Nov 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — WSU anthropology professor Donald Blakeslee will present "When is a type?" as part of the Anthropology Department's Fall 2009 Colloquium Series at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 18) in 117 Neff Hall.

Nov 20, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Amber Loewen may only be a sophomore, but she has more practical accounting experience than some seniors. With the help of WSU's co-op program, Loewen secured an internship at Koch Industries in the corporate accounting office. "My position at Koch has allowed me to apply what I learn in the classroom to real companies and situations," said Loewen. "This is only my second year at WSU, and the oppo

Nov 20, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Please have WSU Foundation requisitions turned in by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, for checks to be issued on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Nov 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Department of Geology in coordination with the Department of Geology at the University of Kansas will hold a colloquium featuring Roger Buick from the University of Washington. He will present "The early evolution of the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the ITV classroom in the Media Resources Center. Any interested faculty, staff or students are welcome to at

Nov 19, 2009 — By WSU News Services — As part of Diversity Week, the Student Activities Council is showing the movie "Gran Torino," at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the CAC Theater. Before the movie, Mike Wood, executive director of the Media Resources Center, will discuss the art of filmmaking. Following the movie, Gwen Mukes, assistant professor, College of Education, will discuss diversity issues portrayed in the film. Admission is fr

Dec 7, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * The Sunflower has extended the deadline to submit information and details about your campus-sponsored charity event for the holidays to Tuesday, Nov. 24. There is no charge for this event listing. Please submit information and a contact name and number to editor@thesunflower.com. * Experience recipes from around the world, including Middle Eastern (Halal), African, Asian and South American fo

Dec 7, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU African-American Faculty and Staff Association will sponsor a bake sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 19) in the Lindquist Hall lobby. This is a scholarship fundraiser to support WSU students. * The Department of Geology at WSU and the University of Kansas will hold a colloquium featuring Roger Buick from the University of Washington. He will present "The early evolution of

Dec 9, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Effective Nov. 16, WSU undergraduate students can make nominations for the Academy for Effective Teaching's prestigious annual teaching award by logging in to myWSU and following the link "Teaching Award Nomination" in the Student Tools tab. This is the only student-driven teaching award at WSU, and this is the first time electronic nominations have been accepted. Winners of the AET teaching award

Nov 19, 2009 — By WSU News Services — WSU's chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars will induct new members into the society at noon Friday, Nov. 20, in the RSC Sunflower Room (lower level). Students being inducted are part of the top 20 percent of WSU students. Although diverse in major and background, these new members share common NSCS values of scholarship, leadership and service.

Dec 7, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of Research Administration will present, "Essentials in Research Payroll" from 3-4:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 18) in 305 RSC. This focused session is open to faculty, post-docs and departmental staff who are actively engaged in research or interested in submitting proposals for sponsored research. To register, call or e-mail Sandy Marler at 978-3285 or sandra.marler@wichita.edu.