May 30, 2008 — By WSU News Services — After 19 years with WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research, Joseph Mitchell has retired from his position as Crash Dynamics Lab director. During his career he oversaw the implementation of many new testing capabilities, including the addition of a landing gear drop tower and a $3 million renovation in 2004, which involved the installation of a new sled and simulator system. John Laffen, di

May 27, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State baseball team will travel to Stillwater, Okla., for NCAA Regional Tournament play this weekend, May 30-June 2. The Shockers are the No. 2 seed and will face No. 3 seed TCU at 1 p.m. Friday, May 30. No. 1 seed Oklahoma State will face No. 4 seed Western Kentucky at 7 p.m. Last week, the Shockers won the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament for the 16th time. WSU also was the regu

May 27, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State baseball team will travel to Stillwater, Okla., for NCAA Regional Tournament play this weekend, May 30-June 2. The Shockers are the No. 2 seed and will face No. 3 seed TCU at 1 p.m. Friday, May 30. No. 1 seed Oklahoma State will face No. 4 seed Western Kentucky at 7 p.m. Last week, the Shockers won the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament for the 16th time. WSU also was the regu

May 27, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Sample of how your temporary Motorpool PAM reservation will look: Dept: 05-23-2008 at 01:00 Return: 05-23-2008 at 02:00 Dest: correct motorpool Purpose: update motorpool information

May 30, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Due to a software change at the WSU Foundation, there will be no checks processed on foundation funds the week of June 9-13. Checks for completed requisitions received by noon Wednesday, June 4, will be processed and ready by Friday, June 6. Any requisitions received after that time will be held until the week of June 16. Questions may be directed to Sharon Ehrsam at 978-3306 or Skip Swearingen at

Jun 4, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty and staff with middle school-age students are invited to send their children to Future Shocker Camp from 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8-9. The camp is free, but reservations are required. Go to www.admissions.wichita.edu to reserve a spot. For more information, call Sharon Erwin at 978-3635. * Pre-doctoral students and junior faculty members with interests in aging res

May 28, 2008 — By WSU News Services — WSU students will spend more than a week in Greensburg today (Tuesday, May 27) through June 6, writing stories, shooting pictures and recording video for use by Kansas newspapers and two radio stations (KMUW and KFDI). Student blogs will be posted on kansas.com. Les Anderson of the Elliott School of Communication and Cort Anderson, technology consultant for the Kansas Press Association, are workin

Jun 6, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Kansas artist Larry Schwarm will discuss his Greensburg photography in the exhibition "Larry Schwarm: Greensburg After the Storm" at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in 210 McKnight Art Center West (School of Art and Design). The event is free. The Ulrich Museum galleries will be open until 6 p.m. that day for attendees who wish to see the exhibition prior to the artist's talk.

May 22, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The College of Fine Arts Institute summer programs feature teen/adult dance classes on Tuesday evenings. Ballet and jazz dance also will be offered. The summer institute orchestras will meet each Monday; preparatory orchestra at 6 p.m., intermediate at 7 p.m. in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Private lessons in voice, piano, stringed instruments and winds will be available. The Kodaly Choir camp is fi

May 22, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Shocker fans have seen the pictures and read the stories, but soon they can watch the National Championship Finals on CBS College Sports. The recorded-for-TV finals of the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships will air at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, starting with the women's championship match between WSU and Pikeville College. The telecast of the men's championship match featuring WSU will air at