Aug 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are welcome to attend the 2013 Faculty Welcome Assembly at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in 209 Hubbard Hall. Following refreshments, the program will open with welcoming remarks from WSU Faculty Senate President Victoria Mosack. The 2013-14 Faculty Senate executive committee will be introduced, followed by an introduction and welcome to new faculty by WSU President John Bardo. Vice

Aug 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Some would say to slow down when you reach 100, but we say, "Let's Rock the Roundhouse!" for the 100th anniversary of the WSU Alumni Association. Celebrate a century of Shocker spirit and be introduced to a surprise Shocker guest you don't want to miss. Indulge in the best Wichita's culinary community has to offer, and mingle with fellow members of Shocker Nation while doing your best to take home

Aug 28, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Heskett Center will be open Labor Day weekend. Hours are 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and 1-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. The Wiedemann Natatorium will be open from 1:30-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and 1:30-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2.

Sep 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — A new form from the state of Kansas will be required for classified performance evaluations beginning Oct. 1. Supervisors should complete their current end-of-the-year reviews by Monday, Sept. 30, and begin using the new form in October. Performance Management Process training will be offered during September to educate supervisors on the new form in the CEEDS system. Completion of training is man

Aug 28, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Learn how meeting a challenge gift could make WSU a magnet for Gordon Parks research. Meet the first recipient of Jill Smith Frasco's scholarship for psychology, sociology or social work majors. See how the relationship between MTS Systems Corp. and NIAR led to a gift. This and more can be found in the summer e-Horizon at https://foundation.wichita.edu/horizon/august-2013/home.

Sep 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — With the help of some volunteers and community members recently, work began on a mural for the north side of the historic Dunbar Theater located at 1007 N. Cleveland in the McAdams neighborhood. The event was a collaboration between WSU Student Involvement, WSU's Ulrich Museum, Power CDC and the city of Wichita. KSNW-TV 3 aired a story on the work. Check it out at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2419. F

Sep 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — President John Bardo will be featured on the radio program "Issues" this Sunday, Sept. 1. The program will air at 6:30 a.m. on 103.7 FM KEYN, 7 a.m. on 105.3 FM KFBZ, 7:30 a.m. on 1240 KFH and 8 a.m. on 1330 KNSS. A link to the nearly 24-minute podcast is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2418.

Sep 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Please share this information with students: SAC and the University Bookstore are co-sponsoring the 9th Annual T-shirt Design Competition. The top three designs will be sold in the University Bookstore, and the designers will win scholarships based on sales. The packet can be found online at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2417. If you have questions, contact sxstrasser@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.

Sep 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff who reach milestone years of service will be recognized in three ceremonies in September. Length of service is recognized in five-year increments. Employees who reach anniversary dates from Sept. 2, 2012, to Sept. 1, 2013, will be recognized. Ceremonies on Sept. 12 and 20 are open to the WSU community. Retirees and individuals with 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of service will h

Aug 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Forget the marshmallows and tents. Students who take part in the WSU College of Engineering's summer camps are programming robots, creating video games and building micro controllers. They're learning how to work on teams, solve problems and innovate. And maybe, just maybe, they are taking the first steps toward becoming our future engineers and leaders. Now in its eighth year, the summer camp