Mar 29, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Did you grow up speaking Spanish at home or in your community? We have a Spanish class just for you. The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures is proud to announce that it will offer its first Spanish heritage language course in the fall 2017 semester. The course will offer you the opportunity to recover and / or develop your language abilities and improve your Spanish writi

Mar 29, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Come for some free food and good conversation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in 142 RSC. Join the Office of First-Year Programs in the final dialogue event for the WSU Reads book, "Start Something That Matters," by the founder and CEO of the TOMs shoe company, Blake Mycoskie. Haven't read the book? No worries -- we will screen the short documentary covering the major themes within the book during thi

Mar 30, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Students, faculty and staff are invited to discuss the themes of our WSU Reads book, "Start Something That Matters," by Blake Mycoskie. Haven't read the book? No worries -- we will screen the short documentary covering the major themes within the book during this event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in 142 RSC. RSVP at http://www.wichita.edu/Dine to reserve a seat for your complimentary dinner. Conta

Mar 29, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The President's Budget Advisory Committee has posted a new set of money-saving and revenue-generating ideas to the WSU Idea Generator blog for public review and comment. The posted ideas, which number more than 30, were submitted by WSU students, faculty and staff through the WSU Idea Form and in public subcommittee meetings. The ideas were reviewed at a March 28 BAC meeting. Go to http://www.w

Mar 30, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The President's Budget Advisory Committee has posted a new set of money-saving and revenue-generating ideas to the WSU Idea Generator blog for public review and comment. The posted ideas, which number more than 30, were submitted by WSU students, faculty and staff through the WSU Idea Form and in public subcommittee meetings. The ideas were reviewed at a March 28 BAC meeting. Go to http://www.w

Apr 7, 2017 — By WSU News Services — * The Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL) will plant a pinwheel garden at 10 a.m. today (Friday, April 7) outside WSU's Child Development Center, with President John Bardo present to read the child abuse prevention month proclamation. * You're invited to hear a legislative update from Andy Schlapp or Zach Gearhart at 11 a.m. today (Friday, April 7) in the Morrison Hall boardroom. * Are y

Apr 5, 2017 — By WSU News Services — * With SGA election voting underway, faculty, staff and students are reminded of the following: 1) no university funds may be used for campaign expenses whether GU, RU, student fees or money held by the WSU Foundation, and 2) faculty and staff should refrain from endorsing any candidate or political party. Recognized Student Organizations may issue an official endorsement of a candidate or par

Mar 31, 2017 — By WSU News Services — * If you have not set expectations for competencies and goals for 2017-18, you need to do so by today (Friday, March 31). For more information and contact information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/myPerformance * International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual holiday dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwi

Mar 29, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Louis Medvene, professor of psychology at WSU, shares his experience serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) in the 60s and how it contributed to his decision to become a psychologist. During his first graduate program, Medvene joined VISTA as a break from academic life. But his service helped inspire his interest in community psychology, leading him to his current vocat

Mar 29, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Come with your questions and get assistance completing an IP disclosure form for your ideas, technology, curriculum, research and more from 2-4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 4) in the Innovation Hub in 215 Devlin Hall. This is an open lab and no registration is required.