Sep 20, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE) at the Community Engagement Institute has developed a new website (http://schoolready.caretools.org) compiling data on risk and protective factors for school readiness. The website consists of a series of interactive maps of risk factors related to school readiness in Kansas, as well as an overview of the research on school readiness. The s

Sep 26, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * Experience free entertainment and a variety of different cultural cuisines from 6-9 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 23) at the Food Truck Plaza. For more information about SAC sponsored events, go to http://www.wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu. * The Connoisseur Series event will feature New Shoes in a performance at 7:30 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 23) in Miller Concert Hall, Duerkse

Sep 21, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * The Business Advising Center will be closed today (Thursday, Sept. 22) and tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 23) for staff development. * Jeb Wallace, professor of Horn, will appear as soloist with the WSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 22) in Miller Concert Hall. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233. Tickets are free for students with a W

Sep 20, 2016 — By WSU News Services — * WSU Ventures is hosting Trademark Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 20) in the WIDGET Lab on the first floor of Devlin Hall. Trademark Tuesday, a collaboration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is a question and answer session on trademarks. * Join LaVona Spencer's family for a joyous and memorable celebration of life service at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 20) in G

Sep 16, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD program at WSU is always looking for ways to make it easier for WSU faculty and staff to receive treatment at their patient-serving dental clinic. Currently, some WSU employees are taking advantage of using payroll deduction to pay for major dental services, which include crowns, root canals, bridges, partials, dentures and implants. And as a Delta

Sep 20, 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

Sep 16, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Admissions has created and issued an annual report outlining some of the team's activities for the year. Here are the highlights of the recruitment season. - As of the first week of school for fall 2016, a 14 percent increase in enrolled new domestic freshmen and a two percent increase in new transfer students. This includes a 13.6 percent increase in new race/ethnic minority

Sep 19, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Deltha Q. Colvin, associate vice president of Student Affairs and director of Special Programs, has been appointed Accessibility Coordinator to oversee and coordinate the university's compliance with accessibility requirements for blind students. WSU recently entered into an agreement with the National Federation of the Blind to take steps to improve access for blind students and to create an e

Sep 16, 2016 — By WSU News Services — The 3rd annual Golftoberfest tournament, sponsored by the Human Performance Studies Department, will be held at Hidden Lakes Golf Course on Saturday, Oct. 1. The entry deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 27. The money raised from the tournament will be used to provide professional development opportunities and activities to benefit the Athletic Training Student Association, Exercise Science Student Organiz

Sep 16, 2016 — By WSU News Services — Join millions of people around the world as they participate in activities, events, concerts and festivals to celebrate the International Day of Peace and "Partnerships for Peace -- Dignity for All." Stop by from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 21) on the RSC north patio to participate. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or http://www.wich