May 16, 2017 — By WSU News Services — It is never too early to register for one of the best runs in Wichita. Located right here on our beautiful campus, Campus Recreation has a 5k for all ages and a 1k fun run for ages 0-12. This year's Pumpkin Run will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21. Register at http://bit.ly/PumpkinRun5K

May 16, 2017 — By WSU News Services — This Final Friday (May 26), WSU SHIFTSPACE and Diver Studio celebrate the next generation of contemporary artists with "Ripped Off" and "Transitions." These exhibitions are the culmination of dedicated work in the classroom and countless hours in the studio in pursuit of a BFA in studio art. Join the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries in congratulating Joanna Herman, Christopher Ryan Ma

May 18, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research will host a National Science Foundation (NSF) webcast for the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) from noon-2 p.m. Monday, May 22, in 265 RSC. The webinar will give participants the opportunity to interact with members of the NSF CAREER Coordinating Committee in a Q&A format. Office of Research staff will also be available to answer questions and provide copies

May 17, 2017 — By WSU News Services — University Libraries and the Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are hosting a free "All Day Patent Seminar" for inventors and entrepreneurs from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20. The seminar will be held on the first floor, Ablah Library in C-Space. Registration is required. Register at http://libresources.wichita.edu/patentseminar. Go to http://www.wic

May 24, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Heskett Center will be closed for the Memorial Day weekend Saturday-Monday, May 27-29.

May 19, 2017 — By WSU News Services — * The State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) discovered some health coverage issues for some covered employees recently. The error occurred in MAP while performing system updates. Some individuals whose coverage changes were to be effective on May 1, and a few others, were impacted. Notices of coverage termination may have been mailed to affected employees. SEHP sent corrections to the carriers as of T

May 16, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Join Bonnie Bing and illustrator John Pirtle as Bing reads and autographs her new book, "Pony Tales," from 10-11 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, May 20) at the Experiential Engineering Building. Join the journey through "Pony Tales" as River Fox, Princess Penelope and Ike go on an adventure through Wichita, with stops made at WSU. The cost of the book is $30, with proceeds benefiting the carousel project

May 18, 2017 — By WSU News Services — High school counselors are critical to the recruitment process. As a small gesture of thanks and to wish them a great summer, the admissions representatives visited all of our local and surrounding high schools and gave the local counselors a WSU water bottle. Pictured above is Ricki Ellison, diversity recruitment manager, with Thelma Manley, the Wichita West High School college and career counsel

May 18, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Last week the Office of Undergraduate Admissions honored the graduating seniors from Student Ambassador Society (SAS) at the annual Senior Send-Off. These students have dedicated their college careers to recruiting students to Wichita State and sharing their passions with groups of future Shockers. At the event, student ambassadors shared a nice dinner and heard from Bobby Gandu, director of ad

May 16, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Camp P.I. (Performance Investigators) is a fun innovative camp that explores the world of physics and human performance. Third-to-fifth grade students will get the chance to engage in fun activities that focus on simple elements of human performance and movement and how they translate and relate to Newton's laws. The week will be split between WSU's Human Performance Lab and the Wichita Sports For