May 27, 2011 — By WSU News Services — NASA has invited five Wichita State University education students to participate in its Pre-Service Teachers Institute. Students will attend one of two sessions, June 19-25 or July 24-30. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/newsrelease/?nid=1484

May 31, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Attention employees eligible for the State Employee Health Plan: Join Wichita State University and Health Quest on a Virtual Race Across Kansas, a statewide physical activity and nutrition challenge from Wednesday, June 1, to Sunday, July 31. Sign up to receive weekly motivational emails, or download a promotional flier at http://www.khpa.ks.gov/healthquest/virtualrace.html.

Jun 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success is hosting a webinar series about topics related to students' transition to the college environment. The second is "Homesickness -- Missing Home Versus Serious Issue" from 11:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, June 9, in 115A Neff Hall (Honors Seminar Room). Feel free to bring your lunch. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or call 978-3209. The complete seminar se

May 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The job market continues to be less than ideal for college grads entering the workforce, but the news appears to be gradually improving. Jill Pletcher, director of career services at Wichita State, is cautiously optimistic about the overall outlook. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

May 31, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Most summer classes at WSU start June 6 and July 5. Find out more at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/summer/.

Jun 1, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Most summer classes at WSU start June 6 and July 5. Find out more at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/summer/.

May 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The job market continues to be less than ideal for college grads entering the workforce, but the news appears to be gradually improving. Jill Pletcher, director of career services at Wichita State, is cautiously optimistic about the overall outlook. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Jun 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * Looking for a place to sing this summer? Rehearsals are set for the WSU Summer Choir performance of "Patriotic Music," in honor of the state's 150th anniversary of statehood, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. No audition is necessary. Rehearsals will run from 5-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Monday, June 6, in B101 Duerksen Fine Arts Center. * Campus Credi

May 25, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Get your copy of the "8 Wonders of Kansas Guidebook," produced by the Kansas Sampler Foundation, showcasing 216 entries in the 8 Wonders of Kansas contests with more than 800 beautiful photos of Kansas. The Ulrich Museum's Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection was a finalist for the "8 Wonders of Kansas Art" and is found on page 102. The spiral-bound, 272-page books are $29.95 and available

May 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Jill Hoefer will become the new director of WSU's Child Development Center, effective May 29. Hoefer has been at the CDC for many years, starting as a teacher assistant and working her way up to a lead teacher. Three years ago, she became assistant director of the center. She takes over the position being vacated by Laurie Spence.