May 31, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University has analyzed the unemployment insurance beneficiaries by industry and demographics within the Wichita MSA. The demographic profile report includes educational attainment, gender, age and race. The industry profile includes summary for manufacturing, construction and administrative support services. The

May 31, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University has analyzed the unemployment insurance beneficiaries by industry and demographics within the Wichita MSA. The demographic profile report includes educational attainment, gender, age and race. The industry profile includes summary for manufacturing, construction and administrative support services. The

Jun 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — On campus employers may post regular, work study and graduate student positions on Hire-a-Shocker, a free online job posting system sponsored by the Office of Career Services. In addition to on campus jobs, students will find degreed and nondegreed, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. New and returning WSU students are searching for employment, and many of them prefer to work on c

Jun 4, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita Business Journal recently announced its annual 40 Under 40 winners, and Wichita State was well represented. WSU winners are: Angela Buzard, Center for Urban Studies, Hugo Wall School Amy DeVault, Elliott School of Communication Natalie Grant, School of Social Work Teresa Veazey, Ulrich Museum of Art For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2230

May 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — WSU has transitioned into a new accreditation model as required by our accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The new model requires the university to engage in a quality improvement project, also known as a Quality Initiative. The university's Quality Initiative is the Graduation Partnership, and the first annual report has been issued. Annual reports will be issued each spring. To v

Jun 3, 2013 — By WSU News Services — For the 14th consecutive year, Wichita State music students and faculty have benefited from the cooperative efforts of Senseney Music in Wichita and Yamaha Corp. of America through the loan of new Yamaha pianos for use in our School of Music. These pianos are scheduled for rotation from the program and must be sold. The public sale will be held from 9 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in Duerksen Fine

May 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Lake Afton Public Observatory presents "Black Holes in Space" from 9-11 p.m. today (Friday, May 31) and Saturday, June 1. Visit the observatory to learn how astronomers expose the mysteries surrounding these massive gravity wells even though they cannot be directly observed. During the program you will have the opportunity to observe Saturn and its beautiful ring system; a supergiant red star that

May 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — A reminder that health plan premium discount points must be earned by July 31, 2013, for premium discounts in benefit year 2014. Another date has been made available on Friday, June 21, for the free health screening at WSU. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2228

May 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Dharma deSilva, professor and director of international business, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist grant in education at the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka. He joins the ranks of distinguished scholars and professionals worldwide who are leaders in the education, political, economic, social and cultural lives of their countries.

May 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Summer Choir announces a call for singers age 14 and older to participate in a program titled "A French Connection." Beginning Monday, June 3, rehearsals are from 5-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the choir room in Duerksen Music Building (Room C-107). The concert is scheduled for Thursday evening, June 27, in Wiedemann Hall. The program includes a variety of music which