Reminders
* The National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Defense currently have open SBIR/STTR solicitations coming due in June 2014. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development that has potential for commercialization. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2911 for more information and specific agency due dates.
* Human Resources announces that dependents and spouses of full-time employees are eligible to apply for tuition assistance for fall classes. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, July 1. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2833 for more information, or contact shelly.kellogg@wichita.edu, 978-6122 if you have questions.
* Grading for spring 2014 courses is now open. Faculty can access the Banner grading form via the Teach/Advise tab in the myWSU portal. Grades for any spring class can be entered during this grading period. Grades are due by 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. 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.
* A biometric screening, including lab work, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and BMI is available year-round from 8-11 a.m. Mondays through Fridays for faculty and staff at Student Health Services in Ahlberg Hall. Remember to fast 10-12 hours prior to the appointment, except for water and medications.
* May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. Stop by Student Health for a free blood pressure check. http://www.cdc.gov/features/highbloodpressure/
* TIAA-CREF will be on campus in June and July for one-on-one counseling sessions. At the sessions you can discuss your personal financial goals with a TIAA-CREF consultant and get a detailed evaluation and review, based on your particular needs. To register, go to http://www.tiaa-cref.org/letstalk1 or call 866-843-5640, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2903 for more information.