Reminders
* The Faculty Artist Series presents Geoffrey Deibel performing on saxophone at 7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 18) in Wiedemann Hall. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.
* The new geographical information systems (GIS) support group for faculty and staff will meet for an instructional session from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 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.
* University employees can now select Spouse Optional Group Life Insurance through Minnesota Life. Open Enrollment will be held now to Friday, Feb. 28, to select from many guaranteed coverage options (no medical information needed) as well as other available coverage amounts. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2751 or call 978-3065 and ask for one of our benefits representatives.
* Feeling the need to learn more about Microsoft products? The Microsoft IT Academy is available to help at http://wichita.edu/itacademy, and is free to current employees and registered students. Log in to myWSU, select the Home tab and locate the link for Microsoft IT Academy at WSU. There are directions for creating a Microsoft account, getting the necessary access codes and the link to the Microsoft IT Academy. If you have questions, contact training at 978-5800 or training@wichita.edu.
* Instructors of record are reminded that the academic early alert campaign begins Tuesday, Feb. 25. Designed to provide timely information regarding students who are showing signs that they may be at risk of failing a course, the academic early alert program is a key aspect of WSU's efforts to increase student success. For more information, go to
http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=12884
* Student Activities Council is seeking talented students to perform in the Hippodrome Variety Show. These acts are about five minutes long and students can perform any talent they want (i.e. singing, dancing, comedy, magic, etc.). Students who perform have the opportunity to win up to $150. If you know students who might be interested, have them go to Student Involvement in 262 RSC, or visit http://www.wichita.edu/hippodrome to learn more.