Nov 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — SR-71 pilot Adelbert "Buz" Carpenter returns to Kansas to recount his adventures cracking the sound barrier with a presentation "Breaking the Sound Barrier" at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the CAC Theater. The U.S. SR-71 aircraft combined speed, agility and stealth, zooming at Mach 3 (more than three times faster than the speed of sound). Carpenter will show film clips and images as he discusses hi

Oct 29, 2010 — By WSU News Services — What happens when computer science, mathematics, pop culture and contemporary art meet? Join artist R. Luke DuBois and new media specialist Steve Dietz in a discussion to find out at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 28) in 210 McKnight Art Center West. The two will examine DuBois' artistic work as a composer, performer, video artist and programmer. Specifically, they'll talk about his project and Ulri

Oct 26, 2010 — By WSU News Services — 2010 was another successful year for Communication Upward Bound participants in the national TRIO Quest contests. CUB took first place for the second consecutive year in the Media Quest competition. Several students also made it to the final rounds of competition for the first time in the photo essay portion of the contest. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?734.

Oct 29, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Unclassified Senate invites all Unclassified Professionals to the general fall meeting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in 201 Ahlberg Hall. President Don Beggs, Provost Gary L. Miller and Vice President for Administration and Finance Mary Herrin will address the group. The Unclassified Professional Senate has some proposed changes to the group's constitution that will be addressed and voted on

Oct 27, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research Administration is sponsoring a webinar "NIH Grant Success: The Importance of Impact" from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in 305 RSC. Handouts will be provided. For more information, contact Sandy Marler at 978-3285 or sandra.marler@wichita.edu.

Nov 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success presents "Beyond PowerPoint," a workshop on using presentation software effectively. The workshop will be offered twice in 106 McKinley Hall, from 2:30-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 27) and 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. * The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Counseling and Testing Center are spo

Oct 26, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Nearly 75 people attended the 2010 Faculty of Excellence luncheon held Monday, Oct. 25, at the Marcus Welcome Center. The event, hosted by Gary L. Miller, provost and vice president for academic affairs and research, and Elizabeth King, president and CEO of the WSU Foundation, honored distinguished faculty and their donors. Speakers included the two hosts, WSU President Don Beggs, Craig Barton, WS

Oct 27, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The first contract year with Oce copier ends Sunday, Oct. 31. The following memo identifies the responsibility of departments to correctly report their copier meter readings, what to expect and how to process the forthcoming invoices from Oce for the second contract year, Nov. 1, 2010, through Oct. 31, 2011. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?732.

Oct 26, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Department of Chemistry announces this year's Watkins Visiting Professor, Michael Graetzel of Ecole Polytechnique in Lausanne, Switzerland. His public lecture will be presented at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Kansas Grand Ballroom at the Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive. The title of his talk will be "Molecular Photovoltaics and Mesoscopic Solar Cells."

Nov 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * Because of continued interest, an additional webinar on group long-term care insurance is being offered at 2:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 27). To listen to the presentation, call 1-(866) 692-3158 and use participant code 7660167. Please remember to mute your phone during the presentation. * The Office of Research Administration is presenting a CITI workshop from 10-11:30 a.m. today (Tuesday