May 30, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — On Friday, June 6, the Kansas Council on Economic Education (KCEE) will co-sponsor the first Kansas Summit on Economic and Financial Literacy. The summit is from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Topeka-West at 605 SW Fairlawn Road. Lunch will be provided. KCEE is a nonprofit entity based in the W. Frank Barton School of Business at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and is affiliated with all si

May 30, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — On Friday, June 6, the Kansas Council on Economic Education (KCEE) will co-sponsor the first Kansas Summit on Economic and Financial Literacy. The summit is from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Topeka-West at 605 SW Fairlawn Road. Lunch will be provided. KCEE is a nonprofit entity based in the W. Frank Barton School of Business at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and is affiliated with all si

May 30, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — On Friday, June 6, the Kansas Council on Economic Education (KCEE) will co-sponsor the first Kansas Summit on Economic and Financial Literacy. The summit is from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Topeka-West at 605 SW Fairlawn Road. Lunch will be provided. KCEE is a nonprofit entity based in the W. Frank Barton School of Business at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and is affiliated with all si

Jun 2, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — At the ACRA National Championships last month, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's women's novice 4+ crew team finished fourth. Laurel Anderson, Michael Fowler, Melody Harstine and Angela Johnson were named to the All-Regional Team. Peter Fast was named first team Academic All-American, and Scott Christian-Dold and Brooke Coppedge were named to the third team. Academic All-Americans must be varsity rowers with at least a 3.50

Jun 2, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Library Associates will present a tribute to "Tweet," Cessna's T-37, and the Air Force's primary jet trainer for more than half a century, from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, outside special collections in the lower level of Ablah Library. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Find out the origin of the nickname "Tweet" and learn about the development and accomplishments of this W

May 30, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — After 19 years with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ'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 30, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 30, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — * The latest faculty and staff news for April and May is available at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=249.

May 30, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — In June, KMUW's Global Village will feature the music of Brazil. This South American country has a long and rich musical tradition that emerged from a unique combination of indigenous, European and African influences. Global Village will explore a diverse range of artists and more during the June summer samba celebration. Global Village airs at 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays on KMUW FM89. Global V

May 30, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Most summer classes at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ start June 9 and July 7. Find out more at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/summer/.