Jun 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Retired WSU faculty member Eugene Savaiano passed away Friday, June 11. He was 96. A memorial service was held Wednesday, June 16. Savaiano began his career at the Universty of Wichita in 1946 and became head of the Spanish department in 1947. In the 1960s, he helped found the WSU Summer Program in Puebla, Mexico. He retired from WSU in 1984. Memorials have been established at Botanica and East He

Jun 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The 10th Annual Recovery Conference: Honoring Our Past, Celebrating our Present, Creating our Future was held at Century II this week. This conference brought together mental health consumers across Kansas for three days of workshops and recovery. The Center for Community Support and Research staff was on hand at the conference conducting research and offering help as needed.

Jun 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — According to the June 15 edition of Hugo's Highlights, the Center for Urban Studies recently completed two research projects, one for Sedgwick County and one for the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas. For the complete story, go to: http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=4856

Jun 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has attracted extensive publicity for its environmental impact, but the economic cost of the disaster is expected to be great as well. http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Jun 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Ulrich Museum of Art boasts a nationally significant collection of modern and contemporary artworks and has amassed a 20th- and 21st-century art collection valuable for its breadth and quality. The "Art of Our Time" exhibition runs now through Sunday, Aug. 8, and includes 57 works and treasures culled from a collection of more than 6,300. The exhibition offers a significant opportunity for lif

Jun 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Physical Plant Warehouse has submitted all of its surplus property to the online auction site for sale to the public. View all of the items from Wichita State and other state agencies at http://www.purplewave.com. The sale date for the auction is Thursday, July 8. WSU has computers, office furniture, pianos and many other items for sale on this auction. If you have questions, contact David Wis

Jun 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has attracted extensive publicity for its environmental impact, but the economic cost of the disaster is expected to be great as well. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Jun 17, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Please be advised that a power shutdown has been scheduled for this afternoon (Friday, June 18) affecting the Engineering Building, Geology Building and Neff Hall. The outage will begin shortly after noon and power should be restored no later than 4 p.m. Although this is not an emergency, an unsafe electrical power condition has been identified in these facilities that requires a shutdown and repa

Jun 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Do you know someone who would make a great Shocker? A son, daughter, niece, nephew or grandchild? A student, neighbor or co-worker? An adult friend who's thinking of going back to school but needs a little encouragement? Aaron Hamilton, and other WSU undergraduate admissions personnel, would like to hear from you, and they're making it a little easier with their website's Refer a Shocker feature.

Jun 22, 2010 — By WSU News Services — WSU Foundation requisitions -- The week of June 21 will be the last normal check run for FY2010. Any last-minute checks must be cut no later than Wednesday, June 30. WSU Foundation deposits -- Deposits to be posted to your accounts in FY2010 must be received at the foundation no later than Wednesday, June 30.