Dec 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's men's basketball game against No. 16 Texas Tech on Saturday, Dec. 19, is sold out, but tickets may still be available on the Shocker Ticket Marketplace until game day, Athletic Director Eric Sexton announced. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?358.

Dec 18, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State is ranked eighth in average volleyball attendance figures for the 2009 season. The Shockers averaged 2,892 fans per match. WSU's attendance figures finished second in the Shocker record books in 2009 including the 2,892 fans per match and the total attendance of 37,594. For the complete story, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?357.

Dec 22, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Westar will shut down the power to Jardine Hall from about 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29. This shutdown is required as part of telecommunications upgrades.

Dec 23, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty and staff are invited to a retirement reception for Gary Ott, executive director, University Computing and Telecommunication Services, from 2-4 p.m. today (Friday, Dec. 18) in 203 Rhatigan Student Center. Remarks at 3 p.m. * The men's basketball team will host Texas Tech at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, and North Dakota State at 7:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, in Charles Koch Arena. Call 97

Dec 16, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Financial Operations will be closed from 2-5 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 17) for staff development. The office will open at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18.

Dec 23, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research seeks applicants for director of the recently created Office for Faculty Development and Student Success. This position is open to current tenured faculty who hold the rank of associate professor or professor. For details about the search, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?356.

Dec 21, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Many WSU units have international faculty and staff working in H-1B (Specialty Worker) visa status. Acquiring H-1B status will take longer as of Jan. 1, because of the U.S. Department of Labor's centralizing of the Prevailing Wage Determination process. Departments wanting to obtain H-1B status for their faculty or staff must plan for longer processing times. This includes premium-processing peti

Dec 23, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Ulrich Museum's galleries will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and reopen at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, with "Freedom to Expand: Contemporary African American Art from the Collection." Office hours Dec. 21-23 will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The museum will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 3, during the university's holiday break. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4.

Dec 15, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Inspired by an international student who spoke at a staff meeting, the WSU Foundation team contributed personal funds as part of their annual philanthropic cause to provide phone cards to 35 international students for the holidays. The cards were distributed on a "first come, first served" basis and allow our students to connect with loved ones at home. In the past, WSU Foundation staff members ha

Dec 23, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * WSU Dance Team 2010 calendars are available to purchase for $15. Profits help with the cost of the team's participation at the MVC Tournament, scholarships and new uniforms. You can purchase calendars from any Dance Team member or the Center for Student Leadership, 008 in the Rhatigan Student Center. For more information, call 978-3022. * WSU Performance Facilities is having a CD sale with a