Oct 30, 2012 — By WSU News Services — In today's busy world, it's nearly impossible to find time to take care of yourself. Mindfulness can help. It gives you the opportunity to slow down and reflect, providing stress relief and mental clarity. Come learn the advantages and skills of beginning your own mindfulness practice and experience the benefits of a guided meditation exercise. The presentation will take place from noon-12:30 p.m.

Oct 30, 2012 — By WSU News Services — If you are currently age 65, or will be age 65 in 2013, you are not eligible to elect Health Plan C for plan year 2013. The State Health Plan recently received a clarification of this information. Today (Wednesday, Oct. 31) is the last day to make corrections to your 2013 open enrollment elections. Please contact Human Resources at 978-3079 or 978-6121 if you have questions.

Oct 30, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Campus Recreation has hired a new massage therapist, Michelle Carroll. Carroll graduated from Body and Soul Massage Therapy School in Wichita, and is a graduate of the Austin School of Massage Therapy in Kileen, Texas. As a physical therapy assistant, she has more than 25 years of experience with clients, including the following types of massages -- Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, pre-natal, refl

Oct 30, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Child Development Center is offering an in-service opportunity "Opportunity Knocks" for anyone who would like to attend from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the CDC. Call 978-5244 or email jillian.hoefer@wichita.edu if you want to attend. This in-service will share childhood obesity trends which set the stage for the opportunities that providers have for helping children, as well as s

Nov 1, 2012 — By WSU News Services — You are cordially invited to attend the premiere of the film documentary "Harvesting the High Plains" at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. Inspired by the books on western Kansas by noted WSU historian Craig Miner, the film tells the story of Colby farmer John Kriss and Wichita businessman Ray Hugh Garvey, who together created out of the Dust Bowl a farming operation

Nov 6, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Probationary faculty members are welcome to attend the Pre-Tenure Club Meeting from noon-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 1) in 116 Neff Hall. * Faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to attend "Fulbright: Teaching and Research Abroad Opportunities for Faculty Members" from 1-2 p.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 1) in 210 Wallace Hall. Please note the new location and RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu

Nov 2, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to attend "Critical Thinking: What is it? How do I teach it?", from 12:30-1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, or 12:30-1:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in 116 Neff Hall. Please RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Oct 30, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Academy for Effective Teaching will solicit student nominations for their most effective faculty member at WSU. Please urge your students to vote at http://webapps.wichita.edu/favote. Voting begins at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. The AET Teaching Award of $2,000 will be presented to the most effective teacher.

Oct 31, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Library Game Night will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in the lower level of Ablah Library. Game night is co-sponsored by Student Activities Council. Light refreshments will be served. Play tournaments for Wii (Soul Caliber) and X-Box (Super Smash Brothers), or play Apples to Apples, Taboo, Scrabble, chess and checkers, to list just a few of the games. No charge. Student ID required.

Oct 31, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Central Services has announced the launch of its new shopping cart website today (Thursday, Nov. 1). The new site is more user friendly, allowing easier searches and order tracking. Look for the new shopping site at http://www.wichita.edu/centralservices, and a "how-to" brochure in your mailbox.