Aug 6, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Please note a correction to the Academic Affairs calendar for 2009/2010 that states that the Memorial Day Holiday is on May 24. The correct date is May 31.

Aug 10, 2009 — By WSU News Services — This week's Wellness Wednesday tip from the Heskett Center features 40 amazing facts about sleep. This wellness tip is courtesy of Shelley Rich, associate director of programs/fitness and wellness for the Heskett Center. - Anything less than five minutes to fall asleep at night means you're sleep deprived. The ideal is between 10 and 15 minutes, meaning you're still tired enough to sleep deeply

Aug 6, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Throughout August, Global Village is featuring music from the "Barefoot Diva" of Cape Verde, Cesaria Evora, in honor of her birthday. Though she started singing while still in her teens, Evora gave up music for a long time and, even after returning to recording, found little initial response to her first, rather modern attempts. Evora is renowned for her elegant interpretations of mourna music, of

Aug 3, 2009 — By WSU News Services — A summer projects update and a sneak peek at fitness and wellness fall programming at the Heskett Center is available in this month's newsletter at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?132.

Aug 13, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Water service for Morrison Hall, Jardine Hall, McKinley Hall, Wiedemann Hall and the Duerksen Fine Arts Center will be shut down from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 5) so improvements can be made. Restrooms will be closed, and water-cooled equipment will be inoperable within these buildings during that period. * WSU's Counseling and Testing Center is offering a workshop to help high sc

Aug 5, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Help send Alithea Mime Theatre to the International Mime Art Festival 2009 in Warsaw, Poland. A benefit, featuring wine and hors d'oeuvres, will be held at the Eaton Steakhouse, 523 E. Douglas, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. The cost is $25 at the door. Donations also will be gratefully accepted. You can RSVP at alitheacreations@cox.net or call 686-3640. The Alithea Mime Theatre is a profes

Aug 7, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The annual Shock"HERS" Fundraiser Golf Tournament to benefit the WSU women's golf team is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, at Braeburn Golf Club. It's a women-only, four-person scramble with net and gross divisions. After a continental breakfast, there will be an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Lunch and awards will follow the tournament at the WSU Welcome Center. The cost is $100 per player. For more informa

Aug 3, 2009 — By WSU News Services — President Beggs has approved the following revision to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 13.14 / Security of Credit Card Data -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch13_14.htm To address University departments who purchase their own credit card processing software.

Aug 5, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Get a head start. Join other students, faculty and staff for a library orientation from 11 a.m.-noon and 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, starting at the Circulation Desk in Ablah Library. Studies have shown that the ability to use library resources is essential to the successful completion of a college education. Family members may also join to learn about library services for nonstudents. Learn how t

Aug 3, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Individuals with 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service to the state will be recognized in a ceremony at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the Rhatigan Student Center ballroom. Benders of Twigs, who are individuals with 25 years of service to WSU, will be honored at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the RSC ballroom. The ceremonies on Sept. 15 and 22 are open to the WSU community. For more information, go t