Jun 14, 2010 — By WSU News Services — In honor of Father's Day, Lake Afton Public Observatory is offering free admission to fathers and grandfathers on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19. The observatory is open from 9-11 p.m., and dads or grandpas who are accompanied by a paying child will receive free admission. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1096

Jun 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — In honor of Father's Day, Lake Afton Public Observatory is offering free admission to fathers and grandfathers on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19. The observatory is open from 9-11 p.m., and dads or grandpas who are accompanied by a paying child will receive free admission. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1096

Jun 11, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Lake Afton Public Observatory is hosting Bring Your Own Telescope (BYOT) viewings on the third Friday of every month this summer. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1093

Jun 11, 2010 — By WSU News Services — If you need proof that exercise is the key to healthy aging, look no further than fitness classes led by fitness and aging expert Ruth Bohlken at Wichita State University. In spring 2010, seven students in WSU's Center for Physical Activity and Aging fitness class were older than 90. Bohlken comments on the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle as we age. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newsl

Jun 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Financial Operations reminds those departments selling goods that the sales tax rate in Sedgwick County will increase from 6.3 percent to 7.3 percent effective Thursday, July 1.

Jun 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Effective July 9, Walgreens pharmacies will no longer be a network provider under the state employee prescription drug plan. This will require members of the plan to take action to move to another network pharmacy. At that time, members will be provided with a list of network pharmacies that are closest to their residence. Members will be able to contact Caremark by phone and have their current pr

Jun 11, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff with middle school-age students are invited to send their children to Future Shocker Camp from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, June 17, or Wednesday, June 30. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at a WSU athletic facility, participate in a class, explore the campus and hear from current WSU students. The cost is $10 and includes program materials, lunch and snacks. To be eligib

Jun 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The KPTS TV production of "Black and Gold," a documentary about the WSU football team plane crash Oct. 2, 1970, has been nominated for a Regional Emmy Award. TV stations submit shows to be considered. A panel of judges then determines a handful of finalists that are "nominated" to be considered for a Regional Emmy Award. Being nominated means you are among the very best in your category, in this c

Jun 10, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Senior Dustin Garza cemented his place among the elite in collegiate golf recently when the Golf Coaches Association of America named him the first PING First-Team All-American in Shocker men's golf history. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1094

Jun 10, 2010 — By WSU News Services — If you need proof that exercise is the key to healthy aging, look no further than fitness classes led by fitness and aging expert Ruth Bohlken at Wichita State University. In spring 2010, seven students in WSU's Center for Physical Activity and Aging fitness class were older than 90. Bohlken comments on the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle as we age. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newsl