Jan 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to discover the many ways of learning Microsoft software through the Microsoft IT Academy Thursday, Jan. 13, in 119 Jabara Hall. A come-and-go open lab will be available throughout the day beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Microsoft IT Academy is a global IT education solution connecting students, teachers, institutions and communities through a lifelong learning model of te

Jan 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — TIAA-CREF will offer individual counseling sessions Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 26 and 27, and Thursday and Friday, Feb. 24 and 25. To discuss your plan and options for managing your retirement savings or to schedule an appointment with a TIAA-CREF individual consultant, please call (800) 732-8353, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?

Jan 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — The city of Wichita and its co-sponsors will host the third annual Regional Energy and Sustainability Summit and Fair Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate. Two distinctly different days and events are designed for two difference audiences, but all are welcome both days. For registration and exhibitor opportun

Jan 6, 2011 — By WSU News Services — After 35 years of service to Wichita State University, Marty Shawver, senior associate provost, is retiring. Faculty and staff are invited to a reception in her honor from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in the RSC ballroom. Comments are at 3:30 p.m.

Jan 10, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Sedgwick County's new National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) opened in fall 2010. Among the classes offered at the facility are CAD/CAM courses and week-long Nondestructive Testing (NDT) training courses instructed by Wichita State's National Institute for Aviation Research. NCAT is located at 4004 N. Webb Rd. in Wichita, KS.

Jan 18, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The University Behavioral Intervention Team uses a multidisciplinary approach to prevent individuals from harming themselves or others, and help persons in need. All employees and students are encouraged to attend a workshop from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in Wallace Auditorium, Marcus Welcome Center. To enroll or for more help, call LaMar at 978-3068. To learn more, go to http://webs.wichita.e

Jan 11, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Engaging in physical activity every day has a powerful and positive impact on an individual's health now and in the future. The Heskett Center's newest wellness incentive campaign "Everybody. Everyday." The campaign's aim is to inspire individuals to be active every day. And you are officially invited to enroll in this unique wellness challenge. The six-week campaign begins Monday, Jan. 24. "E

Jan 13, 2011 — By WSU News Services — * The men's basketball team will host Missouri State at 7:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in Charles Koch Arena. Call 978-3267 for tickets. * During January, February and March on moonless evenings, Lake Afton Public Observatory will present "Wonders of the Winter Sky." http://www.wichita.edu/j/?806 * The remainder of Student Health Services flu shot supply is available at half price -- $10 for facu

Jan 6, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Gov. Mark Parkinson will announce a new scholarship, established by him and his wife, Stacy, for the Elliott School of Communication at a news conference hosted by the WSU Foundation at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7. The news conference will take place in the commons area on the main floor of Elliott Hall. # # # # # Contact: Belinda Venters, WSU Foundation director of communications, (316) 978-5624 or

Jan 6, 2011 — By WSU News Services — Gov. Mark Parkinson will announce a new scholarship, established by him and his wife, Stacy, for the Elliott School of Communication at a news conference hosted by the WSU Foundation at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7. The news conference will take place in the commons area on the main floor of Elliott Hall. # # # # # Contact: Belinda Venters, WSU Foundation director of communications, (316) 978-5624 or