March 18, 2013

Reminders

* On Friday, March 15, from 6-9:30 a.m., the parking lot southeast of the Duerksen Fine Arts Center will be reserved for the annual Open House, sponsored by the Office of Admissions. Parking lot reservations are specifically authorized by WSU Polices and Procedures Manual 18.05 Reservation of University Parking Lots.

* Faculty interested in the possibility of taking an exchange year doing teaching and research in another country are invited to the panel presentation "Faculty Fulbright: Living Abroad" from 1-2 p.m. today (Thursday, March 14) in the LAS boardroom in 200 Lindquist Hall. Please register at ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209.

* All probationary faculty are invited to one of the upcoming Pre-Tenure Club meetings from 1-2 p.m. today (Thursday, March 14) in 117 Neff Hall, and 3-4 p.m. Friday, March 15, in 116 Neff Hall. Please register at ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209.

* If you own an iPad, get some ideas on how to better use your iPad in the classroom or your online course to deliver information, create content and more at the development session "Using Your iPad as an Instructional Tool" hosted by the Media Resources Center at 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday, March 14).
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/mrctraining for more information and to register.

* The Office of Multicultural Affairs will honor outstanding female WSU leaders at the 5th Annual Phenomenal Women Award Recognition Celebration for their timeless service and effort to WSU and the Wichita community at 3 p.m. today (Thursday, March 14) in the Marcus Welcome Center.

* The next Practical Entrepreneur Training Tools workshop is "How to Market Your Business on Pinterest" by Andrea Feodorov from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, in Devlin Hall. The cost is $45. Call to register at 978-3000.

* HealthQuest sponsors free biometric screenings at work sites statewide. Testing is conducted in 30 minutes or less using a simple finger stick. The Heskett Center will host screenings Thursday and Friday, March 21-22; and Thursday and Friday, April 25-26.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/newsresource/fh1b.pdf for more information.