Mar 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Paddy Maloney of the acclaimed Irish traditional band the Chieftains, world and roots music star Ry Cooder, and historian Peter Stevens join forces to tell the tale, reveal more links between Irish and Mexican culture, and share music from the new Chieftains/Cooder CD, "San Patricio." The special airs on St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17, in the Global Village timeslot at 9 p.m. http://www.km

Mar 12, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Electrical power to Devlin Hall and the Corbin Education Center will be shut down all day on Tuesday, March 16, to allow Westar Energy to replace an underground power distribution switch on the main branch power feed through the university campus. Occupants and users of these buildings should take precautions with computers and sensitive equipment by backing up information systems and shutting equ

Mar 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — There is a drop-off location for a soccer ball drive at the Heskett Center. This drive is to gather soccer balls to send to U.S. soldiers in Iraq to give to children. You can drop off soccer balls at the drop-off location at the Heskett until Friday, May 7. Find out more about the soccer ball drive or make a monetary donation at http://dandrproject.blogspot.com.

Mar 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The next School of Nursing information session will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 27, in 200 Ahlberg Hall. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?478 or call 978-5708 if you have any questions.

Mar 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Former Shocker baseball star Kevin Hooper, current manager of the Wichita Wingnuts professional baseball team, will be the featured speaker in the Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, in the Marcus Welcome Center. The cost is $18 for alumni association members; $20 for nonmembers. To register, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?481. For more information, contact mandy.f

Mar 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The bust of Gordon Parks has a new home -- in the Fireplace Lounge of the Rhatigan Student Center. The bust was created by sculptor Jonas Perkins and generously given to WSU by Parks' daughter, Toni Parks, in spring 2009. Prior to the relocation, the bust was housed in Special Collections in Ablah Library. "I felt it important that the bust of Mr. Parks be placed where it could be a part of the

Mar 12, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The WSU softball team will play its first home game of the season at 5 p.m. today (Monday, March 15) against Rutgers at Wilkens Stadium. There is an admission charge. Call 978-3267 for tickets.

Mar 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Admissions is gearing up for next year's orientation programs and welcomes your help in recruiting students for its 2010-11 Orientation Leader team. This is a great opportunity to recognize current Wichita State students who you believe would be excellent candidates for this position. If you want to nominate a WSU student who you believe may have the qualifications and skills necessa

Mar 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — A WSU Jazz Arts concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, March 11) in Lowe Auditorium, Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Enjoy rousing arrangements of jazz standards and some interesting new works. For tickets, call 978-3233.

Mar 18, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The March episode of "Wichita State & The World" focuses on the challenges of university leadership and features WSU President Don Beggs and his wife, Shirley. The program is airing throughout the month on WSU-TV, Channel 13 on Cox Cable. The show is hosted by Provost Gary L. Miller. The program airs this week at 9 a.m. today (Monday, March 15); 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 16; and 8 p.m. Thursday, March