Oct 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Online Faculty Fellows Professional Development Series continues at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in 171 Media Resources Center. Rodney Boehme, associate professor, Finance, Real Estate & Decision Sciences, will present "Creating Exams and Assignments with Ease -- tips and tools for online courses." Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3291 to view the entire Online Faculty Fellows Professional Dev

Oct 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Join the College of Health Professions Dean's Student Ambassador Council at their annual Spooktacular Scholarship Fundraiser from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with lunch available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, on the second floor lobby of Ahlberg Hall. Enjoy "Sloppy Brains" (sloppy joe's), a bake sale, photo booth, guessing-jar games and enter the annual Halloween costume contest. Items are priced by tic

Oct 20, 2014 — By WSU News Services — President John Bardo declared the holiday closedown for 2014 will commence at the end of the day Friday, Dec. 19, and campus will reopen Monday morning, Jan. 5. Please see http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3389 to review the closedown dates that will not be covered by state holidays. It is important to note that the governor did include some holiday hours that we don't normally receive -- a half day o

Oct 17, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Department of History and the Media Resources Center are excited to produce a new television series: "Issues in History Today." The department will host two 30-minute shows a semester, with the show airing several times on WSUTV. These programs will showcase the research and scholarship of department faculty, illustrating how historic events shape our lives today. The first show at 7 p.m. toda

Oct 17, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Gates have been installed by the parking lot entrance for Fairmount Towers. Once the gates are deemed operable, students living in Fairmount Towers will need to use their Shocker ID to enter the parking lot. The gated entrance is intended to give Fairmount Towers students priority parking in that lot.

Oct 17, 2014 — By WSU News Services — More than 350 people attended the 2014 President's Club Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 9, in the new Shirley Beggs Ballroom in the renovated Rhatigan Student Center. The event, hosted by WSU President John Bardo, First Lady Deborah Bardo and the WSU Foundation, recognized all life and FY14 annual members of the giving club. Lifetime membership is extended to donors contributing $100,000 to $199,

Oct 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Are you interested in sharing your Thanksgiving traditions with international students? The Office of International Education is looking for volunteers to host international students for the Thanksgiving holiday. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3388 if you are interested, or for more information, contact Tonya Baldwin at tonya.baldwin@wichita.edu.

Oct 28, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * The Fall 2014 Physics Seminar Series will feature professor Carlo Segre of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Segre will present "Advances in Liquid Electrode Batteries" at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 22) in 128 Jabara Hall. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3261 for the complete fall schedule. * Are you interested in sharing your Thanksgiving traditions with international stude

Oct 22, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Open enrollment closes Friday, Oct. 31. Until then, all benefits-eligible employees are allowed to select new benefits options for Plan Year 2015. Human Resources is hosting multiple informational meetings on campus. The state will also present webinars to inform you of the changes. You're encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Remember, all changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2015. To comple

Oct 16, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The World Trade Council of Wichita Inc. and the Center for International Business Advancement at the Barton School of Business invite you to a reception, dinner and keynote addresses for "Doing Business with Mexico: Aerospace Industry Expansion," at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Wichita Marriott, 9100 E. Corporate Hills Drive. The cost is $25 for faculty. The event is sponsored by Spirit Aerosy