Oct 18, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Intensive English Language Center needs volunteers -- especially drivers -- to be conversation leaders. You will be conversation partners spending time on Wednesdays helping international students practice English conversation skills. If you are a native speaker of American English and would like to volunteer, send an email expressing your interest to william.thomas@wichita.edu.

Oct 19, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State University Strategic Planning Steering Committee invites all members of the campus community to attend and be part of the ongoing strategic planning process at Wichita State. The "WSU: Our University, Our Culture" Strategic Planning meeting for the WSU campus will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in 208 Hubbard Hall. All attendees will participate in conversation planni

Oct 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State basketball fans will get their first look at the 2012-13 edition of the Shocker men's and women's basketball teams at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in Charles Koch Arena at Shocker Madness, which will feature live scrimmages, autograph sessions, a dunk contest, dance team performance and the 2012 NCAA/Missouri Valley Conference ring presentation. Admission is free. For details, go to:

Oct 22, 2012 — By WSU News Services — A national search for the Ulrich Museum's new director has been narrowed to three candidates. As part of the process, each candidate makes a campus visit and gives a public lecture on the topic, "What is the role of a university art museum in the 21st century?" The second candidate, Julien Robson of Philadelphia, will speak from 1-2 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 22) in 210 McKnight Art Center West (WSU

Oct 17, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Well-wishers filled the Preferred Health Systems Multipurpose Gym in Charles Koch Arena for a dinner on Oct. 11 to celebrate the inauguration of John Bardo as the 13th president of Wichita State University. The event, sponsored by the WSU Foundation, also recognized 23 donors to WSU who have achieved the giving level of President's Club Life Member. These dedicated friends have donated at least $1

Oct 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Human Resources has a new tool available for navigating the various hiring processes. Take a look at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1881 and click on Hiring Process Reference Sheet. From hiring to retiring, Human Resources is here to help. Any questions or comments should be directed to lana.anthis@wichita.edu.

Oct 22, 2012 — By WSU News Services — TIAA-CREF will offer individual counseling sessions Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 27-28, at Wichita State. Sign up today. Space is limited, so RSVP as soon as possible at (866) 843-5640. You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF financial consultant on a confidential basis. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1752.

Oct 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Probationary faculty members are welcome to attend the Pre-Tenure Club Meeting from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in 116 Neff Hall. The informal group provides information, support, advice and fellowship to faculty members navigating the path to tenure.

Oct 19, 2012 — By WSU News Services — WSU men's basketball will hold its annual Fan Clinic Sunday, Oct. 21, in Charles Koch Arena. This special event gives Shocker fans the opportunity to hear from head coach Gregg Marshall, watch the current team during practice and tour all basketball facilities. Attendees can also bid on silent auction items, including team issued gear, game seats and many other items. Doors open at 1 p.m., wit

Oct 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — A national search for the Ulrich Museum's new director has been narrowed to three candidates. As part of the process, each candidate makes a campus visit and gives a public lecture on the topic, "What is the role of a university art museum in the 21st century?" The second candidate, Julien Robson of Philadelphia, will speak from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, in 210 McKnight Art Center West (WSU Sc