Feb 6, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The WSU College of Engineering has announced Michael Overcash as the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Chair in Engineering in the area of sustainability. An accomplished scholar in sustainability and life cycle inventory, Overcash has published 14 books and more than 330 articles for journals, symposia and reports. He has also served on seven National Academy of Science committees and on the scien

Feb 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — An Adult CPR/AED Clinic for students, faculty and staff will be conducted by Frank Rokosz, associate professor of Human Performance Studies, at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in 134 Heskett Center. The cost is $10; $2 for PEAP instructors. Prior to attending the clinic, you should purchase and read the American Red Cross book "First Aid and CPR/AED for Schools and the Community Participants Manual." It

Feb 3, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Graduate student Thomas H. Bell, aka T-Bell, passed away Jan. 25. A come-and-go-style memorial service will be held in his honor from 6-11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Grace Memorial Chapel. A memorial fund has been established in his honor. Donations can be made at the Commerce Bank WSU branch. Bell graduated in 2006 with a bachelor's degree. He had been working on his Master of Arts in Liberal Stu

Feb 4, 2009 — By WSU News Services — A concert by French vocalist Marc Vincent will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the CAC Theater. Admission is $5. Vincent's guitar will accompany his vocal renditions, and you'll have the opportunity to ask him questions about his life and his work. Purchase tickets from a French teacher or reserve them with Marat Sanatullov at 978-6658. The concert is being sponsored by the French s

Feb 4, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Come see a screening of a documentary, "The Dockum Sit-In: A Legacy of Courage," about those events at 7 p.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 3) at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Lowe Auditorium. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=522 * The first session of the new elearning Resource Hub Learning Opportunities is from 1:30-3 p.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 3). This Click-2-Integrate session is

Feb 6, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Beat the winter doldrums and budget cut stress. Come join other singers in exploring the great choral literature from Bach to Brubeck. The Vintage Chanteurs is for singers age 50 and up. It is open to anyone in the community. The semester fee is $90 with a discount for faculty and staff. Rehearsals are at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 10, in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The choral group will pres

Feb 6, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Student Activities Council is looking for talent to perform during the Hippodrome skits April 15, 16 and 18 as "Special Attractions," which are about five minutes of any talent and cash prizes of up to $250 for the top acts. In addition, SAC is looking for faculty and staff to judge Hippodrome performances. If you know of students with talent or are interested in judging, contact the Rhatigan

Feb 3, 2009 — By WSU News Services — "2009 Your Year to Shine!" is the title of the first Soup with Substance in 2009 at noon Wednesday, Feb. 4. Enjoy a free bowl of soup as a panel of Heskett Center staff informs you of all the programs and services available at the Heskett Center. Following the presentation, participants will go on a scavenger hunt throughout the building. ---------- Attention faculty and staff: Have you been tr

Feb 3, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching program is accepting applications. It recognizes and encourages excellence in teaching in the United States and abroad. This highly prestigious program will provide U.S. award recipients with the opportunity to study in an overseas research center or university. Participating countries include Argentina, Finland, India, Israel, Singapore and South Afr

Feb 2, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Golden Key Honor Society is in search of a faculty or staff adviser who would take an active roll in the society. Golden Key is the world's premier collegiate international honor society, recognizing outstanding academic achievement. Visit http://www.goldenkey.org for more information and contact Vanessa Maryott at vjmaryott@wichita.edu if you are interested.