Sep 3, 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. Holmes also founded Lambda Alpha, the National Hono

Sep 8, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * To celebrate national College Colors Day Friday, Sept. 3, the University Bookstore is having a sale. Buy one WSU school-colored apparel at regular price and get a second one at 50 percent off today (Friday, Sept 3). * The WSU volleyball team will host Stephan F. Austin at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 3) and Portland at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, in Charles Koch Arena. Call 978-3267 for tickets.

Sep 3, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Faculty, staff and students are invited to play Pigskin Picks and see how they compare with their colleagues in picking weekly winners in college and NFL football games. The new NCAA picks are posted online and the NFL picks will start next week. Participation is free. Weekly winners will receive an intramural championship shirt. A combined winner for the year will win a prize to be determined at

Sep 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Many WSU Foundation staff members participated in Welcomefest Aug. 30 by cooking and serving about 560 free hotdogs to students, faculty and staff, educating students about how the foundation can and does help them, and encouraging nearly 370 students to register to win one of 14 scholarships at $50 each. To view photos of the event and the list of scholarship winners, go to http://www.wichita.edu

Sep 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Social Media for Business will be presented by Brandon White from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, on the second floor of Devlin Hall. The presentation is sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship, Practical Entrepreneur Training Tools and 360Wichita.com. The cost, which includes lunch, is $15 for students and $35 for the public. Call 978-3000 to register.

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

Aug 31, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Offices will be closed and classes will not be held Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day. Normal schedules will resume Tuesday, Sept. 7. The Ulrich Museum will be open from 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4-5, but closed on Monday.

Aug 30, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Intramural Sports deadlines are approaching. Deadlines include Wednesday, Sept 8, for tennis singles; Thursday, Sept. 9, for homerun derby; Friday, Sept. 10, for NFL Pigskin Picks; Wednesday, Sept 15, for tennis doubles; and Wednesday, Sept. 22, for flag football and Hispanic Heritage Soccer Tournament. Check out http://www.wichita.edu/intramurals for more information.

Sep 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Lap swimming is an awesome workout for your entire body. Could you use some tips to improve your stroke? Jessica Varlack will lead a stroke clinic from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Heskett Center pool. The clinic is only $5 for members, and will be packed with useful swimming tips. Sign up at the front desk or online today at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?665 and bring a friend.

Sep 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — WSU and the Wichita Jazz Festival will present jazz pianist Eldar Djangirov in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. Call 978-3233 for tickets. The 23-year-old Djangirov is one of the most sought after jazz pianists on the scene today. With four albums to his credit at Sony Masterworks, including the Grammy nominated "Re-Imagination" and a fifth album on the way featurin