Sep 7, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Hear some of the sacred star stories Native American tribes told and learn how the night skies influenced tribal life during the "Native American Storytelling" program at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, in the field to the west of the Lake Afton Public Observatory.

Aug 29, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Going to college marks a major transition for new students. For many students, it’s the first time they're away from home. It also may be the first time they're sharing a room with a stranger. Steve Larson, director of housing and residence life at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, says gathering some basic information can result in a success rate of 80 to 90 percent in matching students as roommat

Sep 14, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Sam Ramey, a premier operatic bass-baritone of the 20th century and a 1968 alumnus of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, is the recipient of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Guest Artist Fellowship in Opera, a 100 percent privately funded position. He will teach several weeks each semester for at least the next five years at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

Aug 24, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Do you remember all of the wonderful things your grandparents did for you over the years? Return the favor, and bring them to the Lake Afton Public Observatory for Grandparents Weekend.

Sep 10, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Starting in the fall 2012 semester, the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Office of Continuing Education will offer new courses to the general public. For the complete list of classes and their prices, go to www.wichita.edu/noncreditclasses.

Aug 28, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Work experience gained as students at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ was critical to the success of the recipients of the 2012 Elliott School of Communication alumni awards, taking place in October. Denver television news anchor Jeremy Hubbard and Jennifer Wright, president of Wichita's Orpheum Theatre, will return to the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ campus Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 17-18, to accept their awards and make pre

Aug 21, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — In the 1920s, our universe was perceived very differently than it is today. Visit the Lake Afton Public Observatory this fall for their Universe of the 1920s programs.

Aug 16, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — If the Kansas primary election is any indication, the Kansas Legislature will be decidedly more conservative next year. And if the November general election mirrors the primary, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ political analyst Ed Flentje says Kansans can expect significant policy changes next year.

Aug 20, 2012 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Center for Entrepreneurship is launching a new entrepreneurial certificate in Butler County called "Growing Rural Businesses," which will start in September in Augusta.

Aug 29, 2012 — By Joe Kleinsasser — On July 1, former ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty member John Bardo started his new role as the 13th president of Wichita State. Joe Kleinsasser, director of news and media relations, recently interviewed Bardo on topics ranging from academics to a strategic plan to pets to detective mysteries. Following are highlights from that interview.