Apr 29, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The 5th Annual Symposium Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, May 1, in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Learn about the outstanding research being done by WSU graduate students with more than 80 oral and nonoral presentations from departments and colleges across campus. At 8:45 a.m., the keynote address, "Merging Aerospace and Orthopedic Science -- Can

May 1, 2009 — By WSU News Services — On Feb. 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (or stimulus package) to restart the economy. The package contains about $21.5 billion reserved for federal funding for science, engineering research and infrastructure, and more limited funding for education, social sciences and the arts. The stimulus funding provides large increases in federal support for research, edu

Apr 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — E-mail services will be unavailable from 11 p.m. Friday, May 1, to 1 a.m. Saturday, May 2, due to scheduled maintenance. Outgoing e-mail will continue to be queued and sent when service is restored. E-mail helpdesk@wichita.edu if you have any questions.

Apr 30, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The College of Fine Arts Institute will present the debut of the Vintage Chanteaurs vocal ensemble at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, in Miller Concert Hall. Admission is free. The group is directed by School of Music administrator John Paul Johnson and is a noncredit opportunity to sing quality choral literature for singers age 50 and more. The concert will open with the Institute String Orchestras and

Apr 29, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Parking update: The parking lot south of Rhatigan Student Center is reserved from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, May 1, for Junior Day, a recruitment program for prospective high school students. The parking lot by the RSC will help our guests who may be unfamiliar with the campus. * Bands Before Books is scheduled at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, April 30) in the RSC patio and courtyard. Enjoy a battl

Apr 28, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * You are invited to spend a relaxing hour with Professor Lynne Davis and the Great Marcussen Organ from 5:30-6:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 29) in Wiedemann Hall. Admission is free. * A display of WSU's 2008 scholarly publications and presentations is available through Thursday, April 30, on the first floor of Ablah Library. This display was created as part of the April 23 Shocker Scholar

Apr 29, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Eight Wichita State faculty members will be honored during the 2009 University Faculty Awards ceremony Tuesday, May 12. The faculty awards will be presented as part of the spring general faculty meeting at 3 p.m. in the RSC ballroom. A 2:30 p.m. reception with light refreshments will precede the ceremony. The honorees were chosen for setting the gold standard for teaching, research and creative ac

May 7, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Tina Bennett-Kastor, Thomas Brock, Deborah Buller, John D. Gist, Kathleen Kramer, Cathy Moore-Jansen, Valerie Mounes, Gayle Veltman and Tom Wine will be honored at the Shocker Pride Celebration at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 29) in the RSC ballroom. Refreshments will be provided at 2:30 p.m. for those who turned in an RSVP by April 22. Following the Shocker Pride Celebration, WSU's national cha

May 1, 2009 — By WSU News Services — In four short months, WSU's WuCrew volunteers at the Lord's Diner have provided almost 200 hours of collective service. Thanks to all faculty and staff who volunteer for this and other worthy community projects.

Apr 28, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Student Health Services understands the importance of the Centers for Disease Control's announcements about the recent influenza outbreak. We do not take this lightly. If you have flu-like symptoms, please call SHS at 978-3620. One of our professional staff will assist you. We can see you also, but a phone call would be best first, as we want to limit the possible transmission of viruses to other