Sep 20, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Faculty members interested in learning more about how and why programs for first-year students promote retention and graduation are invited to a webcast "Faculty Buy-In for the First-Year Student Experience: A Case Study" from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the Wireless Learning Space in the Media Resources Center. Please RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. Feel free to bring your l

Sep 16, 2011 — By WSU News Services — TIAA-CREF will be on campus the following dates for one-on-one counseling sessions: Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 20-21; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 5-6; Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 8 and 10; and Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 14-15. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 732-8353.

Sep 16, 2011 — By WSU News Services — In preparation for benefits Open Enrollment, please verify that the mailing address we have for you is correct. You can do this by reviewing the address on your last pay stub. If you need to submit an update to your address, please use the form at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1237. This will ensure that your insurance cards will be mailed to the right place after open enrollment elections are made.

Sep 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Tom Frye, School of Performing Arts, will be present for a book signing of his latest book of plays, "Mosley Street Melodramas" volume 4, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 14) in the University Bookstore.

Sep 21, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of Multicultural Affairs celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin music, dancing and games during a fiesta from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 16) on the RSC patio. * Faculty and staff are invited to attend the monthly WSU iPad user group meeting at noon today (Friday, Sept. 16) in 210 McKnight. Printmaking faculty member Humberto Saenz will discuss his experiences using

Sep 15, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Robert Young will present a faculty saxophone recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. As assistant professor of saxophone and jazz, Young teaches applied saxophone, improvisation courses, and also directs the jazz ensembles. He has received numerous awards of regional, national and international acclaim. Call 978-3233 for tickets.

Sep 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to a panel discussion on academic integrity from noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in 305 RSC. Panelists will discuss university policies related to academic honesty and best practices for preventing and responding to academic dishonesty. Please RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209.

Sep 15, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Faculty, staff and students are invited to give Rick Stephens, survivor of the 1970 plane crash, a proper Shocker send-off at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Cessna Stadium as he begins his 550-plus mile bicycle trip to the crash site on Mount Trelease on Sunday, Oct. 2. This quest is to honor lives lost and to raise money for the 1970 Football Memorial Scholarship. Stephens will dedicate specifi

Sep 15, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty and staff are invited to a panel discussion on academic integrity from noon-1:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 15) in 305 RSC. Panelists will discuss university policies related to academic honesty and best practices for preventing and responding to academic dishonesty. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. * Carol Widmer is retiring after 12 years of service to Housing and Residence L

Sep 20, 2011 — By WSU News Services — SAC will host the annual door decorating contest for Shocktoberfest 2011, and we would like faculty and staff to participate. This year's Shocktoberfest theme is "Going Platinum: Celebrating 20 Years of Shocktoberfest!", and the winner of the competition will receive $100 for an office party and a traveling trophy to display in your office, along with bragging rights. The deadline for entry fo