Aug 16, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Tired of having to remember a different user ID and passwords for everything? University Libraries has upgraded Interlibrary Loan to use your MyWSU ID and password. Just complete a short re-registration form the next time you need to request an item. Any previous request history will be merged with the new account within 48 hours. For more information, call 978-3167 or visit http://illiad.wichita.

Aug 14, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Utility service re-routing work in the Rhatigan Student Center construction site is necessitating a number of water service shutdowns to various buildings this week. Restrooms and water fountains in the listed buildings will be unavailable for use during these water service shutdowns. 7-11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 Clinton Hall 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 Geology Building Engineering

Aug 13, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Missouri Valley Conference will honor its past on Friday, March 8, 2013, when the league conducts its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony in St. Louis. College baseball player of the year choice Darren Dreifort of Wichita State, All-America volleyball selection Molly O'Brien of Northern Iowa, women's soccer standout Krissy Meek-Engelbrecht of Evansville, longtime MVC coordinator of men's ba

Aug 14, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Reading Explorers, an early literacy-learning playgroup, is accepting applicants for the 2012-2013 academic year. Tuition is $150 per semester. Stories, play and multi-sensory activities are used to foster the development of emergent and early literacy skills. Children must be 4- to 6-years-old and accompanied by an adult caregiver (parent, grandparent or friend). This group meets from 1-2:30 p.m.

Aug 16, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Planning an orientation for new faculty or new GAs? These groups will benefit from an introduction to collections and services offered at University Libraries. Library orientations for new faculty will be held 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 16, and 9-10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17. Library orientations for new GAs are scheduled from 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, and 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 17. Staff are we

Aug 16, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success announces a new program for new students who are looking for peer assistance in making the transition to WSU. Peer Connections will match new students -- regardless of major -- with a trained peer leader who will help coach them through their first semester. Students must be new to WSU this fall and enroll in at least six credit hours. Email K

Aug 15, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The RSC is seeking student volunteers to help returning students establish new traffic patterns because of campus construction. For the first two weeks of school, we need several helpers stationed around the perimeter of the RSC. Helpers will be given a 2nd Annual Rhatigan Renewal shirt to wear and a complimentary combo meal in the wRECk center for each session they sign up to work. Interested stu

Aug 16, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Where will I eat? It's a question bigger than construction messes for many. Campus Ministry at WSU invites you to begin your semester helping answer it for people in our community who often aren't sure where their next meal will come from. During Welcomefest, we are collecting canned goods and other nonperishable items for Open Door's food pantry. You can donate in boxes located in Ahlberg, Clinto

Aug 21, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Schedule builders: Whether you need assistance or some quiet time to work on the schedule of courses, come to the Schedule Building Open Lab from 9-10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 15) in 119 Jabara Hall. To register, log on to myWSU and select EmpHelp, myTraining, Training/Workshop Registration and click the Register button. * Utility service re-routing work in the RSC construction site is

Aug 16, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * The Graduate School office will host another mandatory graduate teaching assistant workshop for all new GTAs from 1:30-4 p.m. today (Tuesday, Aug. 14) in 201 Ahlberg Hall. If you have questions, call Connie Noble at 978-6241. * Schedule builders: Whether you need assistance or some quiet time to work on the schedule of courses, come to the Schedule Building Open Lab from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesda