Reminders
* A presentation on decriminalizing marijuana will occur at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 26) in 128 Jabara Hall. Because no one was available to debate the guest speaker, both those opposing decriminalization and the general university community are invited to challenge him. Joint sponsors are the Political Science Club and Professor Mel Kahn's American Politics course.
* WSU's Department of History invites you to its fall lecture at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 26) in 209 Hubbard Hall. The lecture "Saving the Union: The Roles of Russian and American Diplomats During the American Civil War" will be presented by Norman E. Saul, professor emeritus of history and Russian and East European Studies at the University of Kansas. The lecture is free and open to the public.
* Encourage students to apply by Tuesday, Oct. 1, for the Soroptimist Scholarship Fund for WSU students for the 2013-2014 academic year. This WSU organizational scholarship considers financial need, academic promise and leadership qualities. Preference will be given to mature undergraduate degree-bound women endeavoring to acquire or advance in a career for the benefit of themselves and children dependent on them. The application is located under Organizational Scholarships link at http://www.wichita.edu/scholarships.
* Fast Break is open in a small temporary location on the first floor of the RSC in the northwest corner. Fast Break will be open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and serve an assortment of Seattle's Best coffee, cinnamon/pecan rolls, Pepsi products and various snacks.
* September and October are recognized as Hunger Action Month and WSU Hunger Awareness month, respectively. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate and support initiatives and programs on campus as we raise awareness of an issue that affects our community and students. There also is a campus wide can food drive for the Kansas Food Bank. For details and information on events, go to http://www.wichita.edu/HAE.
* The Human Performance Laboratory is recruiting volunteers between the ages of 50-75 years for participation in a study. Eligible participants will be asked to fill out a few questionnaires, undergo a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scan for determination of muscle and bone mass, and perform a couple of physical function tests. If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact kaelin.young@wichita.edu, or kmpatterson@wichita.edu.