Apr 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The Human Resources Center will be closed for a staff retreat from 1-5 p.m today (Tuesday, April 23). * Renowned anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson will present "An Anthropologist looks at the Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam," at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 23) in 100 Lindquist Hall. * Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs and WSU's cultural student organizations a

Apr 22, 2013 — By WSU News Services — President Bardo has approved the following revision to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 6.05/Position Descriptions, Title and Assignment Changes, and Reclassification -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch6_05.htm To provide greater flexibility to supervisors in reference to proposing changes of assignments for unclassified professional employees.

May 6, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Susan Hanrahan, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University, will be the first of three candidates to visit campus for dean of the College of Health Professions position at WSU. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend an open forum presentation from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in 110 Ahlberg Hall. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2158 to se

Apr 26, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * In recognition of the academic achievements of our graduating multicultural students, the Office of Multicultural Affairs will celebrate this year's graduates at 4 p.m. today (Thursday, April 25) in 180 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 978-3034 or oma@wichita.edu for more information. * The Wichita State University Women's Glee Club and Madrigal Sing

Apr 24, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The President's Distinguished Service Awards and the unclassified professionals' Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award will be presented during the Shocker Pride Celebration today (Wednesday, April 24) in 209 Hubbard Hall. There will be a reception to meet and greet the honorees at 3 p.m., followed by the awards presentation at 3:30 p.m. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2157 for the complete

Apr 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * WSU emergency building coordinators and interested faculty and staff are invited to hear a one-hour severe weather awareness presentation by Cody Charvat, training and exercise officer for Sedgwick County Emergency Management, from 1-2 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 24) in 231 Hubbard Hall. * Susan Hanrahan, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University, wil

Apr 22, 2013 — By WSU News Services — President Bardo has approved the following revision to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 6.16/Internal Promotion -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch6_16.htm To provide greater flexibility to supervisors in considering and granting internal promotions of unclassified professional employees.

Apr 24, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Peter Cohen, dean of the College of Health Professions, is stepping down as dean at the end of June. You are invited to a celebration of his tenure as dean at a come-and-go reception from 2-5 p.m. Thursday, June 20, in 400 Ahlberg Hall. Cohen plans to remain as faculty at Wichita State.

Apr 22, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wu Wednesday presents Color Challenge -- Rock the Shocker Walk Path at 4:24 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. This 1.5 mile fitness challenge on the Shocker Walk Path costs $10 per person or $7 each for groups with four or more participants. Proceeds go to the American Heart Association and local charity Rainbows. The 50 first registrants will receive a white Shocker Walker T-shirt. Register at the Hesket

Apr 29, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * You are invited to a retirement reception for Patty McLinden, College of Health Professions Dean's Office, from 2-4 p.m. today (Friday, April 26) in 302 Ahlberg Hall. McLinden is retiring from the College of Health Professions on June 28, but her years of service are being celebrated today. * Fellow faculty are invited to attend an informal talk and get together with President Bardo, sponsore