May 24, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * This summer, the Counseling and Testing Center will lead the Body Talk Group. In this safe and supportive environment, you address body image worries and connect with others who share similar concerns. Learn how to develop a more positive body image and not engage in negative body image messages. The group will meet every Monday from 3-4 p.m. starting today (May 23) in 320 Grace Wilkie Hall. If

May 24, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Do you enjoy reading? Interested in learning more about leadership? Like to share what you are reading with others? If so, the Leadership Book Club is for you. This program is open to any faculty, staff and students interested in conversing with others about leadership. Those participating will receive a copy of "Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies From a Life at Disney," by Lee

May 23, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Our new Long-Term Care (LTC) provider, ACSIA Partners, has extended its Open Enrollment opportunity to Tuesday, May 31. Genworth Life, the previous provider, will honor all current contracts, but will no longer accept new enrollees. Please click the "State of Kansas Employees" gold button at http://www.kansasltc.com/ to learn more about the plan offerings. Contact ACSIA with questions about plans

May 18, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University's College of Fine Arts has named recipients of the Armstrong Scholarship and the Shera Barton Memorial Vocal Fellowship. Xan Mattek, a senior at Salina Central High School, is the recipient of the 2016 Armstrong Scholarship. She will begin studying music theater at Wichita State in the fall. A participant in high school theater productions and community theater plays a

May 23, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Want to learn how to become a lifeguard? Campus Recreation is offering lifeguard training sessions from Tuesday, May 31-Thursday, June 2. Participants must attend all sessions to become certified. For questions or more information, email cr.aquatics@wichita.edu or visit the Guest Services Desk in the Heskett Center.

May 19, 2016 — By WSU News Services — If the Background and Reference Release Authorization form you are currently using does not have the revision date of 01/06/2016 in the upper right-hand corner, please destroy your stash and get the latest form from the HR website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4767. This form announced and distributed in January is a fillable PDF that you can complete online and print, or print to create your own s

May 19, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Lyle "Leon" Flickenger recently won the District Sodexo Experience Award for April. Since 1968, Flickenger has been a part of the WSU Dining Services team. He started as a cashier before moving to his position as a utility worker in 2008. After 48 years of service, Flickenger retired on May 13, and has moved on to enjoying his days on the porch and the everyday views of life with his wife. We cong

May 20, 2016 — By WSU News Services — WSU faculty and staff can register for the Summer Choir at a reduced fee. While the announced fee is $50, WSU faculty and staff can register on the College of Fine Arts Institute webpage for $35. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4777 and type the word CHORUS (all caps) to get the reduced fee rate for this summer. The choir meets on Mondays and Wednesdays in June. Rehearsals are from 5-6:45 p.m. in

May 20, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Financial Aid invites all Academic Advisors to join us for our first Financial Aid Mini-Workshop for Academic Advisors from 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in 405 Jardine Hall. The workshop is designed to answer your questions and provide you beneficial insight in to financial aid processes and regulations. Please RSVP to donna.carter@wichita.edu.

May 25, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * You are invited to attend an Administrative Processes & Procedures Q&A from 2-4 p.m. today (Tuesday, May 24) in 209 Hubbard Hall. Registration is requested, but not required. View the complete agenda at myWSU, myTraining. If you have questions, send an email to adminprocesses@wichita.edu. * The Office of Financial Aid invites all Academic Advisors to join us for our first Financial Aid Mini-W