Sep 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Mark your calendar for the first Wednesday of each month to attend a free wellness lecture in 105 Heskett Center. The lecture begins at 12:10 p.m., and you are welcome to bring your lunch -- small snacks will be provided at most lectures. The first lecture today (Wednesday, Sept. 2) will feature a cooking demonstration with Christian Miller from University Dining, "How to prepare fresh fruits and

Sep 4, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Academic Affairs and Research invites faculty and staff to a retirement reception for Dianne Boyd from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the RSC Great Plains Room. Boyd is retiring after 16 years of service to WSU.

Sep 1, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series enters its 13th season with lectures and breakfast buffets at the Marcus Welcome Center. The first breakfast of the season is Monday, Sept. 21, and features Mary Lee Esty, a social worker with a doctorate in health psychology, and president of the Neurotherapy Center of Washington Inc., Bethesda, Md. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. with presentations at 8

Aug 31, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Organ, clarinet, orchestra, robots, Andy Warhol, musical theater with guest director Wayne Bryan and jazz from New Orleans are all part of the September mix of events from the College of Fine Arts. For the complete story, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?176.

Aug 31, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Need something to liven up your living space? The Student Activities Council arts committee is sponsoring a poster sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today (Monday, Aug. 31) and Tuesday, Sept. 1, on the RSC Patio (rain location is RSC Shocker Square). There will be a variety of art to choose from. This event is open to WSU students, staff and faculty.

Sep 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Faculty are encouraged to register for one of three technology tips sessions being offered, beginning Thursday, Sept. 10. Staff from the MRC, Ablah Library and UCATS will offer introductions to several teaching and learning technologies that are available on campus. A special session has been scheduled at 5 p.m. for evening instructors. For session details and a guide to registration, go to http:/

Sep 3, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Reading Explorers, an early literacy learning playgroup, is accepting applicants for the current semester. Children must be 4- to 6-years-old and accompanied by an adult caregiver. The groups will meet on Thursdays from 1-2:30 p.m. If you are interested, contact Janette Warne at 978-3289 or janette.warne@wichita.edu. * A session, "Making the Transition to +/- Grading," will be offered four ti

Aug 28, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Organized by the San Jose Museum of Art and on national tour, "Robots: A Cultural Icon in Contemporary Art" presents 27 artworks by 15 contemporary artists. They respond to the romantic and sinister myths of robots and probe wide-ranging attitudes toward these mechanical creatures in the American psyche. The exhibition can be seen at the Ulrich Museum of Art now through Dec. 18. Admission is free.

Sep 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Senior Melissa Granville will write weekly articles on Shocker volleyball. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?171. WSU will host North Carolina, Grambling State and the University of Oklahoma in the Best Western Shocker Volleyball Classic Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5, in Charles Koch Arena. The schedule of the weekend classic is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?172.

Aug 31, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are reminded to enter through specially marked doors at the main entrance to Koch Arena to receive a ticket that can be redeemed after the 2009 Convocation for a free T-shirt, food, beverage and ice cream bar. The convocation will start at 11 a.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 1). If you can't make it to the event, watch the 2009 Convocation live on cable channel 20.