Aug 14, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The first meeting of the academic year for the Unclassified Professional Senate is 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in 200 Lindquist Hall. The agenda is on the UP Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/upsenate.

Aug 22, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The WSU Foundation is participating in the 2013 Welcomefest, Shockers are Dinomite, by serving free dino-dogs from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 21) between the Heskett Center and Hubbard Hall. You also can have your dino-photo taken, which will be posted on the foundation's Facebook page. * Applications Training has put together materials to answer your questions about the new and ch

Aug 19, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty and staff are invited to the annual Admissions and Financial Aid Workshops for the latest in admissions information, policies and recruiting practices on Aug. 28, Sept. 18 and Oct. 8. Use the information to support recruitment efforts from the perspective of your department. In addition, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will present the latest in financial aid guidelines and

Aug 14, 2013 — By WSU News Services — In conjunction with the WSU School of Music, Wichita Music Theater is offering half-price tickets to all WSU students, faculty, staff and other state of Kansas employees for its performance of Mary Poppins at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. These special ticket prices apply to all sections: Front orchestra regular price $60; special WSU/State employee price $30 Mid orchestra regular price $50; speci

Aug 14, 2013 — By WSU News Services — In Academe news, here's a summary of research, awards and other faculty/staff news from May to July. In addition, the deaths of our current or former colleagues are noted. Submit news for Academe to Joe Kleinsasser at joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=2203

Aug 21, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Join in WSU's fall tradition -- Convocation 2013. This year's event will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Koch Arena. Bring your Shocker spirit and enjoy an exciting program, a free Pizza Hut lunch and get a free T-shirt for attending. Be sure to pick up a program agenda with your tickets as you enter Koch Arena in order to receive your T-shirt and lunch. This is your chance to hear from excitin

Aug 16, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Karen Countryman-Roswurm, founding director for the Wichita State University Center for Combating Human Trafficking, was one of the featured speakers at a TEDx event at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom on Thursday, Aug. 15. The theme of the conference is "The Power of Resilience." For the complete story, go to http://bit.ly/14Hb047.

Aug 21, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Fall semester classes at Wichita State will start on Monday, Aug. 19. For information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/admissions or call 978-3085. * Today (Friday, Aug. 16) is the final day of the University Bookstore back to school sale. All imprinted WSU merchandise is 15 percent off. * A new shuttle bus service is operating weekdays from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. from the Hughes Metropolitan Complex

Aug 19, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Student Involvement announces the first exhibit to be featured in Cadman Art Gallery. A collection of photos titled "Shockers Beyond the Classroom" are on display now through Friday, Oct. 11. The images are the first to be featured in the newly designed display area surrounding the gallery. In fall 2014, the Cadman Art Gallery will officially open its doors and serve as a learning environment for

Aug 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — If you are an employee on a nine- or 10-month appointment and have chosen to have your academic year 2014 salary spread over 12 months, please take a minute to confirm that your current direct deposit information is still correct. If a change is required, fill out the direct deposit election form available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2383 and return to payroll, Box 38, by Monday Aug. 19. If you h