Oct 16, 2013 — By WSU News Services — T-shirts are in. Visit the University Bookstore and buy a new shirt to cast your vote for first, second and third place in the 9th Annual Shocker T-Shirt Design Competition. T-shirts are $10.99 and will be marked. Winners will be announced at Songfest, Monday, Oct. 28.

Oct 10, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The media are invited to a news conference to announce refocused and resized scholarship programs to expand opportunities for prospective and academically qualified students at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, in the Morrison Hall boardroom at Wichita State University. Wichita State President John Bardo and Deb Byers, director of financial aid, will explain the new programs and how they will reward

Oct 17, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Providing a safe and secure environment for the WSU community continues to be a top priority. "Campus Safety-Active Shooter" training helps prepare faculty, staff and students for what to do in an active campus shooter incident. Training sessions are scheduled on Thursday, Oct. 17; Wednesday, Nov. 13; and Thursday, Dec. 12. To view and register for the scheduled sessions go to myWSU, Employee Help

Oct 15, 2013 — By WSU News Services — From now until Wednesday, Oct. 23, faculty, staff and students can donate nonperishable food items to the Kansas Food Bank. Place the goods in any of the 15 orange bins across campus. Last year, WSU donated 4,600 pounds of food. This year's goal is 5,000 pounds. The Food Drive is sponsored by Student Involvement. For updates on the campus food drive and other events, like us on Facebook at https:/

Oct 15, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The next Unclassified Professional Senate meeting will be held from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 15, in 200 Lindquist Hall. The agenda will be available on the UP Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/upsenate. * In Academe news, here's a summary of research, awards and other faculty/staff news from August and September -- http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2528. Submit news for Academe to Joe Kleinsasse

Oct 15, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Tilford Commission will hold a meeting from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in 112 Lindquist Hall, to discuss goal six of WSU's strategic plan, which states that we "be a campus that reflects -- in staff, faculty and students -- the evolving diversity of society." All faculty, staff, students and administrators interested in helping the commission advance this goal are welcome.

Oct 10, 2013 — By WSU News Services — International Education is looking for an office manager. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. To apply, go to http://www.wichita.edu/internaljobs and follow the directions there. For questions or assistance, contact Julie Windham at 978-3554.

Oct 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Doris Cannon, a local independent health coach and former WSU staff, is helping faculty/staff lose weight and achieve optimal health. Cannon retired from WSU in August 2012 and is a WSU alumna. She has lost more than 60 pounds on the Take Shape For Life program. Take Shape For Life is listed under the employee wellness area on the HR website as an option for physical fitness (http://www.wichita.ed

Oct 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success presents "Re-invigorating, Re-tooling and Re-committing to your Research at Mid-career," from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in 116 Neff Hall. RSVP to 978-3209 or ofdss@wichita.edu. Faculty at mid-career often find themselves interested in moving in new directions. This session will be a forum for questions and open discussion about how yo

Oct 16, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Learn More -- WSU 2013 Technology Fair, will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Ablah Library. Faculty, staff and students are sharing some remarkable ways they use today's technology at this year's technology fair. Come see Google Glass in action. Learn some astounding ways iPads and tablets are used in the classroom and office. More than 30 campus areas, Adobe and Cytek will he