Sep 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Human Resources will hold an open enrollment meeting, available to all benefits eligible employees, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the RSC ballroom. For employees who are unable to attend this meeting, there will be other opportunities during the month of October. To schedule a departmental meeting, contact Tanya Wickersham at 978-3079 or tanya.wickersham@wichita.edu.

Sep 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Carol Widmer is retiring after 12 years of service to Housing and Residence Life, completing a total of 21 years of service to the state of Kansas. Please join us for a retirement celebration from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in 215/217 RSC. Her last day in the office is Monday, Sept. 19. Those who have had the opportunity to work with Carol know that her warm and fun-loving personality and dedica

Sep 15, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Satellite Shocks is being held at WSU West Campus from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. Representatives from Student Health, Ablah Library, Disability Services, Career Services, Counseling Services, Student Activities Council and others will be on hand providing information and answering questions. Flu shots also will be available. Door prizes and giveaways will be offered, as well. For more informa

Sep 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The fall Entrepreneurship Forum Series for Business Ownership will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in 107 Devlin Hall. The first of three sessions will feature a panel of entrepreneurs in the green industry who have ventured into the new and much publicized green marketplace. Panelists include Eric Borland, president & CEO, Alpha BioSystems Inc.; David Daniels, CEO, Alternative Ene

Sep 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to attend the monthly WSU iPad user group meeting at noon Friday, Sept. 16, in 210 McKnight. This month, WSU Printmaking faculty member Humberto Saenz will discuss his experiences using the iPad in the classroom teaching beginning printmaking students. Please join in the discussion regardless of whether you have an iPad or experience. Feel free to bring your own lunch

Sep 15, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Career Services provides WSU faculty, staff and students the opportunity to donate to the Dress for Success Wichita organization to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Please consider donating gently used seasonal suits and business attire you n

Sep 15, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * Wichita State is committed to maintaining an environment free of sexual harassment where all can develop intellectually, professionally and personally. The next training session will be from 9 a.m.-noon today (Wednesday, Sept 14) in the Media Resources Center. * For members of the WSU Women's Association who made reservations, the first meeting for the 2011-12 academic year is the brunch at t

Sep 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Breast Cancer Awareness Month is fast approaching, so stop by the University Bookstore and purchase special dedicated T-shirts, bracelets, hats, necklaces, watches, key chains, notebooks, pens, etc., including the popular "Save the Ta-Tas" brand. And remember, a portion of each item sold helps support breast cancer research.

Sep 20, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Are you and your family ready to have a Rootin' Tootin' good time? Well, saddle up your horses and round up the little rascals, and come on over to the Fall Family Carnival from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in the RSC courtyard. Trick roper William Read will show the tykes a few tricks, and they can ride ponies off into the sunset. Traditional carnival activities will also be available, including

Sep 12, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University has agreed on a contract with Designated Drivers LLC to continue the Shocker Safe Ride program for WSU students. The contract begins today (Monday, Sept. 12) to assure no gap in service for students. Shocker Safe Ride is a Student Government Association-sponsored program that discourages drinking and driving by ensuring all current WSU students and their vehicles a free