May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released its Kansas City Employment Forecast. In 2018, Kansas City total nonfarm employment is projected to increase by 16,500 jobs, growing 1.3 percent. The service sectors are forecast to grow 1.7 percent, adding over 9,000 jobs, as the fastest growing portion of the Kansas City economy. Production sector

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released its Topeka Employment Forecast. In 2018, Topeka total nonfarm employment is expected to grow 0.4 percent, adding approximately 400 jobs to the local economy. The production sectors and service sectors are both projected to grow at 0.7 percent in 2018, adding 100 and 400 new jobs, respectively. Empl

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Melissa Walker, associate professor of public administration, has been named interim director of the Hugo Wall School for Public Affairs, effective Sunday, June 17. Walker joined the Wichita State faculty in 2006, and has played a leading role in the integration of nonprofit content in the master of public administration degree. Her primary teaching responsibilities include the capstone course,

May 22, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Melissa Walker, associate professor of public administration, has been named interim director of the Hugo Wall School for Public Affairs, effective Sunday, June 17. Walker joined the Wichita State faculty in 2006, and has played a leading role in the integration of nonprofit content in the master of public administration degree. Her primary teaching responsibilities include the capstone course,

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Does your program / college have a mentoring program? Are you in the process of creating a mentoring program? Do you want to create a program, but have not started yet? The Career Development Center is in the process of reviewing mentoring software -- and we want your input! Please go to https://wsu.news/mentoringprog, complete this short form and someone from the Career Development Center will be

May 24, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — The hiring packets for non-benefit eligible employees have changed due to the implementation of Banner Employee Self-Service. This includes the removal of the Direct Deposit, Emergency Contact and Voluntary Self-Identification (i.e. Disability and Veteran status) Forms. Employees will be encouraged to provide this information in the Self-Service portal. It is important to use the hiring packets fo

May 22, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Wichita State will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. Offices will reopen Tuesday, May 29. Summer classes begin Monday, June 4. The Rhatigan Student Center and its departments will be closed Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28, during Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 26, Starbucks will be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chick-Fil-A from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., University Bookstore f

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — People of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in swim lessons through the Wichita Aqua Shocks. Classes are offered either in a group, private or semi-private setting. You can sign up today for the upcoming session starting Monday, June 4. For more information, contact Tonya Blattner at tblattner11@gmail.com or call 316-833-6544. To review the registration form, go to https://wsu.news/

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — * You're invited to KMUW's 11th annual "Fill Your Mug!" listener appreciation party from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 25, at The Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island. Join us for cold treats and live entertainment from Pretend Friend. Bring any KMUW mug and we'll fill it with ice cream, compliments of Old Mill Tasty Shop. No KMUW mug? Bring whatever mug you like, or we'll provide you with a disposable cup at no

May 22, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — The University Bookstore has a sale to get you ready for the long weekend! Now through Saturday, May 26, take 15 percent off all T-shirts and coolers, in-store only.