Reminders
* Child Start is collecting new winter hats and mittens for 1,270 infants, toddlers and preschoolers in need. The Hugo Wall Public Administration Society has a box for you to drop new hats and mittens in the break room at 215 Lindquist Hall. The deadline to donate is Tuesday, Dec. 11, so hurry. Questions? Email cbmartinezgomez@wichita.edu.
* In continuing the WSU tradition established in 1962 by the late Nicholas Pronko, professor emeritus of psychology, it is again time to support the Holiday Card Scholarship fund. To make a gift, print the giving form at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1944 and return it to the Annual Fund, campus box 2. Names of contributors will be listed on the Holiday Greetings page of the WSU Foundation website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1945. Check the page often for names of new supporters.
* A holiday "fun-raiser" for student scholarships to the WSU Canta in Italia professional study abroad program for aspiring opera singers will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, on the WSU campus. Run or walk the 5K Canta Carol Run among the renowned sculpture collection, with carolers and Santa along the way. Long-sleeve CCR T-shirt, gift bag and healthy treats are included. Register at http://www.wichita.edu/cantarun.
* Students, faculty and staff are needed to help members of the WSU community complete free federal and state income tax returns. Free online training and certification for volunteers is provided by the IRS. Volunteers are needed from early February through April 15, 2013. If you are interested and could be available for at least three hours a week during this time, contact Tim Hagan in the Office for Faculty Development and Student Success at 978-3211 or timothy.hagan@wichita.edu.
* President Bardo announced in his inaugural address that $50,000 would be made available for undergraduate research projects to enhance the student learning experience and increase the overall quality of our academic programming. Academic Affairs is ready to accept applications from undergraduate students who want to pursue a research experience, which can be broadly defined, with a faculty mentor. Please encourage students to apply. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=10285.