Oct 16, 2008 — By WSU News Services — WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research has partnered with the National Center for Aviation Training to become a founding member of the new Wichita Aero Club. Modeled after the Aero Clubs of Washington and Atlanta and The Wings Club in New York, the new consortium of local business, government and educational entities aims to provide a forum for discussion of key industry issues, recognitio

Oct 21, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The fall general meeting for unclassified professionals will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Rhatigan Student Center ballroom. The meeting will include President Don Beggs giving an overview of the university; Mary Herrin, vice president for administration and finance, will share budget information; Ted Ayres, vice president and general counsel, will share information on the ne

Oct 16, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * WSU political scientist Mel Kahn says political yard signs are often derided as useless, wasteful and ineffective, not to mention an eyesore, but the signs can help candidates. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=423 * Self Service will be unavailable from midnight-6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, due to scheduled maintenance. Blackboard, myWSU and e-mail will remain available during this

Mar 4, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Rhatigan Student Center turns 50 in 2009. As part of the celebration, Mike Madecky, RSC activities director, is leading a team in researching the history, as well as collecting stories and photos for a commemorative book. We want to hear about your favorite memories in the student center for possible inclusion in this historic timepiece. Please submit contributions online at http://www.wichita

Oct 13, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Just a reminder that students will enjoy a fall break Thursday and Friday, Oct. 16 and 17, at WSU. Classes will resume Monday, Oct. 20. Most university offices will remain open during the break.

Oct 13, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Self Service will be unavailable from 2-6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, due to scheduled maintenance. Blackboard, myWSU and e-mail will remain available during this time. Please e-mail helpdesk@wichita.edu if you have any questions.

Oct 20, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * John Ward of Northwestern University will present the second program in the Center for Entrepreneurship's Forum Series from 3-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 15) in 107 Devlin Hall. Acknowledged as a world expert in his field, Ward will discuss the role money plays in family and privately held firms. * Student Health Services will begin giving flu shots Monday, Oct. 20, in 209 Ahlberg Hall. No

Oct 21, 2008 — By WSU News Services — WSU's Regional Institute on Aging will host a lecture "Quality of Life in Older Adults -- the Impact of Swallowing Difficulties" by Lyn Goldberg from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in 101 Geology Building. Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Goldberg is a new WSU faculty member in the department of communication sciences and disorders whose research and teaching interests center on individua

Oct 16, 2008 — By WSU News Services — If your department, college or organization is hosting an event during the 2008-09 academic year, please submit it to the university online calendar. It's free and can only help with your promotion efforts. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/calendar, click on the submit events button and fill out the requested information.

Oct 24, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Mark your calendar for the coming of Millipede, the latest sculpture by native Wichitan and internationally known sculptor Tom Otterness, on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The festivities begin at 2:30 p.m. with refreshments followed by the sculpture dedication ceremony at 3 p.m. on the Fairmount Street island south of the Ulrich Museum. At 4 p.m., the artist will give an illustrated slide talk in WSU's Camp