Mar 31, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Eight Wichita-area car dealerships will have more than 500 used cars available on the Charles Koch Arena parking lot for purchase by the public 9 a.m.-9 p.m. April 18 and 19, at the Shock-Car Sale for Scholarships, according to WSU associate athletics director Brian Pracht. A portion of each sale at the Shock-Car Sale for Scholarships, presented by the WSU Wheels Club, goes to help support Wichita

May 28, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The latest faculty news is available on the Web-based news page at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/. On the right-hand side of the page you can click on Academe for news about grants, honors and awards, publications, in memoriam and other faculty/staff news. To submit items for Academe, send an e-mail to shannon.littlejohn@wichita.edu or call 978-3820.

Mar 31, 2008 — By WSU News Services — In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, KMUW's Global Village will focus on the exciting borders where jazz meets world music. Jazz has always been a very rich and absorptive genre, open to a range of influences and styles. Throughout April, Global Village will highlight early examples -- from the birth of Latin jazz and some of the first efforts to explore the African roots of jazz -- to some of tod

Apr 4, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * The Women's History Month panel discussion "Women, Religion and Cultural Identity in the Islamic World" will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. today (Monday, March 31) in 203 Rhatigan Student Center. * The deadline for faculty and staff to purchase or rent academic regalia for the May commencement ceremony is Friday, April 4. To place an order, stop by the University Bookstore or call Noura at 978-703

Mar 31, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Jonathan Warburton, international guest bass trombonist from Birmingham, England, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, in Wiedemann Hall. Admission is free. Warburton will play a world premiere and a U.S. premiere in his concert. In addition to his solo career taking him to such diverse venues as Australia, South Africa, Poland and Canada, he plays with the BBC Big Band and BBC S

Apr 3, 2008 — By WSU News Services — We've all heard that being consistent with discipline and setting limits is important in parenting. So, why is it so hard to do? We'll talk about the reasons parents don't stick with their own rules, are afraid to set rules, and why being consistent is so important. Come learn some ways to feel more effective as a parent, regardless of the age of your kids. Maureen Dasey-Morales of the Counseling

Mar 27, 2008 — By WSU News Services — A trip to New Zealand is available to students and other interested parties through WSU's anthropology program May 22-June 3. The trip is one of several overseas travel options available to WSU students and members of the community that exposes them to different cultural and exploratory experiences in diverse parts of the world. The tour content illustrates the relationship between culture and env

Apr 4, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * The Graduate School Office will be closed today (Friday, March 28) for a staff retreat. * Volunteers are needed to participate in an exciting research project being conducted March 31-April 4 by the physician assistant department in collaboration with the trauma department at Wesley Medical Center and the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/

Mar 28, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The Student Activities Council family committee is sponsoring a party "Rockin' w/Wu" from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in the Rhatigan Student Center Rec Center, lower level. Come and rock out with Wu while you enjoy fun games, bowling, billiards, kid's karaoke and much more. Admission is free for WSU students with ID, $2 faculty and staff, $3 general public and 50 cents for children younger th

Apr 1, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Phone volunteers are needed for KMUW's upcoming pledge drive April 18-26. Phone assignments are usually two- to three-hours long. To volunteer and be scheduled, call 978-6789 or 978-7171. The goal for the drive is $181,000. Anyone who makes a pledge now is automatically entered in a daily drawing, Monday through Thursday until April 17, for Accurian HD Radios. However, no pledge is necessary to en