May 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Determining how long aging aircraft can remain safely in the air is a difficult task, but it's one that researchers in the Aging Aircraft Laboratory at the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University are studying. Melinda Laubach-Hock, director of the lab, explains why the issue is such a challenge. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

May 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * About 2,230 students are eligible to participate in the 113th spring commencement ceremonies at Wichita State Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, in Charles Koch Arena. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1035 * The baseball team will host Indiana State at 6:30 p.m. today (Friday, May 13); 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14; and 1 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Eck Stadium. Call 978-3267 for tickets. * The Wichita Wild w

May 12, 2011 — By WSU News Services — "Academic Expectations, Academic Self-Efficacy and Study Skills" 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in 115A Neff Hall (Honors Seminar Room) "Homesickness- Missing Home Versus Serious Issue" 11:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, June 9, in 115A Neff Hall (Honors Seminar Room) "The Importance of Peer Connections and Social Integration" 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in 115A Neff Hall (

May 12, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Don't have your summer membership for the Heskett Center yet? Faculty and staff single summer memberships sell from about $9 to less than $25. For your pay range price go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1043.

May 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty and staff are encouraged to fill out the second annual Employee Needs and Wants survey developed by the employee wellness committee. The survey is voluntary, anonymous and confidential, and only takes about four minutes to complete. Please complete the survey by today (Monday, May 16) at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1042. * This is the final call to join WSU first lady Shirley Beggs' Str

May 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Last May, more than 700 Wichita State employees filled out the first annual Needs and Wants survey developed by the employee wellness committee. The second annual survey is voluntary, anonymous and confidential, and only takes about four minutes to complete. This data will drive the policy making, programming and publicity strategies of the employee wellness committee for 2011. Comments can be ema

May 12, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * Unclassified Professionals are invited to attend the Spring 2011 General Meeting from 3:30-5 p.m. today (Thursday, May 12) in the RSC Ballroom. http://wichita.edu/upsenate. * Installation of new room signs has been happening to bring uniformity to interior signage and meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The signs are actually holders that will accept a paper insert with a room or

May 12, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Tired of searching all over for trustworthy and up-to-date pregnancy information? The Wichita State University Employee Wellness Committee has teamed with the March of Dimes for everything you need to learn about pregnancy and newborns. For more information on the Healthy Babies Healthy Business information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1040.

May 9, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The selected applicants for the "Infusing Diversity and Multicultural Learning Outcomes in the Curriculum" initiative sponsored by the Tilford Group Commission in collaboration with the Office of the Provost were recently announced. The successful recipients and brief description of the new or modified course that will be taught are available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1039.

May 12, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Business correspondence influences judgments about competence and professionalism. Improve your writing skills by taking "Basic Writing and Grammar Skills for Business" from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in Woodman Alumni Center. The session is offered by the Center for Management Development. Lunch is provided. If you register more than two weeks ahead of the class, you will have time to