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Have some ‘Soup with Substance’
Listen to a talk about heart attack prevention and enjoy free soup and beverages at the next “Soup with Substance” presentation at the Heskett Center lobby at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. The special guest speaker will be Geri Dreifort of Health Strategies.

One university’s ‘junk’ could be your ‘treasure’
The Physical Plant is having a surplus sale now through Friday, Feb. 12. Among the items up for bid are computers, electronics, equipment, desks, tables, printers, copiers, plotters, projectors, fireplace tools, room partitions, fireproof file cabinets, a safe, a stove and even a doghouse. The lots are listed on the Physical Plant Website, www.pp.twsu.edu, and they can be viewed at the Physical Plant warehouse from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call David Fyfe, ext. 3444.

Get ready for commencement
The University Bookstore, in conjunction with Jostens, will host a faculty regalia fair 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 10-11 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 12. A variety of styles, fabrics and colors are available in different price ranges. Full payment is required at the time to place an order. Regalia may also be rented for the May commencement ceremony. All orders should be placed before March 15 in order to guarantee hood colors. Rental orders must be paid for at the time they are picked up. To place a rental order, contact Dawn Haywood-Haas, ext. 7018 or dhaywoodhaas_@hotmail.com

Be a sweetie, take a kid to a WSU game Valentine’s Day
The WSU women’s basketball game with Illinois State at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 in Levitt Arena will be part of the “Take a Kid to the Game” program, sponsored by Regal by Buick. The program promoted the women’s game to America’s youth. All kids will be admitted free to the game and can participate in several events leading up to the game. Among the activities are a one-hour workshop with Coach Darryl Smith and the team at 11 a.m. and a Kids Career Fair, hosted by many local women business leaders, on the concourse. A free on-court autograph session follows the game.

Sign up for AAUP
WSU’s American Association of University Professors chapter will have its spring meeting and recruiting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 5) at the Woodman Alumni Center. For more information, call WSU AAUP president Chris Brooks, ext. 6194.

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BRIEFS Have some ‘Soup with Substance’ Listen to a talk about heart attack prevention and enjoy free soup and beverages at the next “Soup with Substance” presentation at the Heskett Center lobby at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. The special guest speaker will be Geri Dreifort of Health Strategies. One university’s ‘junk’ could be your ‘treasure’ The Physical Plant is having a surplus sale now through Friday, Feb. 12. Among the items up for bid are computers, electronics, equipment, desks, tables, printers, copiers, plotters, projectors, fireplace tools, room partitions, fireproof file cabinets, a safe, a stove and even a doghouse. The lots are listed on the Physical Plant Website, www.pp.twsu.edu, and they can be viewed at the Physical Plant warehouse from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call David Fyfe, ext. 3444. Get ready for commencement The University Bookstore, in conjunction with Jostens, will host a faculty regalia fair 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 10-11 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 12. A variety of styles, fabrics and colors are available in different price ranges. Full payment is required at the time to place an order. Regalia may also be rented for the May commencement ceremony. All orders should be placed before March 15 in order to guarantee hood colors. Rental orders must be paid for at the time they are picked up. To place a rental order, contact Dawn Haywood-Haas, ext. 7018 or dhaywoodhaas_@hotmail.com Be a sweetie, take a kid to a WSU game Valentine’s Day The WSU women’s basketball game with Illinois State at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 in Levitt Arena will be part of the “Take a Kid to the Game” program, sponsored by Regal by Buick. The program promoted the women’s game to America’s youth. All kids will be admitted free to the game and can participate in several events leading up to the game. Among the activities are a one-hour workshop with Coach Darryl Smith and the team at 11 a.m. and a Kids Career Fair, hosted by many local women business leaders, on the concourse. A free on-court autograph session follows the game. Sign up for AAUP WSU’s American Association of University Professors chapter will have its spring meeting and recruiting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 5) at the Woodman Alumni Center. For more information, call WSU AAUP president Chris Brooks, ext. 6194.
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