Dec 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Lisa Bennett, master's degree, communication sciences and disorders Lisa Bennett, a graduate student working toward her Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, will graduate this December. She attended Mulvane High School and previously completed a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wichita State University. Bennett has overcome her own speech impediment, and plans on bec

Dec 22, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Participate in the Healthquest online scavenger hunt by Dec. 31 to be entered into a prize drawing. Participating in the hunt will enable you to locate key features on the portal, including Healthy Living Programs, how to earn credits, access to your health coach and much more. All portal users who complete scavenger hunt by Dec. 31, will be entered into a drawing to win one of four Hydracoach wat

Dec 10, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research Administration is sponsoring two webinars this week -- "Complying with NIH & NSF's RCR Training Requirements: What's the PIs Role?" from noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in 307/309 NIAR, and "Strategy Behind Your Funding: Leveraging Multiple Sources" from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in 307/309 NIAR. Feel free to bring your lunch. Handouts will be provided. For more informa

Dec 10, 2010 — By WSU News Services — "Prairie Classroom: WSU Flint Hills Project" is a program airing on WSU-TV, Channel 18 on Cox Cable, at 8 p.m. each Wednesday in December. The program features Elliott School of Communication students and faculty as they covered the 2010 Symphony in the Flint Hills event. Elliott School professor Les Anderson and four students are highlighted in the program. The program documents their activities

Dec 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The winners of the Celebrate Aging Research poster competition were announced for the faculty and student division. The poster competition was sponsored by Lakepoint Nursing Centers, Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation and the Regional Institute on Aging. Faculty Divison: 1st place -- Shalini Prasad and team 2nd place -- Deborah Ballard-Reisch and team 3rd place -- Nicole Rog

Dec 16, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The 2010-2011 Spirit Squad calendars are available for only $10. This year's calendar highlights the Cheer Squad and the Dance Team together. You can buy a calendar from any Spirit Squad member or drop by the Center for Student Leadership, 008 RSC and purchase one. For more information, call the CSL at 978-3022 or gina.gouchenour@wichita.edu.

Dec 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Take a free sneak peak at Zumba classes at 5:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 14) and Thursday, Dec. 16, in the Heskett Center. Zumba fitness is a fusion of fun dance moves and upbeat music; every class feels like a party. The hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves create a one-of-a-kind experience that will improve overall health, both mental and physical. Routines feature interval-training

Dec 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The winners of the Celebrate Aging Research poster competition were announced for the faculty and student division. The poster competition was sponsored by Lakepoint Nursing Centers, Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation and the Regional Institute on Aging. Faculty Divison: 1st place -- Shalini Prasad and team 2nd place -- Deborah Ballard-Reisch and team 3rd place -- Nicole Rog

Dec 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The state of Kansas recently concluded an initial enrollment period for a new voluntary Group Long Term Care insurance benefit, and the State Employee Health Plan is interested in your opinion about the enrollment campaign for this new benefit. Dear employee, The State Employee Health Plan wants your opinion again. As you may or may not be aware, the state of Kansas recently concluded an ini

Dec 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Students in Wichita State University's Engineering 101 classes will present their final projects from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. Come play with all sorts of electronic and mechanical contraptions, including a robotic arm, electronic pong reloaded, a motion-capture camera and a drum machine programmed with discarded records. WSU's Engineering 101