Mar 7, 2011 — By WSU News Services — For five Kansas students and their coach, hard work and studying are finally going to pay off. At today's (Tuesday, March 8) state LifeSmarts finals from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the RSC ballroom, one high school team will be named Kansas LifeSmarts champions. The competition will relate to the five LifeSmarts topic areas -- personal finance, health and safety, the environment, technology, and consumer r

Mar 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — TRIO Talent Search/Project Discovery will soon take applications for its middle school summer enrichment program (6th-8th grade). If anyone knows or wants to refer a student or would like more information, contact Stephanie Haynes at 978-6758 or stephanie.haynes@wichita.edu.

Mar 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The spring Entrepreneurship Series for Business Ownership is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in 107 Devlin Hall. The second of three sessions will feature the creative mind behind Redbox, Michael DeLazzer. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/forum.

Mar 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The WSU School of Music is hosting its annual Madrigal Invitational at 7:30 p.m. today (Monday, March 7) and Tuesday, March 8, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. Each evening will feature area high school madrigal groups individually performing three selections. The concert also will include songs by the WSU Chamber Singers and Madrigal Singers. Admission is free.

Mar 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Audiology Clinic at WSU's Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic will offer free hearing screenings Monday, March 28, to Friday, April 1. The clinic is located at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Call 978-3289 to schedule an appointment. Limited space available.

Mar 8, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The premiere screening about the Gordon Parks Collection at Wichita State will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in 107 Devlin Hall. Admission is free. The documentary explains how Wichita State became the home of the Gordon Parks Collection and its efforts to preserve Parks' legacy. "Roots and Branches: Preserving the Legacy of Gordon Parks" is the third presentation of the Gordon Parks Lectu

Mar 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble with WSU Chamber Winds will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 8) at the First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway in Wichita. Call 978-3233 for tickets. * The next Practical Entrepreneur Training Tools session will feature "The Business Plan and Investor Pitch" from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 11, in Devlin Hall. The cost is $35 and inc

Mar 4, 2011 — By WSU News Services — David Koert has joined the leadership team of the College of Engineering and serve as interim chair of mechanical engineering effective Tuesday, March 1.

Mar 8, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Supercharge your fitness with a free Extreme Fitness Workshop from 12:05-12:55 p.m. Friday, March 11, in the Heskett Center gymnasium. This workshop revolves around interval training and is a full body workout. Enjoy the benefits of a fun innovative workout led by Shocker personal trainers. For more information, contact Carlos at 978-5278.

Mar 7, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Professor Flera Rizatdinova of Oklahoma State University will present "Top Quark Physics in the Atlas Experiment at CERN's LHC Collider" at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in 128 Jabara Hall. The main focus of the presentation will be on the measurements of top quark pair cross section. Refreshments and discussion will follow the talk.