Nov 22, 2010 — By WSU News Services — After a successful test run during the fall 2010 semester, the University Bookstore will expand its textbook rental program in spring. Look for more information on the rental program in coming weeks. The bookstore is in the process of identifying which courses offer rental titles. If you have a suggestion, post a comment on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/WSUBooks. For more informatio

Nov 24, 2010 — By WSU News Services — WSU first lady Shirley Beggs is featured in the Second Annual Kansas Women of Distinction Tribute Book presented by Dress for Success Wichita. The Wichita State University Foundation honored Beggs for her leadership on and off campus and her extraordinary personal accomplishments. "This was a perfect opportunity for Shirley's friends at the WSU Foundation to recognize her exceptional contributi

Nov 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Classes will not be held Wednesday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Most offices will remain open on Wednesday, Nov. 24, but will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25-26. Classes will resume and offices will reopen Monday, Nov. 29.

Nov 22, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Once again WSU Postal Services will provide letters from Santa starting Monday, Nov. 22, to Thursday, Dec. 16. There are eight different letters that can be purchased for $1 each. Letters will be sent to Santa Claus Indiana for a pictorial postmark and then sent to the address you provide.

Nov 23, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The application deadline for Office of Research Administration internal grant -- Award for Research/Creative Projects in Summer (ARCS) -- has been extended to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?691. * Blackboard is being upgraded for the spring semester. The new version, Blackboard 9, has a new interface and features. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/my9 to learn more about

Nov 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Once again WSU Postal Services will provide letters from Santa starting Monday, Nov. 22, to Thursday, Dec. 16. There are eight different letters that can be purchased for $1 each. Letters will be sent to Santa Claus Indiana for a pictorial postmark, and then sent to the address you provide.

Nov 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Jazz Arts and WSU Guitar Ensemble will present an evening of jazz at 7:30 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 19) in Lowe Auditorium, Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Call 978-3233 for tickets.

Nov 22, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * For the latest faculty/staff news, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1287. Send news for Academe to shannon.littlejohn@wichita.edu. * The agenda for the meeting of the Faculty Senate at 3:30 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 22) in 107 Clinton Hall is available at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=facultysenate&p=/a112210/. * The WSU Percussion Ensemble concert at 7:30 p.m. today (Mond

Nov 23, 2010 — By WSU News Services — A power outage is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, for Lindquist Hall, Grace Wilkie Hall, Jabara Hall and Heskett Center, weather permitting. Power and lighting will be off in Lindquist and Grace Wilkie until 2 p.m. to allow for the replacement of a faulty campus transformer. Depending on the conditions within the transformer, Jabara Hall and Heskett Center may have to be powered down as

Nov 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Foundation requisitions must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, for checks to be issued Wednesday, Nov. 24.