Jul 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University has announced the names of about 1,900 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for spring 2008. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. For a complete list of honor students go to http://www.wichita.edu/deanhnr. WSU

Jul 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University has announced the names of about 1,900 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for spring 2008. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. For a complete list of honor students go to http://www.wichita.edu/deanhnr. WSU

Jul 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — More than 1,400 students completed their degrees at Wichita State University in spring 2008. Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the magna cum laude award; and those with an average of 3.25 received the cum laude. For a complete list of spring graduates from W

Jul 28, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * Convocation 2008 is scheduled from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Koch Arena. There will be lunch following the convocation on the lawn outside Koch Arena. * The deadline for changes to "Departmental Listing," University Offices" and "University Teaching Faculty" sections of the campus telephone directory is Thursday, July 31. Please return corrected copies to University Relations, Campus

Jul 28, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Many people have been discouraged from taking vacations this summer because of high gas prices and airfares. So in August, KMUW's Global Village will offer a musical grand tour. For some 200 years, a person wasn't considered educated and properly "finished" without having made an extended journey to the great cultural capitals of Europe, particularly in France. Enjoy listening to world music artis

Jul 31, 2008 — By WSU News Services — To get the best possible coverage on and off campus, please remember to submit your campus events to WSU's online calendar. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/calendar/ and click on "Submit Events." Early entry is crucial to campus planners, campus media and statewide print and broadcast media, all of whom need to know the time, date, place and cost of any event.

Jul 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Mara Alagic, associate professor of curriculum and instruction, has accepted an appointment as assistant dean of the Graduate School. In this position, her responsibilities will include coordinating the following activities -- Graduate Student Advisory Board, student awards, equal opportunity funding, exception requests and grievances, academic performance, change of grades, GTA workshop, GRASP S

Jul 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — More than 50 high school students are getting a firsthand experience at Wichita State's bioengineering camp today (Monday, July 28) through Friday, Aug. 1. One activity will involve maneuvering a manual wheelchair across campus in the sweltering heat to give students a fresh perspective on the difficulties facing people with disabilities. Students also will see the career opportunities possible in

Jul 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Three new members have joined the Wichita State University Foundation staff. Darin Kater fills the newly created position of director of development for planned giving. Lindsey Brummett is the director of special events, a revised position that was previously filled by recently retired Donna Jestmore. Jinny Wagner is the accounting clerk, also replacing a retired employee, Sharon Ehrsam. http:/

Jul 25, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The wheelchair activity is designed to open students' eyes to the needs of people with disabilities. Students will see some of the career opportunities possible in designing equipment that makes life better for people. Brenda Gile-Laflin, assistant dean of the College of Engineering, will facilitate an activity in which students have to accomplish some things around campus in a manual wheelcha