Reminders Reminders

* Learn 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.

* Human Resources reminds all non-teaching, benefits-eligible state employees at WSU that the deadline for fall tuition assistance is Friday, July 19. The guidelines and application form are available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2314

* 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 today (Monday, July 15). To view session details and register, go to myWSU, EmpHelp (orange cube underneath the weather) and myTraining.

* A Beginning Outlook 2010 training is scheduled from 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, July 16. This hands-on training introduces the user to customizing their Outlook experience. There is focus on why Microsoft setup Outlook the way they did, and how to change things. To register for the class, log into myWSU, select EmpHelp, (orange cube underneath the Weather) and myTraining. Click the Register button to view session details and register for training.

* Discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF financial consultant on a confidential basis. Individual counseling sessions will be available Tuesday, July 23; Wednesday, July 24; Tuesday, Aug. 27; and Friday, Aug. 30. RSVP as soon as possible between 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 866-843-5640.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2221 for more information.

* Dvorak's Eighth Symphony and an array of musical theater selections highlight the WSU Summer Orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, in Miller Concert Hall. For tickets, call 978-3233 or go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice.
For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2300.

* The Office of Admissions produces and distributes the university visitor guide, and the latest edition arrived recently. Free quantities of visitor guides are available for departments to distribute to prospective students, future employees, community members and attendees of university-hosted conferences. Contact Dona Larimer at dona.larimer@wichita.edu or 978-5428.