Dec 9, 2009 — By WSU News Services — If you are interested in nominating a faculty member for an Excellence in Research, Excellence in Creative Activity or Excellence in Community Research award, please go to the Office of Research Administration home page for nomination documents at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?337. Nominations need to be received in the ORA office by Friday, Dec. 18. For more information, contact Penny Warfel, at 978-

Dec 3, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Join the WSU Library Associates from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in Special Collections, lower level of Ablah Library, for a fascinating talk on an influential Kansas publisher. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. Randy Roberts, curator and Special Collections librarian at Leonard H. Axe Library at Pittsburg State University, will discuss E. Haldeman-Julius: Controversial Publisher and Fr

Dec 1, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * CTRE will present "Best Practices: The Student-Centered Syllabus" for faculty or anyone who teaches a course. The presentation will be offered twice -- from noon-1 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 1) in 227 Hubbard Hall, and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in 226 Hubbard Hall. Please RSVP to ctre@wichita.edu. * The "Stuff the Bus" project, in support of the Wichita women's shelters, has collectio

Dec 1, 2009 — By WSU News Services — You are invited to attend the last Lunch-N-Learn for the semester at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in 105 Heskett Center. Heskett staff will share how to de-stress during the holidays. You'll also be able to enjoy free chair massages along with light snacks and comforting hot teas.

Dec 7, 2009 — By WSU News Services — People wanting to see the surplus items up for auction may go to http://www.purplewave.com to view. The auction is listed as the Tuesday, Dec. 8, multiple location Internet-only auction. All WSU items are in the Physical Plant Warehouse area and can be viewed by appointment. Contact David Wise, warehouse supervisor, at 978-7946 or at david.wise@wichita.edu.

Dec 1, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Brown Bag Diversity Discussion sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, has been moved to 104 Ahlberg Hall. The discussion will be led by Ngoyi Bukonda of the College of Health Professions. The topic is "Establishing Collaboration and Linkage between American and African Universities: Needs, Strategies and Challenges."

Nov 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Teaching and Research Excellence will present its final event of the fall, "Best Practices: The Student-Centered Syllabus," a presentation and open discussion for faculty or anyone who teaches a course. The presentation will be offered twice -- from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in 227 Hubbard Hall, and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in 226 Hubbard Hall. Please RSVP to ctre@wichi

Nov 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Unclassified Professional Senate is again sponsoring the "Stuff the Bus" project in support of the Wichita women's shelters. The collection boxes are in Morrison Hall, Jardine Hall, Grace Wilkie Hall, Lindquist Hall, NIAR, Ahlberg Hall, Media Resources Center, Heskett Center, West Campus and South Campus. The bus will be here to pick up the donations at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3.

Nov 23, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Dean Headley, co-author of the national Airline Quality Rating at Wichita State University, explains some of the challenges in flying during the holidays. http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast

Dec 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research Administration is sponsoring a workshop "Research Proposal Writing in a Google World" by Teresa Radebaugh from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in 215-217 RSC. This focused session is open to new or experienced faculty, post-docs or graduate students who are active or interested in submitting proposals for sponsored research. To register, call or e-mail Sandy Marler at 9