Oct 8, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Camp WU Shock is an exciting, family-friendly program designed to keep children ages 5-12 involved, active and safe on their days off from school. Campers will experience a variety of sport activities and games with an emphasis on fun, learning and participation. Camp WU Shock dates coincide with USD 259 in-service days. Upcoming dates are Thursday and Friday, Oct. 14-15; and Thursday and Friday,

Oct 5, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Department of Anthropology invites you to an upcoming memorial event in celebration of the life and contributions of Lowell D. Holmes, founder and professor of anthropology at WSU at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, starting in 100 Lindquist Hall. The event will include an excursion to the Department of Anthropology and the Lowell D. Holmes Museum facilities in Neff Hall, where drinks and snacks w

Oct 8, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Student success is the focus of the television show "Wichita State & The World" in October. Provost Gary L. Miller interviews Keith Pickus, associate provost for academic programs, and William Vanderburgh, director of the Office for Faculty Development and Student Success. The episode debuts at 8 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 7) on WSU-TV, Channel 13 on Cox Cable, and repeats throughout the month. Th

Oct 8, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * Nobel Prize-winning physicist James W. Cronin, a professor of physics at the University of Chicago, will be the guest speaker at WSU's Watkins Visiting Professorship Lecture Series event, 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 7) in 208 Hubbard Hall. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1226 * The WSU Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert featuring the world-class St. Petersburg String Q

Oct 6, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Board of Regents has a new Facebook page to enhance public advocacy efforts by increasing awareness about the challenges facing public higher education in Kansas. The board's Facebook page is continuously updated with links to pertinent news articles, and it will include updates throughout the upcoming 2011 state legislative session. The board's Facebook page has already gained a healthy follo

Oct 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research Administration is sponsoring a webinar, "Writing Excellent Proposals," at noon today (Wednesday, Oct. 6) in 307 NIAR. Handouts will be provided. Because this is during the lunch hour, attendees are welcome to bring their lunch with them. For more information, contact Sandy Marler 978-3285 or sandra.marler@wichita.edu.

Oct 8, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Five more webinars have been scheduled about group long term care insurance starting Monday, Oct. 11. These will be the last webinars held before the end of the initial enrollment period. The presentation will be conducted by a Genworth Long Term Care insurance expert. More information is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?705.

Oct 5, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Annette LeZotte has been appointed the new director of WSU's Emory Lindquist Honors Program. "Her enthusiasm for Honors plus her administrative experience make her an excellent choice to lead the program into the future," said Bill Vanderburgh, executive director of the Office for Faculty Development and Student Success. "I look forward to working with her." The Honors Program reports to OFDSS as

Oct 4, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff who plan to take part in the Fall 2010 Commencement ceremony need to place their orders for academic regalia. The deadline for purchase and rental orders is Wednesday, Oct. 20. To place an order, stop by the University Bookstore or call Noura at 978-7035 or Julie at 978-7021.

Oct 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The University Bookstore is having a buy one, get one 50 percent off Sweatshirt Sale during this year's Shocktoberfest. The sale started Monday, Oct. 4, and ends Saturday, Oct. 9.