May 3, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Kathy Downes has been named the new dean of University Libraries at Wichita State University, according to Tony Vizzini, provost and senior vice president. Her appointment is retroactive to Feb. 12, 2017. Downes has served as interim dean of University Libraries since January 2016. "I am excited to have Kathy as the new dean of University Libraries," said Vizzini. "She brings extensive expe

May 3, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Housing and Residence Life is looking for a Facilities Specialist. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. To apply, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3228 and follow the directions. For questions or assistance, contact Tonya Cruz at 978-3061.

May 5, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Looking for a job during school next year? There are tutoring positions with Wichita Public Schools that requires working with a diverse range of students in a group or one-on-one setting. The position is flexible around student class schedules and ranges from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Students need to go to http://www.usd259.org, click the careers tab, and click "apply here." In the search bar above, type in

May 8, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Many students across Wichita State's campus have heard about Shocker Startup since it started just two years ago, and co-founders LaRissa Lawrie and Hannah Hund continue their efforts to get students of all disciplines involved in innovation and entrepreneurship. But WSU students aren't the only ones taking an interest in this student-led approach; Hund and Lawrie's ideas and success have expanded

May 3, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Many students across Wichita State's campus have heard about Shocker Startup since it started just two years ago, and co-founders LaRissa Lawrie and Hannah Hund continue their efforts to get students of all disciplines involved in innovation and entrepreneurship. But WSU students aren't the only ones taking an interest in this student-led approach; Hund and Lawrie's ideas and success have expanded

May 4, 2017 — By WSU News Services — There's a shortage of teachers in Kansas and Wichita State has developed a new program to help produce more teachers faster. It's called the Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP), a fully online program to prepare para educators for Kansas licensure as early childhood unified / elementary education teachers. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5563 for more information.

May 8, 2017 — By WSU News Services — There's a shortage of teachers in Kansas -- and Wichita State has developed a new program to help produce more teachers faster. It's called the Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) -- a fully online program to prepare para educators for Kansas licensure as early childhood unified / elementary education teachers. Through real-time web conferencing, TAP allows people who are already working as par

May 5, 2017 — By WSU News Services — More than 2,300 students are eligible to participate in the 119th spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 13, at Wichita State University. Ceremonies will be held in Charles Koch Arena. Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred in college ceremonies. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5562 for details.

May 9, 2017 — By WSU News Services — More than 2,300 students are eligible to participate in the 119th spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 13, at Wichita State University. Ceremonies will be held in Charles Koch Arena. Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred in college ceremonies. Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences/College of Fine Arts More than 815 students are eligible to participate in comme

May 3, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Ten students were selected as the class of 2017 Senior Honor Men and Women of Wichita State University. The students were honored at a banquet on Tuesday, April 18, at the Wichita Country Club. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5561 for the complete story.