Sep 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Enrollment at Wichita State University for fall 2008 is 14,612 students, an increase of 170 students or 1.2 percent compared to fall 2007, according to the official enrollment report given to the Kansas Board of Regents following the 20th day of classes. Total student credit hours are 153,064, an increase of 3.7 percent compared to fall 2007, and the highest total since 1990. The averag

Sep 29, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Human factors research needs virtual reality. Virtual reality research needs human factors. This new research strategy is being implemented at WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research through several recent joint projects involving Human Factors Lab research scientist Udo Schultheis and Virtual Reality Center manager Fernando Toledo. And thanks to this collaboration, the labs are now able

Sep 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — WSU's Ted Ayres and Keith Pickus were interviewed recently by Kevin Andrews and Greg Williams for a segment about the upcoming Oct. 6 inaugural event in the Gordon Parks Lecture Series. The show featuring Ayres and Pickus can be heard at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, on Power 93.9. The purpose of the "Empower Wichita!" show is to improve the quality of life in Wichita by educating the broader communit

Oct 24, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * Four distinguished panelists will highlight the inaugural event in the Gordon Parks Lecture Series, "Gordon Parks and His Influence on American Film," at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Admission is free. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=361 * The Office of Admissions needs your help with the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational Saturday morning, Nov. 1

Sep 26, 2008 — By WSU News Services — If you have already completed the PHA, the deadline for redeeming a gift card of your choice of retailers is Oct. 31; otherwise a gift card will be chosen for you. To redeem your gift card, please call toll free (888) 275-1205 (select option 4 from the menu). Participants may receive one gift card per calendar year. The gift card award is taxable to those who receive it. For state employees an

Sep 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Enrollment at Wichita State University for fall 2008 is 14,612 students, an increase of 170 students or 1.2 percent compared to fall 2007, according to the official enrollment report given to the Kansas Board of Regents following the 20th day of classes. Total student credit hours are 153,064, an increase of 3.7 percent compared to fall 2007, and the highest total since 1990. The averag

Sep 26, 2008 — By WSU News Services — President Beggs has approved the following revision to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 3.31 / Background Checks for Employment http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch3_31.htm The policy has been amended to respond to a Board of Regents directive to require background checks of employees regardless of FTE (Section 3.31 previously exempted those with less than a .5 appointment). Section 3.31 wa

Sep 24, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Two candidates are squared off in the race for the U.S. presidency this fall. What might you say to our next president? Share your thoughts with Sheryl Oring, a Brooklyn-based performance artist who, armed with a typewriter and a portable desk, takes dictation from the public on what they want to say to the next president of the United States. Meet Oring and speak your mind to the next commander-i

Oct 2, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Peak Performance Enrichment - Greg Buell This presentation will feature strategies and methods for doing your best at all sorts of activities (e.g., making good grades, giving a speech, taking tests, participating in athletics, playing a recital). Come learn the steps to success from Greg Buell, WSU sports psychologist. Buell will present "Peak Performance Enrichment" Monday, Oct. 6, as part

Sep 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The Kansas Board of Regents will release fall enrollment information for the state universities today (Thursday, Sept. 25). You can find out about WSU's fall enrollment this afternoon by going online to http://www.wichita.edu and look for a story under WSU News.