Jul 9, 2009 — By WSU News Services — New memorials were established in honor of the following deceased friends of Wichita State through the WSU Foundation between Jan. 1 and March 31. To contribute, contact Natalie Olmsted, WSU Foundation planned giving associate, at 978-6842 or natalie.olmsted@wichita.edu. The list of new memorials is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?76.

Jul 14, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Take time to unwind with Art For Your Ears from 7-9 p.m. today (Thursday, July 9) featuring Mark Erelli in the new outdoor plaza connecting the Ulrich Museum with the School of Art and Design. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?57 * On Friday, July 10, myWSU will undergo an upgrade. These changes will primarily affect myWSU's underlying structure and will position the system for new options and an exc

Jul 8, 2009 — By WSU News Services — From March to April, the WSU Leading Economic Indicators Index declined; however, with a monthly loss of 1.3 percent, this was the smallest decline since September 2008. It takes at least three months to begin to see a trend in this index, so it will take at least a couple of months to determine whether we can anticipate an improvement in the local economy by year-end. Read more at http://www.wich

Jul 10, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Have you ever wanted to try working in clay? Learn a few of the fundamental hand-building techniques including coil, slab and pinch construction from WSU MFA students in this participatory Senior Wednesday (for art enthusiasts 55+) "Tour de clay: Sculptural Creations" at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15. Complimentary refreshments at 10 a.m. Free admission. Decorate your work with textures and colore

Jul 14, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * WSU is offering a free workshop, "Your Investment in Higher Education," from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in Rhatigan Student Center. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=711 * If your department, college or organization is hosting an event this summer or during the 2009-10 academic year, please submit it to the university online calendar. It's free and can only help wit

Jul 9, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State University Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in the Heskett Center lobby. To make an appointment, call 268-0835 or go to http://www.givelife.org. Walk-ins also are welcome.

Jul 7, 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. Friday, July 10, in 218 Hubbard Hall. Topics range from the energy efficiency of the Ma

Jul 13, 2009 — By WSU News Services — On the whole, someone with a medical condition should follow the same precautions as anyone else on a hot day. To prevent heat-related illnesses: Don't go outside during the hottest times of the day. Spend time in a cool place. If you don't have air conditioning, go somewhere that does, such as a friend's home, a mall or a library. Drink extra water (unless your doctor tells you otherw

Jul 6, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Former Wichita State baseball All-American Joe Carter was inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame over the weekend. Darren Dreifort was also part of the class but deferred his induction until 2010 due to hip surgery. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?74

Jul 10, 2009 — By WSU News Services — WSU sophomore Courtney Looney of Lindsborg, a Salina Journal news summer intern, shared a recent experience of riding in a combine during wheat harvest. Looney is majoring in communication. You can read her story at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?73.