Nov 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Student Leadership is offering Service Splash for students to collectively serve and make an impact on the lives of those in the Wichita community. Service Splash is geared toward students who want to serve, but cannot commit to a long-time project. Service Splash is scheduled for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Service Splash is designed to introduce students to thoughtful com

Oct 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — An adult CPR/AED clinic for faculty, staff and students will be offered at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in 134 Heskett Center. The clinic will be conducted by Frank Rokosz, associate professor of human performance studies. The cost is $10, $2 for PEAP instructors. Prior to attending the clinic, you should purchase and read the following American Red Cross book: First Aid and CPR/AED for Schools and t

Nov 4, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Two $1,000 Schunk-Grohe Reach Abroad Scholarships are available to students interested in studying abroad. A student is eligible if he or she is enrolled full-time at WSU and has a GPA of 3.0 or better. The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 13. Preference is given to students who are Kansas residents, have not traveled abroad before, are juniors, and have financial need. There is no formal

Oct 29, 2009 — By WSU News Services — WSU's Software Usability Research Lab is seeking participants for a Web site evaluation study the week of Nov. 2-7. It will take about one hour to complete. To qualify for the study you must be 35-70 years of age with normal/corrected vision. And you must have purchased something online in the last 90 days (e.g., clothing, shoes, books, electronics). Those who have purchased shoes online are espec

Oct 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Say what you will about the accordion, it is portable, an instant one-man band and loud enough to be heard over the crowd at dance parties. Today the accordion can be found virtually everywhere and appears in everything from traditional music to classical and avant-garde jazz settings. Throughout November, Global Village will scour the planet for a variety of remarkable and diverse squeezebox soun

Nov 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Brown Bag Diversity Discussion, scheduled for the RSC fireplace lounge, has been moved to 106 McKinley Hall from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. If you have questions, call the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 978-3034.

Oct 29, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Have you noticed that you aren't your usual cheerful self? Does the thought of one more thing to do make you want to pull out your hair? Learn the most common triggers for stress recognize the triggers for your own stress and, most important, how you can successfully manage it all. The presentation will take place from noon-12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in 007 RSC. Come receive great tips from Amy Ba

Oct 29, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Teaching and Research Excellence will present "Best Practices: Academic Dishonesty Policies" from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in 226 Hubbard Hall. The session will provide an opportunity for faculty and department heads to discuss recent research on why students cheat, and effective policies and pedagogical strategies for preventing it. A light lunch will be provided to those wh

Oct 28, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Mark Johnson, the Arthur T. Kemp Professor of Chemistry at Yale University, will present a public lecture "From proteomics to homeland security: Why mass-spectrometry is key to emerging tehnologies in the molecular sciences," at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in 324 McKinley Hall. Johnson also will give a scientific lecture "Navigating the potential landscapes of H-bonded networks with Ar-mediated, pum

Oct 27, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Every Tuesday, the University Bookstore selects WSU merchandise to discount up to 50 percent off. Come into the store and ask for your clue. The secret sale will continue every Tuesday until Nov. 24, which means a whole month of savings on Shocker gear. If you have any questions, contact the University Bookstore at 978-3490 or go online at http://www.wsubooks.com, or add us as a fan on Facebook.