May 11, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Dining Services has announced two new chefs on campus. David Cain will work in resident dining, and Larry Walker will work with the catering team. Cain has a degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University. He has university dining experience at both Northeastern State University and Oklahoma City University. He most recently was a culinary instructor at Francis Tuttle Technology Cente

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — WSU employees have the opportunity to 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-

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — All WSU faculty and staff are invited to participate in Weapons Safety Open Forums facilitated by the WSU General Counsel's Office and the WSU Police Department. The purpose of the forum is to engage WSU 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 o

May 11, 2016 — By WSU News Services — When Jessica Hatfield started attending Wichita State in 2012, she was interested in marketing. However, when she started thinking about her future, she could not see herself in the marketing industry. She instead grew passionate about human resources. Hatfield is doing a co-op with Hampel Oil as the human resources generalist. This co-op opportunity has led to a full-time job after graduation. Go

May 27, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * Commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 14, in Charles Koch Arena. Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred in college ceremonies. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4762 for more information. * If you are renting a locker in the Heskett Center, you must have it cleared out today (Friday, May 13) and bring your lock to Guest Services. If you plan to use the gym over th

May 10, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Do you want to help make a difference for new international students at WSU? This volunteer program is designed to help new students transition to their life in Wichita, while providing current students opportunities to grow and develop. Global Mentors will help with orientation, lead a small group of new students, plan activities and more. Being a Global Mentor will allow you to help students, de

May 10, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The sixth annual SHOCKERTHON event, presented by Atlas Electric and Credit Union of America, held Saturday, April 16, at Wichita State University's Charles Koch Arena, raised a record $100,236 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at Via Christi Health. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4772 for more information.

May 10, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research Compliance will hold its next open lab for students, faculty and staff from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, in 215 Devlin Hall Innovation Hub.

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Join the Counseling and Testing Center for Keep Calm & Breathe On. Drop in to build structured relaxation time into your life and learn techniques to do relaxation on your own. You will be led in meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices. The meetings are every Wednesday starting May 18, from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in 257 RSC. Contact the Counseling and Testing Center for more information at 978-

May 10, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Several Wichita State University faculty and staff were recently named Innovation Award winners for their contributions to Wichita's innovation landscape by the Wichita Business Journal. The winners include: WSU President John Bardo; Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer John Tomblin; the Ennovar Institute of Emerging Technologies and Market Solutions; and the Assembly Line Design Ap