Sep 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Recently the Alternative Service Committee (ASC) was formed to develop a proposal for classified employees to decide if they want to convert to University Support Staff (USS) employees or to continue as State Civil Service employees. To learn more about the committee's efforts, please visit http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=altservicecommittee.

Aug 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — An informational meeting is planned for those interested in working with Wichita State as members of an interdisciplinary team of professionals to help a medical clinic and orphanages in Haiti. The meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in 200 Ahlberg Hall. The goal is to bring together a network of Wichitans, including health care professionals and others from the community to c

Sep 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — President Bardo has designated a fund to offer up to $1,000 for undergraduate students working on research projects mentored by faculty. Come learn how you can help your students successfully compete for these awards, why undergraduate research is important, and what you can do as a research mentor to make it most effective for students. The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success will

Sep 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — WSU offers two systems of teaching evaluations: IDEA and SPTE. Half of the session on "Teaching Evaluations" will be devoted to explaining the two instruments, while the second half will offer suggestions for ways to get higher ratings from your students without sacrificing acdemic quality. The session will be offered by the Office for Faculty Development and Student Success from 12:30-1:30 p.m. T

Sep 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * "How to be a HIPP Professor" will be presented from 1-3 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 5) in 200 Lindquist Hall. Learn what the new Institute on High-Impact Pedagogical Pracies is all about and decide if you want to join. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2427 * Two orientations for undergraduate students interested in the social work program will be held from 8-9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in 114 Lind

Sep 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Because of WSU Foundation vacations, requisitions received by noon today (Wednesday, Sept. 4) will be processed and checks will be ready after noon Friday, Sept. 6. We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience. * "Navigating the Tenure Track: Processes and Expectations" will be presented from 2-3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 4) in 200 Lindquist Hall. RSVP to 978-3209 or ofdss@wichi

Sep 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — An informational meeting is planned for those interested in working with WSU as members of an interdisciplinary team of professionals to help a medical clinic and orphanages in Haiti. The meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in 300 Ahlberg Hall. The goal is to bring together a network of Wichitans, including health care professionals and others from the community, to create a conso

Sep 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Fall 2013 Chemistry Department Colloquium will feature a talk by Christian Hilty of Texas A&M University titled "Real-Time NMR Using Dissolution Dynamic Nuclear Polarization" at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in 224 McKinley Hall. The entire fall schedule is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2424.

Aug 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Agave americana, aka the Century plant, is currently blooming on the island in front of the Ulrich Museum. It doesn't actually take 100 years for the plant to bloom, but it is still a rare sight to behold, only flowering once about every 10 to 30 years. Adding to its unique nature, the plant dies off shortly after blooming. KMUW radio and two local television stations took note of the blooming pla

Sep 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Faculty, staff and students are invited to "The Sunflower" open house from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the basement of Elliott Hall. Enjoy free pizza, pop and cookies, while meeting the student newspaper staff of "The Sunflower." The event is sponsored by WSU Athletics, Papa Johns and Maxine's Challenge.