Sep 23, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Motivational speaker Jermaine Davis will present "Transforming Adversity: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success" from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 10) in the CAC Theater. * Mary Lee Esty, a social worker with a doctorate in health psychology, and president of the Neurotherapy Center of Washington Inc., kicks off the 2009-10 WSU Alumni Association-sponsored Rise & Shine Disti

Sep 8, 2009 — By WSU News Services — If you don't have time to exercise, check out this new Web site to help you get in shape during your daily routine -- http://www.squeezeitin.com. Do your chores and exercise at the same time -- laundry legs, hot squats and more. Life is a gym. Work it out.

Sep 8, 2009 — By WSU News Services — In honor of Grandparents' Day, Lake Afton Public Observatory has a special offer Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=776

Sep 11, 2009 — By WSU News Services — WSU is offering a workshop to help high school students prepare for the math section of the ACT test. The workshop is from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at WSU. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=784

Sep 10, 2009 — By WSU News Services — In honor of Grandparents' Day, Lake Afton Public Observatory has a special offer Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=776

Sep 8, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Sixteen teams totaling 64 golfers raised more than $3,500 at the first Stephanie McCart Memorial Golf Tournament on Aug. 29 in Halstead, Kan. The success has resulted in plans for this to become an annual event, with proceeds going toward Stephanie's scholarship in the College of Education. McCart, a WSU College of Education student, was only 22 when she died on March 14, 2009, in a car accident.

Sep 23, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * In an effort to positively respond to state budget cuts, all WSU employees are invited to hear President Don Beggs present "Moving Forward" at noon today (Wednesday, Sept. 9) in the RSC ballroom. Bring your lunch and drink, and your questions. If you're unable to attend, view the presentation from your desktop at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?187. * The Office of Academic Affairs and Research in

Sep 8, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Motivational speaker Jermaine Davis will present "Transforming Adversity: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success" from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the CAC Theater. Admission is free. Davis grew up on the west side of Chicago in the housing projects. After losing five family members to street violence, Jermaine enrolled in college and began studying success and motivational princi

Sep 23, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * CTRE will host a panel discussion, "Charting Your Course on the Tenure Track," from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in 307-309 NIAR. The session is aimed at pre-tenure faculty in all disciplines. All are welcome. Those who RSVP to ctre@wichita.edu will be given a box lunch. * The American Red Cross WSU Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 9-10, in the He

Sep 8, 2009 — By WSU News Services — According to the Office of Human Resources, all HR Payroll/Employment forms and instructions have been updated. The revised forms have discontinued any reference to Social Security numbers, added fields to indicate exempt/nonexempt status, and the appointment forms have a box to indicate when the background check has been completed. A new form has been added, the OHR 420/Research Change of Effort