Dec 8, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — After 17 years of service to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, Susan Kovar is retiring. Faculty and staff are invited to a retirement reception in Kovar's honor from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Marcus Welcome Center. Comments at 4:30 p.m.

Dec 4, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Come enjoy some refreshments and meet the new team members in the Human Resources Center from 2-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8.

Dec 8, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — * The University Bookstore is having a Holiday Open House for all ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty and staff from 1-7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 4). For this event only, save an additional 10 percent on top of your 10 percent employee discount for a total of 20 percent off regular priced ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ imprinted merchandise. * The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Symphony Holiday Pops concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 4) in

Dec 4, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Legislation passed by Congress this fall may be the key to opening an IRA for a charitable gift. The IRA Charitable Rollover allows people age 70-and-a-half and older to make tax neutral distributions from their IRA accounts directly to charitable organizations like the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Foundation. If you, a family member or neighbor fall into this category, please use the following link t

Dec 4, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The Office of Human Resources advises that you see Benefits News from Kansas Health Policy Authority for coupons for Zyrtec and information regarding an opening on the employee advisory committee. Go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=humanresources&p=/News_Events_Archive/index.

Dec 4, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The athletic department invites all ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty and staff to the women's basketball game at 7:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in Charles Koch Arena. Show your current ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ ID at the Shocker Ticket Office to receive free admission to the game between ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and Appalachian State. First-year head coach Jody Adams and her team have gotten off to a 4-2 start and look to build momentum as they get into conference

Dec 4, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Get a fascinating glimpse into Kansas' history through the words of J.R. Mead from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Professor emeritus Schuyler Jones, a world renowned anthropologist, ethnographic researcher and Mead's grandson, will discuss J.R. Mead's "Letters from Kansas, 1859-1868." The event also celebrates the paperback reissue of Mead's "Hunting and Trading on the Great Plains," edited by Jones. Co

Dec 5, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Global Village, heard on KMUW FM 89, will wrap up the year with the best new releases from the last quarter of 2008. Then as the month closes, Global Village will "deck the halls" with seasonal sounds from all around the world. The program, hosted by Chris Heim, airs Mondays through Fridays at 9 p.m. on KMUW.

Dec 8, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Find inspiration this holiday season with offerings from the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ School of Music, starting today (Wednesday, Dec. 3) with the Marcussen Organ showcase of classical French and German Christmas tunes and continuing with the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Symphony Holiday Pops, Thursday, Dec. 4, and the annual Candlelight Concert on Sunday, Dec. 7, and Monday, Dec. 8. For more information go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/ws

Dec 2, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Join the staff from Central Services for a vendor fair from 1-3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 3) in 203 Rhatigan Student Center. Visit with representatives from Corporate Express, 3M, Avery, Envision, Fellowes and other supply vendors. Samples and door prizes will be available. Call 978-3545 for more information.