Dec 17, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Foundation will not process any requisitions during the week of Dec. 29, except for emergencies. Please call Sandy Hannon at 978-3306 for urgent checks. All deposits for 2014 will need to be delivered to the WSU Foundation by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, so we can properly credit the donors for gifts in calendar year, which ends Wednesday, Dec. 31. We will also need the envelope that shows a da

Dec 16, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Sam Ramey has been honored with a lifetime achievement award. Since the awards' inception in 2005, honorees have been chosen by the editors of Opera News for distinguished achievement in the field of opera. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3528 to read the story.

Dec 16, 2014 — By WSU News Services — On dark clear nights during the winter months -- January, February and March -- the sky offers a host of beautiful heavenly objects to observe. The planet Jupiter, faint clouds of glowing gas, star clusters and even distant galaxies await visitors to the Lake Afton Public Observatory during the program, "Wonders of the Winter Sky." It will be presented on the evenings of Jan. 9-10 and 16-17; Feb.

Dec 17, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * From now to Friday, Dec. 19, both Fastbreak and Groundhouse are open. Stop by to grab a sandwich, your favorite Starbucks beverage or a snack. Fastbreak in the RSC will be open from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 17) and Thursday, Dec. 18, and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Groundhouse in Shocker Hall will be open from 5-10 p.m. each day. * If you are renewing your locker rental, go to

Dec 19, 2014 — 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

Dec 18, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Understanding finance at WSU can be a challenge for budget officers and support staff. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Lois Tatro will present WSU Finance 101, which includes information on GU and RU funding, how to stay on top of departmental finances, processing revenue, expenses, BPC cards, travel and more. If you have questions regarding the finance process you would like Lois to cover, send them to trai

Dec 16, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Members of consumer run organizations participated in peer support training this summer. The Center for Community Support and Research (CCSR) has recently expanded its services to Kansas Consumer Run Organizations (CROs). CROs are grassroots organizations led by mental health consumers dedicated to promoting recovery among their members. Historically, CCSR has provided organizational capacity sup

Dec 15, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Advanced Education in General Dentistry program is excited to announce a payroll deduction option for employees of Wichita State University. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, WSU faculty and staff will be able to pay the balance of their dental services through payroll deduction. The minimum dollar amount for services is $300. This option is available for those with or without dental insurance. If a

Dec 15, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Central Services is looking for an Accounting Specialist. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5. To apply, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3228 and follow the directions. For questions or assistance, contact Julie Windham at 978-3554.

Dec 16, 2014 — By WSU News Services — From now to Friday, Dec. 19, both Fastbreak and Groundhouse are open. Stop by to grab a sandwich, your favorite Starbucks beverage or a snack. Fastbreak in the RSC will be open from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 16) to Thursday, Dec. 18, and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Groundhouse in Shocker Hall will be open from 5-10 p.m. each day.