Jun 22, 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 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * There are many academic and athletic camps offered at Wichita State University during the summer. The following is an up-to-date list of what's available. http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=wsunews&p=/camps * The Office of Human Resources is offering free sexual harassment training sessions this summer. Classes will be held June 17 and 18; June 24 and 25; and July 1 and 2. All sessions are held in th

Jun 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — In May, Bombardier conducted low-speed testing at the National Institute for Aviation Research for the Learjet 85 aircraft with an 11 percent model. The Beech Wind Tunnel is a state-of-the-art low speed wind tunnel with a 7x10x12 foot test section capable of reaching speeds of up to 240 mph. The tunnel is fully equipped with a high performance under-floor external balance, internal balances, real-

Jun 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — In addition to two NIAR researchers, three others from WSU have been appointed as Honorary Commanders of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base. Connie Dietz, director of cooperative education and work-based learning; Bobby Gandu, director of undergraduate admissions; and Andrew Schlapp, executive director of government relations, were named incoming honorary commanders. Last week

Jun 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — During the Elliott School of Communication Awards Night, Jelena Petrovic was honored with The Snowy Owl Award, an award established by Oliver and Betty Elliott that honors a graduate or undergraduate student who has demonstrated significant accomplishments in academic or professional activities. Petrovic came to the ESC from Serbia and will pursue her doctorate at the University of New Mexico this

Jun 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Senior Kellyn Johnson earned All-American honors in the 5,000 meters as the Shockers competed at the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on the campus of the University of Arkansas. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?48

Jun 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * The Heskett Center's Boot Camp is a great way to get fit, lose fat and have fun. This two-week, high intensity workout can be adapted to lower intensities. It will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:05-12:50 p.m. June 22, 24 and 29, and July 1. The fee is $15 for members, $22.50 for nonmembers. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/l/kjgkjg2/. * The Office of Admissions will hold an open demon

Jun 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Thanks to everyone who participated in the Start! Heart Walk on Saturday, June 13, at Cessna Stadium. We enjoyed beautiful weather and a large turnout for the American Heart Association. WSU set a record for its involvement with 12 WuCrew teams and a total of 112 registered walkers who raised more than $8,000.

Jun 15, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Please save the date regarding a WuCrew opportunity -- Diversity Kansas' Walk for Unity at Cessna Stadium -- on Sunday, Sept. 13. If you're interested in joining the team, contact Ted Ayres, vice president and general counsel, at ted.ayres@wichita.edu.

Jun 12, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Students in Lisa Parcell's Strategic Communication in Organizations class raised more than $4,000 in cash and $22,000 in in-kind donations for local nonprofits as part of fundraising projects this past semester. Read all about it in the spring Elliott School News at http://webs.wichita.edu/depttools/depttoolsmemberfiles/joe/ElliottschoolJune09newsletter.pdf#page=4.