Nov 18, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Wednesday, Nov. 19: A Tribute to Miriam Makeba Makeba, who passed away on November 10, was one of the most significant figures in African music, with a recording career that spanned five decades and reached across the entire globe. The program will cover music from throughout her career, from recordings done with vocal groups in South Africa in the 1950s to her last CD. Thursday, Nov. 27: Glob

Nov 17, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Native Wichitan and aviation record-setter Clay Lacy returns to the Air Capital of the World to share stories of his exploits at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in 210 McKnight Art Center West. Lacy is founder of a jet charter company and is creator of Astrovision, which has provided film footage for nearly 3,000 projects, including Hollywood blockbusters such as "Top Gun" and "Armageddon." This event,

Nov 21, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — * Celebrate diversity at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ during International Education Week, Monday, Nov. 17-Friday, Nov. 21. For event details, view or print the International Education Week flier at http://www.wichita.edu/intleduweek/. * Foundation requisitions must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, for checks to be issued on Wednesday, Nov. 26. * WuShock has only made one special request for his 60th birthday:

Nov 21, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — * Self Service will be unavailable starting at 12:01 a.m. (CST) on Friday, Nov. 21, for approximately four hours due to scheduled maintenance. my¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, Blackboard and e-mail will remain available during this time. Please e-mail helpdesk@wichita.edu if you have any questions. * Native Wichitan and aviation record-setter Clay Lacy will share stories of his exploits at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 2

Nov 21, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — * A free workshop will present the new features of "Audio books, music, and more!" from 9-10 a.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 19) in 217 Ablah Library. To register, contact Mary Walker at at mary.walker@wichita.edu or 978-5792. * A free blood pressure screening will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m today (Wednesday, Nov. 19) at the Heskett Center. For information, call Erica Criswell at 978-5278. *

Nov 13, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Check out the current WIN newsletter at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=erp&p=/november08newsletter with information on fee payment changes, voicemail on the Web, schedule building, upcoming training and more.

Nov 19, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The new photos, biographies and stories for the 2008-2009 Shocker Bowling team have been posted on the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Bowling Web site at http://www.wichita.edu/bowling. For many, this will be the first chance to see the teams and learn more about the accomplishments of this season's players. New to this season's biography section is a player's favorites section in which fans will learn a little more about e

Nov 12, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Carla Eckels, who has been with KMUW for 12 years, has received a regional award for her story "Smoking Ban in Wichita." http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=458

Nov 12, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — In a memo to State of Kansas employees from Gov. Sebelius dated Nov. 12, she writes, "I have not and will not lose sight of the value of your service to Kansans, and the benefit of your work to your family. To show my appreciation for the hard work you do throughout the year, I am declaring Friday, Dec. 26, a legal holiday for employees of the State of Kansas." Please note that the holiday memo h

Nov 13, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ department of English, Ulrich Museum of Art, and the Wichita Art Museum collaborate will present a two-day campus-and-community symposium today (Friday, Nov. 14) and Saturday, Nov. 15, titled "Zeitgeist in Babel: The Postmodernism Symposium," on the next chapter in intellectual history impacting the arts and creative disciplines -- postmodernism. Distinguished speakers -- university schola