Reminders
* In Academe news, here's a summary of research, awards and other faculty/staff news from August and September -- http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2528. Submit news for Academe to Joe Kleinsasser at joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu.
* Applications for Multidisciplinary Research Project Awards (MURPA) are due to the Office of Research and Technology Transfer (RTT) by Oct. 25. Contact proposals@wichita.edu.
* WSU's Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is offering free hearing screening days, Monday, Oct. 14, 21 and 28, at Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Entrance T. Appointments are available from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. Current WSU faculty/staff/students are also eligible for a free full hearing evaluation throughout the year, and a 10 percent discount on hearing aids. Call 978-3289 to schedule an appointment.
* 2013 Fall Commencement will be held Sunday, Dec. 15. The Commencement Office is looking for volunteers who are available to work from 12:30-5 p.m. that day. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering, go to http://www.wichita.edu/commencement and click on "Volunteers." If you have questions, contact Anna Weyers at anna.weyers@wichita.edu.
* WSU welcomes all families to campus Friday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 20, in celebration of Shocker Family Weekend. This fun-filled weekend highlights all the campus has to offer and all it does to serve Shockers. Visit http://www.wichita.edu/OneShockerFamily for Shocker Family Weekend registration and event listings.
* The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success presents "Re-invigorating, Re-tooling and Re-committing to your Research at Mid-career," from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in 116 Neff Hall. RSVP to 978-3209 or ofdss@wichita.edu.