Nov 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Buy and Sell Agreements will be the next Practical Entrepreneur Training Tools session sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship. The session, led by attorney Greg B. Klenda, will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the second floor Devlin Hall conference room. The workshop will include a discussion concerning the current mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment, transaction matte

Nov 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — A newly released documentary by Brave New Films asks us to "Rethink Afghanistan." The documentary will be shown at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in 209 Hubbard Hall. "Rethink Afghanistan" presents a vivid and gripping picture of the truth on the ground. After eight years of military occupation in Afghanistan, violence and instability still prevail. Congress must consider alternatives to military interve

Dec 7, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * WSU's International Education and the International Student Union have announced activities for International Education Week Nov. 16-20. For information on this week's events, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?308. * The University Libraries and College of Engineering are sponsoring a training session for faculty and students on the IEEE/IET Electronic Library -- an online resource that provide

Nov 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — WSU faculty and staff are invited to take advantage of special ticket pricing for the women's basketball game against Western Illinois at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Faculty and staff can use the promotional code WSUSTAFF at GoShockers.com to access the $5 group ticket price or call the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267. Discounted tickets must be purchased in advance.

Nov 16, 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. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Lindquist Hall lobby. This is a scholarship fundraiser to support WSU students.

Nov 16, 2009 — By WSU News Services — An event looking at the implications of the Stupak Amendment toward women's rights and the women's movement will be held at 7 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 16) in 315 RSC. Featured speakers are Kari Ann Rinker with Kansas NOW, Kansas District 103 Rep. Delia Garcia and WSU political science lecturer Vickie Stangl. The panel will discuss the accusation that women's rights were just a bargaining chip to p

Nov 12, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State University Foundation has unveiled its new home page. Bolstered with more multimedia, news, sharp, fresh images and a reorganized navigation menu, the WSU Foundation hopes that you will make the site your destination on the Web. Check it out at http://www.wichita.edu/foundation.

Nov 12, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Russell-Marti Conservation Services recently completed its annual round of cleaning and inspecting WSU's outdoor sculpture collection. The team also added netting beneath the Miro mosaic on the museum's facade to catch pieces of glass and marble that come loose from the adhesive because of constant humidity and temperature changes. Russell-Marti is in the process of preparing a comprehensive, mult

Nov 13, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The University Libraries and College of Engineering are sponsoring a training session for faculty and students on the IEEE/IET Electronic Library -- an online resource that provides access to almost one-third of the world's current literature in electrical engineering, communications and computer science from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in 123 Wallace Hall. Tip sheets, pens and door prizes will be p

Nov 19, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Brittni Conrardy, a biology student interning at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, educates park visitors and works hands-on with the animals. "The park is unique because you get a close-up experience with a variety of animals," said Conrardy, "and the experience itself has given me a new appreciation for them." Conrady is one of many WSU students enjoying their opportunities and experiences, thanks to WS