Sep 27, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Each year, the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding small businesses in the metro area. In this session, our panelists (chamber award finalists) will share how innovation and hard work have sustained them in their growth plans, at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in 107 Devlin Hall. For more information, go to: http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=5405

Sep 24, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Retirees were invited to a recognition dinner and ceremony recently. Profiles on many recent retirees are available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?690.

Sep 27, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's 2010-11 men's basketball schedule is highlighted by 17 home games, more than 11 nationally or regionally televised games, renewal of the Tulsa rivalry and a trip to the 2010 EA Sports Maui Invitational. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1215

Oct 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * Kansas Health Policy Authority will hold a public meeting for all benefit-eligible employees at 9:30 a.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 28) in 201 Ahlberg Hall. Open enrollment will run from Oct. 1-31, with changes effective on Jan. 1. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?683. * The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success will appoint three Student Success Faculty Fellows

Sep 28, 2010 — By WSU News Services — These upcoming events hosted by the Office for Faculty Development and Student Success are open to all faculty and staff. Please RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. "Hybrid Teaching: Enhancing Student Learning with Online Tools," led by Mark Porcaro, WSU's new instruction designer, will be presented in the MRC Wireless Learning Space from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, and again from 12:30-1:

Sep 24, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success will appoint three Student Success Faculty Fellows each fall and spring semester. The Fellows' duties will involve (1) revising a course in accordance with the best practices literature, (2) reporting what they learned in the process by delivering a faculty development event, and (3) leading a working group on a project related to student succ

Sep 29, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research Administration announces the availability of FY11 Internal Grant Opportunity documents -- Multidisciplinary Research Project Award (MURPA), Award for Research/Creative Projects in Summer and University Research/Creative Projects Award. Please note that the application deadline for the MURPA has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?691.

Oct 6, 2010 — By WSU News Services — A panel discussion "So What? What's at Stake in the Fall 2010 Elections in Kansas?" will be held from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in the RSC fireplace lounge. The moderator will be Tim Brown, host and producer for "This Week in Kansas" on KAKE-TV Channel 10. Panelists include Ken Ciboski, WSU associate professor of political science; Thomas Docking, Wichita attorney and former Kansas lieutenant g

Sep 30, 2010 — By WSU News Services — A members' opening party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Ulrich Museum. Meet, mingle and celebrate the 2010 fall exhibitions, "Art on Speed" and "Hindsight is Always 20/20." Rally with the designers, drivers and cars that comprise the WSU mechanical engineering Formula and Baja race teams fresh from summer competitions in Las Vegas and California. As always at Ulrich openings, ex

Sep 24, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Julie Bees, WSU professor of piano, will perform a Faculty Artist recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets are $7, with discounts available. Call the College of Fine Arts Box Office for more information at 978-3233.