Dec 22, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Payroll checks will be available for pickup at the payroll office in 210 Jardine Hall from 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 24. Direct deposit statements will be distributed to the campus mail boxes no later than Tuesday, Dec. 23. If you have any questions about direct deposits or paychecks, contact the Payroll Office at 978-3074.

Dec 23, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * Electrical power service will be shut off to Morrison Hall, Grace Chapel, Jardine Hall and Clinton Hall from about 5:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. today (Friday, Dec. 19). Students, faculty and staff should safely shut down their computers and other power-sensitive personal equipment before leaving these buildings Friday evening. * The WSU Fire/Safety Office will conduct the annual testing of building f

Dec 22, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Due to electrical power work being done in Jabara Hall, nearly all university online services will be unavailable from 6 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27. This will include all Web services (including on-campus Internet access), myWSU, e-mail, Blackboard and all Banner services. Please e-mail helpdesk@wichita.edu if you have any questions.

Dec 18, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Foundation board recently approved a reduction in the minimum contribution to the Higher Education Deferred Maintenance Tax Credit Program from $20,000 to $5,000. The action was taken to make participating in the program more attractive, thus encouraging additional donors. In addition, more WSU donors would have the opportunity to take advantage of tax credits. A total of 26 buildings

Dec 19, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The foundation's investment committee has engaged in substantial financial diversification, and in addition to the foundation staff, they continue to closely monitor market conditions. However, there is concern that it may be some time before strong performance returns the portfolio into positive territory. Donors have been recently informed that the WSU Foundation board has approved a 20 perce

Dec 18, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Fire/Safety Office will conduct the annual testing of building fire alarm systems starting Friday, Dec. 19. The tests will continue through the holiday shutdown and be completed by the time the university reopens Monday, Jan. 5. The alarms will sound during this testing. Signs will be placed on entrance doors of the building while tests are taking place. The office apologizes for any incon

Dec 23, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * Faculty and staff are invited to hear John Bardo's presentation on regionalism and the role of higher education in economic and community development from 1-3:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 18) in the CAC Theater. John Bardo, a former WSU professor, is chancellor of Western Carolina University. * Faculty and staff are invited to welcome Susan Norton, the new director of satellite campuses and

Dec 18, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Student Health Services received a report Dec. 16 that our state lab (Kansas Department of Health and Environment) has confirmed the first influenza case of the 2008-2009 season. The case was diagnosed as influenza type A, subtype H1. So far this year, the Centers for Disease Control has found that circulating A/H1 viruses are similar to the A/H1 vaccine strain, which suggests the vaccine will wor

Dec 19, 2008 — By WSU News Services — In order to accommodate the final installation and connection of new emergency power generation equipment at Morrison Hall, electrical power service will be shut off to Morrison Hall, Grace Chapel, Jardine Hall and Clinton Hall from about 5:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Students, faculty and staff in these facilities should safely shut down their computers and other power-sensitive personal

Dec 23, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * The last free blood pressure screening of the semester will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 17) at the Heskett Center. * All general admission tickets are just $1 for the WSU women's basketball game against Kent State at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 17) in Charles Koch Arena. Call 978-3267 for tickets or go to http://www.goshockers.com. * For checks to be distributed