Jun 25, 2015 — By WSU News Services — * Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3831 for the current edition of Academe. This column recognizes grants, honors, awards, presentations and publications, new appointments, new faculty, sabbaticals, retirements and deaths of current and former colleagues. Complete the form at http://www.wichita.edu/submitinfo to report activities, research, accomplishments/awards, presentations and publications for

Jun 16, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Feeling the need to learn more about Microsoft products? The Microsoft IT Academy is available to help. Go to http://wichita.edu/itacademy for information about this free resource to current employees and registered students. The academy has something for everyone and materials are available 24/7. To access the Microsoft IT Academy, log in to myWSU, select the Home tab and locate the link for Micr

Jun 16, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The leadership of WSU and Wichita Area Technical College have agreed to explore the possibility of a deeper affiliation between the two institutions. Wichita State University President John Bardo said: "Over the coming months, we are committed to working closely with WATC personnel, WSU's own faculty and staff and the Kansas Board of Regents to explore if such an integration can appropriately

Jun 25, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The fall application deadline for the dependent/spouse tuition assistance program is due to the office of Human Resources by Wednesday, July 1. The spouse and dependent children of all full-time WSU employees may be eligible for tuition assistance in accordance with the parameters of this program. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3841 to see applications and more information. The application deadli

Jun 18, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Did you know that WSU faculty/staff can get a discounted rate on reserving space in the RSC for personal functions not related to WSU? Are you planning a wedding, graduation reception, family reunion or another event? Contact University Event Services at 978-3475 to find out about the discounted rates and how to reserve space.

Jun 19, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Student Involvement will host the third annual Back-to-School Bash from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in the RSC courtyard. There will be inflatables, midway games, food, a picture booth and more. Last year there were more than 750 students in attendance, and we expect more than 800 this year. In order to make this event a success, we need your help. If you would be interested in sponsoring an in

Jun 18, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Ramona Liera-Schwichtenberg, associate professor of Women's Studies, retired last month to pursue other career possibilities in Wisconsin. She has been at WSU since 1995. Liera-Schwichtenberg is a Wisconsin native and will be close to her family as well as cheese, beer and Packers football.

Jun 17, 2015 — By WSU News Services — V. Kaye Monk-Morgan was honored recently as one of five individuals in the Wichita Business Journal's 2015 Leaders in Diversity special publication. She is director of TRIO Upward Bound Math Science Center based at Wichita State,

Jun 23, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Welcomefest is a two-week campaign at the beginning of each semester with the intention of welcoming students back to campus. This fall's Welcomefest will take place Aug. 15-29. Register your event now to be included in the Fall 2015 Welcomefest marketing. Fill out the event registration form at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3759 by Tuesday, June 30. If you have additional questions, contact Student I

Jun 18, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Wu Crew volunteers are needed to help support the Lord's Diner Wu Crew on the third Friday of the month. WSU Wu Crew has three teams that volunteer on rotating Fridays at the Lord's Diner. The Wu Crew is Shocker students, faculty and staff serving the Wichita community through Wu Crew group projects and personal volunteer projects. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3839 for more information and to v