Oct 7, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Nearly 350 guests helped celebrate and honor the new life members of the President's Club at a dinner Oct. 4 hosted by the WSU Foundation at the Wichita Marriott. Speakers included Paul Allen, WSU Foundation Board of Directors chair; Elizabeth King, WSU Foundation president and CEO; and John Bardo, WSU president. Entertainment was provided by a local a cappella quartet who concluded the evening si

Oct 11, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Leading into the fall 2016 semester, the IDT team updated the navigation bar in Blackboard courses to make the experience easier for you and your students. For full details about these changes, go to http://blogs.wichita.edu/idtgroup/?p=3833. Some of the changes you'll find in Blackboard: - The "Content" tab in your Blackboard pages has been renamed "Information." All content/files will stil

Oct 10, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Admissions is in full swing as it enters one of its busiest recruitment months of the year. Senior Days will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Oct. 14. Both events expect attendance between 200-300 high school seniors and their parents. Senior Days will mostly take place in the Rhatigan Student Center, but throughout the day visitors will walk around campus in order to at

Oct 11, 2016 — By WSU News Services — About a year ago, the Community Engagement Institute was established with six centers and two initiatives dedicated to supporting organizations and communities. The Community Engagement Institute emerged from more than 30 years of success as the Center for Community Support & Research and the Self-Help Network. The Community Engagement Institute has grown into one of the largest institutes at Wich

Oct 12, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Grading for fall 2016 first eight-week courses opened today (Wednesday, Oct. 12). Faculty can access the Banner 9 grading form via the Teach/Advise tab in the myWSU portal. Grades for any class officially ending by Saturday, Oct. 15, can be entered during this grading period. Grades are due by 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. A grading email with further details was sent to faculty and staff who are fla

Oct 10, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Understanding finance at WSU can be a challenge for budget officers and support staff. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Lois Tatro will present WSU Finance 101. The agenda includes information on GU and RU funding, how to stay on top of departmental finances, processing revenue, expenses, Visa procurement cards and more. If you have questions regarding the finance process you would like Lois to cover, send th

Oct 7, 2016 — By WSU News Services — NetApp and Software Engineering Research and Services (SERS) Laboratory at WSU announced a new research partnership on developing automated goal oriented user interfaces for the next generation of storage management software. This effort is also anticipated to recognize new e-commerce opportunities. This nexus is formed on the respective strengths of NetApp's natural language and user experienc

Oct 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The temporary applied learning student will provide testing for several tax software products including creating accurate test returns. They will work on a team to identify software issues in a variety of areas, as well as perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned. The employee must have the ability to multi-task, be organized and detail-oriented, familiar with Microsoft products, and be a self-star

Oct 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Business and engineering students looking for a co-op, internship or full-time position are invited to attend Spirit AeroSystems Day (hosted by the Career Development Center) tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 11). For details, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5100

Oct 6, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Christopher Columbus was bold and explored new lands. You can too. Come to the Heskett Center and try out a new Shocker Fit class for free all day today (Monday, Oct. 10). Classes are open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Yoga Flow and Cycle Fit are from noon-12:45 p.m., Barbell Strength and PiYo are from 5:30-6:15 p.m., and Zumba is from 8-8:45 p.m.