Jul 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Niall Shanks, the Curtis D. Gridley Distinguished Professor in the History and Philosophy of Science, died Wednesday morning (July 13) following a lengthy illness. He was 52. Shanks came to Wichita State July 31, 2005. Memorial service pending. Professor Shanks received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from the University of Leeds in 1979, a master's in philosophy from the University of

Jul 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to attend the second monthly WSU iPad user group meeting. This will be an informal discussion about iPads, apps and their place in a university setting. The meeting will take place at noon Friday, July 15, in 210 McKnight. Please join in the discussion, regardless of whether you have an iPad or experience. Feel free to bring your own lunch. For more information, conta

Jul 25, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The Campus Post Office will close at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, July 20) for training. No FedEx or UPS services will be available today. * "Pedagogical Memorials -- Origins of Wichita Public School Monuments" is the focus of Senior Wednesday (for art enthusiasts 55 and older) from 10-11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, July 20) at the Ulrich Museum of Art. Admission is free. For more information, go t

Jul 25, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * KMUW's Frank Dudgeon will talk with Donald Gilstrap, new dean of University Libraries at Wichita State, regarding Gilstrap's new position and the future of libraries in the digital age. The interview will air at about 8:33 a.m. today (Tuesday, July 19) during Morning Edition on KMUW 89.1. The interview also will be posted at http://www.kmuw.org. * WSU Libraries is offering a summer workshop o

Jul 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Campus Post Office will close at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, for training. No FedEx or UPS services will be available that day.

Jul 19, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission/USA Track and Field 5K Fun Run will be hosted on Wichita State's campus at 7 a.m. Sunday, July 31. The entire certified 5K course will be held on campus. The entry fee of $30 includes a T-shirt, post-race refreshments and an award. Registration will be limited to the first 500 entries received. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1091.

Jul 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU Summer Orchestra will feature faculty soloist Donald Duncun, trumpet, in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, in Wilner Auditorium. Tickets are $7 with discounts available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office, 978-3233. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1090 * Read the latest faculty and staff news in Academe at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1089. Submit news for Academe to Shannon Little

Jul 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The employee wellness committee invites you to watch the first video in its video series titled "Why does Ted run?," starring Ted Ayres, vice president and general counsel. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/employeewellness. Send any comments on the video to healthyshockers@wichita.edu.

Jul 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of Admissions will be closed from 8-10 a.m. today (Wednesday, July 13) for staff development. Students and staff may call 978-3085 to leave a message or email admissions@wichita.edu. * The Culinary Series continues from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, July 13) at Copperfield's in the Rhatigan Student Center. Today's $5.59 gourmet special will be citrus marinated game hens served w

Jul 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Admissions will be closed from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, for staff development. Students and staff may call 978-3085 to leave a message or email admissions@wichita.edu.