Aug 7, 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 7, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Student Activities Council invites all university departments to host their own informational table during Kiss'um Bye, an annual event featuring several inflatable games and an opportunity to win a bookstore scholarship. This year, Kiss'Um Bye will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, on the Hubbard Hall east lawn. The level of participation may vary, but in the past, departments h

Aug 7, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Student Involvement would love for departments to participate in the Back to School Bash, a kick-off event for the upcoming school year, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Duerksen Amphitheater. Departments can participate by either working a game/food table or creating a fun activity. If your department is interested, please contact Jeff Nilsen at 978-3022, or jeffrey.nilsen@wichita.edu by

Aug 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Media Resources Center Instructional Technology group has posted its faculty development schedule for the fall semester. New features this year include monthly Brown Bag discussions, "Blackboard Tuesdays," suggested prerequisites, and more. If you need training in Blackboard, academic video, iPad use and more, please visit http://www.wichita.edu/mrctraining for more information and to register

Aug 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Intensive English Language Center needs volunteers, especially drivers, to be conversation leaders. Conversation leaders spend time on Wednesdays helping international students practice English conversation skills. If you enjoy meeting new people and learning about other cultures, this may be a great opportunity for you. Please contact Annie Lessard at annie.lessard@wichita.edu or 978-6040 for

Aug 8, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * Wichita State's Office of the President is hosting a farewell reception for Ravi Pendse from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Marcus Welcome Center. Pendse, Wichita State's vice president for information and chief information officer, has been named vice president for computing and information services at Brown University and will begin duties on Sept. 1. Please RSVP to Kelly Reynolds at

Aug 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Congratulations to Cindy Claycomb, interim dean of the W. Frank Barton School of Business, and Connie Dietz, director of Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning, who were selected for the Wichita Business Journal's Women in Business 2013 honorees. The women will be honored at a luncheon Sept. 17 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2356

Aug 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Academic Affairs is looking for an Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Systems and Strategic Planning and Professor. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12. To apply, go to our Web page at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2355 (Positions Open to WSU Employees Only) and follow the directions there. For questions or assistance, contact Julie Windham at 978-3554. http://www.w

Aug 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Good communication is a valuable tool at home, work, school or play. The importance of communication shouldn't be underestimated, according to Wichita State University audiologist Ray Hull. Listen to the podcast at http://wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Aug 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Ladies of WSU: You are invited to the CUW Open House, a come-and-go event from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Ulrich Museum. Stop by for light refreshments and information for the upcoming year. RSVP by Wednesday, Aug. 7, to brenda.achey@wichita.edu.