Aug 31, 2011 — By WSU News Services — A group of WSU employees plan to start a Weight Watchers @ Work group that will meet weekly on campus this fall. For details, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1214.

Aug 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Horizon and e-Horizon, the key communication pieces of the WSU Foundation, provide news about the philanthropic efforts of Wichita State alumni and friends who work to enhance the university. Check out Horizon at http://foundation.wichita.edu/horizon.

Aug 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The documentary "Roots and Branches: Preserving the Legacy of Gordon Parks," produced by Media Resources Center's Video Services, will air at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, on KPTS TV channel 8. The documentary earned a 2011 Bronze Telly Award. You can catch a clip on the WSU YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/WichitaStateTV.

Aug 29, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Hugh C. "Butch" Thompson, recently retired landscaper and equipment operator, passed away Friday, Aug. 19. He was 60. He served WSU for 28 years, retiring in July 2011. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Kechi Cemetery. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1208.

Aug 31, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of Multicultural Affairs invites students, staff and faculty to make OMA their home away from home. Stop by to learn more about available resources and fall programs at an open house from 2-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 31) in 174 Grace Wilkie Annex. Light refreshments will be served. * The Library Open House will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 31)

Aug 30, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * Join in WSU's fall tradition -- Convocation 2011 at 11 a.m. today (Tuesday, Aug. 30) in Koch Arena. Be sure to pick up a program agenda with your tickets as you enter Koch Arena in order to receive your T-shirt and lunch. * Faculty and staff are invited to information sessions about GradesFirst, WSU's new academic early alert system, from both the instructor and the student perspective. Sessi

Aug 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — In Academe news, Deema de Silva and Sharon Iorio participated in Oxford Roundtable discussions, and Patricia McDonnell served as a juror for Kansas City's 29th annual River Market Regional Exhibition, fueled by the Kansas City Artists Coalition. In addition, the recent deaths of William Stevenson and Eugene Kaufman are noted. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1212.

Aug 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — In Academe news, Deema de Silva and Sharon Iorio participated in Oxford Roundtable discussions, and Patricia McDonnell served as a juror for Kansas City's 29th annual River Market Regional Exhibition, fueled by the Kansas City Artists Coalition. In addition, the recent deaths of William Stevenson and Eugene Kaufman are noted. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1212. Submit news for Academe to Shannon

Sep 1, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Intramural deadlines for NCAA Pigskin Picks is fast approaching, 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2. For more information, check out http://www.wichita.edu/intramurals.

Aug 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Join Rev. Christopher Eshelman from Campus Ministry at WSU and adjunct professor Rannfrid Thelle on a day trip to visit an exhibit celebrating the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art on Thursday, Sept. 15. Visit the exhibit which begins in Jewish antiquity, moves through the Christian community and controversy and up to the