Sep 27, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Participants age 18-65 are needed to help the Optimize Laboratory with a usability evaluation of the Optimize website. The study lasts about 45-60 minutes and we are compensating with a WSU gift (mug, T-shirt) for your time. If you are interested, please take a few minutes to take the screening survey at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5903. If you qualify, you will be contacted by a representative of t

Sep 27, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The University Bookstore now offers students a way to sell back their used textbooks 24/7 online! We have teamed up with MBS Textbook Exchange to offer you the best prices for your used books. Plus, MBS pays for shipping. For more information, visit the Textbooks tab at http://www.wsubooks.com

Sep 26, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Ted Ayres, director, Community Engagement and Opportunity, has a service opportunity on Saturday, Sept. 30. Rickie Coleman, president of the Fairmount Neighborhood Association, and the association are looking for volunteers to assist in a neighborhood cleanup day. If you can help, arrive at 7:45 a.m. at the southwest corner of Fairmount Park to get started. This is another great opportunity for WS

Sep 26, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, WSU employees and their families will be eligible for discounted Y memberships to all nine Wichita-area locations. This is informational only, and the membership benefits are not yet available. Memberships will be updated and active on Nov. 1. Y representatives will be at WSU several days beginning in early October, at which time you will receive details regarding

Sep 26, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, WSU employees and their families will be eligible for discounted Y memberships to all nine Wichita-area locations. This is informational only, and the membership benefits are not yet available. Memberships will be updated and active on Nov. 1. Y representatives will be at WSU several days beginning in early October, at which time you will receive details regard

Sep 26, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State Symphony Orchestra is bringing Betul Soykan, assistant professor of violin, to their stage this fall. Soykan will be spotlighted as a soloist at the first concert of their 2017-2018 season. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 28) in Miller Concert Hall. Tickets can be purchased through the Fine Arts Box Office at http://bit.ly/Soykan. Admission is f

Sep 26, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The WSU School of Performing Arts / Theatre presents "States of Happiness" by Josh Whedon, winner of the WSU Theatre Program's 2017 National Playwriting Competition. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 30, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, in Welsbacher Theatre in Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The show is rated PG-13. Tickets are $15 ge

Oct 10, 2017 — By WSU News Services — * Tony Vizzini, provost and senior vice president, will be live on KMUW 89.1 FM from 8-9 a.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 27). As part of KMUW's Fall Pledge Drive, Vizzini will be on air encouraging all KMUW listeners to become members of the station. Show your appreciation for the in-depth news and quality entertainment available 24/7 on KMUW by calling 978-6700. Make your pledge while Vizzini is on,

Sep 29, 2017 — By WSU News Services — On Friday, Sept. 15, V. Kaye Monk-Morgan, director of the TRIO Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Center at Wichita State University was installed as the Board Chair for the Council for Opportunity in Education. The installation took place at the 36th Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The Council for Opportunity in Education is a nonprofit organization, established in 1981, dedicated to furthe

Sep 29, 2017 — By WSU News Services — * GoCreate, a Koch Collaborative in WSU's Experiential Engineering Building, will participate in Wichita's Final Friday Gallery Crawl from 5-8 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 29). * The WSU volleyball team hosts USF and UCF in Charles Koch Arena at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 29) and noon Sunday, Oct. 1. There will be an American Athletic Conference inaugural season glass giveaway at today's match. T