Jan 14, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The State of Kansas (SOK) has announced that the 2015 W-2 forms are available online for viewing and printing through the Kansas Department of Administration Employee Self-Service (ESS) portal. The instructions for acquiring your W-2 online can be found on this website -- http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4511. If you have consented to receive your W-2 electronically, you may access your W-2 by going to t

Jan 14, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Ulrich Museum of Art celebrates the opening of the winter exhibition "Visual Justice: The Gordon Parks Photography Collection," from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. "Visual Justice" surveys the life work of one of America's most celebrated photographers -- Gordon Parks. In 2014, the Ulrich acquired 125 Gordon Parks photographs; this will be the first time those images are exhibited at the Ulrich.

Jan 19, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * International Education invites all departments and offices on campus to a brown bag information session from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in 266 RSC to learn more about what our office is doing. Representatives will be available to talk about our efforts in recruitment, admissions, immigration compliance, study abroad and programs on campus. Feel free to come with questions (and your lunch

Jan 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU School of Performing Arts production of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" has been selected to perform at the Regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this month. Join us for a benefit performance of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" to raise the money needed for travel expenses. The benefit show will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, in Wilner Auditorium. Tickets are $25. Ca

Jan 11, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Looking for a way to save money doing business with other proud Shockers? Look for the ShockStop decal on the front of local businesses for a guaranteed 10 percent discount. Follow the link to the ShockStop Web page at http://www.wichita.edu/ShockStop and see participating merchants. It will be an expanding list. If you don't see your favorite establishment, ask them to sign up. For more informati

Jan 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research Compliance will hold an open lab from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in 215 Devlin Hall Innovation Hub. Faculty, staff and students needing assistance in determining potential export or import controls affecting responsibilities and activities at WSU should plan to attend. Additional topics of discussion include: - Technology transfer -- Export control classification

Jan 13, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program that provides free academic services to first-generation students (neither parent has received a four-year degree) and/or have limited income (eligible for Pell grants). The program provides eligible students with individualized tutoring, academic advising and academic success skill development. Other free services include a

Jan 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Nominations are being accepted for the President's Award for Distinguished Service for Unclassified Professionals. Nominees should have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to WSU beyond the normal expectations and responsibilities of their position, and must have a .5 or greater appointment as an Unclassified Professional. The nomination form and instructions can be found under the fe

Jan 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Human Resources (HR) has revised the Background and Reference Release form. This fillable PDF is a required part of the hiring process and the candidate information should be filled out by candidates when they arrive for face-to-face interviews. There are three main changes to the form: 1. Three new checkboxes have been added to the form: position type, prior state service and

Jan 13, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Grading for spring 2016 pre-session courses is now open. Faculty can access the new Banner 9 grading form via the Teach/Advise tab in the myWSU portal. The Banner 8 grading form is also still available. The grading period will close at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20. A grading email with further details was sent to faculty and staff who are flagged as eligible instructors in Banner. Questions about g