Jan 14, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Student Ambassador Society member and education major Naomi Streck is trying to return for spring semester classes at WSU after surviving an earthquake in Haiti. The Streck family received a text message from Naomi saying she is alright and unharmed. It is the belief and hope that American citizens will be transported out of Haiti by the United States military from the airport although no one know

Jan 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * Spread the news about your upcoming events by adding them on the main WSU calendar at http://www.wichita.edu/calendarsubmit. * Reservations to attend the Distinguished Alumni Speaker Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the RSC ballroom featuring Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson are due this morning (Friday, Jan. 15). Make reservations at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?386. * WSU's Office of

Jan 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success (formerly Center for Teaching and Research Excellence) will host its first faculty development event of the semester, a webinar titled "Creatively Engaging Students Online: Models and Activities," from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the ITV room in the Media Resources Center. Everyone is welcome; feel free to bring your own lunch. Please

Jan 20, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Campus Recreation is recruiting volunteers to serve as Wellness Champions for their department. Wellness Champions are ambassadors for Campus Recreation, sharing program information and encouraging healthier habits within their work area. The goal is to have at least one volunteer in every university department. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?315. If you are interested in be

Jan 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Here's important information for active state employees who elected to participate in the Tobacco Cessation Program for the premium discount in 2010. Please visit the Human Resources news and events page at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?387 for complete details.

Jan 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Register now for faculty and staff fitness classes at the Heskett Center. Classes begin Monday, Jan. 25. Here's what's new for 2010 -- attendance incentive, mix and match, all access pass and more. For information on class dates, times, rates and to download a registration form, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fitness.

Jan 25, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * If you are in a position that hires staff, the Office of Human Resources wants you to complete a survey by Friday, Jan. 22. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?385 and click on the Hiring Process Survey button. * Join students, faculty and staff for a library orientation from 11 a.m.-noon or 7-8 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 14) in Ablah Library. * The Department of Geology at WSU and the Univers

Jan 13, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The first issue of the 2010 TRIO Day Newsletter is available online at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?375. Please take time out of your busy schedule to review the newsletter and mark Tuesday, Feb. 9, on your calendar for National TRIO Day at WSU's Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. For more information or if you are planning on attending this event, contact Hercilia Thompson at 978-6964 or hercili

Jan 14, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Because of demand, the location for the Mark Parkinson breakfast has been changed from the Marcus Welcome Center to the Rhatigan Student Center ballroom. The time and date, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, remain the same. Parkinson, a 1980 WSU graduate, is the first WSU alum to serve as governor of Kansas. His presentation is part of the 2009-10 Distinguished Alumni Speaker Breakfast Series. A buffe

Jan 14, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State Shockers were treated to a surprise after winter break. The Rhatigan Student Center has refurbished the Fireplace Lounge and updated its previous decor, making the lounge easier to use and renewing its look. The newly revamped Fireplace Lounge took only a couple of weeks to assemble but was the result of several months of planning. "The space is versatile and we hope students, fa