Jun 3, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Join the WSU Alumni Association this August on a trek of remembrance to Colorado to visit the site of the 1970 Wichita State football plane crash, in which 31 players, coaches, boosters and university administrators lost their lives. A bus will depart Wichita on the morning of Friday, Aug. 13, and travel to Frisco, Colo. Travelers will hike the mountain to visit the crash site on Saturday, and the

Jun 3, 2010 — By WSU News Services — This past January, five extraordinary Shockers and one organization were honored as the 2009 recipients of the Wichita State University Alumni Awards. To continue this tradition, everyone in the Shocker community is encouraged to nominate deserving individuals for the upcoming 2010 awards. For complete award descriptions and criteria, and an online nomination form, go to http://webs.wichita.edu/al

Jun 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Nationally, business expectations, along with positive economic indicators, continue to confirm that the U.S. economy is recovering from the current recession. To compare the national outlook to the local outlook, WSU's Center for Economic Development and Business Research conducted a survey of firms in the regional aviation market. The survey indicates that Wichita's aviation industry mimics nati

Jun 3, 2010 — By WSU News Services — A memorial has been established for Bert Smith. Contributions can be made to the Bert Smith Memorial in Aerospace Engineering in care of the WSU Foundation, campus box 2, or online at http://www.wichita.edu/memorials. A memorial service has been set for the professor emeritus at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at the University Congregational Church, 9209 E. 29th St. Smith died on Friday, May 14.

Jun 4, 2010 — By WSU News Services — L. Victor Collins has been named director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs effective July 12. Collins comes from the University of Minnesota, where he serves as director of the Martin Luther King program. He has years of experience working with and starting multicultural centers. According to Cheryl Adams, dean of students, Collins has a passion for working with students and understands the

Jun 7, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Watch for the new 2010/11 faculty/staff parking permits in campus mail. The permits are effective July 1. If you have questions, call the Office of Financial Operations and Business Technology at 978-3076.

Jun 10, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * TIAA-CREF will offer one-on-one counseling sessions in July and August. All sessions will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in 313 RSC. A representative will be on campus Tuesday and Wednesday, July 13-14; and Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 10-11. Call (800) 732-8353 to make an appointment. * For information on summer camps at Wichita State, go to http://www.wichita.edu/camps. * Faculty and staff W

Jun 8, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?583 for the latest faculty/staff news update. Submit information for Academe to shannon.littlejohn@wichita.edu.

Jun 10, 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. The cost is $10 and includes program materials, lunch and snacks. To RSVP, go to http://www.wichita.edu/admissions and click on RSVP for an Event, or contact the Office of Admissions at 978-3085. * No matter how hot it is o

Jun 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Summer is a great time to purchase or renew your membership at the Heskett Center. If you bought a membership for the spring, it expired June 6. Summer memberships run from May 20-Aug. 18. The cost for a faculty/staff membership summer membership ranges from $8.05-$21.85, depending on your pay rate. Students who take a summer class pay no extra fees and can enter the Heskett Center with their Shoc