Jun 26, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Student Activities Council reminds all departments that the deadline to submit information for Fall Welcomefest 2009 is Wednesday, July 1. By hosting an event, students will become more aware of departments and opportunities available to them on campus and will hopefully feel more inclined to be active and involved in the university. Welcomefest events will be promoted by SAC. If you have question

Jul 20, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * The Via Christi Pro Tennis Classic is being held on campus at the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex now through Sunday, June 28. This professional women's tennis tournament is free and open to the public to attend during the day. It is a great way for faculty and staff to spend their lunch hour and see some great tennis or take a break from the office. More information is available at http://www.wi

Jun 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — John Breazeale, who played a key role in bringing WSU into the state university system, died June 6. He was 83. Breazeale had taught physics and philosophy and other subjects. He also had served as chairman of the physics department, dean of the graduate school, vice president for academic affairs, and director of what is now the National Institute for Aviation Research. More information is availa

Jun 26, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Be sure to submit faculty and staff news for Academe to Shannon Littlejohn at shannon.littlejohn@wichita.edu. This includes information about publications, conferences and accomplishments.

Jun 25, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Beat the heat and enjoy a variety of exhibits this summer at the Ulrich Museum of Art. Current exhibitions are "On the Verge: Contemporary Ceramics" through Aug. 9; "About Face: Portraits from the Collection" through Aug. 30; "The Weight of Words: Artists Work with Language" ongoing; and "Make It New: Abstract Art from the Collection" ongoing. The Ulrich Museum is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays thro

Jun 23, 2009 — By WSU News Services — WSU Libraries will present "Finding the Sunny Side of the Street: Life in 1930s Wichita" from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Enjoy this celebration creating a 1930s atmosphere with music, displays, videos and refreshments. Admission is free. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=664

Jun 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — WSU Libraries will present "Finding the Sunny Side of the Street: Life in 1930s Wichita" from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Enjoy this celebration creating a 1930s atmosphere with music, displays, videos and refreshments. Admission is free. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=664

Jun 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Do our donors make a difference? Definitely. Please read some of the letters on the WSU Foundation Web site sent by students in appreciation of the scholarships they have received and how their lives have been changed by the generosity of these donors. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?49

Jun 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Because of low enrollment, the Office of Human Resources has canceled sexual harassment training sessions for June 25, and July 1 and 2. A session on Wednesday, June 24, will still be held in the Media Resources Center ITV Room. To enroll for the June 24 session, call LaMar Brown at 978-3068 or enroll online at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=humanresources&p=/index.

Jun 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — John Breazeale, who played a key role in bringing WSU into the state university system, died June 6. He was 83. Breazeale had taught physics and philosophy and other subjects. He also had served as chairman of the physics department, dean of the graduate school, vice president for academic affairs, and director of what is now the National Institute for Aviation Research. More information is availa