May 21, 2009 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The Kansas Bioscience Authority has awarded a one-year, $4 million grant that should extend to a five-year, $20 million grant to support the Center of Innovation for Biomaterials in Orthopaedic Research in Wichita.

May 18, 2009 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Robert Town will perform for the Memorial Day carillon concert from noon-1 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum at 204 S. Main.

Jun 1, 2009 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — In less than a year, WuShock has amassed 5,000 friends on Facebook, the most Facebook allows.

May 19, 2009 — By Shae West — Taunya Rutenbeck couldn't decide what she wanted to study, but after an introductory social work class, she found her passion for helping others.

May 20, 2009 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The irises are blooming in the Hugo Wall Iris Garden, dedicated in April 2008 during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs.

May 15, 2009 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — KMUW 89.1 Wichita Public Radio has a newly redesigned Web site a with streamlined design and functionality.

May 14, 2009 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Gina Crabtree has been hired as the associate registrar at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, effective Monday, June 15.

May 15, 2009 — By Shae West — The tragedy that cost him his son gave Robert Funcheon a new perspective on life. Next fall he will pursue his master's degree in social work to help others deal with loss.

Jun 1, 2009 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Scott Wituk has been named the new director of the Center for Community Support and Research at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

May 13, 2009 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The 33rd Annual World Trade Week, honoring the People’s Republic of China, is being held Thursday, May 21, at the Olive Tree banquet room in Wichita.