Jan 27, 2010 — By WSU News Services — An update to WSU's Visual Identity Standards is available for download at http://wichita.edu/visualstandards. This update clarifies information about the use of official colors in university communication. It also offers new information about standards for Web sites, print material and PowerPoint presentations. For more information, contact Barth Hague at barth.hague@wichita.edu.

Jan 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The state W-2 forms were mailed Jan. 6 from Topeka. If you have not received your W-2 form yet, call Payroll at 978-3074 to see if it has been returned or order a duplicate. Exempt W-4s and K-4s have expired for 2009. For information about 2009 W-2 information and changes to 2010 paychecks and more, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?384. * The Office of Human Resources wants you to complete a s

Jan 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — WSU Communication Upward Bound students Dawn and Leila have advanced to the top seven in a national TRIO Quest competition. The purpose of the contest is to create a video supporting TRIO programs by sharing information about TRIO or demonstrating the impact TRIO programs have on their participants. The final winner will be determined by a public vote on YouTube. The voting deadline for the "Peopl

Jan 21, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The agenda for the meeting of the Faculty Senate at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in 126 Clinton Hall, is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?393.

Jan 21, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Kansas City Chiefs have a limited number of $250 and $390 full-season tickets (all 10 games) available to state employees, including WSU faculty and staff, and their family and friends. The Chiefs home schedule in 2010 will include the Arizona Cardinals, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and two pr

Jan 20, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The January postal billing was incorrect and some departments received incorrect charges for postage due and business reply mail. This problem is being corrected, and a new postal billing will go out this afternoon (Wednesday, Jan. 20).

Jan 27, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend one of eight upcoming open sessions about the Rhatigan Student Center renovation plans. The renovation project is called "Rhatigan Renewal: The Future is Ours." The first session will be held from 9-10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in the RSC ballroom. The remaining schedule follows: Monday, Jan. 25 noon-1 p.m. Monday, RSC fireplace lounge 2-3 p.m

Jan 22, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Faculty, staff and students are invited to an open house at Ablah Library from 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Get out of the cold and enjoy cookies and cider. Be on hand for cool door prizes and star in your own poster with your favorite book. Get connected to WSU's wireless Internet (bring your laptop). We will also be at the West Campus and the South Campus from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25,

Jan 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — When we get sick during the cold and flu season, we blame it on germs, and why not? They're everywhere. But germs may be getting a bad rap, according to Fawn Beckman, a biology lab technician and germ expert at WSU. This WSU Newsline Podcast is available at http://www.wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Jan 19, 2010 — By WSU News Services — 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, until further notice This topic features five sound bites and one voice wrap. Most people know there are germs, but not everyone realizes there are good germs and bad germs. The best way to reduce the number of bad germs is to wash your hands in soap and water, not hand sanitizers, according to Fawn Beckman, a biology lab technician and germ expert at Wichita State