Jan 30, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Applied Technology Acceleration Institute (ATAI) invites you to a Lunch & Learn from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in 233 RSC. Enjoy lunch while listening to a presentation about ATAI and learning about engineering internship opportunities. Go to http://www.atai.wichita.edu for more information.

Feb 2, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Blackboard has alerted us that they will perform infrastructure maintenance at the datacenter that houses some of our Blackboard Learn services from 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, to 5 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. During the maintenance window, Blackboard email services will not function. Email and messaging tools in Blackboard will appear to be available, but messages sent through blackboard will not be

Jan 28, 2015 — By WSU News Services — On Jan. 1, the KPERS 1 member contribution rate increased from 5 percent to 6 percent. This is the final contribution rate increase from legislation aimed at improving the retirement system's long-term funding. In addition, the benefit multiplier will be increased from 1.75 to 1.85 percent for all years of service. For more information go to http://www.kpers.org/changes/index.html

Jan 27, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Have recent building renovations and policies left you curious about event planning on campus? Learn the A to Z of event planning with presentations from offices such as Event Services, Physical Plant, Media Resource Center, Sodexo, Metropolitan Complex Conference Office, University Police Department and many more. Join us from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in the Beggs Ballroom as we navigate throu

Jan 27, 2015 — By WSU News Services — An active shooter campus training session is planned for 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in 261 RSC (Olive Room). Providing a safe and secure environment for the WSU community continues to be a top priority. The Campus Safety-Active Shooter classroom training session is part of WSU's proactive approach to ensure a safe campus environment and to prepare our faculty, staff and students in case of an in

Jan 28, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Student Engagement has created a calendar that includes events being hosted by their departments this semester. Campus departments have been mailed a copy of the calendar. If your area would like to have additional calendars available for students to pick up or you personally would like one, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3561 and complete the calendar request form at. A complete listing of event

Jan 27, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Next up in the Spring 2015 Physics Seminar Series at WSU is "Collisions in an ultracold sodium quantum gas," by University of Oklahoma Professor Arne Schwettmann. The event is from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in 128 Jabara Hall. Go to http://bit.ly/1GZIDaz.

Jan 28, 2015 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita Symphony Orchestra is sending guest artists "Time for Three" to WSU for a pop-up concert at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the RSC during Welcomefest. In addition, The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the RSC is hosting its January TGIF Live event featuring the jazz sounds of "Agave Democracy." They will perform from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. Stop down and unwind from a long we

Jan 28, 2015 — By WSU News Services — A retirement reception for Carol Pitetti will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Heskett Center lobby. Carol has served as the undergraduate advisor for the Departments of Human Performance Studies and Sport Management since 1999. Light refreshments will be provided.

Jan 26, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Storeroom Clearing is looking for a Storekeeper Specialist. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. To apply, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3228 and follow the directions. For questions or assistance, contact Julie Windham at 978-3554.