Sep 19, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * There is a biometric screening event today (Friday, Sept. 16) in 265 RSC. Walk-ins are accepted, depending upon availability. All health benefits-eligible employees and their spouses can attend. Biometric screening events are worth five credits. In order to qualify for the HealthQuest discount in 2017 you must have 30 credits and complete the Health Assessment. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?50

Sep 20, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * Evan Niner from Fermilab will present a Physics Seminar Series lecture at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 14) in 128 Jabara Hall. Refreshments and discussion will follow the presentation, "New Neutrino Oscillation Results from the NOVA Experiment." Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5015 to see the entire fall schedule. * The Fall 2016 Chemistry Department Colloquium continues at 3:30 p.m. today

Sep 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Psychology Department's first colloquium speaker this fall will be Charles Pickens, assistant professor in the Psychological Sciences Department at Kansas State University. Pickens will talk about his research, which has real and important implications for our understanding of alcohol use and abuse from 3:30-5 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 13) in 128 Jabara Hall. The talk is titled "Long-term

Sep 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Have you ever wanted to volunteer at The Lord's Diner? Join the Community Service Board (CSB) as they help the homeless and those in poverty in Wichita volunteering through their series event, Wednesdays at the Diner, at The Lord's Diner. This series event takes place from 5-8 p.m. on multiple Wednesdays. Volunteers will assist in serving a meal to the hungry. Our first Wednesday at the Diner will

Sep 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * The Community Psychology Association's first general meeting will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 12) in 203 RSC. * If you want to learn more about study abroad programs offered by WSU, come to our Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 13) on the first floor, RSC, to visit more than 15 different informational tables and hear about student experiences.

Sep 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Research and Technology Transfer recently announced a call for proposals for an interdisciplinary faculty cluster hire. The intent of the program is to strategically hire several new faculty members to complement existing strengths and create a nationally recognized program in a particular interdisciplinary field. The proposed collaborations should

Sep 8, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University is home to 20 incoming Kansas Hispanic Education and Development Foundation (KHEDF) Scholars. The scholars were announced at the KHEDF Annual Awards and Scholarship Recognition Banquet this summer. The current number of KHEDF Scholars on campus is 91. The scholars are provided wraparound services at WSU through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Multicultural Student Me

Sep 8, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Wichitalks brings together the passionate individuals, high performers and creative minds in our community to present on what drives them and provides a glimpse into the greater Wichita identity. At each event, 10 individuals present in a rapid fire environment, one after the next. Faculty, staff and students are invited to Wichitatalks by Shocker Startup at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in Shirley Beg

Sep 8, 2016 — By WSU News Services — This exciting event blends our WSU Reads program with other student learning and engagement opportunities. Faculty awards will be recognized as well as the student convocation competition prize winners. Convocation will feature student speaker Stephanie Merritt and a keynote address from Alex Sheen, founder of "because I said I would," the international social movement and nonprofit dedicated to t

Sep 15, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * Join the Community Psychology Association and the Psychology Department at Community Psychology Exploration Day from noon-2 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 9) in 207 Lindquist Hall. * Engineers Without Borders (EWB) USA Wichita State University Chapter is seeking faculty mentors. Our passion and purpose is to benefit the lives of the most deprived communities in the world; working with them to crea