May 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — A presentation and Q&A session about the Kansas budget will feature Annie McKay, executive director of the Kansas Center for Economic Growth, from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, in 266 RSC. The program is hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists. Go to https://www.facebook.com/SPJWichita/ for more information.

May 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Surely you have heard of the ALS Association "ice bucket challenge," raising millions of dollars and showcasing the social crowdfunding power. Crowdfunding is asking a crowd of people to take action and/or donate a defined amount of money for a specific cause or project. Many universities have launched crowdfunding programs, and we are interested in hearing from you about crowdfunding opportunitie

May 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Susan Norton, director of the Office of Adult Learning, has been selected as a member of the Stamats Adult Student Marketing Conference Advisory Board. Selected from numerous applicants, the nine members of the board will provide expertise across a wide range of topics and disciplines specific to the Stamats conference. As part of being selected, Norton receives a complimentary registration for th

May 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Accounts receivable, cashiers and collections will be closed for staff development from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today (Friday, May 6). We will reopen Monday, May 9.

May 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The WSU baseball team will host Indiana State at 6:30 p.m. today (Friday, May 6); 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7; and 1 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at Eck Stadium. The softball team will play its final home games of the season, hosting Southern Illinois at noon and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7; and noon Sunday, May 8, at Wilkins Stadium. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).

May 6, 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: Chapter 14/Purchasing 14.01 / General Purchasing Policies -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch14_01.htm 14.02 / Purchases Less Than $3,000 -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch14_02.htm 14.03 / Purchases of $3,000 or More -- http://webs.wichita.edu/

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * A retirement reception for Jeri Carroll will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 11) in the Marcus Welcome Center. Enjoy light refreshments as Carroll celebrates her retirement from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education. * The University Support Staff Senate will meet at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 11) in 200 Lindquist Hall Boardroom. All Univ

May 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — WSU's Anthropology Department and the United Way of the Plains are sponsoring a free public screening of "Dirty Paws," a documentary about homelessness and pet ownership in Wichita, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at The Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway.

May 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — More than 2,300 students are eligible to participate in the 118th spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 14, at Wichita State University. Ceremonies will be held in Charles Koch Arena. Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred in college ceremonies. Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences/College of Fine Arts More than 890 students are eligible to participate in comme

May 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Want to learn how to become a lifeguard? Campus Recreation is offering lifeguard training sessions from May 31-June 3. 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.