Jan 2, 2014 — By WSU News Services — On Dec. 10, Bill Geist and a team from CBS Sunday Morning came to Wichita State and interviewed Assistant Professor of Tuba/Euphonium Phillip Black in his office at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. This was part of their coverage of "TubaChristmas," a musical event for low brass players to honor the memory of William Bell, which has been happening annually world-wide since 1973. Black has hosted a "Tuba

Dec 19, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The women's basketball team will host Austin Peay at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, and Texas Pan American at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, in Charles Koch Arena, as part of the Wichita State Winter Classic. The men's basketball team will host North Carolina Central at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, and Davidson at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, in Charles Koch Arena. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).

Dec 19, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Campus Recreation will host a free family night at the Heskett Center from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. The entire facility, including the gym, swimming pool, cardio room and weight room will be available for those who attend. (Cardio and weight areas are for 16 and older only) This event is open to all WSU faculty, staff and their families. You do not need to be a member of Campus Recreation to j

Dec 19, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Media Resource Center sent holiday greetings on behalf of admissions for students who are interested in WSU. Enjoy! http://www.wichita.edu/ShockerHoliday

Dec 19, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Kansas NSF EPSCoR is announcing a funding opportunity for First Awards in the areas of climate or energy research. The First Award program helps early career faculty become competitive for funding from the research directorates at the National Science Foundation. The deadline for a Letter of Intent is Monday, Jan. 6, and the deadline for the Final Proposal is Monday, March 3. The full request for

Dec 18, 2013 — By WSU News Services — New and experienced Banner Schedule Builders and Department Chairs are invited to attend the upcoming Summer and Fall Schedule Building Training sessions presented by the University Registrar and Applications Training. Sections 1 and 2 are required for new schedule builders; current builders are invited to attend one or both sessions as a refresher. Attendees learn to enter the course schedule an

Jan 6, 2014 — By WSU News Services — We hope you enjoy the last issue of the Hire-a-Shocker newsletter for the Fall 2013 semester. This issue features articles for Leadership Development Programs, Education Interview Day, On-Campus Jobs Fair, Spring 2014 Event Schedule and a bonus feature, including Legal/Illegal Interview Questions and how to market your resume effectively. Go to http://issuu.com/cs-wsu/docs/december_2__2013_issue

Jan 6, 2014 — By WSU News Services — WSU has licensed additional services from Blackboard. These include 24/7 support for faculty, staff and students, web conferencing, campus-wide instant messaging, enterprise analytics and improvements to the core learning management system. For more detailed information, visit http://www.wichita.edu/bbplanning/

Jan 6, 2014 — By WSU News Services — * Dining Services is closed for the holidays, however Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the RSC is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today (Friday, Dec. 20). * The WSU Shuttle System will begin spring service on Friday, Jan. 3, with the existing route, now called the Metropolitan Complex Route. The new Housing Route will start on Monday, Jan. 13, with new stops at Fairmount Towers, Devlin Hall and Wheatsh

Dec 20, 2013 — By WSU News Services — President Bardo has approved the following revision to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 17.01/Textbook Policies -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch17_01.htm To add language addressing the sale of course packs. The insertion of a new paragraph addresses the topic and a related footnote defines "course pack" as used therein.