Jun 17, 2011 — By WSU News Services — As part of WSU's efforts to increase student success, a new academic early alert system called GradesFirst is being piloted this summer. The idea behind early alert is to address as quickly as possible any issues a student may be encountering, so as to increase the chances that the student can save her or his semester. Instructors of summer courses have received an email that includes a secure lin

Jun 9, 2011 — By WSU News Services — A feature story about Lynne Davis, the Ann and Dennis Ross Faculty of Distinction Endowed Professorship of Organ at Wichita State University, aired recently on the "It's All Good" TV program. You can watch the video documentary conducted by local television personality Sierra Scott at http://www.youtube.com/user/GoodwithSierraScott.

Jun 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — As part of WSU's efforts to increase student success, a new academic early alert system called GradesFirst is being piloted this summer. The idea behind early alert is to address as quickly as possible any issues a student may be encountering, so as to increase the chances that the student can save her or his semester. Instructors of summer courses will receive an email this week that includes

Jun 21, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University has style guidelines for official university communication. This applies to business documents, letters and memoranda, reports, news releases, Web content and other items for publication. The only exception is academic writing, which follows accepted academic standards. In addition to following the Associated Press Stylebook, a special supplement is available for specific

Jun 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * A farewell reception will be held for Gary L. Miller at 3 p.m. Friday, June 17, in 203 Rhatigan Student Center. All are welcome to attend. * As part of WSU's efforts to increase student success, a new academic early alert system called GradesFirst is being piloted this summer. For the complete story, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=6868. * Plan now to participate in

Jun 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Remember to submit your campus events to the online calendar for WSU at http://www.wichita.edu/calendarsubmit. Early entry is crucial to campus planners, campus media and statewide print and broadcast media, all of whom need to know the date, place and cost of any individual event.

Jun 8, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Former Shocker baseball standout Andy Dirks will be in Kansas City when the Detroit Tigers come to town Aug. 5-7, and the WSU Alumni Association is planning a tailgate and ticket package for the game to show our Shocker support. Ticket prices are still being determined, but if you are interested in attending a tailgate and the game on Saturday, Aug. 6, contact amanda.zedrick@wichita.edu for updat

Jun 8, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Net a bit of Shocker basketball history when you join the WSU Alumni Association before June 30. Sign up today as a dues-paying member, and you'll receive a copy of "The Shocker NIT Extra: 2010-2011 Basketball Season," a special 16-page publication commemorating the Shockers' first-ever national title. Sign up online at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1068 or call Carol at 978-3826.

Jun 9, 2011 — By WSU News Services — A feature story about Lynne Davis, the Ann and Dennis Ross Faculty of Distinction Endowed Professorship of Organ at Wichita State University, aired recently on the "It's All Good" TV program. You can watch the video documentary conducted by local television personality Sierra Scott at http://www.youtube.com/user/GoodwithSierraScott.

Jun 9, 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 Wichita State University Foundation. Requisitions will be due at the foundation by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, for checks to be issued on Friday, June 24. We would like to have the bulk of the requisitions processed that week, however, we will also provide an opportunity for any items that need to be pro