Nov 15, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Professor Stephen T. Dye of Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu will present a Physics Seminar Series lecture from 2-3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 16) in 128 Jabara Hall. The talk is titled, "Measuring Potassium and Mantle Geo-neutrinos." The Fall 2016 Chemistry Department Colloquium will hold a lecture at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 16) in 224 McKinley Hall. Professor Carol Deutsch with

Nov 16, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Human Resources is continuing to streamline its processes. As a part of this effort, a change has been made to the PeopleAdmin (PA) approval workflows. This recent enhancement to PA workflows transfers the FLSA approver (Sarah Hunter) and HRIS Reviewer approver (Dana Hess) ahead of the Budget Officer/Principal Investigator. This will enable all the editing to be done up front and wil

Nov 17, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The WSU School of Performing Arts/Dance presents the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, in Miller Concert Hall. The concert will introduce "Bass Instinct," conceived and directed by Nicholas Johnson, and feature live performer/composer Mark Foley. Admission is free for students with WSU ID. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/

Nov 17, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The WSU School of Performing Arts/Dance invites you to the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 18) and Saturday, Nov. 19, in Miller Concert Hall. The concert will introduce "Bass Instinct," conceived and directed by Nicholas Johnson, and feature live performer/composer Mark Foley. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 97

Nov 18, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Finals are approaching, and so is Finals Frenzy Week Monday, Dec. 5-Saturday, Dec. 10. Finals Frenzy Week is all about giving students the opportunity to relieve stress from finals by participating in events on campus. We invite campus departments and student organizations to participate by hosting an event. Submit your event at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5219. Questions? Contact us at sac@wichita

Nov 18, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The holidays have come early. WSU's Human Performance Lab will offer DEXA scans at the discounted rate of $50 as a gift to all WSU staff and faculty during November. The regular price is $100, so you save $50. A dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, also called a bone density scan, is a common technique used to measure bone density. This completely painless procedure is easily performed an

Nov 22, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State faculty, staff, students, partners and enthusiasts are invited to attend the 2nd annual WSU Ventures Innovation Awards, a celebration and acknowledgement of individuals and programs that have adopted and advanced the Innovation University concept. The event will be held from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in 142 RSC. RSVP at https://goo.gl/forms/FQmmVpbDAM98GMFG3. Contact Tracee Friess

Nov 21, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Developing or revising a course for the spring semester? The IDT team has all the info you need to get organized. See how all of your courses and programs can benefit from having a curriculum map (http://blogs.wichita.edu/idtgroup/curriculum-mapping-and-you/), and how online courses can be made more accessible with a graphic organizer (http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5217). Want more ideas? Check out th

Nov 21, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Applications for the John A. See Innovation Award will be accepted now to Wednesday, Feb. 1. The award was established in December 2013 by John A. See to support prototype development, which may include development of products in engineering and science, development of life-enhancing therapeutic products, creation of application of new knowledge and artistic ventures. While primarily intended for

Nov 17, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research is accepting nominations for three annual Excellence Awards in Research, Community Research and Creative Activity. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at WSU for at least three years are eligible for the awards, which are accompanied by a $2,500 stipend. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 2. A brief descript