Reminders

* Shenqiang Ren from the University of Kansas will present "Earth Abundant Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting" at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 13) in 224 McKinley Hall.

* The Unclassified Professionals Senate invites all UP employees to the Fall General Meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in 211 Hubbard Hall. Attendees will hear updates from President John Bardo, Vice President for Academic Affairs Tony Vizzini, Vice President for Campus Life and University Relations Wade Robinson, and Director of Governmental Relations Andy Schlapp. Refreshments will be served.

* Kevin Trenberth, NCAR Boulder, will present a Physics Seminar "Earth's Energy imbalance and Global Warming" at a special day and time, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in 128 Jabara Hall.

* The WSU Concert Band with Jazz Combos will peform at 7:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 13) in Miller Concert Hall. For tickets, call 978-3233 or http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice.

* The Tilford Commission and the African American Faculty and Staff Association will host a discussion panel "Recruiting and Retaining Faculty of African Descent" from noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in 110 Ahlberg Hall. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Lee Ann Birdwell at leeann.birdwell@wichita.edu by Friday, Nov. 15.

* The Unclassified Professional Senate invites you to donate new toys, nonperishable food, personal hygiene products and household goods now to Friday, Nov. 15, for the benefit of Harbor House at Catholic Charities and StepStone, which both serve women and children suffering the effects of domestic violence. A bus will pick up the donations at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 15, by the circle drive at Wiedemann Hall. Check out the wish list at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2579. For building locations where you can leave donations, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2594.

* The weeklong series of Finals Frenzy events is geared toward alleviating stress, distracting from the pressure of exams and altogether giving a positive kick start to finals week. If you are planning an event the week of Dec. 2-6, and would like Student Activities Council to include your event in its overall publicity, fill out the form at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2578.