May 3, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The economic recovery in America might have stalled, thanks in part to rapidly climbing gas prices and other global issues, such as the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Wichita State University economist Jim Clark says it appears the U.S. economy won't be as strong as anticipated this year. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

May 3, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Please join the Elliott School of Communication in bidding a fond farewell to Susan Huxman, director of the Elliott School, in a come-and-go reception from 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 6, in the commons and patio of Elliott Hall. Brief remarks will be made at 5 p.m. Huxman is beginning a new adventure as president of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

May 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Management Development will present the seminar "How to Delegate and Empower Your Employees" from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, in Woodman Alumni Center. The seminar will be led by Don Hackett, associate professor and Kansas Family Business Fellow. Lunch is provided. If you register soon, you will have time to file for tuition assistance through Human Resources. To view other

May 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The last physics seminar of the semester will feature a presentation by John A. Jaszczak of Michigan Technological University, "Surprises in Natural Graphite Beauty from Defects," at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 4) in 128 Jabara Hall. Refreshments and discussion will follow. * More than 100 students will present their research at the seventh annual university-wide Graduate Research And Schola

May 6, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * Meet the WSU students who recently completed their Master of Fine Arts degree at the School of Art and Design MFA Meet-the-Artists reception from noon-1:30 p.m. today (Friday, May 6) at the Ulrich Museum. This event is free and open to the public. The MFA exhibition opens Friday and is on view through June 5. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1030 * The School of Nursing is honoring Heather Baker, pe

May 3, 2011 — By WSU News Services — You are cordially invited to the grand opening celebration of the Music and Languages Innovation Center in 313 Jardine Hall. This state-of-the-art center will provide collaborative learning opportunities for music and language students through innovative use of technology. It combines the music library and language lab, providing increased access to specialized resources that support music and lan

May 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU community is invited for free chair and hand massages, herbal tea and relaxing music at the Ulrich Museum Spa Getaway, a WSU Finals Frenzy event, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, May 3) and Wednesday, May 4, on the first floor of the museum. Free admission for WSU students, faculty and staff with ID; no appointment necessary. * Veronica O'Toole, visiting Fulbright-Cognition S

Apr 29, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The economic recovery in America might have stalled, thanks in part to rapidly climbing gas prices and other global issues, like the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Wichita State University economist Jim Clark says it appears the U.S. economy won't be as strong as anticipated this year. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

May 2, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The President's Distinguished Service Awards and the unclassified professionals' Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award will be presented during the Shocker Pride Celebration today (Tuesday, May 3). The reception to meet and greet the honorees is at 3 p.m. The award presentation begins at 3:30 p.m. A list of 2011 Shocker Pride honorees is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1022.

May 3, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Bioengineering faculty candidate Anil Mahapatro of Norfolk State University will present "Surface Engineering of Magnesium Alloy for Biodegradable Stent Application" from 1:15-2:15 p.m. today (Monday, May 2) in 202 Engineering Building. The seminar is open to interested faculty and staff. A third faculty candidate will interview later this week. For more information on Mahapatro's presentation, go