Reminders
* The Shocker baseball team will host Pittsburgh at 3 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 15); 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Eck Stadium. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).
* Faculty who do not teach or conduct research during the summer months and plan to return in the fall will have continuous benefits coverage. All 9- and 10-month appointments and academic lecturers will have double deduction for health and some life insurance in March, April and May. Consequently, paychecks for the last three months of the spring semester will have double the normal benefit deduction taken out. If you do not plan to return in the fall, notify Payroll at 978-5987 to avoid the double deductions.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2021 for more information.
* The Tilford Commission welcomes proposals from faculty members interested in developing a new diversity-related course or in modifying an existing course to enhance its diversity content. Tilford Incentive Grant recipients will receive a stipend of $4,000. Direct questions and submit applications by Tuesday, March 26, to Jean Griffith at campus box 14 or jean.griffith@wichita.edu.
Go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=tilford to download the application cover sheet.
* The Office of Multicultural Affairs will present Safe Zone Training from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in 209 Heskett Center. The training is to provide a welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender persons by establishing a network of supportive persons who can provide support, information and a safe place within the campus community. Register at http://www.wichita.edu/oma or call 978-3034 for more information.
* HealthQuest sponsors free biometric screenings at worksites statewide. The Heskett Center will host screenings Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 26-27; Thursday and Friday, March 21-22; and Thursday and Friday, April 25-26.
Go to http://wichita.edu/thisis/newsresource/fh1b.pdf for more information.
* Camp WuShock, a family-friendly program sponsored by Campus Recreation, is a fun camp to keep children ages 5-12 involved, active and safe on their days off from school. Upcoming camp dates are Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 18-19.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2035 for more information.
Register online at http://www.wichita.edu/campwu.