Sep 29, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The handout for the webinar "Anatomy of an NIH Grant" is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?681. The webinar will be held from 2-3 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 16) in 106 McKinley Hall, and in the Hedrick Conference Room, third floor, NIAR. * The WSU Department of Geology, in coordination with the Department of Geology at the University of Kansas, will hold a colloquium featuring Steven A

Sep 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Recently President Beggs signed Healthy Wichita Leadership by Example, pledging to: provide leadership to promote the role of good health in our community, including the importance of regular physical activity and good nutrition, starting with my own organization. To learn more about employee wellness at Wichita State, go to http://www.wichita.edu/employeewellness. Healthy Wichita is an employer-l

Sep 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Longtime faculty member H. Craig Miner, Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor in Business History, died Sunday, Sept. 12, following a lengthy illness. He was 65. Services are pending. Miner had been at Wichita State since 1969, and also was a WSU alum.

Sep 21, 2010 — By WSU News Services — During the past few years, many of our fellow employees and their families have benefited from the humanitarian and social services supported in part by United Way of the Plains. Last year alone, WSU faculty and staff used United Way-supported services on more than 500 occasions. Recently you received information on how you can support United Way during its annual campaign. The WSU United Way camp

Sep 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Every year the Center for Student Leadership coordinates a Volunteer Fair for students to gain access to different community service opportunities throughout the greater Wichita community. Each participating agency is given one table for the purposes of display and or solicitation of potential volunteers. Being part of the Volunteer Fair is a great opportunity for agencies to showcase the many way

Sep 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Campus Traditions is currently seeking judges for Man & Woman of the Year -- a prestigious award that coincides with the Shocktoberfest tradition. Students participating in this competition excel academically, position themselves as leaders on campus and model Shocker pride. We are looking for judges who are willing to read over candidate application packets and be present from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wedn

Sep 21, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The WSU community has a number of opportunities to give to others. One way is through Community Health Charities, an organization that raises funds and awareness for a number of health related non-profit agencies and associations. The groups supported by CHC include the American Diabetes Association, Heartspring, Children's Miracle Network and Victory in the Valley, among many others. Pledge forms

Sep 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series presents Daniel Zaretsky at 7 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 14), in Wiedemann Recital Hall. Zaretsky has performed since 1988 in all the former Soviet Union's important venues, as well as countries all around Europe and Australia. In 1991, he won the National Organ Competition and took third prize in the Speyer International Organ Competition in Germany. For tickets, c

Sep 29, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * Orders are once again being accepted for official WSU letterhead, envelopes, business cards and note cards. A new arrangement has been established with a local printer for fulfilling orders from university departments. More information and order forms are available on the Central Services website at http://www.wichita.edu/centralservices or http://www.wichita.edu/stationery. * All instructors

Sep 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Services for Diane Huntley, associate professor of dental hygiene, will be held at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 14) at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. She was 63. A memorial for the Diane Huntley Scholarship Fund has been established with the WSU Foundation.