Reminders
* Lake Afton Public Observatory presents "Moons, Rings, and Other Things" from 9-11 p.m. today (Friday, July 12) and Saturday, July 13. There is an admission charge.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2302 for more information.
* Learn about ways to develop your customer service skills in a friendly, relaxed environment. We will discuss real-life examples of customer service and how you can apply effective strategies to your everyday work practices from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, in the Media Resources Center. Sign up through myWSU. Select EmpHelp underneath the weather, and myTraining. Questions? Contact randi.lindquist@wichita.edu or 978-6683.
* "Speech-Language Development in Preschool-Aged Children: A Quick Tour" will be presented by Brian Ray, clinical supervisor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at WSU's Child Development Center. Call 978-3109 or email jillian.hoefer@wichita.edu to register. Admission is free.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2271 for more information.
* Faculty, staff and administrators are invited to share best practice sessions/workshops in the annual Institute for Student Learning Assessment Nov. 12 at Kansas State University. The deadline to submit a proposal is Sept. 15. The institute will focus on best of assessment for academic areas, student life units, program coordinators and university level issues.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2175 for more information.
* The office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance reminds those placing catering orders with Sodexo to also submit a Sodexo Information Sheet prior to all catered events. This sheet is used in expediting the billing process and should be filled out for all events, regardless of the funding source. Send completed forms to Administration and Finance via campus box 47 or by fax at 978-3151.
The form can be found at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=vpaf&p=/Forms. Direct questions to Fiffy Petty at 978-3030.
* 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.