Dec 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Karen Countryman-Roswurm '05/'06/'12, will be featured at a WSU Distinguished Speaker breakfast presentation at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Marcus Welcome Center. Countryman-Roswurm received her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work, as well as a doctorate in community psychology, from Wichita State University. An assistant professor at WSU, she serves as director of WSU's Center for

Dec 10, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The State of Kansas has accepted the HON Jan. 1, price adjustment effective Jan. 1, for the Furniture, Office, Library, School and Laboratory Contract 36509. To receive pre-adjustment pricing, quotes must be dated prior to Jan. 1; orders must be received by 4 p.m. Jan. 15; and the corresponding quote also must be dated prior to Jan. 1; and orders shall ship within standard lead times. Smart Quote

Dec 10, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Blackboard spring courses will only be available for instructors to work on beginning Jan. 1. Instructors needing access for actual development activities before then will need to use a development course shell, which can be requested at http://techhelp.wichita.edu. For more detailed information regarding planning timelines, activities and what to expect, visit http://www.wichita.edu/bbplanning.

Dec 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University seeks an experienced administrator and seasoned academic leader to serve as dean of the College of Health Professions. Please encourage colleagues who meet the qualifications to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by Jan. 10. More information can be found at http://bit.ly/18GhFEN.

Dec 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Upcoming Limited Submission (PAR-13-256) -- NINDS Neuroscience Development for Advancing the Careers of a Diverse Research is seeking applications for mentoring and professional activities to advance the careers and neuroscience development of diverse neuroscience researchers. The goal is to support mission relevant development and/or implementation of programs to: (1) increase the pool of Ph.

Dec 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Benefits-eligible, non-teaching employees can take advantage of the employee tuition assistance program for spring classes. Applications are to be received in the office of human resources by Friday, Dec. 13. See more at http://bit.ly/1hAF6ln or contact shelly.kellogg@wichita.edu at extension 6122 if you have questions. * Special offer from Campus Recreation: Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 9-

Dec 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Blackboard Collaborate, a full-featured web conferencing tool, will be available for free to all faculty, staff and students starting Jan. 1. The tool includes the ability to do online virtual classroom presentations, whiteboard, application sharing, and web tours, as well as institution-wide instant messaging for all courses, offices and departments. For more information on what Blackboard Collab

Dec 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Benefits-eligible, non-teaching employees are encouraged to take advantage of the employee tuition assistance program for spring classes. Employees are eligible for a maximum of one five-credit-hour class for the spring. Applications are to be received in the office of human resources no later than Friday, Dec. 13. See more at http://bit.ly/1hAF6ln/ or contact shelly.kellogg@wichita.edu at extensi

Dec 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — WSU faculty and staff are invited to a retirement reception for Jo Turner from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Dec. 17, in 207 Lindquist Hall. Jo has served the Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs for 29 years. If you have questions, contact Annette Murach at annette.murach@wichita.edu or 7240.

Dec 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Career Services will host the On Campus Jobs Fair on Thursday, Jan. 16, in the Lucas Room, second floor, Rhatigan Student Center. Representatives from WSU offices and departments will have the opportunity to meet and talk with students interested in working part time on campus. Students will be prepared to complete applications at the event. This event is free for both on campus employers and stud