Jun 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to attend an informal discussion noon Friday, June 17, in 112 McKnight on how to use iPads in the classroom setting. Please join in the discussion, regardless of whether you have an iPad or your experience level. Feel free to bring your own lunch. For more information, contact Jeff Pulaski at 978-7712 or jeff.pulaski1@wichita.edu.

Jun 17, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Training lays the groundwork for success in your organization. Because effective training is essential for success, it is important to maximize the time trainers spend learning. This seminar will make you more effective at helping employees get the most out of the training they receive. Offered at the Center for Management Development, the session is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ju

Jun 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State University men's and women's basketball teams will play exhibition games overseas in early August. The men will travel to Brazil, while the women will play in Italy. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1486

Jun 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Lake Afton Public Observatory and Kansas Astronomical Observers are hosting "Bring Your Own Telescope" programs to help people who own telescopes learn how to use them. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1461

Jun 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Intensive English Language Center needs volunteers to be conversation leaders. Conversation leaders 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

Jun 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — From July 1-Aug. 31, WSU departments can save an additional 3 percent on their bulk mailings by using a Mobile Barcode (QR Code). This second code is the newest thing and can be used for a lot of different applications. When scanned, it can take people to their departments website for special events/game schedules, or it can display your name, number, email, mailing address, etc. Please contact th

Jun 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The state of Kansas is celebrating its sesquicentennial this year, also known as its 150th birthday. Jay Price, director of the public history program at Wichita State University, looks at how Kansas' past has shaped its present course. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Jun 24, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * A financial education seminar is available to Wichita State faculty and staff at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. The webcast is designed for participants of all ages who want to know more about planning for retirement. Space for each session is limited. To RSVP, log on to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1071 and select from the time options shown. * The Intensive English Language Cente

Jun 21, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The last normal check run will be the week of June 20 for the fiscal year end, according to the WSU Foundation. Requisitions will be due at the foundation by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, for checks to be issued on Friday, June 24. The foundation also will provide an opportunity for any items that need to be processed prior to the fiscal year end. Turn those requisitions in by 5 p.m. Tuesday, June

Jun 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — WSU Dining is offering a culinary series this summer every Wednesday in the Copperfields dining area in the RSC. For just $5.59, you can enjoy a meal of Canton noodle stir fry with chicken and Asian-style vegetables. Cucumber salad to accompany. This meal is available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 15. See the entire summer culinary series at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1063.