Reminders

* Faculty, teaching staff and graduate students are invited to the presentation "Information Literacy for Teaching and Learning" from noon-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 31) in 217 Ablah Library. Melissa Mallon of University Libraries will be presenting. Space is limited: Make your reservation at 978-3209 or ofdss@wichita.edu.

* Christin Mamiya, a co-author of the go-to art history textbook "Gardner's Art Through the Ages," will give a Buzz-Worthy Art Talk at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 31) in 210 McKnight Art Center west. Mamiya will speak on "Full House: Pop Art, Domesticity and Consumer Culture." Admission is free.

* The next Service-Learning Exploration luncheon meeting is scheduled from noon-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in 307-309 NIAR. Please RSVP to jeanne.patton@wichita.edu for this luncheon meeting.

* The due date for the award for research/creative projects is Sunday, Feb. 3.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2006 for more information on the Office of Research Administration's website.

* Join the spirited rivalry of the Homecoming 2013 decorations contest. Faculty/staff winners with the best decorations will net an office party worth $150, and student winners will nab $150 in cash for their organization.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2008 for a full schedule of homecoming events and entry forms for the decorations contest.

* The Strategic Planning Initiative continues to gather information.
Go to http://wsustrategy.blogspot.com to check out the latest blog entry.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/wsustrategy to catch up on the committee's progress, what people are saying about the process and how you can get involved.

* Nominations are now being accepted for the President's Award for Distinguished Service for Unclassified Professionals. Nominees should have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to WSU beyond the normal expectations and responsibilities of their position, and must have a .5 or greater appointment as an Unclassified Professional.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/upsenate for the nomination form and instructions. Nominations are due by noon Friday, Feb. 22.