May 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Interested in working in a fun and rewarding environment? Campus Recreation has openings for certified lifeguards. Contact Vanessa at vanessa.buehne@wichita.edu or call 978-5289 for more information on how to apply.

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 9, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The annual Create Campaign Forum returns to help African-American entrepreneurs start, strengthen and grow their businesses. The forum is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, at WSU's Rhatigan Student Center, and features a keynote address by Dell Gines, senior community development advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. New this year are workshops for high school students. The forum is

May 11, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The May meeting of the Unclassified Professional Senate is 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, in 142 RSC. The agenda is on the UP Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/upsenate

May 10, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Grading for spring 2016 courses opened Tuesday, May 3. Faculty can access the new Banner 9 grading form via the Teach/Advise tab in the myWSU portal. The Banner 8 grading form is still available. Grades for any spring class can be entered during this grading period. Grades are due by 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. A grading email with further details was sent to faculty and staff who are flagged as elig

May 4, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Stop by the College of Engineering's 61st annual open house today (Friday, May 6) in Charles Koch Arena. Student projects will be displayed from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., with guided lab tours departing the arena at 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Tour labs, meet faculty members and talk to current students in aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, computer engineering, computer networking, computer science,

May 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — University faculty awards will be presented during the spring general faculty meeting today (Friday, May 6) in the multipurpose room at Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Door N. The university faculty awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. There will be a reception at 2:30 p.m. with light refreshments to meet and greet the honorees. The faculty awards ceremony will b

May 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita Committee on Foreign Relations, which was initiated at Wichita University by President Harry Corbin, will be holding its 60th anniversary celebration at 6 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the Wichita Country Club. Susan Page, a native of Wichita and current Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today and frequent guest on national television news programs and NPR, will be the featured speaker. Her to

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 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The University Bookstore has put together a WSU Basketball Bundle, perfect for all Shocker basketball fans in your life. For $59.99, this bundle includes a custom Koch Arena blanket, a senior basketball poster and a 16-inch-by-20-inch poster autographed by Ron Baker and Evan Wessel. Bundles are limited, so hurry in today. Sale is in store only.