Dec 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Because of the holiday shutdown, the last day to submit invoices for payment in December is Friday, Dec. 13. Interdepartmental transfer requests (payments for services to other departments or cash transfers between departments) must be submitted to Financial Operations by Tuesday, Dec. 17, for processing in December. In addition, the Business Procurement Card transaction logs must be returned by n

Dec 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — WSU faculty and staff are invited to a retirement reception for John Foster from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the Gaddis Physical Plant classroom. Foster has worked for the Physical Plant for 23 years.

Dec 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Purchase a letter from Santa from the Campus Post Office and send to your kids to enjoy. View the available letters at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2621 and stop in and address the envelope. The Campus Post Office will send it out for a pictorial postmark from Santa Claus, Ind.

Dec 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Calling all Shocker Walker Challenge participants. Make sure to visit the Heskett Center by Friday, Dec. 6, so all the steps you have taken during the month of November can be recorded. All participants who have taken more than 50,000 steps will be entered into a drawing to receive the monthly package drawing that includes a complimentary massage, semester and Shocker Fit membership and a persona

Dec 2, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Grading for fall courses opened today (Tuesday, Dec. 3). Faculty can access the Banner grading via the Teach/Advise tab in the myWSU portal. Grades for any fall 2013 classes can be entered during this grading period. Grades are due by 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. A grading email with further details was sent to faculty and staff flagged as eligible instructors in Banner. Questions about grading can b

Dec 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — All members of the university community are invited to the next Town Hall meeting for classified staff from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in 218 Hubbard Hall, to hear the employment alternative being presented to WSU's classified staff. While this alternative should have no direct impact on unclassified professional staff or faculty, the Alternative Service Committee wants an open and transpare

Dec 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * President Bardo and First Lady Deborah will host several open houses at their home to celebrate the holiday season. Unclassified professionals are invited to drop by at 9:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. today (Friday, Dec. 6). Please note the date and time on your invitation as it will vary among employees. Faculty and classified staff are invited on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Bardos hope you will plan to stop

Dec 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The Department of Human Performance Studies will hold its 10th Annual Chili Cook-off and Student Appreciation Day today (Thursday, Dec. 5) in the Heskett Center lobby. If you want to enjoy some chili, bring a canned food item or $2, which will be donated to the Kansas Food Bank. General tasting begins at 11:30 a.m. * All members of the university community are invited to the next Town Hall me

Dec 2, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The 116th fall commencement ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, in Charles Koch Arena. Everyone is invited to attend. Faculty should notify their college offices no later than Dec. 6, if they plan to attend the ceremony. For more information, visit http://www.wichita.edu/commencement or contact Anna Weyers at anna.weyers@wichita.edu.

Dec 2, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 9-11, is bring a friend (or 12) for free for all students/faculty/staff with Shocker Fit passes.