Dec 16, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The 56th annual WSU Alumni Association Awards Banquet is slated for the evening of Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Wichita Marriott Hotel. The event honors selected WSU alumni, faculty, staff and friends who make Shocker excellence truly flourish. Festivities open with a champagne reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards program. A list of 2011 award honorees, as well as banquet reservation

Dec 16, 2011 — By WSU News Services — If you missed seeing the Ulrich Museum on the Nov. 17 episode of ImpaCT, KPTS Channel 8's new community affairs program, Ulrich Director Patricia McDonnell was interviewed by KPTS Director of Content Pat Moyer about the final week of the Terry Evans photography exhibition, as well as the museum's plans for a major renovation project that will keep the galleries closed until early fall. To see the

Dec 21, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The WSU men's basketball team will host Newman University at 7:05 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 19) in Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers also will host Creighton at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. The women's team will host Drake at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, and Creighton at 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Call 978-FANS (3267) for tickets.

Dec 20, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The staff of the Media Resources Center is forwarding a video greeting. Go to http://vimeo.com/channels/239639.

Dec 16, 2011 — By WSU News Services — 'Tis the season to be thankful, jolly and possibly stressed out. Wichita State University psychologist Greg Buell suggests some ways to keep the Grinch from stealing Christmas. Listen to the podcast at http://wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Jan 3, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * Requisitions are due at the WSU Foundation by 5 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 20) for checks to be available Thursday, Dec. 22. There will be no check processing during the week of Dec. 26; however, emergency checks can be issued on an as-needed basis during that week. For more information, contact Jinny Wagner at 978-3306 or jinny.wagner@wichita.edu. * The Performance Management Process for clas

Jan 3, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * From the Office of Financial Operations: Today (Monday, Dec. 19) is the last day to submit ICDs (Invoice Control Document) and invoices for direct payment requests to be processed prior to the holiday shutdown. ICDs received after that day will be processed in January. Dec. 19 also is the last day to return departmental VISA procurement log sheets with your funding, receipts and approvals. *

Dec 16, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Be sure to mark Saturday, Feb. 25, on your calendar for the Homecoming 2012 game as the Shockers tangle with the Drake Bulldogs in Charles Koch Arena. The WSU men's basketball game is far from the only Homecoming 2012 activity slated for the week of Feb. 20-25, when a parade of "Party Gras" events for Shocker alumni, students, faculty and staff will take place.

Dec 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — In Academe news, Alex Chaparro, Scott Miller and Amy Baker Schwiethale are Coleman Faculty Entrepreneurship Fellows; Ron Matson is a 2011 CASE Kansas Professor of the Year; and Carmen Hytche led a WSU volunteer cleanup at Maple Grove Cemetery. In addition, the recent deaths of Les Anderson, John Born, Connie Landreth, Charles Pearson, Dorothy Richter and Jorge Talia are noted. Go to http://www.wic

Jan 3, 2012 — By WSU News Services — As we approach the end of the calendar year, it is crucial to have all checks and cash deposited so the donor receives credit for the gifts in the proper year 2011. The WSU Foundation offices are open during the holiday break except for Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2, so be sure to check your desks and send over any gifts from donors before you have a well-deserved holiday break. All check