Dec 14, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Elliott School of Communication held its 38th Shocker Speakout on Friday, Dec. 8, in the CAC Theater. The Elliott School hosts the competition every semester, which consists of students from public speaking courses. There were five finalists who gave their policy persuasive speeches during the final round. Congratulations to Mary Buchele for winning the Fall 2017 Shocker Speakout competition.

Dec 15, 2017 — By WSU News Services — It is time to begin thinking about completion of annual performance evaluations and the development of new goals for the 2018 evaluation cycle. If goals for your employees include participation in professional development programs, consider WSU badge courses. Badges are designed for working professionals and are available in a wide array of subject areas. Go to http://badges.wichita.edu/badgecatal

Dec 15, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Instructional Design and Access (IDA) will hold Blackboard and accessibility labs for all instructional staff in WSU Ablah Library in January. Come to the C-Space any time between 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Tuesday, Jan. 9, through Wednesday, Jan. 24. These lab times are come-and-go opportunities to get your questions answered and your frustrations addressed. All instructional staff

Dec 13, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State women's basketball team will host the Shocker Winter Classic Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, in Charles Koch Arena. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267). Oral Roberts will play Alcorn State at 4 p.m., and Wichita State will play Chicago State at 7 p.m. Friday. Saturday games will feature Alcorn State playing Wichita State at 6 p.m. and Oral Roberts vs. Chicago State at

Dec 15, 2017 — By WSU News Services — A permanent exhibit recently found a home in the Morrison bookcase on the second floor of Morrison Hall. The more than 100-year-old bookcase now houses pictures and other artifacts from Nathan Morrison's time at Fairmount College. Morrison was the first president of Fairmount College and the leading force behind building a library for his students by securing funding and collecting book donations.

Dec 13, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Beginning Jan. 22, 2018, travelers from nine states will no longer be able to travel with only their driver's licenses. Residents of Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington will have to use alternate ID forms (passport, military ID, or permanent resident card) to pass TSA security checkpoints -- even for domestic travel. The IDs from the

Dec 15, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Fans will be the stars during the Wichita State men's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 4, against Houston. In honor of its American Athletic Conference home opener, WSU plans to stripe Charles Koch Arena. Those attending will be assigned contrasting school colors (black, yellow and white) to wear to the game, based on their seat locations. The game will air nationally on either ESPN or ESPN2. A h

Dec 13, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Springfest is a kick-off for the spring semester for both student organizations and university departments. Located in the Heskett Center gym, this event acts as a way for WSU students to check out the many different organizations we have on campus, and discover the amazing resources this campus offers. Along with informational tables, Springfest includes music, inflatables, food, prizes and conte

Dec 13, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Healing Arts Showcase is still taking submissions for spring 2018. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/healingarts or contact Meladee Garst at meladee.garst@wichita.edu with any questions.

Dec 14, 2017 — By WSU News Services — International Education T-shirts are now available online. The profits go to international student scholarships and the shirt makes a great gift. To purchase a shirt, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6105