May 5, 2009 — By WSU News Services — President Beggs has approved the following addition to the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual: 10.10 Hot Work Permits -- http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch10_10.htm To set forth University policy with regard to the performance of any repair or construction work involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks.

Jun 22, 2009 — By WSU News Services — More than 150 WSU faculty and staff members have generously contributed to this year's Annual Fund for Excellence campaign. Through one-time gifts and payroll deductions, more than $18,000 has been committed to provide unrestricted support to all six of the colleges and University Libraries, which will be used next school year. Thank you for doing your part to bring the Annual Fund to 89 percent o

May 14, 2009 — By WSU News Services — * Due to Tuesday's inclement weather, the University Bookstore Bargain Bonanza sale will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 6) and Thursday, May 7, on the RSC patio. Great deals will be offered, such as $12 for men's and women's polos, $6 tees and other merchandise as much as 70 percent off the original price. * The Center for Teaching and Research Excellence will host the webina

May 8, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The Rhatigan Student Center is turning 50 and you're invited to the party. Join us as we unearth the 1959 time capsule from 8-9:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, north of the RSC. A '50s birthday party will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Shocker Square, first floor in the RSC. A Black & Gold birthday party is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. in the William H. Smith Bowling & Rec Center, lower level, RSC. For m

May 6, 2009 — By WSU News Services — WSU alum Tanya Monforte, currently a professor of law at the American University at Cairo, will present two papers on campus this week. The lecture "Getting Into and Surviving Law School" is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 7, in 209 Hubbard Hall. Monforte also will present "Violent Subjects: Conflict and the Human Rights of the Child" at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, in 100 Lindquist Hall.

May 13, 2009 — By WSU News Services — The 23rd Annual Conference of the Kansas Alliance of Black School Educators will be held from 8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The conference is titled "Developing Our Youth as Leaders for a Global Society -- No Limits." The conference includes adult and youth workshops. Click on the link for more information. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/newsresource/WABS

May 5, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to join Shirley and Don Beggs in honoring Ron Kopita, vice president for campus life and university relations, for his years of service to WSU from 1999-2009. A reception will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, May 8, in the RSC ballroom with remarks at 5:15 p.m. To submit a memory or favorite story about Kopita to be included in a memory book, please send on an 8 1/2 x

May 6, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Members of the Foundations of Excellence self study project are nearing the completion of their work. The public presentations for the "All Students" and "Learning Dimensions" have been scheduled from 1:30-3 p.m. Monday, May 11, in the Marcus Welcome Center's Wallace Auditorium. All university personnel are invited to attend this presentation and provide feedback. Drafts of all reports completed t

May 5, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Self Service will be unavailable from 2-6 a.m. Friday, May 8, for scheduled maintenance. Blackboard, myWSU and e-mail will be available during this time. Please e-mail helpdesk@wichita.edu if you have any questions.

May 4, 2009 — By WSU News Services — Go to http://www.wichita.edu/newsline to get the current Wichita State University Newsline. If you cannot access the Newsline at the Web address above, contact Joe Kleinsasser at (316) 978-3013 or joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu. Newsline cuts may be edited to suit your needs. Here's the Wichita State University Newsline tentative schedule. 9 a.m. Monday, May 4, until further notice This to