Apr 29, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The University Libraries and Department of English are hosting several events in April as part of the Sixth Annual Poetry Reading Series. The third event will feature six students in the MFA-Creative Writing Program at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in the lower level, Ablah Library. Join us for a special hour of readings and refreshments. For more information, contact Cathy Moore-Jansen at 978-5080.

May 3, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The President's Distinguished Service Awards and the unclassified professionals' Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award will be presented during the Shocker Pride Celebration at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 28) in the RSC ballroom. To see the list of honorees, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?543. * The College of Engineering is offering seven summer camps for students in grades 4-12. Th

Apr 23, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Nancy Loosle has been named activities director for the Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State University. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1047

Apr 23, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Ihssane Mounir, vice president of marketing, sales strategy and operations, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will give the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Engineer in Residence lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The lecture is titled "Emerging Markets Growing Role in the Global Aviation Market." Admission is free. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/

Apr 26, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The application deadline for the RSO Awards and for Who's Who Among Students in Universities and Colleges has been extended. Applications are available at the Center for Student Leadership website http://www.wichita.edu/csl. Applications are due Thursday, April 29, to the Center for Student Leadership, 008 Rhatigan Student Center or campus box 66. Student applications and organizations will be con

Apr 26, 2010 — By WSU News Services — WSU presents Folk Song Celebration, featuring the WSU Madrigal Singers, Tom Wine, director; the WSU Chamber Singers, Kyle Wheatley, director; and the WSU Women's Ensemble, Stephanie Gilmore, director. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets are $7 and $2 students with discounts available. For tickets, call 978-3233. The program begins with a compositio

Apr 26, 2010 — By WSU News Services — WSU presents Folk Song Celebration, featuring the WSU Madrigal Singers, Tom Wine, director; the WSU Chamber Singers, Kyle Wheatley, director; and the WSU Women's Ensemble, Stephanie Gilmore, director. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets are $7 and $2 students with discounts available. For tickets, call 978-3233. The program begins with a compositio

May 3, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of Human Resources has announced an enhancement to its current PeopleAdmin process. Starting Tuesday, May 4, there will be a change to the way you sign in to PeopleAdmin -- Single Credential process. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?541. * The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success will present "What Makes A Good Syllabus?" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in 213

Apr 22, 2010 — By WSU News Services — In honor of its 25th anniversary, WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research will hold an open house Friday, April 30. NIAR's 25th Anniversary Open House will include tours of several laboratories featuring equipment demonstrations and an opportunity to talk with NIAR research engineers. Other events include a crash test dummy photo op, movies, reception and door prizes. For more information,

Apr 23, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Samantha Linder, a senior majoring in marketing, is surrounded by magic every day. Linder is a co-op student interning in the Main Entrance Operations of Disney's EPCOT Center. "We assist guests to make the beginning and ending of their time here the best we can," said Linder. "It's incredible how much attention-to-detail goes into every single element of the company." In addition to helping guest