Jul 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Disability Services is now permanently located in 203 Grace Wilkie Hall. This new space will allow us to provide services more effectively. An open house is tentatively planned for early August.

Jul 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — A key position at the Wichita State University Foundation has been filled. Susan Barrett is now the new vice president for finance and operations, effective June 1. Most recently Barrett was an executive director at Spirit AeroSystems, where she worked in different capacities since 2011. Previously, she was with Hawker Beechcraft for four years. She has spent more than 30 years in various fina

Jul 7, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * Fiscal Year 2017 appointment notices were recently distributed at the employee's listed campus box address. Should you have any questions regarding your 2017 appointment notice, please visit with your supervisor or the Budget Office at 978-3030. * As part of WSU's commitment to providing timely emergency information to the campus community, Alertus Desktop Notifications are being added to WSU

Oct 4, 2016 — By WSU News Services — During the storm Saturday night, water flooded a section of the tunnel under the Alumni Drive walk, damaging chilled water lines. Physical Plant has been working to pump water out of the tunnels so they can determine the extent of the damage. Repairs are likely to be completed no earlier than Wednesday, July 6. The air conditioning in McKnight Hall, McKinley Hall and Duerksen Fine Arts Center has

Jul 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — President Bardo and the president's executive team have approved the following revisions to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 6.04 / Appointment Statuses -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch6_04.htm To update parameters of appointment statuses and notice of non-reappointment, with new parameters established for employees hired on or after July 5, 2016. See "What's New" for a list of

Jul 8, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Mileage, Meals and Incidental Expense (M&IE) and Lodging Rates effective Jan. 1, 2016, remain unchanged. FY 2017 Private Vehicle Mileage Rates: As authorized by K.S.A. 75-3203a, the Secretary of Administration has fixed the private vehicle maximum mileage reimbursement rates for FY 2017 at: 54¢ per mile for privately owned automobile 51¢ per mile for privately owned motorcycle 1

Jul 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Construction work will restart for the waterproofing project at Corbin Educational Center on Wednesday, July 6. The second level deck will be closed to all traffic, as well as portions of the grounds at the west side of the building for 2-3 weeks. A crane and dumpster will be on the west side of the building. Demolition work will begin first, which will produce some loud noise, dust and debris.

Jul 8, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Attend a study abroad information session to learn more about all of the options available. The next session is at 2 p.m. Friday, July 8, in 207 RSC. Sign up at http://bit.ly/1RVZLCU. We will have more information sessions during the fall semester. If you can't attend one of the scheduled information sessions and want to learn more, email studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Jul 12, 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? - The ability to get WSU email on mobile devices. - A much larger mailbox -- 50 gigabytes. - Integration with the faculty and staff email system (calendars, address lists, etc.) - Integration with Outlook for desktop and laptop users. - Free use of many Office products. Along with

Jun 30, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Kennedy Musamali will give a presentation from 10-11:30 a.m. 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 leadership