Aug 9, 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.

Aug 8, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Renew library books online for additional time with your books. Find the "My Account" tab at the top of the page within the Library Catalog or go to http://libcat.wichita.edu/vwebv/login. You will see a list of library materials you have checked out with the date due and possibly the cost of overdue fines. Use the check boxes to select items to renew. Most library books can be checked out for four

Aug 14, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * WSU will host a free flu shot clinic for faculty, staff and any spouse who are covered by health insurance plans offered by WSU through the state of Kansas from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in 265 RSC (Lucas Room). To receive a flu shot, you must make your appointment online. Go to http://www.occuvax.com/users/login.aspx?cid=5383 For more information or questions, contact tanya.wickersham

Aug 8, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are encouraged to let students know that National Student Day is coming Thursday, Oct. 3. If they have volunteered their time, invite them to share their story. Winners could receive a scholarship or iPad mini. Students should visit http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2367 for more information.

Aug 9, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Media Resources Center is hosting a week-long event for the semester start, called "Start 'IT' Right." The event runs from Monday, Aug. 12, through Friday, Aug. 16, and features daily online course setup assistance sessions from 11 a.m.-noon, a different topic related to online or hybrid course teaching every day from 1:30-2:30 p.m., and more. See http://www.wichita.edu/mrctraining#start for

Aug 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Exposure to hazardous chemicals is one of the most serious threats facing American workers today, according to U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. A new online HazCom training is available to everyone at WSU, but faculty, staff and students who work with and around chemicals are especially encouraged to take advantage of this training opportunity. The training is mandatory for employees who work

Aug 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Five WSU Communication Sciences and Disorders students and clinical audiologist Stacey Kampe recently offered hearing services in support of a local Convoy of Hope event. The organization is well known for feeding the hungyry, but it also engages community partners in areas such as disaster relief and health services. A community outreach held in Wichita on Aug. 3 served more than 6,300 people. Ka

Aug 14, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The University Bookstore will have a back to school sale Thursday, Aug. 15, and Friday, Aug. 16. All imprinted WSU merchandise will be 15 percent off. The sale will happen these two days only -- no exceptions, so don't miss out. Because of relocating, the University Bookstore will be closed the week of Sept. 3 and reopen the following week in their temporary locations -- textbooks to 233 RSC an

Aug 8, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Rhatigan Student Center is currently undergoing Phase 2 of the extensive renovation of the facility. During Phase 2 of construction, the RSC is still open and services are being relocated to the new north end of the building with the exception of the University Bookstore, which will relocate Tuesday, Sept. 3. For information on the upcoming relocations and their effective dates , go to http

Aug 8, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's Center for Economic Development and Business Research invites you to a webinar conference call to review the WSU Leading and Current Index numbers at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. CEDBR director Jeremy Hill will present the most recent index values and discuss what those values reveal about the local economy. The index values are updated monthly and can be viewed or downloaded at www.In