May 16, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Judy Espinoza, chief human resources officer for Via Christi, has been named director of human resources at Wichita State University. Espinoza takes over for Frankie Kirkendoll, who is retiring from Wichita State June 30. "It's another great hire by WSU in a critical position that will help move our university forward," says Troy Bruun, associate vice president for administration and financ

May 18, 2016 — By WSU News Services — It is time now for the campus community (students, faculty and staff) to vote for WSU's Title IX Campaign. All you need is a valid WSU ID. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4785 and log in to view all submissions and vote on your favorite one by Thursday, June 30. If you have any questions about the Title IX Campaign, contact Tasha Stephens at TitleIX@wichita.edu or 978-5177. Special thanks to those

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — It is time now for the campus community (students, faculty and staff) to vote for WSU's Title IX Campaign. All you need is a valid WSU ID. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4785 and vote on your favorite one by Thursday, June 30. If you have any questions about the Title IX Campaign, contact Tasha Stephens at TitleIX@wichita.edu or 978-5177. Special thanks to those from our campus community who part

Jul 22, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Shocker Blast will take a break until summer classes begin on Monday, June 6. At that time, Shocker Blast will run weekly on Mondays during the summer sessions in June and July. The exception will be when Shocker Blast runs on Tuesday, July 5, because of the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4. Have a great summer!

May 16, 2016 — By WSU News Services — WSU President John Bardo and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Tony Vizzini are going on the radio to ask for your help. The KMUW-FM spring pledge drive started Thursday, May 12, and runs through Saturday, May 21. Bardo and Vizzini will ask you to show your support for Wichita Public Radio. Call while Vizzini is on the air from 8-9 a.m. today (Monday, May 16) or while Bardo is

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — As part of the KMUW Entrepreneurship Series, Wichita Public Radio 89.1 FM will feature the story behind Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers today (Friday, May 13). Award-winning reporter Abigail Wilson sat down with Freddy Simon and the Freddy's team at one of their restaurants in east Wichita to learn about one of the fastest growing chains in America. In just the past few years, the rest

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Wage and Hour training will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in 266 RSC. Wage and Hour Training is designed for supervisors and is highly beneficial for timekeepers, but anyone is allowed to attend. If you approve timesheets or input timesheets knowing the laws and polices is imperative. Learn about the law, WSU policies and even some best practices. Classes are informal, relaxed and can

May 18, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The WSU baseball team will host the University of Kansas at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Eck Stadium. The Shockers also will host Dallas Baptist at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19; 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 20; and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Eck Stadium. Students can pick up free baseball tickets on the day of the game with a WSU ID at the Eck Stadium ticket office.

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Community Service Board (CSB), a student organization that works to address issues of public concern through service and active citizenship in the community, set a goal to have a total of 2,016 combined service hours for the 2015-16 academic year. After the completion of Wu's Big Event IV, CSB helped coordinate more than 3,150 hours of service for the academic year. Wu's Big Event IV participan

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Students are invited to participate in Conceal Carry Policy Forums facilitated by the WSU General Counsel's Office and the WSU Police Department. The purpose of the forum is to engage WSU students, faculty and staff in an open discussion of the extension of Kansas weapons policies to include university campuses, WSU Weapons Possession Policy and the impact of allowing weapons to be carried on camp