April 1, 2009

Reminders

* David A. Nichols will discuss his book "A Matter of Justice: Eisenhower and the Beginning of the Civil Rights Revolution" from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in Ablah Library outside special collections. Admission is free. A reception and book signing will follow the lecture. For more information, contact University Libraries at 978-3586.

* The WSU baseball team will host Long Beach State in a weekend series at Eck Stadium. Games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. today (Friday, March 20); 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22.

* Venice Is Sinking from Athens, Ga., is the spotlight act on "Strange Currency" from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, March 21, on KMUW 89.1, or at 2 a.m., 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. on KMUW's HD2.

* The McNair Scholars Program is accepting applications through April 17 for program participation in the 2009-2010 academic year. Qualified sophomores, juniors and seniors who have the desire to pursue graduate studies and a 2.75 GPA or higher are invited to stop by 173 Grace Wilkie Annex, visit the program Web site at http://webs.wichita.edu/mcnair or call 978-3139 for an application.

* In March, WSU Libraries is highlighting two online databases, CQ Researcher and CQ Global. To learn about these databases, a free workshop will be held in 217 Ablah Library from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. To register, contact Cindy Craig at cindy.craig@wichita.edu. Drop-ins are also welcome. http://library.wichita.edu/colldev/ResrcMonth/RotMCurrent.htm.