Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Please take note of the new columns on Blackboard.wichita.edu homepage: Help Resources (where to get help 24/7), Blackboard Updates (what's new and how to prepare for the semester) and My Announcements (system status updates). This is where the latest information will be posted regarding Blackboard, Panopto and Respondus/LockDown Browser services so you will always be in the know. To learn more ab

Jan 17, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Todd Butler, head coach of the WSU baseball team, will be featured at a WSU Distinguished Speaker breakfast presentation at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at the Marcus Welcome Center. The 2014 season will be Butler's first as a Shocker. For members of the WSU Alumni Association, the event, which includes a breakfast buffet, costs $18 per person; the cost for nonmembers is $20 per person; and the cost

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Make sure to personally visit the Heskett Center by Thursday, Jan. 30, so that all the steps you have taken during the month of January can be recorded. Remember, all participants who have taken more than 50,000 steps will be entered into a drawing to receive the monthly package drawing, which includes complimentary massage, semester and Shocker Fit membership, and a personal locker.

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Interested in growing as a leader? Looking to make an impact on campus? Want to meet other student leaders? The Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) will take place May 19-23, and will allow each participant to evolve and expand upon their leadership skills and abilities. Whether you are an experienced or novice leader, SLI will help each individual to develop and reflect upon where they currently ar

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — 1. Welcomefest -- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, Heskett Center Shocker Nation unite and get on the train to the Campus Recreation Station. Events and activities will include free massage, fitness class demonstrations, meet and greet with Sport Club Officers, and a variety of competitions which may net you some Shocker swag including T-shirts, water bottles and other Campus Recreation bling. At 7

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Campus Recreation and the Intramural Sports Program has opened up registration for spring semester events. The events open are basketball, kickball, football combine, racquetball singles, table tennis singles and basketball pentathlon. All sign-ups are done through http://www.imleagues.com/wichita.

Jan 23, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Mel Arnold will process WSU Foundation checks the weeks of Jan. 27 and Feb. 3. Please call her at 978-5215 with any questions.

Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Black Student Union for the MLK Unity Walk at 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 23). The candlelight procession will begin at 5 p.m. outside of Grace Wilkie and conclude in Pete's Place Lounge in the RSC. Hear excerpts from King's inspirational speeches while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. For more information, call 978-3034 or go to http://www.wichita.e

Jan 24, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * WSU faculty and staff are invited to attend the CommonConnections gathering at 12:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 22) in 265 RSC. Come to this casual forum and discover what you have in common with others across campus. The topic is "The Successes and Challenges of Strategic Planning." Bring your lunch and join the discussion. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2694 * The Excel spreadsheets with all th

Jan 21, 2014 — By WSU News Services — Bring your lunch to the School of Social Work brown bag -- "Social Media and Ethics: Realities for Social Work Practice" from noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at University Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale. This event engages participants to examine professional standards for technology and social work practice, and how to engage clients and agencies in conversation about the benefits and challenges