Jan 19, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The media are invited to attend a presentation by Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson at the 2009-10 Distinguished Alumni Speaker Breakfast Series at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the Rhatigan Student Center ballroom at Wichita State University. Parkinson, a 1980 WSU graduate, is the first WSU alum to serve as governor of Kansas. A buffet breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., with Parkinson's presentation

Jan 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research seeks applicants for director of the recently created Office for Faculty Development and Student Success. This position is open to current tenured faculty who hold the rank of associate professor or professor. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 22. For details, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?356. * Register now for

Jan 20, 2010 — By WSU News Services — A large segment of Shocker students, faculty and staff are already serving the Wichita community, and one Wichita State organization is connecting these individuals to make a larger impact. The Wu Crew is comprised of student, faculty and staff volunteers serving either as a group or individually with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Lord's Diner and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. As a

Jan 21, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Here's a wellness tip courtesy of Shelley Rich, associate director of programs at the Heskett Center: "Beverages are probably the biggest hidden source of empty calories in our diets," says Mark Izzo, director of science and technology at Orafti Active Food Ingredients. "Even those that are positioned as super healthy, like grapefruit juice and orange juice, can pack 100 calories in eight ounces.

Jan 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Society of Women Engineers and WSU's College of Engineering will host its annual Engineering Expo from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 13, in the Rhatigan Student Center. The free expo is for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. Bring your children and stop in anytime and try something. No registration required. There will be hands-on, interactive booths to help you learn about how engi

Jan 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * WSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs invites everyone to enjoy MLK Unity Week events on the WSU campus this week in observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=941 * Students, faculty, advisers and staff are invited to information meetings about WSU's Summer Program in Puebla, Mexico. from 4:30-5:30 p.m today (Wednesday, Jan. 20) in 2

Jan 19, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The 2009 National Institute for Aviation Research Annual Report is available for download on the NIAR Web site. The report gives an overview of NIAR's structure and funding, and lists capabilities and contacts for each of the institute's laboratories, centers and research programs. This year's report also includes a video tour of each of NIAR's primary laboratories. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/

Jan 20, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Students, faculty, advisers and staff are invited to information meetings about WSU's Summer Program in Puebla, Mexico. The format and information will be identical, so choose one: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in 200 Lindquist Hall, or noon-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in 200 Lindquist Hall. This six-week program (June 19-July 31) is now in its 43rd year. Six credit hours are included in the cost

Jan 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success (formerly Center for Teaching and Research Excellence) will host a faculty development event, a webinar titled "Creatively Engaging Students Online: Models and Activities," from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Media Resources Center ITV room. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. * The WSU men's basketball team will host the Univers

Jan 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Angela Bucker, a member of the Missouri Valley Conference All-Centennial women's basketball team, three-time All-MVC selection and WSU's all-time leading rebounder, will be inducted into Wichita State's 2010 Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is scheduled for halftime of Wichita State's men's basketball game against Indiana State at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, while a lu