Mar 10, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Learn more about female genital mutilation during this month's Brown Bag diversity discussion from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in 265 RSC. Is it a cultural tradition or mutilation? Bring your lunch and an appetite for discussion. These discussions give the WSU community an opportunity to dialogue about specific issues regarding multiculturalism and diversity. Brown Bag Diversity discuss

Mar 9, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Two sessions of lifeguard training will be offered. Session one will be held from 4-10 p.m. Thursday, March 19, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, March 20-Sunday, March 22. Session two will be held from 5-10 p.m. Monday, April 6-Friday, April 10, and 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 11. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3669 for more information.

Mar 10, 2015 — By WSU News Services — * The Shocker baseball team will host Central Arkansas at 3 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 10) and Arkansas-Little Rock at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Eck Stadium. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267). * The WSU Department of Philosophy Colloquium will feature WSU philosophy instructor James Schwartz, from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in 107 McKinley Hall. His presentation is titled, "Why shoul

Mar 11, 2015 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has canceled the brown bag discussion "Cultural Tradition or Mutilation," scheduled for today (Wednesday, March 11). * The University Bookstore is taking orders for faculty and staff who need regalia for Spring 2015 Commencement. If you plan to purchase regalia, CB Grad will be in the bookstore from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, March 12, to measure and take o

Mar 6, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Join the Office of Student Success for its open house from 3-5 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 11) in 115 Neff Hall. Enjoy refreshments and learn more about their services, such as student money management, tutoring, supplemental instruction, study skills workshops and more.

Mar 11, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Registration for the 2015 Gender & Sexuality in Kansas conference to be held Friday, April 3, in WSU's Marcus Welcome Center is now open. The conference is free and open to students, faculty, staff and interested community members in Kansas. Conference check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the first breakout sessions starting at 9 a.m. There will be six breakout sessions -- including presenter

Mar 9, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The State of Kansas will have 27 paychecks paid in calendar year 2015. This is due to the timing of the Legislative approved holidays for calendar year 2015-16 and the pay dates. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3671 to read a memo from Frankie M. Kirkendoll, director of Human Resources.

Mar 10, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Counseling and Testing Center has created an LGBTQ Student Support Group, which can help students dealing with issues anywhere along a continuum -- from the point they are questioning their sexuality to dealing with the challenges of possibly coming out at work or struggling with gay relationship issues. The group meets from 4-5:15 p.m. every Tuesday in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, i

Mar 10, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Symphony will perform Gustav Holst's "The Planets," a masterwork from the early twentieth century, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in Miller Concert Hall. The hour-long Rush Hour Concert will be conducted by Mark Laycock. For tickets, call 978-3233 or go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice

Mar 9, 2015 — By WSU News Services — "Real Estate Leases: What Every Business Should Know," is the topic of the next Business Booster Series presentation from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, in Devlin Hall. The cost is $10 for faculty and staff. Register now at 978-3000 or go online to http://www.wichita.edu/businessbooster. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3646 for more information.