Aug 6, 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. Tuesday, Aug. 14, in 201 Ahlberg Hall. If you are a new GTA and have not attended a mandatory GTA workshop in the past, you must attend this workshop. If you have questions, call Connie Noble at 978-6241.

Aug 6, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Banner schedule building training sessions, Section 1 and 2, will be offered Tuesday, Aug. 7, and Thursday, Aug. 9. Section 1 and 2 are required for all new schedule builders and is optional as a refresher session for current schedule builders. To register, log in to myWSU and select EmpHelp, myTraining. Questions? Contact Applications Training at 978-5800.

Jul 26, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Lake Afton Public Observatory, sponsored by Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education at WSU, will feature the program "Sizing Up Saturn" from 9-11 p.m. today (Friday, July 27) and Saturday, July 28. There is an admission charge. For more information, go to http://webs.wichita.edu/lapo/.

Aug 9, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * The Rhatigan Renewal RSC Open House will be held from 2-4 p.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 2). Visit the temporary offices and retail locations in the RSC. The first 100 visitors will receive a 2nd annual Rhatigan Renewal T-shirt. See the building, ask questions and enjoy free ice cream treats. * The Ulrich Museum's Art for Your Ears Summer Music Series will feature The Mudbugs Cajun and Zydeco Ban

Aug 9, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Today (Tuesday, July 31) is the deadline for earning your 20 credits to receive the insurance premium discount starting in January 2013. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1700. * WSU is working on a quality initiative (QI) as required for its next accreditation reaffirmation in 2016-2017 by the Higher Learning Commission. To facilitate this work, a QI draft has been propos

Jul 26, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Take advantage of Shocker Fit Classes at Campus Recreation from 12:05-12:55 p.m. Fridays until Aug. 10. Zumba is offered in 140 Heskett Center and Hot Yoga in the Heskett's hot gym. Any Shocker Fit Pass holder can attend or you can pay for a drop-in pass. For more information, contact Sally Beckett, fitness and wellness assistant coordinator, Campus Recreation, at 978-5286 or sally.beckett@wichita

Jul 27, 2012 — By WSU News Services — WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research has received Nadcap AC7122/1 accreditation for non-metallic materials testing, including composites and adhesive/adhesive primer. NIAR is one of only seven test laboratories in the United States with this accreditation. For the complete story, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1696.

Jul 25, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The new General Education brochure incorporates the new outcomes and presents the information in an appealing manner that will, hopefully, help students plan their general education, according to Rick Muma, associate provost. The brochure has been distributed to all new students during the various orientation sessions this summer. Faculty and staff can download the brochure at http://wichita.edu/g

Jul 27, 2012 — By WSU News Services — For the third consecutive year, the Wichita State men's basketball team will play a game at Intrust Bank Arena, an SMG-managed facility. The Shockers will face The University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles on Saturday, Dec. 22. This will be the first meeting between the two schools. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1692.

Jul 25, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Rhatigan Renewal RSC Open House will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. Visit the temporary offices and retail locations in the Rhatigan Student Center. The first 100 visitors will receive a 2nd annual Rhatigan Renewal T-shirt. See the building, ask questions and enjoy free ice cream treats.