Oct 3, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Alain Brouillaud of Finland, grandson of Gordon Parks, and Toni Parks of England, daughter of Gordon Parks, will visit Wichita State University at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in special collections in Ablah Library to review some of the work being done with the Gordon Parks papers. Hosting the morning visit will be Ted Ayres, vice president and general counsel, and Lorraine Madway, curator of speci

Oct 3, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Alain Brouillaud of Finland, grandson of Gordon Parks, and Toni Parks of England, daughter of Gordon Parks, will visit Wichita State University at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in special collections in Ablah Library to review some of the work being done with the Gordon Parks papers. Hosting the morning visit will be Ted Ayres, vice president and general counsel, and Lorraine Madway, curator of speci

Oct 10, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Student Health Services will begin giving flu shots on Monday, Oct. 20. No appointment is necessary. Just come to 209 Ahlberg Hall during triage times, which are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays. The cost is $10 for students and $15 for faculty and staff. If faculty/staff bring a nonperishable food item for the Food

Oct 6, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Four distinguished panelists will highlight the inaugural event in WSU's Gordon Parks Lecture Series, "Gordon Parks and His Influence on American Film," at 7 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 6) in Lowe Auditorium, Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Admission is free. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=361

Oct 8, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The Student Activities Council is again hosting a Door Decorating Contest for faculty and staff to adorn their department doors in celebration of Shocktoberfest 2008. This year's them is "Good Call!" Be creative and apply the theme to your department. The entry form deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. Doors must be decorated by noon Monday, Oct. 20. For more information, contact the RSC Activit

Oct 24, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * Greg Buell, Counseling and Testing Center, will open the 2008-2009 Words for Wellness series today (Monday, Oct. 6) with a talk on "Peak Performance Enrichment." The locations and times are noon-12:30 p.m. in 207 Rhatigan Student Center, 5-5:30 p.m. in 130 West Campus, and 6:30-7 p.m. in 118 South Campus. * All faculty and staff should have received an e-mail from Foundations of Excellence Tu

Oct 8, 2008 — By WSU News Services — A panel discussion, "Three Habits of Successful Researchers," will be held from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in 228 Hubbard Hall. The event is aimed at pre-tenure faculty, but all faculty and staff are welcome. A free box lunch will be provided to those who RSVP to ctre@wichita.edu by noon Wednesday, Oct. 8. The event is sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Research Excellence.

Oct 2, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The Shocker Leadership Forum will be held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in Rhatigan Student Center. The conference features workshops designed to meet the needs of students of various experiences, from the emerging leader to the seasoned student leader. This year all registered student organizations must have a student representative at the RSO training session. Register before Wednesda

Oct 2, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Veterans Upward Bound, one of the TRIO programs at Wichita State University, is offering free refresher, non-credit classes to military veterans who are seeking or considering post-secondary education. Classes will begin Monday, Oct. 6. These classes give veterans an opportunity to sharpen their knowledge of basic subjects before making the jump into college (two-year, four-year or vocational

Oct 2, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Veterans Upward Bound, one of the TRIO programs at Wichita State University, is offering free refresher, non-credit classes to military veterans who are seeking or considering post-secondary education. Classes will begin Monday, Oct. 6. These classes give veterans an opportunity to sharpen their knowledge of basic subjects before making the jump into college (two-year, four-year or vocational