Leslie Porterfield, a record-setting motorcyclist, recently conducted testing in the Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's National Institute for Aviation Research.

'Fastest woman in the world' tests bike at NIAR

Nov 29, 2010 — By Melissa Traskowsky — Leslie Porterfield, a record-setting motorcyclist attempting to become the fastest person in the world on two wheels, recently conducted testing in the Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's National Institute for Aviation Research.

Arts and Crafts Fair returns to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Nov 3, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The Student Activities Council arts committee is bringing the Arts and Crafts Fair back to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, and Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Shocker Square, Rhatigan Student Center.

Homecoming events come to life at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ starting Nov. 6

Nov 3, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Alumni Association — Shockers ranging far and wide are invited back to Shocker country for Shockin' Y'All, Wichita State's fall homecoming celebration slated for Saturday, Nov. 6, through Saturday, Nov. 13.

All branches of the U.S. Armed Forces were represented at the Nov. 25, 1948, dedication of Veterans Field, now Cessna Stadium. Wichita State will honor that event with a Veterans Day celebration starting at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11.

Wichita State to celebrate Veterans Field on Veterans Day

Nov 2, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Before Cessna Stadium was built on the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ campus, Veterans Field was where the Shockers played football. This year on Veterans Day, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ plans to hold a Veterans Field celebration in Cessna Stadium at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11.

Local students excel in national educational competition

Oct 26, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Two Brooks Middle School students recently competed in the national 2010 TRIO Quest event and won silver and bronze medals for their photo essay entries.

Wichita, Arkansas schools claim Kansas BEST titles

Oct 26, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Wichita HomeSchool won the BEST Award and Ambassadors for Christ Academy (Bentonville, Ark.) won the Game Award at the 12th annual Kansas BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) event at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Saturday, Oct. 23. BEST is designed to inspire and motivate students toward careers in engineering, science and technology.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ student Christina Hink portrays Lili, the French orphan who runs away toward the bright lights of circus life, in the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ School of Performing Arts production of

Performing arts presents 'Carnival' with Wayne Bryan

Nov 3, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The enchanting musical "Carnival" will take the Wilner Auditorium stage on Nov. 4-7. Music Theatre of Wichita's Wayne Bryan is the guest director.

Gretchen Holthaus

Wichita State names Man and Woman of the Year

Nov 10, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Nathan Steele and Gretchen Holthaus were recently named 2010 Shocktoberfest Man and Woman of the Year at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

Shocker Bowling teams announced for 2010-2011

Oct 20, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The 2010-2011 Wichita State Bowling team features a variety of players, from freshmen to prior developmental team members, international players and a lone transfer student.

Editorial cartoonist Richard Crowson also produces cartoons and records a weekly commentary for KMUW 89.1, Wichita's public radio station. Above is his latest cartoon for the station.

Crowson to bring 'toons, tales and tunes to Glickman lecture

Oct 18, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Longtime local editorial cartoonist Richard Crowson is the next Glickman Lecture Series speaker. He'll bring his cartoon career to life through personal anecdotes and satirical songs on Oct. 26 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.