Apr 13, 2017 — By WSU News Services — TRIO Student Support Services is hosting its 38th Annual Student Recognition and Awards Ceremony from 2-4 p.m. today (Friday, April 14) in 301 RSC. This year's recognition ceremony is a come-and-go event. Students will be formally recognized at 3 p.m. Come mingle and mix with our students as we recognize and celebrate their academic success. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP at http://www.wi

Apr 14, 2017 — By WSU News Services — In May, Mary Sue Foster, professor of art education, will retire after 50 years of service at Wichita State University. Over the decades, Foster built a program of academic excellence, compassion and creativity for her art education students. More than 90 percent of art education graduates are hired immediately after graduation. The School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) is hosting a

Apr 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback was at Wichita State yesterday (Wednesday, April 12) to sign Senate Bill 174 authorizing an affiliation between WSU and Wichita Area Technical College (WATC). If approved by the accrediting body of both schools, WATC would be known as the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. WATC would continue as a technical college with open admissions and its own faculty a

Apr 14, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Contractors and do-it-yourself home improvement enthusiasts ages 24-60 are needed to help the Software Usability Research Lab with a usability evaluation of a connected thermostat. If you are interested, please take a few minutes to take the screening survey at http://usabilitynews.org/sign-up/. If you qualify, you will be contacted by a representative of the Software Usability Research Lab to sch

Apr 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Lot 2E on the south side of 21st between Koch Arena and Cessna Stadium, lot 2N on the north side of Koch Arena, and lot 1 along Hillside just north of Alumni Dr. will all be blocked off for the KT Woodman track meet all day tomorrow (Friday, April 14).

Apr 14, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Register for the final SEM workshop of the year, which will focus on receiving feedback on our progress to date and identify the need for additional initiatives. The workshop will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in 180 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. RSVP to jeanne.patton@wichita.edu by Tuesday, April 18.

Apr 13, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Have you ever wanted to own a pair of TOMS shoes? Community Service Board has a deal for you. TOMS are being sold for only $35 a pair and come in a variety of colors. For every pair you purchase, one will be donated to a child in need of shoes. Stop by Student Involvement in the RSC to pre-order your TOMS by 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, April 14).

Apr 13, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The following athletic events will be held at Wichita State this week Indiana State at Wichita State softball - 3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, April 14); and 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Wilkins Stadium. Gates open at 9:45 a.m. Saturday with an Easter Egg Hunt around the stadium at 10 a.m. for children 12 and under. There will be a photo booth and face painting before Saturday's game. The KT W

Apr 12, 2017 — By WSU News Services — University Libraries is hosting a workshop, "Introduction to Excel," from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in 217 Ablah Library. This is one in a series of Digital Literacy workshops. For more information about this workshop and others in the series, visit our libguide at http://libresources.wichita.edu/diglitworkshops. Seats are limited, so sign up today.

Apr 13, 2017 — By WSU News Services — As we wait to see what actions the state legislature will take, we know the annual budget season is fast approaching. If you are a budget officer, review officer or vice president, annual training on the budgeting system is strongly encouraged and will be held Monday, April 17-Wednesday, April 19. Sign-up for the training sessions by going to myWSU and enrolling through the myTraining link. Go to