Feb 2, 2017 — By WSU News Services — For many of us working at Wichita State, we have a reason, or many reasons, why we love this university. Help us share those reasons with prospective students. The Office of Admissions will send the postcard pictured above to all admitted high school seniors and transfer students in the month of February, and we're asking for you to help spread some #ShockerLove. Simply stop by a table inside the

Feb 1, 2017 — By WSU News Services — PeopleAdmin is the university's applicant tracking system for hiring benefits-eligible positions. This is a hands-on class from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, that will prepare you for the development of position descriptions, filling positions and navigation of the PeopleAdmin system. Register through myTraining in myWSU. Questions? Contact randi.lindquist@wichita.edu.

Feb 1, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Research's monthly Institutional Review Board (IRB) Open Lab is at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in 405 Jardine Hall. The lab is designed for researchers to discuss IRB forms and questions about proposed or current studies. The IRB reviews research involving human subjects and enforces the requirement of informed consent to assure that the rights and welfare of subjects who participate in

Feb 3, 2017 — By WSU News Services — In a collaborative effort with the Media Resources Center, the Office of Admissions recently produced customized videos for every admitted senior and transfer student. While intentionally shooting video of a few spots on campus -- a dorm room in Shocker Hall, the fireside lounge in the RSC and Koch Arena -- motion capture technology was used to impose names of students into traditional campus hang

Feb 1, 2017 — By WSU News Services — Volunteering offers you a wide variety of benefits: a greater understanding of art, pride in helping an institution and sharing your skills and talents. Join us for an informative look at the diverse roles a volunteer can fill, and discover how you might serve as a volunteer with the Ulrich Museum of Art from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7. To learn more about the Ulrich and the many opportunities avail

Feb 2, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Ulrich Museum is interested in beginning a student board to organize programs and social events designed for our growing WSU student audience. We are looking for students from all disciplines across campus to help us build this group and collect information on how we can best serve our student population. If you are looking for a way to be involved, are interested in giving back to your commun

Feb 6, 2017 — By WSU News Services — myPerformance is the online performance management system for University Support Staff and non-teaching Unclassified Professional employee evaluations. The class from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, will provide an overview of myPerformance for employees, managers and indirect managers, and focus on the navigation of myPerformance to complete the evaluation process including all steps in the evalua

Feb 3, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The Rhatigan Student Center is sponsoring a food drive for the Shocker Food Locker on campus. From Monday to Friday, Feb. 6-10, drop off items in the donation bins at the north and south entrances to the RSC. For every item donated, University Dining Services will match it with another item for the Shocker Food Locker. For a list of suggested donation items, go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerfoo

Feb 1, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The newest Smithsonian museum recognizes Wichita's role in the Civil Rights movement. How much do you know about that history? Hear from Gretchen Eick, a history professor at Friends University, who researched and wrote a book about this important time in our city's past. Her presentation will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Central Library, and is sponsored by the Kansas Humaniti

Feb 1, 2017 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Reads selection committee is excited to announce the selection of a book for the 2017-18 academic year. "The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media," is a graphic novel written by Brooke Gladstone and illustrated by Josh Neufeld. As a part of the WSU Reads program, all new students will receive a copy of this book at orientation. Faculty and staff wishing to adopt the book into