Feb 2, 2015 — By WSU News Services — * The Human Resources Center will be closed for a staff meeting from 2:30-3:30 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 30). * 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. today (Friday, Jan. 30) to 5 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3570 for information about the impact. *

Jan 30, 2015 — By WSU News Services — * "Managing Loss" is the title of a Words for Wellness presentation by Christopher Leonard from noon-12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in 142 RSC. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and discuss how to help yourself or others manage expected or unexpected loss. The event is sponsored by the WSU Counseling and Testing Center. * Got a great idea? Want to make an impact on the world? Apply for entr

Jan 23, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Installation of new exterior building wall signs will begin today (Monday, Jan. 26) near the major entrances of many buildings on the main campus. The installation will generate some noise, but is not expected to be disruptive. The following buildings are scheduled for installation during the first week: Jardine Hall, McKinley Hall, McKnight Art Center, Jabara Hall, Lindquist Hall, Heskett Center,

Jan 23, 2015 — By WSU News Services — As of 1 p.m Friday, Jan. 23, the issue that was deactivating student accounts in Blackboard Courses has been resolved. Students should now have the appropriate courses available to them in Blackboard. Any students who still do not have classes available to them in Blackboard that should be available should submit a ticket through the OneStop (www.wichita.edu/onestop).

Jan 30, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Registration is open for the 13th Annual SAS Leadership Conference from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the RSC. The event is organized by WSU's Student Ambassador Society and Office of Admissions. Students will hear from keynote speaker and space entrepreneur Scott Tibbitts, and attend engaging breakout sessions. Other activities include a student leadership panel, service learning activit

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 — Do you have an invention that needs a bit of a boost? Does it benefit the environment and people? If so, apply to the VentureWell E-Team Program. The E-Team Program allows young inventors the chance to move inventions out of the classroom and onto the market. This program provides grant funding, experimental workshops, veteran coaching and a potential investment opportunity. The National Science F

Jan 28, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Do you know a student who has a knack for creating inventions? The VentureWell E-Team Program Today creates opportunities for collegiate inventors by providing early support and funding up to $75,000. VentureWell is a higher education network that cultivates revolutionary ideas and promising inventions. The National Science Foundation recognizes VentureWell as having the most effective model to tr

Jan 23, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Student Engagement has created a calendar that includes events being hosted this semester by its various departments. 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, please complete the calendar request form. You can also find a complete listing of events at www.wich

Jan 28, 2015 — By WSU News Services — Come and enjoy an evening with The Great Omar, a witty and entertaining comedic magician, at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in the CAC Theater. Students are free with ID. Tickets are $1 for children and $5 for the general public.