Aug 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — "Where Am I? Artists Explore Spaces and Places" opened recently and is the newest exhibition in the Beren and Grafly galleries that highlights work from the Ulrich Museum's collection. Artists represented in this show think critically and imaginatively about spaces and places. Their artwork draws attention to the ways in which ideas about spaces and places intersect with ideas about history, memor

Aug 12, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Curator Ron Michael will examine the work of four star artists from Kansas and discuss ways that the signature spaces and places of the state informed their artistic practice with "Looking at Kansas: Visual Artists from the Sunflower State" during Senior Wednesday (for art enthusiasts 55+) Aug. 18. Artists include John Steuart Curry (1897-1946), born in Dunavant; Birger Sandzen (1871-1954), who li

Aug 17, 2010 — By WSU News Services — To participate in the Convocation Flag Competition, student groups must purchase their banners soon. Completed banners must be turned in no later than Friday, Aug. 27. Groups wanting to submit last year's photos for the slideshow must do so by Tuesday, Aug. 17. Convocation takes place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, in Charles Koch Arena. For complete rules and entry info visit the download forms sec

Aug 12, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Fall Welcomefest 2010 will provide more than 40 events sponsored by the Student Activities Council, student organizations, campus departments and the university community. Check out the showing of Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," comedic entertainer Ryan Reiss and the Shocker Spirit sponsored Treasure Hunt. Welcomefest events run from Sunday, Aug. 15-Tuesday, Aug. 31. For a complete listing, go

Aug 16, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Media Resources Center and KMUW have calendar strips that adhere to a computer monitor. The 2010-11 academic year-at-a-glance calendar is a handy reference. Call 978-3575 if you would like calendars for faculty and staff in your department.

Aug 16, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff who reach milestone years of service will be recognized in three ceremonies in September. Length of service is recognized in five-year increments. Employees who reach anniversary dates from Sept. 2, 2009, to Sept. 1, 2010, will be recognized. Individuals with 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service to the state will be recognized in a ceremony at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in th

Aug 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Rockin' the Roundhouse, the premier fundraising event of the WSU Alumni Association and WSU Athletics, is set for the evening of Saturday, Oct. 2, in Charles Koch Arena. With its success built largely on the spirited sale of items in the event's live and silent auctions, Rockin' the Roundhouse depends on contributions from people like you to reach its goals in supporting the student, alumni and st

Aug 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — There will be a chilled water shutdown from 6 a.m.-noon today (Tuesday, Aug. 10). It will affect the Engineering Building, Neff Hall and Clinton Hall.

Aug 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State University Symphony Orchestra will perform with the classic rock band Kansas in "A Symphonic Evening with Kansas" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Hartman Arena in Park City. The band is teaming up with university orchestras for its Kansas Collegiate Symphony Tour. Tickets are $40 and $29, or $20 for students, and are available at stage1tickets.com, all Stage1 Ticket Outlets (

Aug 12, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Camp WU Shock is back for the fall semester. 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 will coincide with USD 259 in-service days, with the first camp date this semester Tuesd