Sep 10, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Shocktoberfest 2010 "School of Shock" is quickly approaching. This weeklong celebration of Shocker spirit will be filled with many exciting events. Currently the Student Activities Council is in need of judges for traditional events such as Man and Woman of the Year, banner competition, battle of the rock bands and songfest. If you are interested in more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j

Sep 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Here are the details for the first of six long-term care employee webinars being conducted by Genworth at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. All webinars have a maximum of 150 participants and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is not needed. Individuals will need to click on the link the day of the presentation at least 15 minutes before the start and sign in. Once 150 people dial

Sep 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Adult swimming lessons are offered for individuals age 18 and older who would like to learn to swim in a class setting. Beginner's lessons are offered on Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 7-7:45 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 14, through Thursday, Oct. 7. For more information, contact Morgan at 978-5311.

Sep 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — American Chemical Society, the leading publisher in Chemical Sciences, features a video highlight of WSU chemistry professor Francis D'Souza and his group along with their collaborator, professor Osamu Ito from Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan. The video highlights their research on the application of carbon nanotube hybrid materials for light energy harvesting applications. The video can be view

Sep 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Lowell D. Holmes, founder and first chair of WSU's Department of Anthropology, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, following an extended illness. He was 85 years old. In 1967, Holmes initiated the Museum of Man at WSU, later renamed the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology in his honor. A memorial event in his honor is being planned for later this fall. For more information, go to: http://www.wichita.edu

Sep 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Special VIP ticket packages are available for the upcoming concert featuring the classic rock band Kansas with the WSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Hartman Arena. "These seats are literally front and center," said Mark Laycock, WSU director of orchestras. "The band has donated 100 of the best tickets to help raise funds for our instrumental music program. In fact, this is

Sep 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Is it possible that students who receive an otherwise good education may be illiterate when it comes to personal finance and economics? Jim Graham, president of the Kansas Council on Economic Education, hosted by the Barton School of Business, says education is an opportunity to learn for future generations. The WSU Newsline Podcast is available at http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Sep 3, 2010 — By WSU News Services — As a reminder to all student organizations, university departments and members of the community, it is against university policy to post yard signs around campus to advertise events happening on campus. The only yard signs permitted are for SGA elections only, as stated in the policy. Please refer to the Wichita State University Policy and Procedure Manual, under Chapter 11/Facilities, Section 11.

Sep 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Needing some one-on-one help with PeopleAdmin? The Office of Human Resources is offering open labs from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. every Wednesday afternoon; no phones, no distractions, no e-mails, just plenty of help. The labs are in 124 Jabara Hall on Sept. 8, 15 and 29, and 204 Jabara Hall on Sept 22. Please call Tonya at 978-3061 if you plan to attend.

Sep 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * Effective Oct. 1, the state of Kansas will not issue paper checks for payroll or travel and expense reimbursements; absolutely no exceptions will be made. Forms for these processes and additional information can be found at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?660. More information can be found at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?661. * Come meet the new director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Victor