Apr 14, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Human resources announces that dependent(s) and/or spouse of full-time employees are eligible to apply for tuition assistance for fall classes. Applications will be accepted from now through July 1. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2833 for more information, or contact shelly.kellogg@wichita.edu, 978-6122 if you have questions. An application must be submitted each semester for consideration in thi

Apr 2, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Academe welcomes news from WSU faculty and staff about research, teaching and service activities. This column recognizes grants, honors, awards, presentations and publications, new appointments, new faculty, sabbaticals, retirements and deaths of current and former colleagues. Submit news for Academe to Joe Kleinsasser at joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/

Apr 4, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * The faculty development event, "The Rules of the Game," originally scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today (Thursday, April 3) has been canceled. It will be rescheduled for later this semester. An announcement will be made when new details are available. * University Libraries is hosting a Gale Digital Collections Lunch and Learn for faculty and students from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Thursday, April 3

Apr 2, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Are you looking for a challenge or new inspiration? Then Campus Recreation's Indoor Sprint Triathlon is for you. Compete against others in a four-mile bike ride, 400-meter swim and two-mile run. Show everyone you're the best of the best on Wednesday, April 16. The first heat will begin at 6 p.m. Registration is open at Campus Recreation's Guest Services Desk until Monday, April 7. For more informa

Mar 31, 2014 — By WSU News Services — "What Goes Up, Must Come Down: Anthony Overton and the Great Depression" will be presented by Robert E. Weems, Jr., Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History at WSU, at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in 231 Hubbard Hall.

Apr 2, 2014 — By WSU News Services — WSU student Saajan Bhakta will be the keynote speaker for a Cultural Appreciation Week event hosted by the Office for Multicultural Affairs Ambassadors. Listen to Bhakta speak on the importance of diversity, tolerance and cultural appreciation at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in 209 Hubbard Hall. Bhakta is a youth activist, author, philanthropist and public speaker.

Apr 1, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Three candidates are being considered for dean of the College of Education, and will visit campus during the next nine days to meet with various campus and community groups. In addition, faculty and staff are invited to an open forum with each candidate, followed by a meet and greet in the Heskett Center lobby. Information on the three candidates is available at http://www.wichita.edu/academic

Mar 31, 2014 — By WSU News Services — University employees have an opportunity to select additional Optional Group Life Insurance through ADVANCE Life. Open Enrollment will be held now to Wednesday, April 30. Employees may purchase guaranteed coverage up to $10,000 without answering any medical questions. An employee's spouse or child(ren) are not eligible for the guarantee without answering medical questions. Other coverage options a

Apr 3, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Men's Golf Fundraiser Tournament will be held Monday, April 14, at Willowbend Golf Club. The cost is $150 per player, with all proceeds going to the Shocker men's golf team. Registration begins at 11 a.m., lunch is at noon and tournament play begins at 12:45 p.m. Prizes will be awarded immediately following play. For more information or to register, call 978-3362.

Apr 3, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Do you feel like you are juggling work, school, family and other obligations on the unicycle of life? Do you want to learn how to stop the juggling act and find balance? Hear Mark Green from the Counseling and Testing Center speak about prioritizing, balancing and ultimately rejuvenating your life from noon-12:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, in 206 Heskett Center. Come receive some great tips, while enjo