July 5, 2013

Reminders

* Nancy Jensen, peer educator at WSU's Center for Community Support and Research, recently worked with Nathan P. Swink to publish "The Girl Who Cried Wolf!," the heroic story of Nancy's journey through abuse at the hands of the mental health system toward recovery and independent living. A reading and book signing will be held at Mead's Corner, 430 E. Douglas, from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
Go to http://wsuccsr.blogspot.com/ for more information.

* Housing and Residence Life needs volunteers to help with move-in from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. T-shirts and pizza will be provided while supplies last.
Sign up as individuals or groups at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2276 or contact Sam at samantha.russell@wichita.edu with any questions.

* The University Reservations Office has become University Event Services to more accurately reflect the developing role of the office and help customers and clients gain a better understanding of the services offered. Contact Maria Ciski, director of University Event Services, at 978-3475 with any questions.

* WSU Foundation art collection prints have been curated for the exhibition, "A Passionate Idea: Social Justice and the Work of Harry Sternberg," by WSU associate professor of history Robin Henry. The exhibit can be viewed in the Amsden Gallery at the Ulrich Museum. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; admission is free.
http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2293

* Understanding finance at WSU can be a challenge for budget officers and support staff. On Tuesday, July 23, Lois Tatro will present WSU Finance 101, with information on GU and RU funding, how to stay on top of departmental finances, processing revenue, expenses, BPC cards, travel and more. Send your questions to training@wichita.edu by Monday, July 15. To view session details and register, go to myWSU, EmpHelp (orange cube underneath the weather) and myTraining.

* Faculty and staff with middle school-age students are invited to send their children to Future Shocker Camp from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10. The cost is $15 and includes program materials, lunch and snacks. Students must be entering grades 6 through 8 in the fall with at least a 2.00 GPA. Reservations are required.
To RSVP, go to http://www.wichita.edu/eventrsvp or contact Elisha Swope at 978-3635 or elisha.swope@wichita.edu.

* Applications Training has materials about the new and changed features in Office 2013. Check out the new online guides and demonstrations found in EmpHelp. (Orange cube underneath the weather in myWSU.) Click on Microsoft, then Microsoft Office Products Learning Guides and Handouts, and finally What is New in Office 2013. Watch this location for more information about Publisher and Access. To request an upgrade on your computer to Microsoft Office 2013, contact your area's Technical Support, STAC at 978-HELP (4357), or helpdesk@wichita.edu.