Jan 22, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Heskett Center Natatorium will open at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26. The university has been working with engineers and contractors to get custom drain covers for the pool to become compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.

Jan 21, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Library orientation for new students, staff and faculty is set for 7-8 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 22), and 9-10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in the Ablah Library foyer. For the morning session, coffee and muffins will be served. For the evening session, hot cider and cookies will be served. For more information, call 978-5084 or e-mail angela.paul@wichita.edu.

Jan 26, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * The MLK Unity Rally will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 22), south of WSU's Charles Koch Arena. It will end at Rhatigan Student Center. Following the rally, actor Darryl Van Leer will perform, at 7 p.m. in the CAC Theater. * The WSU athletics department will honor Sue Bair, Natasha Fife and Yvonne Slingerland as women's athletics pioneers during Shocker Pride Day on Saturda

Jan 21, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Student Activities Council at WSU will host the Skinny Improv at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in the CAC Theater. The Skinny Improv is from Springfield, Mo., and is a dynamic improvisational comedy group that creates scenes and games to entertain and involve audiences. It is free for students with ID, $2 for WSU faculty and staff with ID and $3 for the general public. For more information, call 978

Jan 22, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Alithea Mime Theatre, a professional company in residence at WSU, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the Orpheum Theatre. Artistic directors and dance faculty Nicholas Johnson and Sabrina Vasquez will perform their original work for the first time in Wichita. This show includes alumni and current WSU School of Performing Arts students. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and $1

Jan 21, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The first issue of the 2009 TRIO Day Newsletter is available online at http://www.wichita.edu/TRIOnews1. Please take time to review the newsletter and mark 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, on your calendar. WSU will recognize National TRIO Day on that day at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. For more information or if you are planning to attend, contact Hercilia Thompson at 978-6964 or e-mail at hercilia

Jan 21, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Learn more about "Why We Collect: The Psychology of Accumulating Objects" with Paul Oberg, a local museologist, during Senior Wednesday (for art enthusiasts 55+) today (Wednesday, Jan. 21). The presentation is at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, call Aimee Geist at 978-7116 or aimee.geist@wichita.edu. * Actress Megan Cole will conduct a workshop from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in 2

Jan 20, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The movie "Kung Fu Panda" will be shown on the WSU campus at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in the CAC Theater. Admission is free for WSU students with ID, $2 for faculty and staff, $3 for the general public and 50 cents for children younger than 12. It is sponsored by the Student Activities Council family committee. For more information, call 978-3495 or go to http://www.wichita.edu/sac.

Jan 27, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Schedule an appointment with a TIAA-CREF consultant to discuss your financial situation on a personal basis. Consultants will be on campus from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in 313 Rhatigan Student Center. Click below for dates. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 4 Wednesday, March 4 Thursday, March 5 Wednesday, April 22 Thursday, April 23 Call for an appointment, (800) 732-8353.

Jan 20, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Learn how to save energy, money and the environment at the 2009 Wichita Regional Energy Conference and Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Wichita State Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The conference includes an expert lineup of speakers to discuss topics such as home weatherization, energy efficient remodeling, new home construction techniques, wind and solar energy and the legislative cli