Jan 17, 2018 — By WSU News Services — Recently, admissions representatives had the pleasure of delivering some good news to local high schools. Four area high schools were selected as School of the Year recipients by the admissions team. The four schools were awarded based off the growth in admitted students and students enrolled from their school from last year to this year. - Bishop Carroll Catholic High School - Private School o

Jan 18, 2018 — By WSU News Services — The Rudd Foundation will announce a new college scholarship program at 10 a.m. today (Friday, Jan. 19) in the Marcus Welcome Center at Wichita State University. The program is designed to help Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant to attend Wichita State University, Emporia State University or Fort Hays State University. Media are invited to attend and get details about this new program.

Jan 17, 2018 — By WSU News Services — Save the date for a one-day-only special from the University Bookstore! Starting at noon Wednesday, Jan. 31, the bookstore will have two styles of crew sweatshirts for just $14, while supplies last. Limit three per customer, not valid with any other discounts. This special is in store only.

Jan 18, 2018 — By WSU News Services — * WSU Ventures will begin hosting a monthly SBIR Q&A session from 2-4 p.m. today (Thursday Jan. 18) in 163 Experiential Engineering Building. These monthly sessions allow students, faculty and staff to learn more about the U.S. government's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, or to ask questions about specific topics. For more information contact She

Jan 18, 2018 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research will host a brown bag workshop "Conflicts of Interest & Time Commitments" from noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, in 405 Jardine Hall. This workshop will provide an overview of WSU policy, the disclosure process, management plans and examples of conflicts of interest from academic settings that have made headlines. Please bring your lunch. Tea, water and dessert will be served

Jan 23, 2018 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State desires to create a strong community wherein all who serve and are served by the university have an exceptional experience. One element to creating this is to have a set of service standards all in the community exhibit. In September, 2017, the university embarked on the development of these standards. TIMELINE September 2017 Focus groups representing all constituents (faculty,

Jan 18, 2018 — By WSU News Services — Global Learning Center (GLC) of Wichita is presenting a program on Comparing Educational Systems at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Oliver Tree Banquet Hall, 2919 N. Rock Road. If you want to have dinner before the program, please arrive between 6-6:30 p.m.: $14 for nonmembers. The public is welcome to come and participate. Panelists include WSU faculty Holger Meyer, Dorothy Billings and Refika Sari

Jan 18, 2018 — By WSU News Services — Zach Gearhart will lead a legislative update at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 19) in the Morrison Hall boardroom. Interested faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6186 for an overview of the major highlights of the governor's recommended budget.

Jan 17, 2018 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Student Success is hosting the Syllabus Party to help students with time management and organizing their class assignments and exams for the semester. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, in 142 RSC, with your syllabi and we will walk you through the rest. We will provide planners, markers, pens, stickers, tape, clips, highlighters etc., if you don't already have

Jan 23, 2018 — By WSU News Services — Students and faculty interested in accelerating their STEM ideas, research and product commercialization could be eligible for seed funding up to $2,150, customer validation training, mentoring and more through the Shocker Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program. The deadline to apply is tomorrow (Friday Jan. 19). More information is available at http://www.wsuventures.org/icorps or contact Sherry Gege