Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The first spring meeting of the Unclassified Professional Senate will be from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in 200 Lindquist Hall. The agenda is posted on the UP Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2698. All unclassified professionals are also invited to hear a special presentation by President John Bardo to the UP Senate at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in 209 Hubbard Hall. Mark your calend

Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Undergraduate students are invited to present their research and creative works at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum on Tuesday, April 8, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Abstract submissions for poster sessions, oral presentations and creative exhibitions are now being accepted. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place presentations in each category. Go t

Jan 27, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Shocker ladies are invited to join the WSU Women's Glee Club for the spring semester. -- No audition required. Simply sign up and sing. -- Sing a wide variety of music in a fun, energetic atmosphere -- Perform twice a semester on campus -- Rehearse from 2:30-3:20 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays -- Available as one or zero credit class For information about Women's Glee Club or W

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Please note that we now have 24/7 support services available for Blackboard, Panopto and Respondus/LockDown Browser. Call 978-4357, option 1. Students should take note of the new columns on Blackboard.wichita.edu homepage: Help Resources (where to get help), Blackboard Updates (what’s new and how to prepare for the semester) and My Announcements (system status updates). This is where the la

Jan 28, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Student Health Services will host "Ask-A-Shocker-Nurse," from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 23) in Rhatigan Student Center. A nurse from Student Health will be available to answer questions regarding healthcare services offered at Student Health, and answer questions about health or health insurance. Free stuff will be given away. * Spend your nights with SAC. Check out the new late-ni

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Victoria Mosack, professor in the School of Nursing and president of the Faculty Senate, and Richard Muma, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, are the Wichita State representatives on a workgroup asked to review the Kansas Board of Regent's recently adopted policy regarding the improper use of social media. For the complete story, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2695.

Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum is Tuesday, April 8, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Undergraduate students will present their research and creative works at the event. Abstract submissions for poster sessions, oral presentations and creative exhibitions are now being accepted. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place presentations in each category. Go

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State men's basketball coach Gregg Marshall is competing against 47 other NCAA basketball coaches to net $100,000 for his favorite charity -- the Wichita Children's Home. The Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge is a voting competition on ESPN.com. College basketball fans can register at espn.com/infiniti and vote for their favorite coach. The contest tipped off on Jan. 6 and will run

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Tony Vizzini, vice president for Academic Affairs, has named Kimberly Engber dean of the Honors College at Wichita State University, effective Jan. 19. WSU's Honors College was approved by the Board of Regents this fall and will welcome its first class in August 2014 from its new home in Shocker Hall. Engber earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Kenyon College and her Ph.D. in English with a

Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Academic Affairs has announced five new emeriti faculty. They are: Andrew F. Acker, professor emeritus of Mathematics Jolynne Campbell, associate professor emerita of Medical Laboratory Sciences Connie S. Morris, instructor emerita of Elliott School of Communication Richard S. Spilman, associate professor emeritus of English Peter T. Zoller, associate professor emeritus