Jul 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance reminds those placing catering orders with Sodexo to also submit a Sodexo Information Sheet prior to all catered events. This sheet is used in expediting the billing process and should be filled out for all events, regardless of the funding source. Completed forms are to be submitted to Administration and Finance via campus box 47 or

Jul 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Flint Hills Media Project is an experience-based learning project offered by the Elliott School of Communication in partnership with Symphony in the Flint Hills. Twenty-five students, former students and faculty participated in this summer's experience last month. Meet the team at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2289. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2292 for information about the concert. For mor

Jul 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Come learn about ways to develop your own customer service skills in a friendly, relaxed environment. Bring your Shocker spirit, as we will learn how customer service reflects who we are, as well as the wonderful WSU culture we enjoy. We will discuss real-life examples of customer service and how you can apply effective strategies to your everyday work practices from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16,

Jul 5, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Human Resources reminds all non-teaching, benefits-eligible state employees at WSU that the deadline for fall tuition assistance is Friday, July 19. The guidelines and application form are available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2288.

Jul 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Pizza Hut & Masala Grill (RSC 1st floor): Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chick-fil-A (RSC 1st floor): Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (Serving Seattle's best regular and decaf coffee) Book&Bean (Ablah Library): Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The wRECk Center (RSC 2nd floor): Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wheatshocker Market: Monday-Sunday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Jul 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Fore! The 2013 Shocker Open alumni golf tournament, presented by the Butler Group, is slated for Thursday, Sept. 5. Proceeds from the Shocker Open support student recruitment, specifically the annual Shocker Honors Scholar Banquet, an event celebrating the academic accomplishments of the top 10 percent of Wichita-area high school juniors. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2287 for more information.

Jul 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Each year since 1955, the WSU Alumni Association has honored Wichita State University alumni, faculty and staff members with WSU Alumni awards, continuing a proud tradition of recognizing personal and professional achievement as well as service to the university and to society. Everyone in the Shocker community is encouraged to nominate deserving individuals for the upcoming 2013 awards. Go to ht

Jul 2, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The next Wichita State University Board of Trustees meeting will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 11, in the Angle Conference Room, Woodman Alumni Center. The finance and audit committee will meet prior to the trustees meeting at 8 a.m. # # # # # Contact: Joe Kleinsasser, news and media relations director, 316-978-3013 or joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu.

Jul 1, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Effective today (Monday, July 1), the University Reservations Office has become University Event Services. We hope this name more accurately reflects the developing role of our office and help our customers and clients gain a better understanding of the services we offer. Contact Maria Ciski, director of University Event Services, at 978-3475 with any questions.

Jul 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Convocation 2013 is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Charles Koch Arena. Volunteers are asked to help with the event. The time commitment will vary depending on your assignment(s). We are looking for volunteers to work from about 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Aug. 27. Assignments include traffic/crowd control, monitoring lines, clean-up/tear down and other miscellaneous duties. Please note we a