Sep 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Want a chance to win $1,000 for yourself and a $1,000 donation to your favorite charity? Enter the new National Student Day Contest. It's easier than ever -- just share how you are a #NSDvolunteer. Starting today (Thursday, Sept. 25) show us how you give back. Simply snap a picture of yourself volunteering on your campus or in your community. Then upload your picture to the National Student Day

Sep 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — There will be a test of the ShockerAlert System around 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. The test ensures that campus-wide emergency communication channels are functioning properly. During the test, you may see messages delivered via digital display boards, TV monitors, the WSU website, email, Facebook and cell phone texting. All students are encouraged to register their cell phone numbers to receive Shock

Sep 30, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Head to http://www.imleagues.com to sign up for the second round of fall intramural sports. * It is never too late to learn to swim. People of all ages are invited to participate in group or private swimming lessons for adults, children and parents and tots together at the Heskett Center Sept. 29-Oct. 25. For information, pricing or to schedule a lesson, contact Campus Recreation, Guest Serv

Sep 30, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Wichita Chapter in partnership with the Wichita State University Foundation announces an Ethics Seminar from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the WSU Marcus Welcome Center. The Ethics Seminar will be taught by WSU professor Susan Castro. Castro joined the Wichita State faculty in 2012, and teaches business ethics among other subjects

Sep 30, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * The Cultural Ambassador Program's Fall 2014 Around the World Wednesday event will feature Ekaterina Mikhaylichenko presenting "Russia: From St. Petersburg to Siberia," at 12:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 24) in 142 RSC. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3247 for the complete fall schedule. * A panel discussion, Brown Bag: Sexual Assault Awareness, will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. today (Wedne

Sep 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — There will be a test of the ShockerAlert System around 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, to ensure that campus-wide emergency communication channels are functioning properly. During the test, you may see messages delivered via digital display boards, TV monitors, the WSU website, email, Facebook and cell phone texting. All faculty and staff are encouraged to register their cell phone numbers to receive Sho

Sep 29, 2014 — By WSU News Services — It's time for the 23rd annual Shocktoberfest and this year's theme is "Jammin with Shocktoberfest," based on the movie "Space Jam." This year, we are continuing the department door decoration competition and once again we are giving away a $100 office party to the winning department. The door decorations must showcase the theme and Shocker Pride and must be completed by noon Monday, Oct. 20. Entr

Sep 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Believable Brands, on behalf of the Go Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau and its partners, including Wichita State University, is conducting research to gain insight into the brand perceptions of Wichita. Your input will let us know what you consider to be most important about our city and will allow us to improve destination product/service offerings. Simply go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/

Sep 26, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Admissions would like to send a special invitation to your high school students for upcoming events and programs, including our Future Shock Banquet in February. Help us connect with your students by completing the form at http://www.wichita.edu/wsudependent. We would really appreciate it. If you have any questions, contact Leslie Bounous, program coordinator, at leslie.bounous@wichi

Sep 23, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Fall Institute for Student Learning Assessment at Kansas State University will be held on Friday, Nov. 14. A Call-For-Proposal for those interested in presenting is due Monday, Sept. 29, and can be found at the institute site at http://www.k-state.edu/assessment/institute/