Oct 27, 2011 — By WSU News Services — WSU faculty and staff are invited to a retirement reception for Roy Rhodes and Peter Nolasco from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the Gaddis Physical Plant classroom. Rhodes has been with the WSU Physical Plant for almost 38 years, and Nolasco has been at the Physical Plant for almost 30 years.

Oct 27, 2011 — By WSU News Services — You're invited to the Coaches Tip-Off Luncheon sponsored by Shep Chevrolet at noon Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Preferred Health Systems Multipurpose facility at Charles Koch Arena. Head coaches Jody Adams and Gregg Marshall will speak at this kickoff event to the season-long luncheon series. Tickets are $25 each or $80 for the series, which includes January and February luncheons and post-season awar

Oct 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Basketball fans won't want to miss Shocker Madness at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in Charles Koch Arena. The men's autograph session begins at 5 p.m. with free basketball posters being handed out. The women's scrimmage begins at 6 p.m., followed by the NIT ring presentation and men's scrimmage. Free admission.

Oct 28, 2011 — By WSU News Services — You're invited to enjoy an evening in celebration of the ongoing success of the Elliott School of Communication Symphony in the Flint Hills media project from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Ulrich Museum of Art. Please RSVP by Sunday, Oct. 30, to info@symphonyintheflinthills.org. View photos and magazines produced during the 2010 and 2011 Symphony in the Flint Hills events. The Flint Hil

Oct 25, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Intensive English Language Center needs volunteers to be conversation leaders who spend time on Wednesdays helping international students practice conversational English. If you have an interest in other cultures and are a good listener, you probably would enjoy being a conversation leader, says Bill Thomas, who coordinates the conversation class. If you are a native speaker of American Englis

Nov 1, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The intramural swim meet will be held Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Heskett Center. Check out http://www.wichita.edu/intramurals for more information on events.

Oct 28, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Human Resources urges you to get enrolled for your health benefits. All open enrollment elections must be completed by Monday, Oct. 31 (no exceptions). See instructions at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1306. Please note: If you do not make your tobacco use election, you will default to the higher premium tier. If you need help, we're happy to help you in person or contact HR at 978-3065.

Oct 25, 2011 — By WSU News Services — President Beggs has approved the following revision to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 4.21/Procedures for Departing Faculty -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch4_21.htm To incorporate modifications recommended by the Office of the Provost and to reflect current practice[s]. The revision relates to "Final Departure" and is detailed in the policy.

Oct 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Academy for Effective Teaching is an organization of retired faculty members who distinguished themselves in their teaching careers. Each year the current faculty is given the opportunity to nominate retired faculty for membership in the Academy. This year the people chosen for membership are Jeanine Hathaway, Martha Shawver, Ben Rogers, Anthony Gythiel, Phillip Thomas, John Boyd, Arthur Young

Oct 27, 2011 — By WSU News Services — An adult CPR/AED Clinic for faculty, staff and students will be conducted by Frank Rokosz, associate professor of Human Performance Studies at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in 134 Heskett Center. The cost is $10. More information is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1304.