Oct 2, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State University A Cappella Choir and Madrigal Singers, with the Wichita Northwest High School Concert Choir, will join voices for "Left of Center" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. The concert title acknowledges an election year and song selections that aren't typical mainstream choral work.

Oct 2, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) at Wichita State University will release the employment forecasts for the state of Kansas tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 3). The Wichita employment forecast will be released Thursday, Oct. 11, at the annual Wichita Economic Outlook Conference at Century II.

Oct 1, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The North American plains tribes had constellations, stars and legends unique to their culture just as the Greeks and Romans did. Hear some of the sacred star stories Native American tribes told, and learn how the night skies influenced tribal life. The Native American Storytelling program starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the field to the west of the Lake Afton Public Observatory building.

Sep 27, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University's Gordon Parks Lecture Series presents John W. Franklin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at the CAC Theater. A reception at 5 p.m. in the Ulrich Museum of Art will precede the lecture. Both events are free and open to the public. This is the fourth event in the lecture series celebrating Parks' legacy at WSU.

Sep 27, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The popular Gilbert and Sullivan operetta "The Pirates of Penzance" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18-Saturday, Oct. 20, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, in Wichita State University's Miller Concert Hall. Tickets for the G-rated production are $16 with discounts available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office, (316) 978-3233 or www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice.

Oct 2, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Headcount enrollment at Wichita State University for fall 2012 is 14,898 students, a decrease of 202 students or 1.3 percent compared to fall 2011, according to the official enrollment report given to the Kansas Board of Regents following the 20th day of classes. It is the second highest fall enrollment in the past 10 years. Total student credit hours are 161,843 for fall 2012, an increase of 33 c

Sep 26, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Get ready for an all-out brawl in several battleground states as President Obama and Mitt Romney try to woo voters during the presidential debates. Jeff Jarman, director of debate at Wichita State University, says the debate format will be significantly different and help voters see the differences better.

Sep 26, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Olympic oak tree honoring the gold medal win for two former University of Wichita basketball players and a former coach will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, near the Charles Koch Arena ticket office on the Wichita State University campus. Refreshments will follow the ceremony in the Koch Arena concourse.

Sep 26, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University's Student Action Wellness Team (SWAT) is holding its first Big Pink Volleyball fundraiser event at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at WSU's Heskett Center. The entry fee is $5 per participant; all proceeds will be donated to breast cancer charities, including Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Registration is open Oct.1 through Oct. 19.

Sep 25, 2012 — By WSU News Services — At 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, the annual ceremony of remembrance will be held at Wichita State University’s Memorial '70, located on Alumni Drive near 18th and Hillside. The ceremony will honor the 31 WSU football players, administrators and supporters who died in a 1970 plane crash in the Rocky Mountains.