Dec 6, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Looking for a place for an informal holiday gathering? The Smith Bowling and Rec Center in the RSC has options starting for as little as $6 per person. It is the perfect party place for departments, clubs, organizations, churches or just about any group. Call 978-3479 for details.

Dec 10, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Plan Year 2011 benefit confirmation statements for State of Kansas active employees are now available at the Employee Self Service Center at http://www.da.ks.gov/ps/subject/ssc/. Employees may log into employee self service to view their open enrollment elections for 2011. Changes to benefit plans that were made after open enrollment may not show up on the benefit confirmation statement. Employees

Dec 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The National Science Foundation has asked Kansas NSF EPSCoR to help host a Communicating Science Workshop, with space secured on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 27 and 28, at the Oread Hotel in Lawrence, Kan. The workshop is for scientists/researchers and also research communicators from the EPSCoR research institutions -- the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Wichita State University and H

Dec 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The Department of Human Performance Studies will hold its 7th Annual Chili Cook-off and Student Appreciation Day today (Thursday, Dec. 9) in the Heskett Center lobby. Those who want to taste the chili need only bring a canned food item or $2, which will be donated to the Kansas Food Bank. General tasting begins at 11:30 a.m. * The winners of the juried poster competition will be announced at

Dec 6, 2010 — By WSU News Services — An Eat Smart event, part of "Maintain Don't Gain," will be presented at 12:10 p.m Wednesday, Dec. 8, in 203 RSC by Paula Miller. If you're tired of weight gain and feeling guilty about what you eat during the holiday season, join us for an informative presentation on using your body's natural cues to maintain your weight while enjoying yummy holiday foods. Become more mindful, learn to use your b

Dec 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and others interested in learning how Supplemental Instruction can help students succeed are invited to an information session from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in 115B Neff Hall. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209.

Dec 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Ulrich Museum is hosting a WSU Finals Frenzy: Ulrich Spa Getaway from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 7) and Wednesday, Dec. 8. Relax away the stresses of finals with free back and hand massages, soothing tunes, hot teas and refreshments. It's free for WSU students, faculty and staff (present your WSU ID).

Dec 8, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Shirley and Don Beggs and the president's administrative staff invite faculty and staff to the annual Holiday Brunch from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in the RSC ballroom. Come for delicious food and fun times.

Dec 6, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research Administration is sponsoring two webinars: "Prepare a More Competitive Major Research Instrumentation Grant Application for NSF" from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, in 307-309 NIAR; and "How to Become a Better Mentor to Your Post Docs" from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in 307-309 NIAR. Feel free to bring your lunch. Handouts will be provided. For more information, contact Sandy

Dec 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Senior engineering student Amanda Premer's co-op position at Bombardier Learjet is featured in a recent Co-Op News. Read the story to see how she has been assisting with the Canadair Regional Jet 1000 flight test certification program. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?777