Dec 8, 2008 — By WSU News Services — After 17 years of service to WSU, Susan Kovar is retiring. Faculty and staff are invited to a retirement reception in Kovar's honor from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Marcus Welcome Center. Comments at 4:30 p.m.

Dec 4, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Come enjoy some refreshments and meet the new team members in the Human Resources Center from 2-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8.

Dec 8, 2008 — By WSU News Services — * The University Bookstore is having a Holiday Open House for all WSU faculty and staff from 1-7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 4). For this event only, save an additional 10 percent on top of your 10 percent employee discount for a total of 20 percent off regular priced WSU imprinted merchandise. * The WSU Symphony Holiday Pops concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 4) in

Dec 4, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Legislation passed by Congress this fall may be the key to opening an IRA for a charitable gift. The IRA Charitable Rollover allows people age 70-and-a-half and older to make tax neutral distributions from their IRA accounts directly to charitable organizations like the Wichita State University Foundation. If you, a family member or neighbor fall into this category, please use the following link t

Dec 4, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Human Resources advises that you see Benefits News from Kansas Health Policy Authority for coupons for Zyrtec and information regarding an opening on the employee advisory committee. Go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=humanresources&p=/News_Events_Archive/index.

Dec 4, 2008 — By WSU News Services — The athletic department invites all WSU faculty and staff to the women's basketball game at 7:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in Charles Koch Arena. Show your current WSU ID at the Shocker Ticket Office to receive free admission to the game between WSU and Appalachian State. First-year head coach Jody Adams and her team have gotten off to a 4-2 start and look to build momentum as they get into conference

Dec 4, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Get a fascinating glimpse into Kansas' history through the words of J.R. Mead from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Professor emeritus Schuyler Jones, a world renowned anthropologist, ethnographic researcher and Mead's grandson, will discuss J.R. Mead's "Letters from Kansas, 1859-1868." The event also celebrates the paperback reissue of Mead's "Hunting and Trading on the Great Plains," edited by Jones. Co

Dec 5, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Global Village, heard on KMUW FM 89, will wrap up the year with the best new releases from the last quarter of 2008. Then as the month closes, Global Village will "deck the halls" with seasonal sounds from all around the world. The program, hosted by Chris Heim, airs Mondays through Fridays at 9 p.m. on KMUW.

Dec 8, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Find inspiration this holiday season with offerings from the WSU School of Music, starting today (Wednesday, Dec. 3) with the Marcussen Organ showcase of classical French and German Christmas tunes and continuing with the WSU Symphony Holiday Pops, Thursday, Dec. 4, and the annual Candlelight Concert on Sunday, Dec. 7, and Monday, Dec. 8. For more information go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/ws

Dec 2, 2008 — By WSU News Services — Join the staff from Central Services for a vendor fair from 1-3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 3) in 203 Rhatigan Student Center. Visit with representatives from Corporate Express, 3M, Avery, Envision, Fellowes and other supply vendors. Samples and door prizes will be available. Call 978-3545 for more information.