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* The Intensive English Language Center needs volunteers to be conversation leaders to spend two hours on Wednesdays helping international students practice English conversation skills. If you enjoy meeting new people and learning about other cultures, this may be a great opportunity. Contact Annie Lessard at annie.lessard@wichita.edu or 978-6040 for more information.

* WSU is offering an intensive MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT Preparatory Course starting Friday, Feb. 28. Please share this with potential interested students. Additional information about the course can be found at http://www.wichita.edu/conferences/mcat or call the conference office at 978-6493. More information is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2683.

* Grading for spring 2014 pre-session courses opened Wednesday, Jan. 15. Faculty can access the Banner grading form via the Teach/Advise tab in the myWSU portal. Grades for any spring class officially ending by Jan. 19 can be entered during this grading period. Grades are due by 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22. A grading email with further details was sent to faculty and staff who are flagged as eligible instructors in Banner. Questions about grading can be directed to the Office of the Registrar at 978-3090.

* Student Involvement's 2014 Spring Student Event Calendar is back for another semester. It's a great way to see all the student activities happening around campus. If you or your office would like one or more, contact Jeff Nilsen at jeffrey.nilsen@wichita.edu or call at 978-3022. Please indicate how many copies you would like and where they need to be delivered.

* Start the new year off right, setting a healthy tone for the entire semester with Shocker Fit. Check out the class offerings and affordable prices at http://www.wichita.edu/shockerfit.

* Please check your paychecks carefully to ensure that health insurance premiums are correct following open enrollment, including the healthquest discount if applicable. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=12643.

* The Office of Transitions and Orientation is looking for talented students to be Transition Mentors (formerly Orientation Leaders) for the 2014-2015 academic year. If you would like to nominate a student for this position, send their information to Kim Sandlin at kim.sandlin@wichita.edu. Transition Mentors will work with new students to help them have a successful transition to WSU. Nominations are due Friday, Jan. 31.