthur Rd. at 247th St. W. in Lake Afton County Park, Goddard. When you visit a zoo,

Oct 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — William R. Patton, 40, building systems engineer, Physical Plant, died Sept. 24 from a scuba diving accident. Patton had worked at WSU since October 1995. Bill's fiance Tina Langholz and Bill's parents are having a memorial service for him at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Boulevard. Dress casual and bring a lawn chair to the service.

Oct 12, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * For staff and faculty who have the state health insurance, the state will once again be at WSU Friday, Oct. 28, to administer flu vaccine at no charge (charges will be filed on your insurance). Please pre-register so the state employee health plan staff can estimate the amount of flu vaccine needed. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1268. * Faculty and staff are invited to an audio conference o

Oct 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Chamber Winds and Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Victor Markovich, will premiere a new work composed and conducted by WSU alumnus Jeffery Bishop at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 13) in Wilner Auditorium. WSU alumnus James Dreiling will appear as a guest conductor. Also featured will be Alex McMahon, graduate conducting assistant. For tickets, call 978-3233 or go online t

Oct 19, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Kansas Board of Regents has scheduled a meeting from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in the Rhatigan Student Center ballroom, to discuss with the university community the process that will be used to select the next president of Wichita State University and the goals of the search committee. The information meeting will be conducted by the chair of the Kansas Board of Regents, Ed McKechnie, a

Oct 21, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Remember that Benefits Open Enrollment is during the month of October. All open enrollment elections must be completed by Monday, Oct. 31 (no exceptions). If you are a benefits eligible employee and did not receive your blue open enrollment booklet in the campus mail, please contact Human Resources ASAP at 978-3065.

Oct 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State women's basketball coach Jody Adams and men's basketball coach Gregg Marshall and his family will participate in the annual Johnston's Fashion Show to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at Via Christi Health from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Johnston's Clothiers, East 21st and K-96 in Wichita. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at 946-5021 or http://www.viachristi.org/f

Oct 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Spend your lunch break visiting cultures around the world with the Cultural Ambassador Program. Vincent Loublanches from France will present from 12:30-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in 210 McKnight Art Center. The series of presentations highlight the native countries represented by WSU's Cultural Ambassadors. CAP is a scholarship program for 14 international students from various regions of t

Oct 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Sodexo is now accepting applications for the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships, valued at $5,000 toward tuition and an additional $5,000 for a named charity. The application period is now through Dec. 5. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1280.