Aug 11, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The State of Kansas is offering free flu shots for employees and their spouses (employees' children are not eligible) who have a Caremark/State ID number. Clinics will be held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in 261 RSC (Olive Room). Fill out a consent form and bring it with you. Go to http://bit.ly/1geVnhK for information on how to register and what to bring

Aug 5, 2015 — By WSU News Services — John Belt from the Academy for Effective Teaching will speak during the "Importance of the First Day of Class" event from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in 301 RSC, Gridley Room. Fran Cook from RTT will also discuss finding funding, grant writing, budgeting, managing awards and licensing intellectual property. Light breakfast will be provided. RSVP to Gery Markova at gergana.markova@wichita.edu.

Aug 5, 2015 — By WSU News Services — It is that time again. Convocation volunteer sign-up begins now. Join us for the fall tradition as students, faculty and staff come together as a community and represent our Shocker Pride on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Assignments fill quickly, so sign up soon. Volunteers will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 7. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3937

Aug 4, 2015 — By WSU News Services — WSU travelers will soon be noticing a couple of new emails in their inbox. Travelers will now receive notification emails when their travel documents are "returned for correction" and when they are "final approved." No additional action is required -- the emails are strictly a courtesy to keep travelers informed about the status of their travel document. Call 3070 or email wsutraveloffice@wichita.

Jul 31, 2015 — By WSU News Services — There will be limited dining options open on campus now until Wednesday, Aug. 12. Fastbreak in the RSC will serve fresh coffee, smoothies, grab-and-go sandwiches and more, while Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes will serve burgers, wraps, wings and all your favorite items in the lower level of the RSC. For hours of operation, visit http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3966

Jul 31, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Transitions and Orientation office is hosting many orientation programs this summer, bringing hundreds of guests to campus. Parking lots near Ahlberg Hall are reserved for our guests to transfer/returning adults orientation Saturday, Aug. 8; transfer and guest orientation Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 10-11; and freshman and guest orientation Thursday and Friday, Aug. 13-14.

Aug 12, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Are you planning a wedding, graduation reception, family reunion or another event? Did you know that WSU faculty/staff can get a discounted rate on reserving space in the RSC for non-WSU related, personal functions? In addition, nonprofits can book space in the RSC for 30 percent of the cost. Contact University Event Services at 978-3475 to find out about the discounted rates and how to reserve sp

Jul 31, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Calling all innovators. Revised and condensed Intellectual Property Disclosure Forms are now available on the WSU Ventures website. This is the first step in the development and commercialization of your inventive work. These forms are essential to evaluate the commercial potential of your disclosure, and the path of legal protection that is possible or desirable. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3

Aug 10, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Shocker golfers, reserve Thursday, Sept. 17, for the WSU Alumni Association's annual Shocker Open golf tournament. The fun will begin with a noon shotgun start at Willowbend Golf Club. Entry fees are $180 for members of the alumni association and $200 for nonmembers. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in three flights based on score. Prizes will also be awarded to winners in closest

Jul 31, 2015 — By WSU News Services — There are new faculty professional development training offerings available for August. The Tiny Desk Series of faculty trainings is expanding to include "The Flying Desk" and "The Rolling Desk." Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3965 for more information.