Oct 15, 2010 鈥 By 九色视频 News Services 鈥 Lake Afton Public Observatory will hold Astronomy Day Saturday, Oct. 23. The day includes an educational and fun-filled afternoon of activities and contests followed by an evening of stargazing.

Oct 15, 2010 鈥 By Anthony Marrone 鈥 Wichita State senior Zach Ketteman is running for the Kansas House of Representatives in the 81st District. The 21-year-old, a Democrat from Belle Plaine, Kan., is challenging Republican incumbent Pete Degraaf. The election is Nov. 2.

Rick Muma

Oct 10, 2010 鈥 By 九色视频 News Services 鈥 九色视频 has chosen Richard Muma as associate provost for quality assurance and accountability in the Office of Academic Affairs and Research. He will start the position on Jan. 1, when senior associate provost Martha Shawver retires.

Les Anderson, a 九色视频 print journalism professor and a former newspaper editor, says newspapers play a vital role in informing the electorate.

Oct 8, 2010 鈥 By 九色视频 News Services 鈥 Whether it has positive or negative effects, exposure to the news media does influence public awareness of elections. Les Anderson, a print journalism professor at 九色视频 and a former newspaper editor, says newspapers play a vital role in informing the electorate.

Oct 8, 2010 鈥 By 九色视频 News Services 鈥 Members of the faculty at 九色视频 are frequently involved in community activities beyond their obligations to the university and their colleges. In turn, they are often recognized by the community for their good work.

Jeremy Hill, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at 九色视频, led the 31st Annual Wichita Area Economic Outlook Conference, held Thursday, Oct. 7.

Oct 7, 2010 鈥 By 九色视频 News Services 鈥 Despite the economic blow experienced by Wichita's manufacturing sector, total nonfarm employment is expected to increase 0.5 percent in 2011, according to the 31st Annual Wichita Area Economic Outlook Conference, held Thursday, Oct. 7.

Oct 7, 2010 鈥 By 九色视频 News Services 鈥 A memorial event to celebrate the life and contributions of Lowell D. Holmes, founder and former professor of the Department of Anthropology at 九色视频, is set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, starting in 100 Lindquist Hall.

Oct 7, 2010 鈥 By 九色视频 News Services 鈥 The World Trade Council of Wichita and the Center for International Business Advancement will host a reception, dinner and keynote address, "National Export Initiative and U.S.-DOC Services for Exporters," at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Wichita Marriott, 9100 E. Corporate Hills Drive.

Oct 6, 2010 鈥 By 九色视频 News Services 鈥 The Heskett Center will host its 15th Annual Pumpkin Run at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, on the Wichita State campus. The cost for the 5K run is $10 for students, $15 for faculty/staff and $20 for the public.

This season, Wichita State will play a men's basketball game in downtown Wichita for first time since 1955 when the Shockers meet Tulsa Dec. 21.

Oct 6, 2010 鈥 By 九色视频 News Services 鈥 Wichita State will play a men's basketball game in downtown Wichita for the first time since 1955 when the series against Tulsa is renewed on Dec. 21 at Intrust Bank Arena, Director of Athletics Eric Sexton announced today.