Reminders
* Faculty and teaching staff are invited to a panel discussion on women's and gender issues in higher education from 12:30-1:20 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 23) in 218 McKinley Hall. Panelists and audience members will discuss the challenges that women faculty face on and off campus and the strategies they can use to advance in their careers. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1884.
* The WSU Strategic Planning Steering Committee invites the campus community to attend and be part of the ongoing strategic planning process at Wichita State. The "WSU: Our University, Our Culture" Strategic Planning meeting will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in 208 Hubbard Hall. All attendees will participate in conversation planning groups, so be ready to get to work. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1887.
* The Fall 2012 Physics Seminar Series continues with a presentation by Stephen Gourlay with Berkley National Lab, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in 128 Jabara Hall. The presentation is titled "Advanced Accelerator Research: Laser Plasma Accelerators, Free Electron Lasers and Inertial Fusion Using Ion Beams." http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1861.
* The Office of Admissions needs your help with the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 10, to help identify high academic achievers with leadership potential in Kansas and beyond. To register as an observer, go to http://www.wichita.edu/dsiobserver or contact Mandy Ronen at 978-5697 or mandy.ronen@wichita.edu. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1817
* Faculty and staff who need to acquire regalia for fall commencement have until Friday, Oct. 26, to place a rental order from the University Bookstore. Contact Julie at 978-7021, or Tanya at 978-7031, between 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
* Plan to attend the fall Assessment Symposium from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in 307-309 NIAR. The symposium will focus on the 2011-2012 academic year exit survey. Methods and results will be discussed, and how the data can be used for improvement purposes. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP to jeanne.patton@wichita.edu.