Aug 13, 2009 — By WSU News Services — President Beggs has approved the following revision to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 14.19 / Tools to Facilitate Purchasing Needs -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch14_19.htm To supplement and support the ongoing updating of Chapter 14. This policy statement provides an overview of the Business Procurement Card, Automotive Procurement Card, Conference Registration Account and Busin

Aug 17, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Gifts providing support for WSU students and faculty reflect more than dollars and cents. "Spirit of the Gift," a biography project from the WSU Foundation, will shed some light on the motivations of donors and put a human face on the histories behind the many scholarships and fellowships at WSU during Senior Wednesday (age 55 and older) Aug. 19, at the Ulrich Museum. J. Michael Lamb, WSU Foundati

Aug 12, 2009 — By WSU News Services — This August marks the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, the groundbreaking event that defined both rock festivals and a generation and helped establish the careers of a host of musicians and bands. KMUW 89.1 FM celebrates with a two-part special "Back to the Garden: Woodstock Remembered" in the Global Village timeslot at 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 13-14. http://www.kmuw.org

Aug 11, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University psychologist Maureen Dasey-Morales says parents who are laid off often struggle with guilt. http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=newslinepodcast

Aug 14, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The annual Activities Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the RSC courtyard. At 11:45 a.m. there will be hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers available on a first-come first-served basis until they're gone. The Activities Fair allows you to learn about student organizations and university departments, and their organization mission, values and membership requirements. I

Aug 12, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Everyone in the Shocker community is encouraged to nominate deserving individuals for the upcoming 2009 alumni awards. For complete award descriptions and criteria, as well as an online nomination form, go to http://webs.wichita.edu/alumni/awardsnom.asp. * At the end of the fall semester, the Wheatshocker Apartments currently being used by faculty and staff for campus guests will no longer be

Aug 14, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Midwest Electric and the All Axcess Band will take the stage Friday, Aug. 21, as headline bands for the third annual "We're Not Back to School Bash," a parking lot party for Shockers and friends from 6:30-10:30 p.m. just outside Woodman Alumni Center, 4205 E. 21st St. Featuring music, food, drinks, games and more, the summer bash is sure to be the event of the season. WSU Alumni Association member

Aug 26, 2009 — By WSU News Services — As students, staff and faculty begin the fall semester, Student Health reminds you to prepare and protect yourself against the seasonal flu or the novel influenza A (H1N1, also known as the swine flu) virus infection. There have been several documented cases of H1N1 influenza A on our campus since the spring semester. In addition to using good respiratory and hand washing etiquette, go to http://w

Aug 11, 2009 — By WSU News Services — This week's Wellness Wednesday tip from the Heskett Center looks at the importance of drinking enough water. Click on the link for a tip courtesy of Shelley Rich, associate director of programs/fitness and wellness for the Heskett Center. Studies show that the majority of healthy people meet their daily needs of water intake. In order to determine how much water you should be drinking daily you

Aug 13, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * The Media Resources Center will begin offering Blackboard training this week. Topics will include an overall introduction to Blackboard and managing the Grade Center. Visit http://www.wichita.edu/elearning and select View Current Events Calendar to see the sessions being offered and the dates and times. * Join faculty, staff and students for a library orientation from 11 a.m.-noon and 7-8 p.m