Oct 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — About 300 seasonal flu shots are still available on campus until 3 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 30) in 006-007 Rhatigan Student Center. This is the adult dosage not appropriate for children or pregnant women. The seasonal flu shot is free to employees and their dependents over 18 who are covered by their health insurance. The employee needs to bring their health insurance identification card o

Nov 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research Administration announces the FY10 Internal Grant competitions for ARCS and URCA. Guidelines and Applications can be found on the ORA Web site at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?302. Because of budgetary constraints, there will be no MURPA or ULINK competitions this year. If you have questions, contact Penny Warfel, at penny.warfel@wichita.edu or 978-6806.

Nov 6, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Native American Student Association will sponsor a pow wow from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the RSC ballroom. There will be a flute player, exhibition dancers and storytelling. This event is in observance of Native American Heritage Month. For more information, call 978-3034.

Oct 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee has selected Intrust Bank Arena and Wichita State University as host for the 2011 NCAA Women's Tournament first- and second-round games on Saturday, March 19 and Monday, March 21, or Sunday, March 20 and Tuesday, March 22, 2011. It marks the first time the community has played host to the women's tournament, as Wichita will play host to a NCAA Tourn

Oct 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Johanna Shoop and Craig Lindeman in marketing communications will be featured at a book signing for "The Big Black Dog and the Big Blue Sea" from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas.

Oct 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Lawrence Elementary School hired nine College of Education co-op students for the fall semester. The co-op students are gaining practical experience working with children, an important skill that prepares them for future teaching careers. The WSU students are an integral part of Lawrence Elementary's Reading Intervention Time, a multiple grade reading program. "We could not successfully implement

Oct 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The 9th Annual WSU Car Show was held last month. Proceeds from the show benefit the Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy, which provides transportation across the country for children in need of medical care at various Shrine Hospitals. During the past four years, the WSU Car Show has donated $4,500 toward this worthy cause. The 10th Annual WSU and Midian Shrine Car Show will held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sund

Oct 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Mike Staab, an engineering co-op student at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, had the opportunity to observe the space shuttle Discovery land at Edward's Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert. "This was a life changing experience," said Staab. "We could hear the wind breaking over the wings and the pop when the parachute was released. I've heard a lot of sonic booms, but not one as loud as t

Nov 4, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty and staff are invited to be part of the Annual Fund for Excellence giving campaign. Remember, 100 percent of your gift goes to the area you designate. To make your gift, print the Faculty/Staff gift form at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?273, and return it to the Annual Fund at Campus Box 2. For more information, contact Krista Voth at 978-3819 or krista.voth@wichita.edu. * TIAA-CREF will

Nov 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The 2009-2010 campus telephone directory is available at various campus locations. Directories are available at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Garvey International Center, Fairmount Hall, Brennan Hall, Wheatshocker Apartments, Marcus Welcome Center, Rhatigan Student Center, Printing Services (basement of Morrison Hall), University Relations, 105 Grace Wilkie, Heskett Center, Hubbard Hall, Lindqu