Feb 24, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Management Development is presenting the seminar "20 Ways to Improve Your Business Writing," led by Lee Schmucker, 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.

Feb 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Former Wichita State baseball player Carl Hall will receive a brand-new home courtesy of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. The surprise announcement took place at Eck Stadium and the Bombardier Learjet Indoor Practice facility on Thursday, Feb. 17. For more information and video, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?877.

Mar 1, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The Pre-Law Students Association of WSU in cooperation with the Wichita Bar Association will present a panel discussion, "Careers in Law," moderated by U.S. District Court Judge Eric Melgren, from 5:30-6:15 p.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 22) in 314 RSC. A reception will follow. Please RSVP to jsschulte@wichita.edu. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?878. * The Office of Multicu

Feb 23, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The University Libraries and Department of English are pleased to present a program by Sarah Bagby, owner of Watermark Books and Cafe and recently elected member of the American Booksellers Association Board of Directors. Watermark Books and Cafe is a local independent bookstore well-known for promoting literature and reading through its author events and book clubs. Please join us for this specia

Feb 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Former Wichita State baseball player Carl Hall will receive a brand-new home courtesy of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. The surprise announcement took place at Eck Stadium and the Bombardier Learjet Indoor Practice facility on Thursday, Feb. 17. For more information and video, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?877.

Feb 21, 2011 — By WSU News Services — "Social Change via Change in Social Settings" is the topic of the Psychology Department Colloquium from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in 209 Hubbard Hall. The presentation will be made by Beth Shinn, professor and chair, Department of Human and Organizational Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. Shinn has been a national and international leader in promoting youth development for m

Feb 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Ten WSU graduate students participated in the 8th Capitol Research Summit Thursday, Feb. 17, in Topeka, with their research projects. This annual event is organized through the collaborative efforts of the University of Kansas, the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas State University and Wichita State University. The summit provides an opportunity for selected graduate students to expose t

Feb 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Admissions invites all 9th- and 10th-graders to take part in Shocker Experience. Students can attend a WSU baseball game, a theater production or a college class. To RSVP for Shocker Experience, visit http://www.wichita.edu/admissions and click on RSVP for an event. Shocker Experience activities include: -- WSU Baseball vs. Arizona, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15. Please RSVP by M

Feb 17, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Renowned athlete and lauded community leader Linwood Sexton will be the featured speaker in the WSU Alumni Association's Rise & Shine Breakfast series at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, in the Marcus Welcome Center. Tickets are $18 for alumni association members and $20 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?866. Sexton graduated from the University of Wichita with a bachelor's de

Feb 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Engineers Week (Eweek) is a week that celebrates engineers Feb. 21-26. The College of Engineering is celebrating by having engineering events each day for all students who would like to participate. These events will be part of the larger Engineering Olympics sponsored by Engineering Council. All events will be held in the Engineering Building lobby from noon-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21 -- Engineeri