Feb 1, 2010 — By WSU News Services — KMUW's 'Global Village' will feature the music of Haiti in February. The recent tragic events in Haiti have focused new attention on the conditions, history and politics of this devastated country. But while Haiti is poor economically, it has long been rich culturally and nowhere is this more evident than in its music. Hosted by Chris Heim, "Global Village" airs at 9 p.m. Monday through Friday on

Feb 4, 2010 — By WSU News Services — A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available for individual appointments in 313 Rhatigan Student Center Tuesday, Feb. 23, through Thursday, Feb. 25, and Tuesday and Wednesday, March 23-24. TIAA-CREF offers individual counseling sessions as part of your benefits package from WSU. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 732-8353 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Feb 4, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * Don't miss the Brown Bag Diversity Discussion "Time to End Black History Month?" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 3) in 223 RSC. Bring your lunch and engage in topical discussions on campus diversity. Questions? Call 978-3034. * The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success will host "Data Management," part of the Responsible Conduct of Research series co-hosted with the O

Feb 8, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * Join us for the next Learn More session, "The New Basics -- Using Web 2.0 in the Workplace," from 1:30-2:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 2) in the Media Resources Center ITV room. Seating is limited. For details, go to http://www.wichita.edu/learnmore. * Interested faculty, staff and students are welcome to participate in an interdisciplinary Weekly Climate Change Seminar every Tuesday during th

Feb 3, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Jay Price, associate professor of history and director of the Public History Program at WSU, is one of the authors of a new book, "Wichita's Lebanese Heritage." The Lebanese people, who began as peddlers when they arrived in the Wichita area in the 1890's, quickly became a vibrant part of the community from starting grocery stores and dry goods companies to real estate, supermarkets and the profes

Feb 1, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Robert Bubp, an artist on faculty at Wichita State, has submitted a proposal for the community-based art exhibition in Corpus Christi, Texas. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=949

Feb 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — If what you wear makes a statement, Wear Red and speak up on Friday, Feb. 5. Too many women die each year because they are unaware that heart disease is their No. 1 killer. One in three suffers in silence, and almost one woman dies every minute of this largely preventable disease. Learn more about beating heart disease with simple but life-saving choices at www.goredforwomen.org. For more informat

Feb 1, 2010 — By WSU News Services — A panel discussion will follow the showing of the documentary "Kapaun" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the CAC Theatre. Roy Wenzl and Travis Heying, who worked on The Wichita Eagle series and documentary -- and Father John Hotze, who is coordinating the Wichita Diocese's campaign to establish sainthood for Father Emil Kapaun -- will speak afterward. The free showing of the documentary and discussion

Jan 28, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Part of the genius of American higher education is its ability to strengthen the social and economic fabric of the country by meeting the dreams of individual citizens, according to an opinion piece written by WSU Provost Gary L. Miller in The Wichita Eagle on Thursday, Jan. 28. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?404.

Feb 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Don't miss the Brown Bag Diversity Discussion "Time to End Black History Month?" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in 223 Rhatigan Student Center. Bring your lunch and engage in topical discussions on diversity on campus. Questions? Call 978-3034. The event is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the College of Education.