Dec 10, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * Send holiday greetings to the WSU community and help students, too, through the Holiday Card Scholarship Fund. Every gift will go 100 percent for student scholarships. Return the gift form to the Annual Fund, Campus Box 2. The form is available at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=foundation2&p=/SupportWSU/Staffandfacultygivingform/. For more information, contact Krista Voth at 978-3819 or krista.voth@

Dec 9, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Graduate student Jeremy Cleek will present "Human Heart Extraction in Ancient Maya Society" as part of the anthropology departmental colloquium series at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 10) in 117 Neff Hall.

Dec 5, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Global Village, heard on KMUW FM 89, will wrap up the year with the best new releases from the last quarter of 2008. Then as the month closes, Global Village will "deck the halls" with seasonal sounds from all around the world. The program, hosted by Chris Heim, airs Mondays through Fridays at 9 p.m. on KMUW.

Dec 12, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Let's Use Vista! This hands-on workshop will be offered for the new user of Vista. Those attending will be guided through the various functions and capabilities of the new Microsoft Windows platform. Advancing with Outlook! Learners will experience hands-on education regarding e-mail mail merge, cleaning up your mailbox (archiving), organizing your inbox and scheduling with your calendar.

Dec 8, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The department of human performance studies is holding its Chili Cook-off and Student Appreciation Day from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the front lobby of the Heskett Center. Everyone is invited to attend. Awards will be given to students and faculty for best chili as voted by attendees and a panel of expert judges. Door prizes also are available to students. The cost is one can of foo

Dec 11, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Shirley and Don Beggs and the president's administrative staff invite you to the Campus Holiday Brunch from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in the Rhatigan Student Center ballroom.

Dec 5, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The university's urban-serving mission is enhanced by private support from individuals, companies and foundations. In the current edition of Academic Issues & Ideas, read about substantial grants that will make a difference in addressing key issues facing Kansas. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/newsresource/IssuesIdeasnewsletterDecember2008.pdf

Dec 12, 2008 — By WSU News Services — If you get a chance, check out the new displays on the first floor of Ablah Library. The display in the hallway exhibit case features this year's Nobel Prize winners, including Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio (literature), Martti Ahtisaari (peace) and Paul Krugman (economics). For a full list of titles in the exhibit case, go to http://library.wichita.edu/circulation/exhibit_books.htm. There also is

Dec 9, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Are you planning ahead? University Libraries has scheduled two library orientations for the spring semester for all new WSU students, staff and faculty. These Welcomefest activities are 9-10 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Coffee and muffins will be served in the foyer in the morning and hot cider and cookies in the evening. Family members may also join to learn about library services for non

Dec 10, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * The agenda for the Faculty Senate meeting at 3:30 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 8) in the lower level of Ablah Library, is available at http://webs.wichita.edu/senate/A12-8-08.htm. * Free tickets are available to faculty and staff for the women's basketball game between WSU and Appalachian State at 7:05 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 8) in Charles Koch Arena. Call the ticket office at 978-3267 or go to