Feb 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * There will be a test of the ShockerAlert System today (Friday, Feb. 17) to ensure that campuswide emergency communication channels are functioning properly. Faculty and staff are encouraged to register their cell phone numbers to receive ShockerAlert emergency messages. Visit http://wichita.edu/alert. * The women's basketball team will host Southern Illinois at 7:05 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 1

Feb 15, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Community Support and Research has released its 2011 annual report. The report is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1441.

Feb 20, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Management Development will present the workshop "Budgeting Concepts" from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1, in Woodman Alumni Center. Lunch is provided. Any tuition assistance that may be available is handled through Human Resources and must be requested more than two weeks ahead of the class. This essential course in budgeting will give you the ABCs of putting together a w

Feb 23, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Victor Collins, assistant to the vice president for diversity and director of Multicultural Affairs, has accepted a position at Towson University. Faculty and staff are invited to a reception in his honor from 1:30-2:30 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 20) in 203 RSC. * The Department of Biological Sciences spring seminar series continues at 4 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 20) with Mark Weiss of Kansas St

Feb 20, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Free tax preparation is available on campus for faculty, staff and students through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The program is free to households with $57,000 or less annual income. Contact the Financial Literacy Project Office to set up an appointment at 978-3211 or email timothy.hagan@wichita.edu. The Financial Literacy Project Office is located in 329 McKinley. Trained

Feb 24, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * A panel presentation, "How to help international students succeed," will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 16) in 209 Wallace Hall. All are welcome. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. * All probationary faculty are invited to the next meeting of the Pre-Tenure Club from 3-4 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 16) in 115B Neff Hall. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. * Inform

Feb 15, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Looking to make your classroom a more interactive environment? Come see how Turning Technologies can help you achieve this with clickers in the classroom. The Media Resources Center is hosting a representative from Turning Technologies for a demonstration and to answer your questions. This event will be held in the FLS 35 room at the Media Resources Center from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.

Feb 15, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Cheer Team is hosting a Lil' Shockers Cheer Clinic from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Heskett Center. The clinic is open to boys and girls ages 6-13. The cost is $20 and includes a ticket to the women's basketball game at 2:05 p.m. in Koch Arena. Children will perform at halftime of the game, although performing is not mandatory. Children should wear sweats, shorts or bottom

Feb 14, 2012 — By WSU News Services — "Ding dong, crash boom; join us in a music-filled room. / A musician will show us how to play, a fitting start for a marvelous day. / Join with us to build music makers, a crafty ensemble with drums and shakers. / At the end we'll play together; help us escape the February weather." This fun event for the whole family will be held from noon-2 p.m Saturday, Feb. 18, in the RSC ballroom. Admission i

Feb 15, 2012 — By WSU News Services — It's not too late. The deadline for letters of intent for the Regional Institute on Aging competition for funding for graduate student research is close of business Friday, Feb. 17. The complete announcement is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1439.