Jul 7, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Banner Purchase Requisitions for Requestors training, Sections 1 and 2, will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 19-20. WSU purchasing procedures are reviewed as attendees learn to navigate the Banner forms. Both sections are required for WSU staff responsible for entering requisitions in to Banner. Current requestors are welcome to attend one or both sessions as a refresher.

Jul 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — New members of the Wichita State University Foundation board of directors for fiscal year 2017 are Martin Bauer, Denis Dieker, '77, '80, and Mike James, '71. Bauer is a partner with Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer LLP; Dieker is chief financial officer of Midwest Drywall Co. Inc.; and James is U.S. chairman of Bio Products Laboratories. Board member Clark Bastian, '75, is renewing h

Jul 14, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * Starting in August, all student email will be upgraded and moved to Office 365. What does this mean for you? Find out at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=21696 * The Food Truck Plaza is open, and every weekday there are new options for your eating pleasure. To see the daily schedule, go to http://www.wichita.edu/foodtrucks or follow us on Twitter (@WSUFoodTrucks) or Facebook

Jul 11, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * Kennedy Musamali will give a presentation from 10-11:30 a.m. today (Thursday, July 7) in 142 RSC, on the importance of emotional and cultural intelligence when leading across cultures. A plan to grow your cross-cultural leadership skills will also be presented. What difficulties do you face interacting and leading a group of people from culturally diverse backgrounds? Bring your cross-cultural l

Jul 8, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Summer doesn't mean you should take a break from knowing what's going on with your health. The State Employee Health plan covers important topics such as reminders about requesting 2017 Open Enrollment material, upcoming fall flu clinics, how to use your Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts and much more. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4844 for details.

Jul 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The roof at Duerksen Fine Arts Center will be replaced this summer starting today (Thursday, July 7). The first staging area will occur at the southeast corner of the building. The work will shift to the west side of the building around Aug. 1. All work should be completed by mid-September.

Jul 7, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Alicia Huckstadt, School of Nursing professor, has published the Health Promotion chapter in Larsen and Lubkin's 2016 "Chronic Illness: Impact & Intervention." This textbook is widely used in the education of health professionals. Chronic illness is common, costly and preventable. Many of the chronic diseases people succumb to are caused by poor health behaviors. Huckstadt's chapter focuses on

Jul 7, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The next study abroad session will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 8. Please go to our website to sign up if you plan to attend at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=intlstabroad&p=/info_session/ We will have more information sessions during the fall semester. If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled information sessions and would still like to learn more about study abroad, send an email to stu

Jul 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — There are two biometric screening events on Thursday, July 7, and Friday, July 8, in 266 RSC. The deadline to sign up is three days prior to the date by midnight. If you have not yet registered, you still have time. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4843 to register. Please make an appointment or walk in, if needed. Benefits-eligible employees and spouses who are enrolled in the state employee healt

Jul 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Attention faculty and staff: Haven't made it to the new Food Truck Plaza yet? Join Young Shocker Professionals from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, July 7, and check it out. Even if you're not a member, we'd love to have lunch with you and tell you about our group. Send your questions to ysp@wichita.edu.