Reminders

* Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the 2014 Asian New Year, Year of the Horse from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 29) on the second floor of the RSC. A variety of games, prizes and performances will be on display, offering students, faculty and staff a chance to experience firsthand the traditions and celebrations of various Asian cultures.

* The Spring 2014 Physics Seminar Series opens at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 29) in 128 Jabara Hall. Opening the spring schedule will be a presentation by professor Carlos Trallero of Kansas State University, titled, "Ultra-fast Laser Physics: My computer will be faster than yours." Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2704 to see the spring schedule.

* A new geographical information systems (GIS) support group for faculty and staff will begin meeting today (Wednesday, Jan. 29) and continue to meet this term on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. in 326A Lindquist Hall. The sessions are open to all faculty and staff, no experience required. If you have questions, contact Marti Smith at martha.smith@wichita.edu.

* Meet members of the WSU fraternity and sorority community at "Meet the Greeks" during Student Involvement's SpringFest from 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 29) on the second floor of the Heskett Center. Encourage students you consider to be potential new Greek members to attend. For more information, contact Student Involvement at 978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu.

* Student Involvement will hold its first Springfest from 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 29) in the Heskett Center Gym.

* Nominations are now being accepted now until noon Friday, Feb. 21, for the President's Award for Distinguished Service for Unclassified Professionals. Nominees should have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to Wichita State University beyond the normal expectations and responsibilities of their position and must have a .5 or greater appointment as an Unclassified Professional. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=12690

* The Instructional Design and Technology faculty development calendar has been updated for February. We will host sessions on Blackboard, Panopto, Collaborate, Quality Matters and more. Please visit http://www.wichita.edu/mrctraining for more information and to register.