Sep 29, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The U.S. Department of Commerce announced today that south Kansas was redesignated as a "manufacturing community," which allows the region to continue to receive elevated consideration for funding available from the department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) through the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP). South Kansas is one of 12 regions to receive the redesigna

Sep 30, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University cordially invites you to a Paralympic Celebration and Tree Dedication honoring 2016 Paralympic medalists Nick Taylor and Deja Young, along with Paralympic athlete Liz Willis. The Olympic oak for boxing medalist Nico Hernandez will also be dedicated. The celebration starts at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in the Koch Arena atrium followed by a 5:30 p.m. tree dedication.

Oct 4, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The WSU Foundation invites students to the public unveiling of Shock the World: The Campaign for Wichita State University from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the commons area of Wilner Auditorium. Among those speaking at the event will be WSU Foundation President and CEO Elizabeth King, WSU Foundation Board of Directors Chair Paul Allen and WSU President John Bardo. Comments will begin at 11:2

Oct 4, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Wichita State University Foundation reminds WSU faculty, staff and students that they are invited to attend the public unveiling of Shock the World: The Campaign for Wichita State University from 11 a.m.-noon tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 5) in the commons area of Wilner Auditorium. Among those speaking at the event will be WSU Foundation President and CEO Elizabeth King, WSU Foundation Board of D

Oct 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The University Bookstore is taking orders for faculty and staff who need regalia for Fall 2016 Commencement. If you plan on purchasing regalia, CB Grad will be in the bookstore from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 12-13, to measure and take orders. There will be a 10 percent discount on custom regalia orders placed at that time. The deadline to purchase custom regalia through the books

Oct 5, 2016 — By WSU News Services — For more than 60 years, Wichita State has hosted one of the largest and most prestigious scholarship competitions in Kansas. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions extends a special invitation to faculty and staff to participate as an observer at this year's competition on Saturday, Nov. 19. The observers watch the students participate in small group activities and rate them on their leadership sk

Sep 30, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Standard Life Insurance is offering another optional group life insurance (OGLI) open enrollment period beginning Saturday, Oct. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Changes in 2017 include higher plan maximums and guaranteed coverage. Limited guaranteed coverage is still available to qualified employees and new dependents. Check out the OGLI enrollment website for rate and enrollment information at http

Sep 30, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The President's Diversity Council at WSU has planned the first diversity showcase, DiverseCity, from Monday-Sunday, Oct. 3-9. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5077 and check out next week's calendar of events. These events will give Shocker Nation a glance of the successes from individuals, departments and organizations in the campus community that were made possible through diversity. For informat

Sep 30, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The President's Diversity Council at WSU has planned the first diversity showcase, DiverseCity, from Monday-Sunday, Oct. 3-9. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5077 and check out next week's calendar of events. These events will give Shocker Nation a glance of the successes from individuals, departments and organizations in the campus community that were made possible through diversity. For informat

Sep 28, 2016 — By WSU News Services — There will be a test of the ShockerAlert System around 1:30 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 30) to ensure that campus-wide emergency communication channels are functioning properly. During the test, you may see messages delivered via digital display boards, TV monitors, the WSU website, email, Alertus, Facebook and cell phone texting. All faculty and staff are encouraged to register their cell phone num