Aug 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Labyrinth Walk: Come explore this ancient spiritual practice from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in the RSC Ballroom. A labyrinth is not a maze, but a single path leading to the center and back. Practiced in many traditions, perhaps the most famous labyrinth is the one found in Chartres Cathedral, France, which was laid out around the year 1200 and used as a Christian pilgrimage si

Aug 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — ShockerSpirit: Come as you are at 12:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Aug. 29 in Grace Memorial Chapel. ShockerSpirit is a casual 30-minute time of worship and fellowship featuring Holy Communion in the open table tradition. Campus Ministry at WSU is an ecumenical effort of the United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church USA and the United Church of Christ, along with several local congregations. We

Aug 31, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * A library orientation in Ablah Library for undergraduates will be held from 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 26). * Tenure-track assistant professors in their first year at WSU are invited to apply to be part of the Academy of Effective Teaching's New Faculty Mentoring Program. One new assistant professor from each college will be chosen to participate in the program this year, w

Aug 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Multicultural Affairs invites students, staff and faculty to make OMA their home away from home. Stop by to learn more about available resources and fall programs at an open house from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in 174 Grace Wilkie Annex. Light refreshments will be served.

Aug 31, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * University Libraries is offering a citation searching workshop for faculty preparing tenure, promotion and other documents from 3:30-4:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 25) in 217 Ablah Library. * Tenure-track assistant professors in their first year at WSU are invited to apply to be part of the Academy of Effective Teaching's New Faculty Mentoring Program. One new assistant professor from each c

Aug 25, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to information sessions about GradesFirst. Come learn how WSU's new academic early alert system will work, from both the instructor and the student perspective. Sessions will be held 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, in 220 Hubbard Hall; 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in 101 Lindquist Hall; and 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in 215 Wallace H

Aug 26, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Tenure-track assistant professors in their first year at WSU are invited to apply to be part of the Academy of Effective Teaching's New Faculty Mentoring Program. One new assistant professor from each college will be chosen to participate in the program this year, with the intention of growing the program next year. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Selected ne

Aug 24, 2011 — By WSU News Services — See nearly 100 of WSU's registered student organizations, departments and vendors from the area, along with radio station 93.9 FM broadcasting live in the RSC courtyard from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 24). There will be free food with completed card. Ask the Center for Student Leadership table for more information.

Aug 23, 2011 — By WSU News Services — President Beggs has approved the following addition to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 13.16/Foreign Gifts and Contracts -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch13_16.htm To set forth University policy with regard to the reporting of contracts with or gifts from a foreign source.

Aug 24, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Convocation 2011 is quickly approaching and judges are needed for the 12th Annual Flag Competition. Student groups have been working hard these past few weeks to design and create a flag that represents their organization to the Wichita State community. Help support these students by becoming a judge. The process only takes about 15 minutes. Judging will take place from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monda