Jul 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The cover story of this summer's print Horizon features Patti '88, '95 and Jim '86 Zielke, who established two planned gifts during the Promise for the Future campaign. Also, read about how Jon '83 and Kelly Callen and the Rhatigan Renewal benefited from the Callens' gift through the Higher Education Deferred Maintenance Tax Credit Program -- you can, too. Learn how student Emily Pirtle was introd

Jul 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The Smith Bowling and Recreation Center is offering free use of its Wii and X-Box 360 game systems every Monday during July. Don't forget to enjoy some fun and delicious food and drink while you play. Play sessions will be limited to 30 minutes when there is a wait list. * The McNair Scholars Program (173B Grace Willkie Annex) is accepting applications from WSU students for the 2011-2012 acad

Jul 8, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Listeners of Global Village should know that the program on KMUW 89.1 can now be heard at its new time at 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Produced and hosted by Chris Heim, Global Village also is distributed nationally, airing on 15 stations and heard in 20 states. The Global Village Top 30 Show, which airs the first Friday of every month as part of New Month-New Music night with Strange Currency

Jul 7, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Leading Economic Indicators Index has had a good year in 2011, increasing 3.5 percent from December 2010 through April. Over that time period, all of the index indicators showed improvement, except the number of hours worked in manufacturing in the Wichita MSA, which declined only 0.2 percent. With this many leading indicators doing well, the Wichita economy can be expected to do well the

Jul 7, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Working under the direction of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research, WSU graduate student Linda Mendy has completed a report titled "The Unemployment Rate of Kansas." This article discusses major trends in the Kansas unemployment rate since 1990, dynamics affecting the Kansas unemployment rate and a forecast of Kansas employment. For more information, go to http://www.cedbr.or

Jul 6, 2011 — By WSU News Services — KMUW FM 89.1 brings you the best in jazz weeknights on Night Train -- from classic artists and recordings to today's emerging stars and most intriguing new releases -- along with specials, in-depth features, jazz concert highlights and more. Enjoy the best of America's classical music from 10 p.m.-midnight Monday through Thursday nights. Today (Wednesday, July 6), Night Train highlights new music

Jul 8, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Smith Bowling and Rec Center offers some great small group rates on a per-person basis. With advance reservations for groups of eight or more people, you can enjoy unlimited bowling and billiards along with bottomless popcorn and fountain drinks, coffee and tea, all for one low price. We offer a one-, two-, or three-hour price. Prices include sales tax and are $8 for one hour, $10 for two hour

Jul 6, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Marilyn Yourdon, director of Student Health Services, is retiring. Faculty and staff are invited to a reception being held in her honor from 2-4 p.m. Friday, July 8, in the Student Health Services lobby in 209 Ahlberg Hall. Remarks at 2:30 p.m.

Jul 5, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Don't know where to get some information? Here are a few helpful links. Transfer admissions information: http://www.wichita.edu/transfers Admissions application: www.wichita.edu/apply Academic majors: www.wichita.edu/majors Transfer Equivalency Guide: http://www.wichita.edu/transfer Advising contact information: www.wichita.edu/academicadvising Financial Aid: http://www.wichita.e

Jun 30, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Take time to unwind with Art For Your Ears from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 7, featuring Town Mountain, one of the premiere young American bluegrass bands with original songwriting, tight vocal harmonies and charismatic stage presence, in the McKnight Outdoor Plaza connecting the Ulrich Museum with the WSU School of Art and Design. Complimentary refreshments will be served, and attendees are encourage