Feb 28, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Student Activities Council is looking for faculty and staff to help judge Hippodrome skits on either Wednesday, April 13; Thursday, April 14; or Saturday, April 16. If interested, call 978-3495 or visit the office in 219 RSC. For more information, ask for Lacey Montague or send an e-mail to laceymontague@yahoo.com.

Feb 25, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Student groups traveling and representing Wichita State need to remember to complete a University-Sanctioned Student Travel Registration Form at least one week prior to the scheduled departure date. The form must be submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Campus Life and University Relations. For details, see WSU Policies and Procedures Manual 8.13/Student Travel at http://webs.wichita.e

Feb 24, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The University Bookstore reminds faculty and staff who plan on taking part in the May 2011 commencement ceremonies to place their order for academic regalia. The deadline for purchase and rental orders is Friday, March 18. To place an order, stop by the bookstore from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call Julie at 978-7021, or Noura at 978-7035.

Feb 28, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Jean Ann Larson, vice president of clinical and quality services at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, will present "Improving Services: One Engineer at a Time" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. This is part of the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Engineer in Residence Lecture Series sponsored by the College of Engineering. More information is available at h

Mar 1, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The Center for Management Development will present the seminar "20 Ways to Improve Your Business Writing," from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, in Woodman Alumni Center. Lunch is provided. If you register soon, you'll have time to file for tuition assistance through Human Resources. To view other CMD seminars, go to http://www.wichita.edu/cmd. * The Student Activities Council seeks fac

Feb 28, 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.

Feb 24, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Classified Senate has established the Shocker Employee and Dependent Scholarship fund. This scholarship was established to help benefits-eligible employees or their dependents earn a college degree. For more details on who qualifies for this scholarship or how you can contribute, visit the Classified Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/senate.

Feb 24, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Empower Wichita 93.9 radio will feature a discussion about the making of the documentary "Roots and Branches: Preserving the Legacy of Gordon Parks" at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. The program features an interview with Greg Matthias, Ryan Unruh and Corin Brenna. The documentary, a production of Media Resources Center, will be the third presentation of the Gordon Parks Lecture Series at WSU and will b

Feb 25, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State University Foundation will announce a gift of $300,000 from Ed Sawan, professor emeritus from the College of Engineering, during a news conference at 9:30 a.m. today (Friday, Feb. 25) in Woodman Alumni Center. The gift will fund the largest, single general graduate fellowship at WSU, with a preference for an international student.

Feb 24, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State University Foundation will announce a gift of $300,000 from a retired professor that will fund the largest, single general graduate fellowship at WSU -- with a preference for an international student -- during a news conference at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25. The news conference will take place at the Woodman Alumni Center. # # # # # Contact: Belinda Venters, WSU Foundation dire