Jul 14, 2009 — By WSU News Services — International volleyball will make its way to Wichita as the USA Men's Volleyball team will take on the Netherlands inside Charles Koch Arena at 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18. The defending World League and Olympic champions will compete against the Netherlands in the last matches of Pool A before action begins in the final round held July 22-26 in Belgrade, Serbia. For tickets and

Jul 14, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Things slow down at Wichita State during the summer, but there's still plenty of art to see at the Ulrich. Check out "On the Verge: Contemporary Ceramics," which showcases fresh visions and new directions in clay art. "The Weight of Words: Artists Work with Language" and "Make It New: Abstract Art from the Collection" both feature work from the Ulrich's collection of modern and contemporary art an

Jul 10, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Joshua Yearout, 33, archivist in special collections at WSU, passed away Tuesday, July 7, after battling cancer. Services were held Saturday, July 11. Yearout is survived by his wife, Amy, and daughter, Grace. Donations may be made to the Grace H. Yearout Memorial Fund c/o Emprise Bank, 257 N. Broadway, Wichita, 67202. Tributes may be sent to the family via http://www.dlwichita.com.

Jul 10, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Due to technical issues, the July 10 myWSU upgrade will be rescheduled for a later date. Notification of the new date will be posted soon.

Jul 20, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * The state of Kansas has awarded a new copier contract (http://www.wichita.edu/j/?78) and the WSU Office of Purchasing will host a presentation from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, in 203 Rhatigan Student Center Regent's Room. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?79 and http://www.wichita.edu/j/?80. * The WSU Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in

Jul 9, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The state of Kansas has awarded a new copier contract (http://www.wichita.edu/j/?78) and the WSU Office of Purchasing will host a presentation from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, in 203 Rhatigan Student Center Regents Room. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?79 and http://www.wichita.edu/j/?80.

Jul 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — In an effort to make the online version of Horizon newsletters more user friendly, the format has changed from a PDF to Web pages. Please check out the new version with the summer issue at http://www.wichita.edu/go/?155. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, contact Belinda Venters, director of communications, at 978-5624 or belinda.venters@wichita.edu.

Jul 14, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * The students of the Upward Bound Math Science Regional Center invite everyone to the 2009 UBMS Research Symposium. After five weeks researching, experimenting, calculating and analyzing their projects and results, these talented youths will present their research and experimental findings from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today (Friday, July 10) in 218 Hubbard Hall. * WSU is offering a free workshop, "Y

Jul 10, 2009 — By WSU News Services — "Audio books, music, and more!" is a digital catalog from the State Library of Kansas that allows you to download free audio books, music and video to your computer, MP3 player or portable device. To learn more, see the Resource of the Month site at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?77. A free workshop presenting the new features and a demonstration of downloading to an MP3 player will be held from 4-5 p.

Jul 9, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Listen to Strange Currency Saturday, July 11, for more new music from Wilco, Regina Spektor and The Eels as well as new music from Levon Helm, formerly of The Band, and John Doe with the Sadies. Listen for local music from Softie, The Blivets and The Mumbles. Strange Currency airs every Saturday from 8-10 p.m. on KMUW 89.1, and 2 a.m., 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. on KMUW's HD2. For more information, visit