Oct 27, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Employees are reminded that open enrollment for health benefits ends Oct. 31. You must take action to receive the discounted premium rates for 2009 by completing the online open enrollment process, or a paper tobacco declaration form if you do not have access to a computer (available from HR), and indicate that you are not a tobacco user or a tobacco user who agrees to enroll and complete a tobacc

Oct 23, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Topics will include: How to make your proposal better than those with whom you are competing for the same pot of money -- a behind-the-scenes look that gives you insights into how to prepare your proposal to enhance the probability of being funded. What takes place during the grant proposal review -- a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to your proposal during the review process that wil

Oct 23, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The Rhatigan Student Center Activities Office and the Student Activities Council thank all of the campus departments that supported this year's Shocktoberfest Door Decorating contest. Shocker pride is certainly apparent all over campus as a result of all of your efforts. To view the Door Decorating pictures and results, go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=activities&p=/Pictures/.

Oct 21, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The Alpha Eta Chapter at WSU and College of Health Professions will present "Leadership in Action: A Tribute to Dr. D. Cramer Reed" by W. Lee Smith, former associate dean and acting dean of the College of Health Professions from 1973-1976. The luncheon/lecture will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the Marcus Welcome Center. The RSVP deadline is Nov. 1. Call 978-3060 or send an

Nov 3, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * The Central Services Storeroom has special items in stock throughout October to promote breast cancer awareness. Several new pink items are available this month only (while supplies last). Come to the storeroom in the basement of Morrison Hall or call 978-3652 for more information. * The Student Activities Council will host Trick-R-Trunk from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Charles K

Oct 23, 2008 — By WSU News Services — KMUW's fall 2008 on-air pledge drive begins Monday, Oct. 27. Make your pledge before that date to be entered to win one of three Polk Audio I-Sonic 2 Entertainment Systems. Also, Play It Again Sports East will donate $5 in value in fitness equipment per pledge to the Breakthrough Club. Pledge now at https://secure.publicbroadcasting.net/kmuw/form.pledgemain?action=pledge&pg=pledgeForm.

Oct 31, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=428 for news of grants, honors and awards, presentations and publications, new faculty, new appointments and deaths of current and former colleagues. Submit items for Academe to shannon.littlejohn@wichita.edu. * WSU's Regional Institute on Aging will host the lecture "Quality of Life in Older Adults -- the Impact of Swallowing Difficulties

Oct 21, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University will be home to one in a series of higher education forums being held across the state from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 21) in the Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom. The forums are hosted by the Kansas Board of Regents and are held with the goal of providing current and future lawmakers with a brief look at the vital role public higher education plays in the

Oct 22, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State will hold its annual basketball Tipoff Luncheon sponsored by Shep Chevrolet, at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the first of four gatherings in the newly created Shocker Luncheon Series, according to Eric Sexton, director of athletics. http://www.goshockers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=61179&SPID=2851&DB_OEM_ID=7500&ATCLID=1598671

Oct 21, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The film follows a down-and-out film producer (William H. Macy) whose production is halted when his lead actor is kidnapped from a European film set. He hatches a scheme with a struggling creative executive (Meg Ryan) to save the star and the movie. Following the screening will be a Q and A with film producer and Valley Center native Arthur Allen and actor Jason Ritter. At 8:30 p.m., the festi