Reminders

* The Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects Symposium (GRASP) 2014 will be held from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today (Friday, April 25). GRASP, hosted by the WSU Graduate School, is an annual university-wide symposium to showcase graduate research at Wichita State. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=13341

* The lecture series in the Mathematical Sciences will feature a presentation by Professor John McCuan of Georgia Institute of Technology titled "Force profiles for parallel plates and floating objects," at 3 p.m. today (Friday, April 25) in 372 Jabara Hall. Refreshments will precede the lecture at 2:30 p.m. in 353 Jabara Hall. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2869 for more information.

* The WSU softball team is battling for first place in the Missouri Valley Conference. This weekend is your last chance to catch the Shockers at home this season. WSU hosts Southern Illinois at noon and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and noon Sunday, April 27, at Wilkins Stadium. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).

* The College of Education will host its 19th annual Graduate Research Showcase from 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 26, in the Heskett Center. View presentations, posters and portfolios from doctoral dissertations and field studies, master's theses and portfolios in each of the four departments: Counseling, Leadership, Educational and School Psychology; Curriculum and Instruction; Human Performance Studies; and Sport Management. For more information, call 253-8530 or email craig.elliott@wichita.edu.

* Join the arts community and celebrate the Ulrich Museum's ruby anniversary, 40 years, from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 26. From yarn bombing and Louise Nevelson's eyelashes to the sculpture collection named one of the Top 10 University Collections in the nation by Public Art Review, join us for a colorful walk down memory lane. Free for Ulrich Museum members and WSU students, $10 for nonmembers. RSVP at 978-3664 or email ulrich@wichita.edu.

* AHINSA (Association of HINdu Students in America) at WSU invites you to HOLI -- Festival of Colors -- from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, on the Heskett Center west lawn. The cost is $5. Soak, smear and splash in colored powder and water, and experience a fun-filled exciting afternoon. Snacks also will be available at the venue while they last.

* The President's Distinguished Service Awards and the Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the 2014 Shocker Pride Celebration from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the CAC Theater. Visit http://www.wichita.edu/shockerpride for more information.