Feb 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — In Academe news, James Bann and his team's research have made local and national news; Marlene Schommer-Aikins has been selected to receive her alma mater's 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award; and Debby Werth has been appointed by Mayor Carl Brewer to participate on the city's Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) committee. The recent deaths of Floyd Earl Goldsmith, Cleve Mathews, Mira Merriman and

Feb 14, 2011 — By WSU News Services — In Academe news, James Bann and his team's research have made local and national news; Marlene Schommer-Aikins has been selected to receive her alma mater's 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award; and Debby Werth has been appointed by Mayor Carl Brewer to participate on the city's Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) committee. The recent deaths of Floyd Earl Goldsmith, Cleve Mathews, Mira Merriman and

Feb 22, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State has many academic and athletic summer camp opportunities in 2011. If you would like to be included in the summer camp listing on our website, please provide the following information: Name of camp, what (short description of the camp), when, where, who can attend, contact and cost. To see a list of current summer camp offerings, go to http://www.wichita.edu/camps. Please word your su

Feb 16, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Each year, a select group of students is called forward to accept one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow -- selection to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. This exclusive honor is conferred by more than 1,900 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and is symbolized by the presentation of an award certificate. Nominations are

Feb 17, 2011 — By WSU News Services — SPTE (Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness) request forms will be mailed to your department in the next couple of days. Check with your department's office assistant if you do not receive one. You may download a form and get additional SPTE information from http://www.webs.wichita.edu/sslab.

Feb 22, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * Ron Matson, chair of the Department of Sociology, will present "Teaching Large Classes: Issues and Ideas" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 16) in 115B Neff Hall. Please RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. * There will be a test of the ShockerAlert System at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, to ensure that campuswide emergency communication channels are functioning properly. Faculty and s

Feb 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum will take place in the Rhatigan Student Center on Tuesday, April 5. Please encourage your students to participate. Undergraduate students in good academic standing may either (1) present a poster describing research, (2) give a 10-minute oral presentation describing research, or (3) present a 10-minute creative exhibition (live or recorded). C

Feb 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Faculty Senate office requested nominations for the President's Distinguished Service Award, and they are due to the Office of the Faculty Senate on or before Friday, Feb. 25. If you need additional forms, contact the Senate office, box 111, call 978-3504, or send an e-mail to bobbi.dreiling@wichita.edu.

Feb 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Admissions-Orientation is seeking nominations for students to serve as orientation leaders for the 2011-2012 academic year. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a passion for Wichita State. For a full job description, expectations and the selection process, visit http://www.wichita.edu/orientation (click on the link to apply). If you would like to nominate students, please e-m

Feb 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — There will be a test of the ShockerAlert System on Friday, Feb. 18. The test ensures that campus-wide emergency communication channels are functioning properly. During the test, you may see messages delivered via digital display boards, TV monitors, the WSU website, e-mail and cell phone texting. All faculty and staff are encouraged to register their cell phone numbers to receive ShockerAlert mess